Stats & Training
Boldore's all-in on Attack at the expense of Speed. The physical lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 2 Attack and Defense EVs and follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
When it is healthy, its core sticks out. Always facing the same way, it swiftly moves front to back and left to right.
When it is healthy, its core sticks out. Always facing the same way, it swiftly moves front to back and left to right.
Boldore Weakness
Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, and Steel moves hit Boldore for super-effective damage. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Boldore's physical bulk (base 105 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Psyduck Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Psyduck builds →Water Gun 2x47-57% Rock Smash 2x17-21% | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Snivy builds →Energy Ball 2x81-96% Vine Whip 2x26-32% | ||
Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Oshawott builds →Water Gun 2x47-57% Rock Smash 2x17-21% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x108-128%KO Mega Drain 2x54-64% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 2x141-167%KO Mega Drain 2x66-79% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x36-44% Rock Smash 2x28-34% | ||
Psyduck Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Psyduck builds →Water Pulse 2x66-79% Water Gun 2x46-54% Rock Smash 2x16-20% | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x64-76% Rock Smash 2x22-26% Sand Tomb 2x31-36% | ||
Trapinch Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Trapinch builds →Dig 2x64-76% Bulldoze 2x49-59% Rock Smash 2x22-26% Sand Tomb 2x31-36% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Krokorok builds →Dig 2x56-66% Rock Smash 2x20-24% Sand Tomb 2x27-33% Mud-Slap 2x22-26% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Magnemite builds →Mirror Shot 2x100-119%KO Magnet Bomb 2x24-30% | ||
Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Baltoy builds →Dig 2x36-43% Mud-Slap 2x19-23% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x107-126%KO Dig 2x48-57% Brick Break 2x70-82% Bulldoze 2x36-43% | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x62-74% Brick Break 2x38-45% Bulldoze 2x47-56% Rock Smash 2x22-25% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Krokorok builds →Dig 2x52-62% Brick Break 2x33-39% Bulldoze 2x39-47% Rock Smash 2x18-22% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x77-91% Dig 2x33-39% Brick Break 2x47-56% Rock Smash 2x27-32% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Magnemite builds →Mirror Shot 2x97-115%KO Magnet Bomb 2x25-29% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x108-128%KO Dig 2x49-57% Brick Break 2x69-81% Bulldoze 2x37-43% | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x62-73% Brick Break 2x38-45% Bulldoze 2x46-55% Rock Smash 2x22-26% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x79-94% Dig 2x43-50% Brick Break 2x59-70% Wake-Up Slap 2x55-65% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Onix builds →Dig 2x35-42% Bulldoze 2x26-31% Rock Smash 2x13-16% Sand Tomb 2x17-21% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Krokorok builds →Dig 2x53-63% Brick Break 2x34-40% Bulldoze 2x39-47% Rock Smash 2x19-23% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x98-116%KO Dig 2x78-92% Brick Break 2x49-59% Bulldoze 2x60-71% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x45-54% Rock Smash 2x18-21% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x64-75% Iron Head 2x56-66% Metal Claw 2x36-43% Rock Smash 2x29-34% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x64-75% Energy Ball 2x129-152%KO Giga Drain 2x107-126%KO Magical Leaf 2x87-103%KO | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x109-129%KO Dig 2x49-57% Brick Break 2x69-81% Bulldoze 2x37-44% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x86-101%KO Bulldoze 2x39-46% Rock Smash 2x39-46% Double Kick 2x30-35% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x98-116%KO Dig 2x79-93% Brick Break 2x49-58% Bulldoze 2x59-70% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x63-74% Iron Head 2x56-66% Metal Claw 2x37-43% Rock Smash 2x30-35% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x63-74% Energy Ball 2x130-153%KO Giga Drain 2x109-128%KO Magical Leaf 2x88-103%KO | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x110-130%KO Dig 2x49-58% Brick Break 2x70-83% Bulldoze 2x37-44% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Excadrill can KO Boldore with Earthquake (116-137%). Politoed's Scald also KOs at 115-136%.
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x116-137%KO Rapid Spin10-11% Rock Slide29-34% | ||
Jirachi SteelPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Jirachi builds →U Turn17-21% | ||
Politoed Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Politoed builds →Scald 2x115-136%KO | ||
Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x98-115%KO Mach Punch 2x52-62% | ||
Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Breloom builds →Mach Punch 2x65-76% Bullet Seed 2x41-48% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Boldore is partway through a three-stage line between Roggenrola and Gigalith. The chain involves a trade, so it's not a straightforward grind. So far, Attack got the biggest boost (+30 from Roggenrola). The final form adds another 125 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Boldore to get Roggenrola eggs easily using 49 partners from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Autotomize, Curse, Gravity and 5 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Boldore Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Without breeding, Boldore misses out on Autotomize and Curse. That's 8 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Stone Edge and Power Gem, with Normal and Ground coverage and more rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Boldore in Black 2 & White 2
Plenty of locations for Boldore with high spawn rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Boldore in Black 2 & White 2
To get Boldore, start by catching Roggenrola through walking encounters at Lv. 16-58. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch RoggenrolaRelic Passage - Room 3White 2Grass Lv.16-18 CaveCommonMidAnyRelic Passage - Room 3Black 2Grass Lv.16-18 CaveCommonMidAny
Step 2Boldore ✓Mistralton Cave - 1FWhite 2Grass Lv.27-28 CaveCommonMidAnyMistralton Cave - 1FBlack 2Grass Lv.27-28 CaveCommonMidAnyMistralton Cave - 2FWhite 2Grass Lv.27-28 CaveCommonMidAnyMistralton Cave - 2FBlack 2Grass Lv.27-28 CaveCommonMidAnyMistralton Cave - 3FWhite 2Grass Lv.27-28 CaveCommonMidAnyMistralton Cave - 3FBlack 2Grass Lv.27-28 CaveCommonMidAnyRelic Passage - Room 1Black 2Grass Lv.27-30 CaveCommonMidAnyRelic Passage - Room 1White 2Grass Lv.27-30 CaveCommonMidAnyRelic Passage - Room 2Black 2Grass Lv.27-30 CaveCommonMidAnyRelic Passage - Room 2White 2Grass Lv.27-30 CaveCommonMidAnyChargestone Cave - 1FBlack 2Grass Lv.25 CaveRareMidAnyChargestone Cave - 1FWhite 2Grass Lv.25 CaveRareMidAnyChargestone Cave - B1FBlack 2Grass Lv.28 CaveRareMidAnyChargestone Cave - B1FWhite 2Grass Lv.28 CaveRareMidAnyChargestone Cave - B2FWhite 2Grass Lv.28 CaveRareMidAnyChargestone Cave - B2FBlack 2Grass Lv.28 CaveRareMidAnyReversal Mountain - B1F/R5Black 2Grass Lv.32-35 VolcanoCommonLateAnyReversal Mountain - B1F/R5White 2Grass Lv.32-35 VolcanoCommonLateAnyReversal Mountain - Room 1White 2Grass Lv.32-35 VolcanoCommonLateAnyReversal Mountain - Room 1Black 2Grass Lv.32-35 VolcanoCommonLateAnyReversal Mountain - Room 2White 2Grass Lv.32-35 VolcanoCommonLateAnyReversal Mountain - Room 2Black 2Grass Lv.32-35 VolcanoCommonLateAnyReversal Mountain - Room 3White 2Grass Lv.32-35 VolcanoCommonLateAnyReversal Mountain - Room 3Black 2Grass Lv.32-35 VolcanoCommonLateAnyReversal Mountain - Room 4White 2Grass Lv.32-35 VolcanoCommonLateAnyReversal Mountain - Room 4Black 2Grass Lv.32-35 VolcanoCommonLateAnySeaside Cave - B1FWhite 2Grass Lv.39-42 CaveCommonLateAnySeaside Cave - B1FBlack 2Grass Lv.39-42 CaveCommonLateAnyVictory Road - 2FBlack 2Grass Lv.41-44 CaveCommonLateAnyVictory Road - 2FWhite 2Grass Lv.41-44 CaveCommonLateAnySeaside Cave - 1FWhite 2Grass Lv.35-37 CaveUncommonLateAnySeaside Cave - 1FBlack 2Grass Lv.35-37 CaveUncommonLateAnyVictory Road - 4FBlack 2Grass Lv.47-50 CaveCommonPostAnyVictory Road - 4FWhite 2Grass Lv.47-50 CaveCommonPostAnyClay Tunnel - Room 1White 2Grass Lv.54-56 CaveCommonPostAnyClay Tunnel - Room 1Black 2Grass Lv.54-56 CaveCommonPostAnyClay Tunnel - Room 2White 2Grass Lv.54-56 CaveCommonPostAnyClay Tunnel - Room 2Black 2Grass Lv.54-56 CaveCommonPostAnyClay Tunnel - Room 3White 2Grass Lv.54-56 CaveCommonPostAnyClay Tunnel - Room 3Black 2Grass Lv.54-56 CaveCommonPostAnyTwist Mountain - 1FWhite 2Grass Lv.54-55 CaveCommonPostSpring/autumnTwist Mountain - 1FBlack 2Grass Lv.54-55 CaveCommonPostSpring/autumnTwist Mountain - 2FBlack 2Grass Lv.54-55 CaveCommonPostSpring/autumnTwist Mountain - 2FWhite 2Grass Lv.54-55 CaveCommonPostSpring/autumnTwist Mountain - 3FWhite 2Grass Lv.54-55 CaveCommonPostSpring/autumnTwist Mountain - 3FBlack 2Grass Lv.54-55 CaveCommonPostSpring/autumnTwist Mountain - B1FWhite 2Grass Lv.54-55 CaveCommonPostSpring/autumnTwist Mountain - B1FBlack 2Grass Lv.54-55 CaveCommonPostSpring/autumnUnderground Ruins - All areasWhite 2Grass Lv.54-56 RuinsCommonPostAnyUnderground Ruins - All areasBlack 2Grass Lv.54-56 RuinsCommonPostAnyWellspring Cave - 1FBlack 2Grass Lv.55-58 CaveCommonPostAnyWellspring Cave - 1FWhite 2Grass Lv.55-58 CaveCommonPostAnyWellspring Cave - B1FWhite 2Grass Lv.55-58 CaveCommonPostAnyWellspring Cave - B1FBlack 2Grass Lv.55-58 CaveCommonPostAnyTwist Mountain - 1FWhite 2Grass Lv.54 CaveUncommonPostSummerTwist Mountain - 1FBlack 2Grass Lv.54 CaveUncommonPostSummerTwist Mountain - 2FBlack 2Grass Lv.54 CaveUncommonPostSummerTwist Mountain - 2FWhite 2Grass Lv.54 CaveUncommonPostSummerTwist Mountain - 3FWhite 2Grass Lv.54 CaveUncommonPostSummerTwist Mountain - 3FBlack 2Grass Lv.54 CaveUncommonPostSummerTwist Mountain - B1FWhite 2Grass Lv.54 CaveUncommonPostSummerTwist Mountain - B1FBlack 2Grass Lv.54 CaveUncommonPostSummerTwist Mountain - 1FBlack 2Grass Lv.55 CaveUncommonPostWinterTwist Mountain - 1FWhite 2Grass Lv.55 CaveUncommonPostWinterTwist Mountain - 2FWhite 2Grass Lv.55 CaveUncommonPostWinterTwist Mountain - 2FBlack 2Grass Lv.55 CaveUncommonPostWinterTwist Mountain - 3FWhite 2Grass Lv.55 CaveUncommonPostWinterTwist Mountain - 3FBlack 2Grass Lv.55 CaveUncommonPostWinterTwist Mountain - B1FWhite 2Grass Lv.55 CaveUncommonPostWinterTwist Mountain - B1FBlack 2Grass Lv.55 CaveUncommonPostWinteror evolve from Roggenrola (Step 1)
Boldore Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Boldore isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Gigalith to unlock its full potential. At 390 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In Black 2 & White 2, watch for Starmie (Water), Breloom (Grass), and Blaziken (Fighting) when using Boldore. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Ground and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. At base 20 Speed, Boldore won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
In Black 2 & White 2, Roggenrola evolves into Boldore at level 25. Boldore evolves into Gigalith by trading. Boldore is a middle-stage evolution in the Roggenrola line.
Sturdy prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. That's the one you want on Boldore. Sand Force is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Weak Armor works too if your team needs something different.
In Black 2 & White 2, Boldore fills the attacker role. It's a physical attacker with base 105 Attack. Base 20 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Boldore has appeared in 7 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB

Red & Blue - Gen 2GS

Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS

Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG

FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS

HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP

Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut

Black & White - Gen 5B2W2

Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY

X & Y - Gen 6ORAS

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM

Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh

Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW

Winds & Waves
