Boldore Best Moveset
105 in both Attack and Defense behind Rock typing. AbilitySturdy survives one hit and 20 Speed means going last in every matchup. The moveset has raw physical power for a middle evolution. One evolution from Gigalith's sand-setting physical bulk.
Boldore saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). This was Boldore's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Sturdy with Custapberry, favoring a Adamant nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Boldore best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Rock Blast
- Earthquake
- Explosion
Recommended Teammates
Boldore saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Boldore maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran sturdy with Eviolite, favoring a Bold nature.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Stone Edge
- Stealth Rock
- Power Gem
- Rock Slide
Boldore saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Boldore maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sturdy with Eviolite, favoring a Impish nature.
Wall Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Stone Edge
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Boldore saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Boldore maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sturdy with Eviolite, favoring a Relaxed nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
- Iron Defense
- Body Press
Recommended Teammates
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 |
What is Boldore Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Boldore
Scizor's Close Combat hits Boldore for 59-69%. Gyarados's Waterfall hits Boldore for 38-45%.
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch 2x30-36% Knock Off16-19% U Turn26-31% Close Combat 2x59-69% | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 2x38-45% Earthquake 2x32-38% Ice Fang10-13% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLoaded Dice NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Breloom builds →Mach Punch 2x18-22% Bullet Seed 2x12-14% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Lucario builds →Extreme Speed7-8% Close Combat 2x63-74% Aura Sphere 2x91-107%KO | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x45-53% | ||
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 84 partners from the Mineral egg group.
How to Get Boldore
Boldore's 3-stage chain starts with Roggenrola, which appears at solid rates in the locations below. Level through 3 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
Where To Catch Boldore in SwSh
Roggenrola is your first catch on the way to Boldore. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 8-58 across 109 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch RoggenrolaRolling Fields - GroundLv.8-10OverworldRate 80%OvercastRolling Fields - GroundLv.8-10OverworldRate 80%SandstormRolling Fields - GroundLv.8-10OverworldRate 80%Intense SunChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 56%SnowstormChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 56%Heavy FogChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 56%SnowingChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 56%Normal WeatherChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 36%RainingChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 36%Intense SunChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 36%OvercastChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 36%SandstormChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 36%ThunderstormGalar MineLv.11-15CaveShieldRate 30%All WeatherGalar MineLv.11-14OverworldShieldRate 25%All WeatherRolling Fields - GroundLv.8-10OverworldRate 20%ThunderstormRolling Fields - GroundLv.8-10OverworldRate 20%Normal WeatherRolling Fields - GroundLv.8-10OverworldRate 20%RainingRolling Fields - GroundLv.8-10OverworldRate 20%SnowstormRolling Fields - GroundLv.8-10OverworldRate 20%Heavy FogRolling Fields - GroundLv.8-10OverworldRate 20%SnowingGalar MineLv.11-14OverworldSwordRate 5%All WeatherGalar MineLv.11-15CaveSwordRate 5%All WeatherChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 56%Normal WeatherChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 56%SnowstormChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 56%Heavy FogChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 56%SnowingChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 36%SandstormChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 36%ThunderstormChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 36%RainingChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 36%Intense SunChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 36%OvercastChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 30%Normal WeatherChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 30%SnowstormChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 30%RainingChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 30%Heavy FogChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 30%Intense SunChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 30%SnowingChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 30%OvercastChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 30%SandstormChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 30%ThunderstormMotostoke OutskirtsLv.21-24GrassRate 30%All WeatherStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldRate 15%SandstormStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldSwordRate 15%Intense Sun
Step 2Boldore ✓Stony WildernessLv.26-28GrassShieldRate 40%SandstormStony WildernessLv.27-29GrassShieldRate 40%Normal WeatherStony WildernessLv.26-28GrassShieldRate 30%ThunderstormStony WildernessLv.26-28GrassShieldRate 30%Intense SunStony WildernessLv.26-28GrassSwordRate 20%SandstormStony WildernessLv.26-28GrassShieldRate 10%SnowingGiant's Cap - GroundLv.31-34OverworldShieldRate 30%SnowstormGiant's Cap - GroundLv.31-34OverworldShieldRate 30%Heavy FogGiant's Cap - GroundLv.31-34OverworldShieldRate 30%SnowingGiant's Cap - GroundLv.31-34OverworldShieldRate 30%OvercastGiant's Cap - GroundLv.31-34OverworldShieldRate 30%SandstormGiant's Cap - GroundLv.31-34OverworldShieldRate 30%ThunderstormGiant's Cap - GroundLv.31-34OverworldShieldRate 30%Normal WeatherGiant's Cap - GroundLv.31-34OverworldShieldRate 30%RainingGiant's Cap - GroundLv.31-34OverworldShieldRate 30%Intense SunGiant's Mirror - GroundLv.31-34OverworldShieldRate 30%SnowstormGiant's Mirror - GroundLv.31-34OverworldShieldRate 30%Heavy FogGiant's Mirror - GroundLv.31-34OverworldShieldRate 30%SnowingGiant's Mirror - GroundLv.31-34OverworldShieldRate 30%OvercastGiant's Mirror - GroundLv.31-34OverworldShieldRate 30%SandstormGiant's Mirror - GroundLv.31-34OverworldShieldRate 30%ThunderstormGiant's Mirror - GroundLv.31-34OverworldShieldRate 30%Normal WeatherGiant's Mirror - GroundLv.31-34OverworldShieldRate 30%RainingGiant's Mirror - GroundLv.31-34OverworldShieldRate 30%Intense SunRoute 8Lv.39-41OverworldShieldRate 25%All WeatherGiant's Cap - GroundLv.31-34OverworldSwordRate 10%RainingGiant's Cap - GroundLv.31-34OverworldSwordRate 10%Intense SunGiant's Cap - GroundLv.31-34OverworldSwordRate 10%SnowstormGiant's Cap - GroundLv.31-34OverworldSwordRate 10%Heavy FogGiant's Cap - GroundLv.31-34OverworldSwordRate 10%SnowingGiant's Cap - GroundLv.31-34OverworldSwordRate 10%OvercastGiant's Cap - GroundLv.31-34OverworldSwordRate 10%SandstormGiant's Cap - GroundLv.31-34OverworldSwordRate 10%ThunderstormGiant's Cap - GroundLv.31-34OverworldSwordRate 10%Normal WeatherGiant's Mirror - GroundLv.31-34OverworldSwordRate 10%ThunderstormGiant's Mirror - GroundLv.31-34OverworldSwordRate 10%Normal WeatherGiant's Mirror - GroundLv.31-34OverworldSwordRate 10%RainingGiant's Mirror - GroundLv.31-34OverworldSwordRate 10%Intense SunGiant's Mirror - GroundLv.31-34OverworldSwordRate 10%SnowstormGiant's Mirror - GroundLv.31-34OverworldSwordRate 10%Heavy FogGiant's Mirror - GroundLv.31-34OverworldSwordRate 10%SnowingGiant's Mirror - GroundLv.31-34OverworldSwordRate 10%OvercastGiant's Mirror - GroundLv.31-34OverworldSwordRate 10%SandstormRoute 8Lv.39-41OverworldSwordRate 10%All WeatherLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 30%Sandstormor evolve from Roggenrola (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into GigalithBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Gigalith egg.
The chain to Boldore requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Roggenrola at decent rates and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
Where To Catch Boldore in USUM
To get Boldore, start by catching Roggenrola through walking encounters at Lv. 11-46. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch RoggenrolaTen Carat Hill - InsideLv.11-14GrassRate 20%Ten Carat Hill - Farthest HollowLv.11-14GrassRate 10%
Step 2Boldore ✓Vast Poni Canyon - InsideLv.42-45GrassRate 30%Vast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)Lv.42-45GrassRate 30%Vast Poni Canyon - OutsideLv.43-46GrassRate 10%or evolve from Roggenrola (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into Gigalith
A trade step sits in Boldore's 3-stage chain from Roggenrola. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Roggenrola shows up at solid rates, so the starting catch is the easy part.
Where To Catch Boldore in SM
The path to Boldore starts with Roggenrola at Lv. 10-44 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 1Catch RoggenrolaTen Carat Hill - InsideLv.10-13GrassRate 30%Ten Carat Hill - Farthest HollowLv.10-13GrassRate 20%
- Step 2Boldore ✓Vast Poni Canyon - InsideLv.41-44GrassRate 30%Vast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)Lv.41-44GrassRate 30%Vast Poni Canyon - OutsideLv.41-44GrassRate 10%or evolve from Roggenrola (Step 1)
- Step 3Evolve into GigalithBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Gigalith egg.
The chain to Boldore requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Roggenrola at solid rates and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
Where To Catch Boldore in ORAS
To get Boldore, start by catching Roggenrola through rock smash and walking encounters at Lv. 15-37. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch RoggenrolaFiery PathLv.15CaveRate 60%DexNav chain
Step 2Boldore ✓Mirage Spots - Area 25Lv.37Smashing rocksRate 5%Mirage Spots - Area 26Lv.37Smashing rocksRate 5%Mirage Spots - Area 29Lv.37Smashing rocksRate 5%Mirage Spots - Area 31Lv.37Smashing rocksRate 5%or evolve from Roggenrola (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into Gigalith
Base Stats
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.
It relies on sound in order to monitor what’s in its vicinity. When angered, it will attack without ever changing the direction it’s facing.
Boldore Guide
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.
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.
No. Boldore only evolves into Gigalith through a real trade. There is no in-game alternative in . Trade needs a Game Boy Advance link cable and a second GBA running another Gen 3 game (FireRed, LeafGreen, Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald). Trade Boldore to a friend, then have them trade it back. The 2026 Switch re-release supports the same trade through local wireless on the Pokemon Center 2F Wireless Club, with no cables required.
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.
Boldore fills the setup sweeper 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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves