Mid-stage Pokemon like Boldore rarely see competitive play outside of special formats. It's a waypoint on the road to Gigalith, which is where the real potential kicks in. The stat spread favors raw physical power. Been around since Gen 5.
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.
Its orange crystal is a mass of energy. Just one crystal fragment would provide enough fuel for a hundred dump trucks.
It explores caves in search of underground water. It’s not comfortable around water, so this Pokémon takes great care in lapping it up.
Boldore Weakness
FragileWater, Grass, Fighting, Ground, and Steel-type 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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Boldore to get Roggenrola eggs easily from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Autotomize, Curse, Gravity and 6 more.
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Without breeding, Boldore misses out on Autotomize and Curse. That's 9 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.
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high spawn rates across 6 locations for Boldore in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Boldore in Sun & Moon
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 RoggenrolaEFFORTLESSTen Carat Hill - InsideMoonGrassLv.10-1330%EarlyEFFORTLESSTen Carat Hill - InsideSunGrassLv.10-1330%EarlyEASYTen Carat Hill - Farthest HollowMoonGrassLv.10-1320%EarlyEASYTen Carat Hill - Farthest HollowSunGrassLv.10-1320%Early
Step 2Boldore ✓EFFORTLESSVast Poni Canyon - InsideMoonGrassLv.41-4430%LateEFFORTLESSVast Poni Canyon - InsideSunGrassLv.41-4430%LateEFFORTLESSVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)MoonGrassLv.41-4430%LateEFFORTLESSVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)SunGrassLv.41-4430%LateMODERATEVast Poni Canyon - OutsideSunGrassLv.41-4410%LateMODERATEVast Poni Canyon - OutsideMoonGrassLv.41-4410%Lateor evolve from Roggenrola (Step 1)
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.
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.
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.
Boldore appears in 7 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Introduced in Black & White, Boldore has appeared in 7 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A