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.
If you see its orange crystals start to glow, be wary. It’s about to fire off bursts of energy.
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 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 |
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Diggersby NormalGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Diggersby builds →Mud Shot 2x55-66% Double Kick 2x13-16% Mud-Slap 2x23-28% | ||
Mudbray Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Mudbray builds →Bulldoze 2x52-61% Rock Smash 2x23-28% Double Kick 2x17-22% Mud-Slap 2x23-28% | ||
Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Palpitoad builds →Bubble Beam 2x75-89% Mud Shot 2x67-80% | ||
Pancham Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Pancham builds →Low Sweep 2x47-56% Circle Throw 2x44-52% Arm Thrust 2x16-19% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Diggersby NormalGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Diggersby builds →Bulldoze 2x33-40% Mud Shot 2x53-64% Sand Tomb 2x20-24% Double Kick 2x13-16% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Mudbray Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Mudbray builds →Bulldoze 2x47-56% Rock Smash 2x23-27% Sand Tomb 2x29-36% Double Kick 2x17-21% | ||
Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Palpitoad builds →Bubble Beam 2x71-84% Mud Shot 2x60-72% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Diggersby NormalGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Diggersby builds →Bulldoze 2x30-36% Mud Shot 2x52-61% Sand Tomb 2x20-25% Double Kick 2x12-14% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Throh builds →Circle Throw 2x46-54% Revenge 2x46-54% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Sawk builds →Low Sweep 2x58-69% Rock Smash 2x36-43% Double Kick 2x30-36% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Hippowdon Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Hippowdon builds →Dig 2x68-81% Revenge 2x35-41% Mud Shot 2x66-79% Sand Tomb 2x31-36% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x79-93% Mud Shot 2x52-62% Metal Claw 2x50-59% Sand Tomb 2x36-42% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Corviknight builds →Steel Wing 2x50-59% Revenge 2x28-34% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x45-53% Revenge 2x23-28% Mud Shot 2x74-87% Water Gun 2x36-43% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Hawlucha builds →Submission 2x59-70% Dig 2x39-47% Steel Wing 2x35-41% Low Sweep 2x48-56% | ||
Hippowdon Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Hippowdon builds →Dig 2x68-80% Revenge 2x35-41% Mud Shot 2x65-78% Sand Tomb 2x31-38% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x79-94% Mud Shot 2x52-62% Metal Claw 2x52-62% Sand Tomb 2x36-43% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Corviknight builds →Steel Wing 2x50-59% Revenge 2x29-34% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Hawlucha builds →Submission 2x59-70% Dig 2x39-46% Steel Wing 2x35-41% Low Sweep 2x47-56% | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Passimian builds →Low Sweep 2x59-70% Revenge 2x54-64% Rock Smash 2x38-46% | ||
Hippowdon Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Hippowdon builds →Dig 2x66-78% Bulldoze 2x50-59% Revenge 2x33-39% Mud Shot 2x64-76% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x76-90% Brick Break 2x48-57% Smart Strike 2x68-80% Bulldoze 2x58-68% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Hawlucha builds →Submission 2x55-66% Dig 2x37-44% Brick Break 2x54-63% Steel Wing 2x33-39% | ||
Sandaconda Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Sandaconda builds →Dig 2x64-76% Bulldoze 2x47-56% Mud Shot 2x59-71% Sand Tomb 2x28-34% | ||
Seismitoad WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Seismitoad builds →Dig 2x58-68% Drain Punch 2x36-42% Brick Break 2x36-42% Bubble Beam 2x87-102%KO | ||
Hippowdon Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x83-98% Dig 2x67-79% Bulldoze 2x51-60% Revenge 2x34-40% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x77-91% Brick Break 2x48-57% Smart Strike 2x67-79% Bulldoze 2x59-70% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x69-81% Submission 2x57-67% Dig 2x38-45% Brick Break 2x53-63% | ||
Sandaconda Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Sandaconda builds →Dig 2x63-74% Bulldoze 2x49-58% Mud Shot 2x61-72% Sand Tomb 2x29-35% | ||
Seismitoad WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Seismitoad builds →Dig 2x57-67% Dive 2x57-67% Drain Punch 2x36-43% Brick Break 2x36-43% | ||
Hippowdon Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x84-99% Dig 2x67-79% Stomping Tantrum 2x64-75% Bulldoze 2x51-60% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x78-92% Drill Run 2x78-92% Brick Break 2x49-59% Stomping Tantrum 2x74-88% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Hawlucha builds →High Jump Kick 2x93-109%KO Flying Press 2x71-84% Submission 2x58-69% Dig 2x39-46% | ||
Sandaconda Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Sandaconda builds →Dig 2x65-77% Bulldoze 2x49-58% Mud Shot 2x61-73% Sand Tomb 2x29-34% | ||
Seismitoad WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Seismitoad builds →Dig 2x60-71% Dive 2x60-71% Drain Punch 2x37-44% Brick Break 2x37-44% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Excadrill's Earthquake hits Boldore for 56-66%. Rillaboom deals 70-83% with Wood Hammer.
Heatran FireSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x56-66% Rapid Spin4-5% | ||
Rillaboom Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Rillaboom builds →U Turn14-16% Wood Hammer 2x70-83% | ||
Conkeldurr Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Conkeldurr builds →Mach Punch 2x26-31% Drain Punch 2x48-57% Knock Off14-16% Facade7-9% | ||
Slowking WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemColbur Berry NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Slowking builds →Scald 2x50-59% | ||
Sword & Shield 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 61 partners from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Autotomize, Curse, Gravity and 2 more.
Sword & Shield Boldore Best Moveset
Boldore hasn't fully evolved, but Eviolite's 50% bulk boost makes it viable anyway. Relaxed nature with flexible EVs shapes the defensive spread, and Sturdy adds utility.
Best Build
Boldore best EVs are Sp. Def and Defense
Bulky Support Moveset
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
- Iron Defense
- Body Press
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without breeding, Boldore misses out on Autotomize and Curse. That's 5 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Meteor Beam and Stone Edge, with Normal and Ground coverage and more rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Boldore in Sword & Shield
Boldore appears at high spawn rates across 46 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Boldore in Sword & Shield
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 - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.8-1080%EarlyOvercastRolling Fields - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.8-1080%EarlyIntense SunRolling Fields - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.8-1080%EarlyIntense SunRolling Fields - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.8-1080%EarlySandstormRolling Fields - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.8-1080%EarlySandstormRolling Fields - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.8-1080%EarlyOvercastChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route56%EarlyNormal WeatherChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route56%EarlySnowstormChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route56%EarlySnowingChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route56%EarlyHeavy FogChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route36%EarlyOvercastChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route36%EarlyThunderstormChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route36%EarlyIntense SunChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route36%EarlySandstormChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route36%EarlyRainingGalar MineShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Cave30%EarlyAll WeatherGalar MineShieldOverworld Lv.11-14 Cave25%EarlyAll WeatherRolling Fields - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.8-1020%EarlyNormal WeatherRolling Fields - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.8-1020%EarlyNormal WeatherRolling Fields - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.8-1020%EarlySnowstormRolling Fields - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.8-1020%EarlySnowstormRolling Fields - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.8-1020%EarlyThunderstormRolling Fields - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.8-1020%EarlyThunderstormRolling Fields - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.8-1020%EarlySnowingRolling Fields - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.8-1020%EarlySnowingRolling Fields - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.8-1020%EarlyRainingRolling Fields - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.8-1020%EarlyRainingRolling Fields - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.8-1020%EarlyHeavy FogRolling Fields - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.8-1020%EarlyHeavy FogGalar MineSwordOverworld Lv.11-14 Cave5%EarlyAll WeatherGalar MineSwordGrass Lv.11-15 Cave5%EarlyAll WeatherChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route56%MidHeavy FogChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route56%MidNormal WeatherChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route56%MidSnowstormChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route56%MidSnowingChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route36%MidOvercastChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route36%MidThunderstormChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route36%MidIntense SunChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route36%MidSandstormChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route36%MidRainingChallenge RoadSwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidOvercastChallenge RoadShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidNormal WeatherChallenge RoadSwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidNormal WeatherChallenge RoadShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidSnowstormChallenge RoadSwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidSnowstormChallenge RoadShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidThunderstormChallenge RoadShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidIntense SunChallenge RoadSwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidThunderstormChallenge RoadShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidSnowingChallenge RoadSwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidIntense SunChallenge RoadSwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidSnowingChallenge RoadShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidSandstormChallenge RoadSwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidSandstormChallenge RoadShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidRainingChallenge RoadSwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidRainingChallenge RoadShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidHeavy FogChallenge RoadSwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidHeavy FogChallenge RoadShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidOvercastMotostoke OutskirtsShieldGrass Lv.21-2430%MidAll WeatherMotostoke OutskirtsSwordGrass Lv.21-2430%MidAll WeatherStony Wilderness - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidSandstormStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidIntense SunStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidSandstorm
Step 2Boldore ✓Stony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.26-2840%MidSandstormStony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.27-2940%MidNormal WeatherStony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.26-2830%MidThunderstormStony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.26-2830%MidIntense SunStony WildernessSwordGrass Lv.26-2820%MidSandstormStony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.26-2810%MidSnowingGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateNormal WeatherGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateSnowstormGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateThunderstormGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateIntense SunGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateSnowingGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateSandstormGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateRainingGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateHeavy FogGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateOvercastGiant's Mirror - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateSnowingGiant's Mirror - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateSandstormGiant's Mirror - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateRainingGiant's Mirror - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateHeavy FogGiant's Mirror - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateOvercastGiant's Mirror - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateNormal WeatherGiant's Mirror - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateSnowstormGiant's Mirror - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateThunderstormGiant's Mirror - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateIntense SunRoute 8ShieldOverworld Lv.39-41 Route25%LateAll WeatherGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateThunderstormGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateIntense SunGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateSnowingGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateSandstormGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateRainingGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateHeavy FogGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateOvercastGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateNormal WeatherGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateSnowstormGiant's Mirror - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateSnowingGiant's Mirror - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateSandstormGiant's Mirror - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateRainingGiant's Mirror - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateHeavy FogGiant's Mirror - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateOvercastGiant's Mirror - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateNormal WeatherGiant's Mirror - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateSnowstormGiant's Mirror - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateThunderstormGiant's Mirror - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateIntense SunRoute 8SwordOverworld Lv.39-41 Route10%LateAll WeatherLake of OutrageShieldOverworld Lv.55-58 Water30%PostSandstormLake of OutrageSwordOverworld Lv.55-58 Water30%PostSandstormor evolve from Roggenrola (Step 1)
Boldore Guide
In Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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
