Everything pushes toward mixed damage here. Boltund's Speed does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 2 Speed EVs per KO. Tough to catch, on a fast 800K XP curve.
This Pokémon generates electricity and channels it into its legs to keep them going strong. Boltund can run nonstop for three full days.
It sends electricity through its legs to boost their strength. Running at top speed, it easily breaks 50 mph.
Boltund Weakness
GoodBoltund is weak to Ground. Not many exploitable gaps in the Electric typing defensive chart. At base 121 Speed, Boltund outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
Boltund is what Yamper becomes. Breed it for Yamper eggs (average hatch time). A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Yamper pushed Boltund to 490 total stats. Speed saw the largest single gain at +95. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Boltund to get Yamper eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
Focus Sash guarantees Boltund survives one hit from full HP. That's enough to deal early damage and fire off Psychic Fangs before going down. Strongjaw and max Attack and Speed EVs maximize first-turn impact.
Best Build
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Psychic Fangs
- Fire Fang
- Thunder Fang
- Play Rough
Moves
Most of Boltund's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Thunder and Wild Charge, but Dark and Normal and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
A solid number of locations for Boltund 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 Boltund in Sword & Shield
To get Boltund, start by catching Yamper through walking encounters at Lv. 5-65. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch YamperRoute 4ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Route20%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 4SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Route20%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 2ShieldOverworld Lv.5-7 Route5%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 2SwordOverworld Lv.5-7 Route5%EarlyAll WeatherStony Wilderness - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3045%MidThunderstormStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworld Lv.28-3045%MidThunderstormMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworld Lv.26-2840%MidThunderstormMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworld Lv.28-3040%MidThunderstormStony WildernessSwordOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidThunderstormStony WildernessShieldOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidThunderstormGiant's MirrorShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidThunderstormGiant's MirrorSwordOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidThunderstormRoute 2 - High LevelShieldOverworld Lv.40-43 Route5%LateAll WeatherRoute 2 - High LevelSwordOverworld Lv.40-43 Route5%LateAll WeatherBallimere LakeShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water32%PostOvercastBallimere LakeSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water32%PostOvercastBallimere LakeShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water24%PostSnowingBallimere LakeSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water24%PostSnowingBallimere LakeShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water24%PostHeavy FogBallimere LakeSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water24%PostHeavy FogBallimere LakeShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water19%PostNormal WeatherBallimere LakeShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water19%PostIntense SunBallimere LakeSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water19%PostNormal WeatherBallimere LakeSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water19%PostIntense SunBallimere LakeShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water19%PostRainingBallimere LakeSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water19%PostRainingBallimere LakeShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water19%PostThunderstormBallimere LakeSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water19%PostThunderstorm
Step 2Boltund ✓Motostoke RiverbankShieldGrass Lv.26-2820%MidThunderstormMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrass Lv.26-2820%MidThunderstormDusty BowlShieldGrass Lv.40-4530%LateThunderstormDusty BowlSwordGrass Lv.40-4530%LateThunderstormLake of OutrageShieldGrass Lv.50-52 Water38%PostThunderstormLake of OutrageSwordGrass Lv.50-52 Water35%PostThunderstormBallimere LakeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water29%PostHeavy FogBallimere LakeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water29%PostHeavy FogBallimere LakeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water24%PostSnowingBallimere LakeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water24%PostSnowingBallimere LakeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water24%PostRainingBallimere LakeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water24%PostRainingBallimere LakeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water19%PostNormal WeatherBallimere LakeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water19%PostIntense SunBallimere LakeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water19%PostNormal WeatherBallimere LakeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water19%PostIntense SunBallimere LakeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water19%PostOvercastBallimere LakeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water19%PostThunderstormBallimere LakeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water19%PostOvercastBallimere LakeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water19%PostThunderstormor evolve from Yamper (Step 1)
Boltund looks average on paper at 490 BST. But Strong Jaw is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier pivot on our tier list.
Boltund's biggest threats include Swampert (Ground), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Boltund's base 121 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Boltund gets Strong Jaw and Competitive. But Strong Jaw is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Boltund is a physical attacker with base 90 Attack. Speed tells the real story. Base 121 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the pivot role.
Best way to handle Boltund: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Ground-type attackers hit hardest.
Since Sword & Shield, Boltund has been obtainable in 1 games. A Generation 8 debut means a shorter history, but Boltund has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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