Boltund Best Moveset
121 Speed outruns most of the format, and AbilityStrong Jaw boosts bite moves like MovePsychic Fangs and MoveCrunch by 50%. 90 in both offenses give the moveset decent output from either side with Electric TermStab. E-tier because the raw power falls short of top-tier Electric attackers despite the Speed advantage.
Boltund saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). This was Boltund's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Strongjaw with Choice Band, favoring a Jolly nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Boltund best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Psychic Fangs
- Crunch
- Thunder Fang
- Fire Fang
Recommended Teammates
Boltund Weakness
Boltund 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
What is Boltund Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Boltund
Gliscor's Earthquake hits Boltund for 75-88%.
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Boltund View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn19-22% Scald15-18% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Boltund View Gliscor builds →Earthquake 2x75-88% Knock Off24-29% | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves View Landorus builds →
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Boltund
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 SwSh
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 4Lv.14-16OverworldRate 20%All WeatherRoute 2Lv.5-7OverworldRate 5%All WeatherStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldRate 45%ThunderstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 40%ThunderstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 40%ThunderstormStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 35%ThunderstormGiant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%ThunderstormRoute 2 - High LevelLv.40-43OverworldRate 5%All WeatherBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 32%OvercastBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 24%SnowingBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 24%Heavy FogBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 19%ThunderstormBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 19%Normal WeatherBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 19%RainingBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 19%Intense Sun- Step 2Boltund ✓Motostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 20%ThunderstormDusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 30%ThunderstormLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassShieldRate 38%ThunderstormLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassSwordRate 35%ThunderstormBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 29%Heavy FogBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 24%RainingBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 24%SnowingBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 19%ThunderstormBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 19%Normal WeatherBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 19%OvercastBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 19%Intense Sunor evolve from Yamper (Step 1)
Base Stats
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.
It sends electricity through its legs to boost their strength. Running at top speed, it easily breaks 50 mph.
Boltund Guide
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.
The core moveset is Psychic Fangs, Fire Fang, Thunder Fang, and Play Rough. Psychic Fangs leads at 0% usage. This set covers the pivot role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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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- 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 5BW
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 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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