Name origin

boulder
large rock
ore
a mineral in its natural state


Boldore artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 525
Type Rock
Species Ore Pokémon
Height 2′11″ (0.89m)
Weight 224.9 lbs (102.0 kg)
Abilities Sturdy
Sand Force (Dream World)
Local № 031 (Black, White)
069 (Black 2, White 2)
Japanese Gantoru

Breeding

Egg Groups Mineral
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 16 (minimum 4,080 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 Attack, 1 Defense
Catch rate 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 137
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Type defenses

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Boldore stats

The base stats for Boldore are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 70
250 - 344
Attack 105
193 - 339
Defense 105
193 - 339
Sp. Atk 50
94 - 218
Sp. Def 40
76 - 196
Speed 20
40 - 152
Total 390

Pokedex descriptions

Black When it overflows with power, the orange crystal on its body glows. It looks for underground water in caves.
White Because its energy was too great to be contained, the energy leaked and formed orange crystals.
Black 2
White 2
When it is healthy, its core sticks out. Always facing the same way, it swiftly moves front to back and left to right.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Boldore learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Sand-AttackGroundStatus-100
1 HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
1 TackleNormalPhysical50100
1 HardenNormalStatus--
4 HardenNormalStatus--
7 Sand-AttackGroundStatus-100
10 HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
14 Rock BlastRockPhysical2590
17 Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
20 Iron DefenseSteelStatus--
23 Smack DownRockPhysical50100
25 Power GemRockSpecial70100
30 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
36 Stealth RockRockStatus--
42 SandstormRockStatus--
48 Stone EdgeRockPhysical10080
55 ExplosionNormalPhysical250100

Egg moves

Boldore learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Boldore egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Take DownNormalPhysical9085
CurseGhostStatus--
Lock-OnNormalStatus--
MagnitudeGroundPhysical-100
Rock TombRockPhysical5080
GravityPsychicStatus--
AutotomizeSteelStatus--
Heavy SlamSteelPhysical-100

Move Tutor moves

Boldore can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Iron DefenseSteelStatus--
BlockNormalStatus--
GravityPsychicStatus--
Earth PowerGroundSpecial90100
Stealth RockRockStatus--

Moves learnt by HM

Boldore is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100

Moves learnt by TM

Boldore is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
23 Smack DownRockPhysical50100
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
37 SandstormRockStatus--
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
64 ExplosionNormalPhysical250100
69 Rock PolishRockStatus--
71 Stone EdgeRockPhysical10080
78 BulldozeGroundPhysical60100
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
91 Flash CannonSteelSpecial80100
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Boldore sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Boldore normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Boldore shiny sprite

See all Boldore sprites


Where to find Boldore

White
Black
Chargestone Cave, Mistralton Cave, Giant Chasm, Twist Mountain, Challenger's Cave, Victory Road
Black 2
White 2
Chargestone Cave, Mistralton Cave, Wellspring Cave, Twist Mountain, Victory Road, Clay Tunnel, Reversal Mountain, Relic Passage, Seaside Cave, Underground Ruins

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