Boldore
Boldore is a Rock type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0525 |
|---|---|
| Type | Rock |
| Species | Ore Pokémon |
| Height | 0.9 m (2′11″) |
| Weight | 102.0 kg (224.9 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Sturdy 2. Weak Armor Sand Force (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0031 (Black/White) 0069 (Black 2/White 2) 0121 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0099 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0121 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0169 (Sword/Shield) 0155 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Attack, 1 Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 137 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
| 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 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Boldore changes
- In Generations 5-6, Boldore does not have the Weak Armor ability.
- In Generations 5-7, Boldore has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| 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. |
| X Omega Ruby |
Because its energy was too great to be contained, the energy leaked and formed orange crystals. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
When it is healthy, its core sticks out. Always facing the same way, it swiftly moves front to back and left to right. |
| Sun | Its orange crystal is a mass of energy. Just one crystal fragment would provide enough fuel for a hundred dump trucks. |
| Moon | It explores caves in search of underground water. It’s not comfortable around water, so this Pokémon takes great care in lapping it up. |
| Ultra Sun | The energy overflowing from its body has turned into orange crystals that are hard enough to smash diamonds. |
| Ultra Moon | Its orange crystals are lumps of powerful energy. They’re valuable, so Boldore is sometimes targeted for them. |
| Sword | If you see its orange crystals start to glow, be wary. It’s about to fire off bursts of energy. |
| Shield | 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. |
Moves learned by Boldore
Moves learnt by level up
Boldore does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Boldore does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Boldore cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Boldore learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harden | Normal |  | — | — |
| 1 | Power Gem | Rock |  | 80 | 100 |
| 1 | Sand Attack | Ground | | — | 100 |
| 1 | Stealth Rock | Rock | | — | — |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal |  | 40 | 100 |
| 12 | Mud-Slap | Ground | | 20 | 100 |
| 16 | Smack Down | Rock | | 50 | 100 |
| 20 | Iron Defense | Steel | | — | — |
| 24 | Headbutt | Normal | | 70 | 100 |
| 30 | Rock Slide | Rock | | 75 | 90 |
| 36 | Rock Blast | Rock | | 25 | 90 |
| 42 | Sandstorm | Rock | | — | — |
| 48 | Stone Edge | Rock | | 100 | 80 |
| 54 | Explosion | Normal | | 250 | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Boldore learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).
Egg moves
Boldore learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Boldore gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autotomize | Steel | | — | — |
| Curse | Ghost | | — | — |
| Gravity | Psychic | | — | — |
| Take Down | Normal | | 90 | 85 |
| Wide Guard | Rock | | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Boldore can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meteor Beam | Rock | | 120 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Boldore is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | | — | — |
| 22 | Rock Slide | Rock | | 75 | 90 |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | | 50 | 100 |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | | — | — |
| 31 | Attract | Normal | | — | 100 |
| 32 | Sandstorm | Rock | | — | — |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | | 70 | 100 |
| 48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | | 60 | 95 |
| 49 | Sand Tomb | Ground | | 35 | 85 |
| 54 | Rock Blast | Rock | | 25 | 90 |
| 76 | Round | Normal | | 60 | 100 |
| 81 | Bulldoze | Ground | | 60 | 100 |
| 98 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | | 75 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Boldore is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Earthquake | Ground | | 100 | 100 |
| 20 | Substitute | Normal | | — | — |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | | — | — |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | | — | — |
| 46 | Iron Defense | Steel | | — | — |
| 63 | Power Gem | Rock | | 80 | 100 |
| 67 | Earth Power | Ground | | 90 | 100 |
| 70 | Flash Cannon | Steel | | 80 | 100 |
| 75 | Stone Edge | Rock | | 100 | 80 |
| 76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | | — | — |
| 79 | Heavy Slam | Steel | | — | 100 |
| 99 | Body Press | Fighting | | 80 | 100 |
Boldore sprites
| Type | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal |
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| Shiny |
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— | — |
Where to find Boldore
| Black White |
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 |
| X Y |
Evolve Roggenrola |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Mirage Spots |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Vast Poni Canyon |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Route 8, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Lake of Outrage, Stony Wilderness |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Boldore questions
Other languages
| English | Boldore |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ガントル (Gantle) |
| German | Sedimantur |
| French | Géolithe |
| Italian | Boldore |
| Spanish | Boldore |
| Korean | 암트르 (amteureu) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 地幔岩 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 地幔岩 |
| English |
Ore Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | こうせきポケモン |
| German | Erz-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Minerai |
| Italian | Pokémon Minerale |
| Spanish | Pokémon Mineral |
| Korean | 광석포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 矿石宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 礦石寶可夢 |
Name origin
- boulder
- large rock
- ore
- a mineral in its natural state