Boldore

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Boldore is a Rock type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5. It is known as the Ore Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	525
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 №	031 (Black/White) 069 (Black 2/White 2) 121 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 099 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 121 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 169 (Sword/Shield)

Training

EV yield	1 Attack, 1 Defense
Catch rate	120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	70 (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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Boldore.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
½	½	2		2		2	½	2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½							2

Evolution chart

#524
Roggenrola
Rock

(Level 25)

#525
Boldore
Rock

(Trade)

#526
Gigalith
Rock

Boldore changes

In Generations 5-6, Boldore does not have the Weak Armor ability.

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

In other generations
5
6
7
8

Sword/Shield Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Boldore learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	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).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Power Gem	Rock		80	100

Egg moves

Boldore learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Boldore egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Autotomize	Steel	—	—
Curse	Ghost	—	—
Gravity	Psychic	—	—
Take Down	Normal	90	85
Wide Guard	Rock	—	—

Moves learnt by TM

Boldore is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM	Move	Type	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	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

Moves learnt by level up

Boldore learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Harden	Normal	—	—
1	Headbutt	Normal	70	100
1	Power Gem	Rock	80	100
1	Sand Attack	Ground	—	100
1	Tackle	Normal	40	100
4	Harden	Normal	—	—
7	Sand Attack	Ground	—	100
10	Headbutt	Normal	70	100
14	Rock Blast	Rock	25	90
17	Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100
20	Iron Defense	Steel	—	—
23	Smack Down	Rock	50	100
30	Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
36	Stealth Rock	Rock	—	—
42	Sandstorm	Rock	—	—
48	Stone Edge	Rock	100	80
55	Explosion	Normal	250	100

Moves learnt on evolution

Boldore learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Power Gem	Rock		80	100

Egg moves

Boldore learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Boldore egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Autotomize	Steel	—	—
Curse	Ghost	—	—
Gravity	Psychic	—	—
Heavy Slam	Steel	—	100
Lock-On	Normal	—	—
Magnitude	Ground	—	100
Rock Tomb	Rock	60	95
Take Down	Normal	90	85
Wide Guard	Rock	—	—

Move Tutor moves

Boldore can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Block	Normal	—	—
Earth Power	Ground	90	100
Gravity	Psychic	—	—
Iron Defense	Steel	—	—
Snore	Normal	50	100
Stealth Rock	Rock	—	—
Stomping Tantrum	Ground	75	100

Moves learnt by TM

Boldore is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
06	Toxic	Poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
23	Smack Down	Rock	50	100
26	Earthquake	Ground	100	100
27	Return	Normal	—	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
37	Sandstorm	Rock	—	—
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	60	95
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
64	Explosion	Normal	250	100
69	Rock Polish	Rock	—	—
71	Stone Edge	Rock	100	80
78	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
91	Flash Cannon	Steel	80	100
96	Nature Power	Normal	—	—
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Boldore can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Strength	Normal	80	100	Generation 6 — HM

In other generations
5
6
7
8

Boldore sprites

Type	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
Normal
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	Trade/migrate from another game
Sword Shield	Route 8, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Lake of Outrage, Stony Wilderness

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Other languages

English	Boldore
Japanese	ガントル (Gantle)
German	Sedimantur
French	Géolithe

Name origin

boulder: large rock
ore: a mineral in its natural state