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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Boldore.

Evolution chart

(Level 25) (Trade)

Boldore changes

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

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1HardenNormalStatus
1Power GemRockSpecial 80 100
1Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
1Stealth RockRockStatus
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
12Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
16Smack DownRockPhysical 50 100
20Iron DefenseSteelStatus
24HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
30Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
36Rock BlastRockPhysical 25 90
42SandstormRockStatus
48Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
54ExplosionNormalPhysical 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 GemRockSpecial 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 gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AutotomizeSteelStatus
CurseGhostStatus
GravityPsychicStatus
Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
Wide GuardRockStatus

Move Tutor moves

Boldore can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Meteor BeamRockSpecial 120 90

Moves learnt by TM

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

Moves learnt by TR

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

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1HardenNormalStatus
1HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
1Power GemRockSpecial 80 100
1Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
4HardenNormalStatus
7Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
10HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
14Rock BlastRockPhysical 25 90
17Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
20Iron DefenseSteelStatus
23Smack DownRockPhysical 50 100
30Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
36Stealth RockRockStatus
42SandstormRockStatus
48Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
55ExplosionNormalPhysical 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 GemRockSpecial 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 gen 7 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AutotomizeSteelStatus
CurseGhostStatus
GravityPsychicStatus
Heavy SlamSteelPhysical 100
Lock-OnNormalStatus
MagnitudeGroundPhysical 100
Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
Wide GuardRockStatus

Move Tutor moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BlockNormalStatus
Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
GravityPsychicStatus
Iron DefenseSteelStatus
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
Stealth RockRockStatus
Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical 75 100

Moves learnt by TM

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

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
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100 Generation 6 — TM
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 6 — TM
StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100 Generation 6 — HM

Boldore sprites

Type Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Boldore sprite from Black & White Boldore sprite from X & Y Boldore sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Boldore sprite from Sword & Shield
Shiny Boldore Shiny sprite from Black & White Boldore Shiny sprite from X & Y Boldore Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

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
Location data not yet available

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