Stats & Training
Boldore's all-in on Attack at the expense of Speed. The physical lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 2 Attack and Defense EVs and follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Because its energy was too great to be contained, the energy leaked and formed orange crystals.
When it is healthy, its core sticks out. Always facing the same way, it swiftly moves front to back and left to right.
Boldore Weakness
Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, and Steel moves hit Boldore for super-effective damage. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Boldore's physical bulk (base 105 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying |
 Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Omanyte builds →Surf 2x123-147%KO Water Gun 2x60-70% | ||
 Kabuto RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Kabuto builds →Surf 2x91-109%KO Absorb 2x17-21% | ||
 Tirtouga WaterRock | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Tirtouga builds →Surf 2x91-109%KO Water Gun 2x43-51% | ||
 Shellos Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Shellos builds →Surf 2x91-109%KO Mud Bomb 2x47-55% Water Pulse 2x64-77% Mud-Slap 2x17-21% | ||
 Chikorita Grass | D | |
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 Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Aron builds →Metal Claw 2x32-40% Mud-Slap 2x15-19% | ||
 Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Relicanth builds →Surf 2x81-96% Water Gun 2x38-45% | ||
 Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Lanturn builds →Surf 2x115-136%KO Bubble 2x53-62% Water Gun 2x53-62% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Boldore View Omanyte builds →Surf 2x125-147%KO Water Gun 2x62-74% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Boldore View Kabuto builds →Surf 2x91-108%KO Mud Shot 2x38-45% Absorb 2x15-19% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Aron builds →Iron Head 2x51-60% Metal Claw 2x33-40% Mud-Slap 2x13-16% | ||
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Magnemite builds →Mirror Shot 2x95-112%KO Magnet Bomb 2x27-32% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Relicanth builds →Surf 2x77-92% Water Gun 2x37-44% | ||
 Timburr Fighting | D | |
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x45-55% Metal Claw 2x34-41% Rock Smash 2x19-23% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Onix builds →Dig 2x38-44% Bulldoze 2x28-34% Rock Smash 2x13-16% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Aron builds →Iron Head 2x49-58% Dig 2x32-39% Bulldoze 2x25-30% Metal Claw 2x32-38% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Magnemite builds →Mirror Shot 2x95-113%KO Magnet Bomb 2x25-31% | ||
 Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Numel builds →Earth Power 2x98-116%KO Dig 2x43-51% Bulldoze 2x34-41% Rock Smash 2x15-18% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x46-54% Metal Claw 2x35-41% Rock Smash 2x19-23% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Onix builds →Dig 2x35-41% Bulldoze 2x27-32% Rock Smash 2x12-15% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Aron builds →Iron Head 2x48-57% Dig 2x32-38% Bulldoze 2x24-30% Metal Claw 2x32-38% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Magnemite builds →Flash Cannon 2x116-137%KO Mirror Shot 2x97-115%KO Magnet Bomb 2x23-29% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x81-96% Dig 2x34-40% Brick Break 2x48-57% Low Sweep 2x43-51% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x48-58% Metal Claw 2x35-42% Rock Smash 2x18-22% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Onix builds →Dig 2x35-42% Bulldoze 2x28-33% Rock Smash 2x13-16% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Aron builds →Iron Head 2x48-58% Dig 2x32-38% Bulldoze 2x25-30% Metal Claw 2x30-36% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Magnemite builds →Flash Cannon 2x120-142%KO Mirror Shot 2x97-115%KO Magnet Bomb 2x25-30% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x80-94% Dig 2x34-40% Brick Break 2x48-58% Low Sweep 2x40-48% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x47-55% Metal Claw 2x33-39% Rock Smash 2x18-21% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x111-131%KO Focus Blast 2x97-115%KO Dig 2x50-60% Brick Break 2x69-82% | ||
 Donphan Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Donphan builds →Earthquake 2x89-105%KO Bulldoze 2x54-64% Rock Smash 2x24-29% | ||
 Klefki SteelFairy | C | |
 Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x82-96% Dig 2x41-49% Vital Throw 2x54-64% Low Sweep 2x50-60% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x46-54% Metal Claw 2x34-40% Rock Smash 2x17-21% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x108-128%KO Focus Blast 2x95-112%KO Earthquake 2x60-72% Dig 2x49-58% | ||
Donphan Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Donphan builds →Earthquake 2x87-103%KO Bulldoze 2x53-63% Rock Smash 2x24-28% | ||
Klefki SteelFairy | C | |
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x78-92% Earthquake 2x51-60% Dig 2x40-48% Brick Break 2x57-67% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Serperior can KO Boldore with Leaf Storm (203-239%). Garchomp threatens a KO with Earthquake (112-132%).
 Serperior Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm 2x203-239%KO | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x112-132%KO | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Hitmontop Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemEjectbutton NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Hitmontop builds →Close Combat 2x119-140%KO Feint5-6% | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Gastrodon builds →Scald 2x138-162%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution
Boldore is partway through a three-stage line between Roggenrola and Gigalith. The chain involves a trade, so it's not a straightforward grind. So far, Attack got the biggest boost (+30 from Roggenrola). The final form adds another 125 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Boldore to get Roggenrola eggs easily using 56 partners from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Autotomize, Curse, Gravity and 6 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Boldore Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Without breeding, Boldore misses out on Autotomize and Curse. That's 9 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Stone Edge and Power Gem, with Normal and Ground coverage and more rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Boldore in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Boldore tops out at moderate rates across 8 locations in late-game areas. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Where To Catch Boldore in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
To get Boldore, start by catching Roggenrola through rock smash and walking encounters at Lv. 15-37. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch RoggenrolaFiery PathOmega RubyGrass Lv.15 Volcano60%EarlyDexNav chainFiery PathAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.15 Volcano60%EarlyDexNav chain
Step 2Boldore ✓Mirage Spots - Area 25Alpha SapphireSmashing rocks Lv.375%LateMirage Spots - Area 25Omega RubySmashing rocks Lv.375%LateMirage Spots - Area 26Alpha SapphireSmashing rocks Lv.375%LateMirage Spots - Area 26Omega RubySmashing rocks Lv.375%LateMirage Spots - Area 29Omega RubySmashing rocks Lv.375%LateMirage Spots - Area 29Alpha SapphireSmashing rocks Lv.375%LateMirage Spots - Area 31Omega RubySmashing rocks Lv.375%LateMirage Spots - Area 31Alpha SapphireSmashing rocks Lv.375%Lateor evolve from Roggenrola (Step 1)
Boldore Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Boldore isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Gigalith to unlock its full potential. At 390 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, watch for Starmie (Water), Breloom (Grass), and Blaziken (Fighting) when using Boldore. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Ground and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. At base 20 Speed, Boldore won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Roggenrola evolves into Boldore at level 25. Boldore evolves into Gigalith by trading. Boldore is a middle-stage evolution in the Roggenrola line.
Sturdy prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. That's the one you want on Boldore. Sand Force is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Weak Armor works too if your team needs something different.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Boldore fills the attacker role. It's a physical attacker with base 105 Attack. Base 20 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Boldore has appeared in 7 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves