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.
Its orange crystal is a mass of energy. Just one crystal fragment would provide enough fuel for a hundred dump trucks.
It explores caves in search of underground water. It’s not comfortable around water, so this Pokémon takes great care in lapping it up.
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 |
 Kommo-o DragonFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Kommo-o builds →Focus Blast 2x188-221%KO Sky Uppercut 2x70-83% Flash Cannon 2x84-99% Brick Break 2x63-74% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon 2x158-186%KO Mirror Shot 2x128-151%KO Magnet Bomb 2x37-43% | ||
 Klinklang Steel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Klinklang builds →Flash Cannon 2x94-112%KO Mirror Shot 2x77-91% Gear Grind 2x40-48% | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Poliwrath builds →Focus Blast 2x142-168%KO Dynamic Punch 2x74-87% Surf 2x107-126%KO Submission 2x59-70% | ||
 Bewear NormalFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Bewear builds →Superpower 2x110-130%KO Focus Blast 2x119-141%KO Hammer Arm 2x93-110%KO Brick Break 2x70-83% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Cobalion can KO Boldore with Close Combat (105-124%). Volcanion's Fire Blast also KOs at 98-115%.
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x105-124%KO Stone Edge29-35% | ||
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb53-63% Fire Blast98-115%KO | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x107-126%KO Fire Blast72-85% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake 2x160-189%KO Ice Shard32-38% Knock Off35-41% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 58 partners from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Autotomize, Curse, Gravity and 6 more.
Sun & Moon 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
Transfer Moves
How to Get Boldore in Sun & Moon
high spawn rates across 6 locations for Boldore in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Boldore in Sun & Moon
The path to Boldore starts with Roggenrola at Lv. 10-44 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch RoggenrolaTen Carat Hill - InsideMoonGrass Lv.10-1330%EarlyTen Carat Hill - InsideSunGrass Lv.10-1330%EarlyTen Carat Hill - Farthest HollowMoonGrass Lv.10-1320%EarlyTen Carat Hill - Farthest HollowSunGrass Lv.10-1320%Early
Step 2Boldore ✓Vast Poni Canyon - InsideMoonGrass Lv.41-4430%LateVast Poni Canyon - InsideSunGrass Lv.41-4430%LateVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)MoonGrass Lv.41-4430%LateVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)SunGrass Lv.41-4430%LateVast Poni Canyon - OutsideSunGrass Lv.41-4410%LateVast Poni Canyon - OutsideMoonGrass Lv.41-4410%Lateor evolve from Roggenrola (Step 1)
Boldore Guide
In Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, 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