Is Roggenrola Good in Black & White Playthrough?
Rock with the upgraded AbilitySturdy surviving any hit at full HP. Wellspring Cave catch. Boldore at level 25, then Gigalith at trade. AbilitySturdy makes every fight survivable. The new Gen 5 Sturdy is a game-changer for this line.
Roggenrola trades roughly evenly with Cilan's team.
Roggenrola trades roughly evenly with Chili's team.
Cress's team hits Roggenrola's weaknesses hard.
Roggenrola trades roughly evenly with Lenora's team.
Roggenrola trades roughly evenly with Burgh's team.
Boldore trades roughly evenly with Elesa's team.
Clay's Pokemon outpace and outclass Boldore here.
Boldore has the type edge here and should clean up Skyla's team.
Gigalith has the type edge here and should clean up Brycen's team.
Gigalith trades roughly evenly with Drayden's team.
Gigalith trades roughly evenly with Shauntal's team.
Grimsley's team hits Gigalith's weaknesses hard.
Gigalith trades roughly evenly with Caitlin's team.
Marshal's Pokemon outpace and outclass Gigalith here.
Gigalith trades roughly evenly with Alder's team.
Catch Roggenrola on Wellspring Cave (walking, Lv 10-13, common).
Your Roggenrola should hit Level 25 before you reach Elesa, at typical leveling pace.
Most players are ready to trade before reaching Brycen.
How to Get Roggenrola in Black & White
Roggenrola's 3-stage chain starts with Roggenrola, which appears in the wild in the locations below. Level through 3 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
Where To Catch Roggenrola in BW
Roggenrola is your first catch on the way to Roggenrola. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 10-59 across 52 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Roggenrola ✓Wellspring Cave - 1FLv.10-13CaveRate 50%AnyWellspring Cave - B1FLv.10-13CaveRate 50%Any
Step 2Catch or Evolve into BoldoreMistralton Cave - 1FLv.28-31CaveRate 50%AnyMistralton Cave - 2FLv.28-31CaveRate 50%AnyMistralton Cave - 3FLv.28-31CaveRate 50%AnyTwist Mountain - 1FLv.28-31CaveRate 49%Spring/summer/autumnTwist Mountain - 2FLv.28-31CaveRate 49%Spring/summer/autumnTwist Mountain - 3FLv.28-31CaveRate 49%Spring/summer/autumnTwist Mountain - 1FLv.29-30CaveRate 30%WinterTwist Mountain - 2FLv.29-30CaveRate 30%WinterTwist Mountain - 3FLv.29-30CaveRate 30%WinterChargestone Cave - 1FLv.24CaveRate 10%AnyChargestone Cave - B1FLv.24CaveRate 10%AnyChargestone Cave - B2FLv.24CaveRate 10%AnyVictory Road - 2FLv.37-39CaveRate 30%AnyVictory Road - 4FLv.37-39CaveRate 30%AnyVictory Road - 1FLv.39CaveRate 30%AnyVictory Road - 3FLv.39CaveRate 30%AnyVictory Road - 5FLv.39-41CaveRate 30%AnyVictory Road - 6FLv.39-41CaveRate 30%AnyVictory Road - 7FLv.39-41CaveRate 30%AnyChallenger's Cave - 1FLv.48CaveRate 20%AnyChallenger's Cave - B1FLv.48CaveRate 20%AnyChallenger's Cave - B2FLv.48CaveRate 20%AnyGiant Chasm - CaveLv.49CaveRate 5%AnyGiant Chasm - Inner CaveLv.59CaveRate 5%Anyor evolve from Roggenrola (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into GigalithBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Gigalith egg.
Roggenrola Weakness
Roggenrola is weak to Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, and Steel. The Rock typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Roggenrola's physical bulk (base 85 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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
What is Roggenrola Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Roggenrola
 Simisage Grass | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Pansage (Dreamyard Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roggenrola View Simisage builds →Seed Bomb 2x83-98% Focus Blast 2x172-203%KO | ||
 Simipour Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Panpour (Dreamyard Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roggenrola View Simipour builds →Scald 2x176-207%KO Focus Blast 2x172-203%KO | ||
 Drilbur Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roggenrola View Drilbur builds →Dig 2x78-93% Metal Claw 2x34-41% | ||
 Pignite FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Nuvema Town Gift) | ||
 Dewott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Nuvema Town Gift) | ||
 Lilligant Grass | C | |
Throh Fighting | C | |
Simisage Grass | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Pansage (Dreamyard Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roggenrola View Simisage builds →Solar Beam 2x262-309%KO Focus Blast 2x174-206%KO | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Simipour Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Panpour (Dreamyard Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roggenrola View Simipour builds →Scald 2x175-208%KO Focus Blast 2x174-206%KO | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roggenrola View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x71-84% Earthquake 2x65-77% | ||
Simisage Grass | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Pansage (Dreamyard Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roggenrola View Simisage builds →Solar Beam 2x255-300%KO Focus Blast 2x169-200%KO Dig 2x52-61% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roggenrola View Sawk builds →Earthquake 2x76-91% Low Sweep 2x71-84% | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roggenrola View Gurdurr builds →Wake-Up Slap 2x64-76% Dig 2x53-64% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roggenrola View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x127-150%KO Metal Claw 2x67-79% Rock Smash 2x36-43% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Simisage Grass | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Pansage (Dreamyard Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roggenrola View Simisage builds →Solar Beam 2x261-307%KO Focus Blast 2x174-205%KO Dig 2x54-64% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roggenrola View Sawk builds →Brick Break 2x90-107%KO Earthquake 2x81-95% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roggenrola View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x73-86% Earthquake 2x67-79% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roggenrola View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x130-153%KO Metal Claw 2x67-80% Rock Smash 2x36-43% | ||
 Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roggenrola View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x114-134%KO Rock Smash 2x32-38% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Simisage Grass | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Pansage (Dreamyard Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roggenrola View Simisage builds →Solar Beam 2x268-316%KO Focus Blast 2x179-211%KO Dig 2x54-64% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roggenrola View Sawk builds →Brick Break 2x91-109%KO Earthquake 2x81-96% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roggenrola View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x126-149%KO Brick Break 2x64-76% Metal Claw 2x64-76% | ||
 Exeggutor GrassPsychic | C | |
Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roggenrola View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x109-128%KO Rock Smash 2x31-37% | ||
Scrafty DarkFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roggenrola View Scrafty builds →High Jump Kick 2x118-140%KO Dig 2x50-58% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roggenrola View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x128-151%KO Brick Break 2x65-76% Metal Claw 2x65-77% | ||
Exeggutor GrassPsychic | C | |
 Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodMistralton Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roggenrola View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x83-98% Iron Head 2x74-88% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roggenrola View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x115-135%KO Brick Break 2x57-67% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodMistralton Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roggenrola View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x110-129%KO Iron Head 2x74-87% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodVictory Road Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roggenrola View Terrakion builds →Close Combat 2x149-175%KO Earthquake 2x83-98% | ||
 Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roggenrola View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x84-99% Brick Break 2x42-49% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roggenrola View Gurdurr builds →Focus Punch 2x155-183%KO Dig 2x56-66% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roggenrola View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x128-152%KO Brick Break 2x65-77% Metal Claw 2x65-77% | ||
In Black & White, Machamp's Stone Edge hits Roggenrola for 50-59%. Landorus's Earthquake also KOs at 128-151%.
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
| ||
 Machamp Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Roggenrola View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch 2x41-48% Stone Edge50-59% | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Roggenrola View Landorus builds →Earthquake 2x128-151%KO U Turn30-35% Stone Edge43-50% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvergrow ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Roggenrola View Venusaur builds →Giga Drain 2x154-182%KO Sludge Bomb46-54% | ||
Roggenrola Evolutions
Roggenrola kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Boldore all the way to Gigalith. For breeding, quick to hatch with a decent partner pool via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 235 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
BW Roggenrola Best Moveset
Rock pre-evolution at 75 Attack and 85 Defense with AbilitySturdy surviving one hit. AbilitySand Force as a hidden ability boosts Rock/Ground/Steel moves in sand. The moveset fires Rock TermStab at first-stage levels. Gigalith two evolutions away.
Best Build
Roggenrola best EVs are Attack and Sp. Def
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Earthquake
- Explosion
- Rock Slide
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Egg moves make a real difference. Roggenrola gets Autotomize and Curse exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Normal and Ground coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Stone Edge and Rock Slide.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Its ear is hexagonal in shape. Compressed underground, its body is as hard as steel.
They were discovered a hundred years ago in an earthquake fissure. Inside each one is an energy core.
Roggenrola Black & White Guide
In Black & White, For a casual playthrough, Roggenrola works as a placeholder. Rock coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Boldore. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Since Black & White, Roggenrola has been obtainable in 7 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Roggenrola has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves