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Boldore

Boldore (Japanese: ガントル, HepburnGantoru) (BOHL-dohr[1]) is a Rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Biology

Physiology

Boldore is a large, bulky boulder-like Pokémon that resembles a geode and a golem. Its craggy body is mostly dark blue in color. It has red crystals on its back and front, and a spine that extends between two yellow holes it uses as eyes. It and its evolution and pre-evolution share a resemblance to the Nosepass family and the Geodude family. Despite contrary belief, it does not float.

Behavior

Boldore is always searching for sources of water deep underground. However, because of its dislike of water, Boldore always takes small sips to avoid getting soaked. It moves swiftly from both sides while facing in the same direction. The orange crystals that stick outwards signifies that a Boldore is in perfect health. In addition, the crystals themselves contain so much energy that a single fragment has enough fuel to power up a hundred dump trucks.

Boldore is able to release powerful bursts of energy from the crystals on its back whenever the crystals themselves start to glow. It uses sound waves to detect its surroundings.

Evolution

Boldore is the evolved form of Roggenrola as of level 25. It then evolves into Gigalith via trade.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Black and White Chargestone Cave, Mistralton Cave, Twist Mountain, Victory Road, Giant Chasm Common
Black 2 and White 2 Wellspring Cave, Relic Passage, Chargestone Cave, Mistralton Cave, Clay Tunnel, Twist Mountain, Reversal Mountain, Seaside Cave, Victory Road Common
X and Y Evolve Roggenrola None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Mirage Cave Rare
Sun and Moon Vast Poni Canyon Uncommon

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

    When it is healthy, its core sticks out. Always facing the same way, it swiftly moves front to back and left to right.

  • 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

    Because its energy was too great to be contained, the energy leaked and formed orange crystals.

  • Y

    When it is healthy, its core sticks out. Always facing the same way, it swiftly moves front to back and left to right.

  • Omega Ruby

    Because its energy was too great to be contained, the energy leaked and formed orange crystals.

  • 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.


Stats

Stats
HP
70
Attack
105
Defense
105
Sp. Atk
50
Sp. Def
40
Speed
20
Total
390

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Power Gem 80 100% 20 Rock Special
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Normal Physical
1 Harden —% 30 Normal Status
1 Sand Attack 100% 15 Ground Status
1 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Normal Physical
Evo Power Gem 80 100% 20 Rock Special
4 Harden —% 30 Normal Status
7 Sand Attack 100% 15 Ground Status
10 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Normal Physical
14 Rock Blast 25 90% 10 Rock Physical
17 Mud-Slap 20 100% 10 Ground Special
20 Iron Defense —% 15 Steel Status
23 Smack Down 50 100% 15 Rock Physical
30 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Rock Physical
36 Stealth Rock —% 20 Rock Status
42 Sandstorm —% 10 Rock Status
48 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Rock Physical
55 Explosion 250 100% 5 Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
1 Harden —% 30 Normal Status Tough 2 0 ♥
1 Sand Attack 100% 15 Ground Status Cute 3 0 ♥
1 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
4 Harden —% 30 Normal Status Tough 2 0 ♥
7 Sand Attack 100% 15 Ground Status Cute 3 0 ♥
10 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
14 Rock Blast 25 90% 10 Rock Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
17 Mud-Slap 20 100% 10 Ground Special Cute 3 0 ♥
20 Iron Defense —% 15 Steel Status Tough 1 0 ♥
23 Smack Down 50 100% 15 Rock Physical Tough 2 1 ♥
25 Power Gem 80 100% 20 Rock Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
30 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Rock Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
36 Stealth Rock —% 20 Rock Status Cool 2 0 ♥
42 Sandstorm —% 10 Rock Status Tough 2 1 ♥
48 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Rock Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
55 Explosion 250 100% 5 Normal Physical Beautiful 8 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Normal Physical
1 Harden —% 30 Normal Status
1 Sand-Attack 100% 15 Ground Status
1 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Normal Physical
4 Harden —% 30 Normal Status
7 Sand-Attack 100% 15 Ground Status
10 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Normal Physical
14 Rock Blast 25 90% 10 Rock Physical
17 Mud-Slap 20 100% 10 Ground Special
20 Iron Defense —% 15 Steel Status
23 Smack Down 50 100% 15 Rock Physical
25 Power Gem 70 100% 20 Rock Special
30 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Rock Physical
36 Stealth Rock —% 20 Rock Status
42 Sandstorm —% 10 Rock Status
48 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Rock Physical
55 Explosion 250 100% 5 Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM23 Smack Down 50 100% 15 Rock Physical
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Rock Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Rock Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM64 Explosion 250 100% 5 Normal Physical
TM69 Rock Polish —% 20 Rock Status
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Rock Physical
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Ground Physical
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Rock Physical
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status
TM91 Flash Cannon 80 100% 10 Steel Special
TM96 Nature Power —% 20 Normal Status
TM100 Confide —% 20 Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM23 Smack Down 50 100% 15 Rock Physical Tough 2 1 ♥
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground Physical Tough 2 1 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Rock Status Tough 2 1 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Rock Physical Clever 3 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM64 Explosion 250 100% 5 Normal Physical Beautiful 8 0 ♥
TM69 Rock Polish —% 20 Rock Status Tough 3 0 ♥
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Rock Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Ground Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Rock Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM91 Flash Cannon 80 100% 10 Steel Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
TM94 Rock SmashXY 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM96 Nature Power —% 20 Normal Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
HM06 Rock SmashORAS 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM23 Smack Down 50 100% 15 Rock Physical
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Rock Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Rock Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM64 Explosion 250 100% 5 Normal Physical
TM69 Rock Polish —% 20 Rock Status
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Rock Physical
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Ground Physical
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Rock Physical
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status
TM91 Flash Cannon 80 100% 10 Steel Special
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

To see the Egg Moves that Boldore can learn, refer to Roggenrola.


Tutoring

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Block USUM —% 5 Normal Status
Earth Power USUM 90 100% 10 Ground Special
Gravity USUM —% 5 Psychic Status
Iron Defense USUM —% 15 Steel Status
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Normal Special
Stealth Rock USUM —% 20 Rock Status
Stomping Tantrum USUM 75 100% 10 Ground Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Block ORAS —% 5 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
Earth Power ORAS 90 100% 10 Ground Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Gravity ORAS —% 5 Psychic Status Clever 2 0 ♥
Iron Defense ORAS —% 15 Steel Status Tough 1 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Stealth Rock ORAS —% 20 Rock Status Cool 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Block  —% 5 Normal Status
Earth Power  90 100% 10 Ground Special
Gravity  —% 5 Psychic Status
Iron Defense  —% 15 Steel Status
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Normal Special
Stealth Rock  —% 20 Rock Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

Appearances

Anime

Trivia

  • Boldore and Gurdurr are the first Pokémon since Generation I that evolve by trading and no other requirements.
  • It bears a resemblance to Graveler, as they both evolve via trade, can learn Wide Guard and Autotomize through breeding, have a base stat total of 390, and they are both Rock types.
  • As of Generation VIII, Boldore is the only Pokémon that walks on three legs.

Origin

Boldore may be based on a geode with aspects of a golem. Its three-legged structure is similar to a tripod.

Etymology

Boldore's comes from boulder and ore.

Gallery

See also

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 46. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.