#525

Rock

POKÉDEX No. #525

Boldore

Q: What abilities does Boldore have?

Boldore can have the Sturdy, Weak Armor abilities. Its hidden ability is Sand Force.

Ore Pokémon

Generation 5

When it overflows with power, the orange crystal on its body glows. It looks for underground water in caves.

Weak to

Fighting

Ground

Steel

Water

Grass

Height0.9 m

Weight102.0 kg

AbilitiesSturdy

Varieties1

Evolution Chain

Base Stats

Lv.100 Range

HP70
250–344
Attack105
193–339
Defense105
193–339
Sp. Atk50
94–218
Sp. Def40
76–196
Speed20
40–152

Total390

/ 720

BST390

36 percentile (1025)-31 vs Gen 5 avg (421)

Stat Radar

This PokémonAverage

Weak to

Fighting

Ground

Steel

Water

Grass

Resists

Normal

Flying

Poison

Fire

Full Type Defense Chart ↓

Species Identity

Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.

Generation

Generation 5

Habitat

Unknown

Color

Blue

Shape

Tentacles

Gender Difference

Forms Switchable

Evolves From

Roggenrola#524

Regional Pokédex Numbers

National	#525
Conquest Gallery	#41
Galar	#169
Isle Of Armor	#155
Kalos Coastal	#121
Original Alola	#99
Original Melemele	#99
Original Poni	#49
Original Unova	#31
Updated Alola	#121
Updated Melemele	#121
Updated Poni	#61
Updated Unova	#69

Training Profile

Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.

Base Experience

137

EV Yield

+1 Attack+1 Defense

Growth Curve

Medium Slow

(6x³) / (5) - 15x² + 100x - 140

Exp at Lv. 50

117,360

Exp at Lv. 100

1,059,860

Wild Held Items

Everstone

Max rarity: 50%

Versions: Black, White, Black 2, White 2

Hard Stone

Max rarity: 5%

Versions: Black, White, Black 2, White 2

Evolution Chain

#524

Roggenrola

→

Level 25

#525

Boldore

→

Trade

#526

Gigalith

Encounter Guide

Where this Pokémon appears in supported games, including method, level range, and encounter conditions.

Shield

4 spots

40% max

Stony Wilderness (Main Area)

40%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 27-29
Conditions: During normal weather, Before entering the Hall of Fame

Stony Wilderness (Main Area)

40%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: During normal weather, Enter the Hall of Fame

Stony Wilderness (Main Area)

40%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 26-28
Conditions: During a sandstorm, Before entering the Hall of Fame

Stony Wilderness (Main Area)

40%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: During a sandstorm, Enter the Hall of Fame

Black 2

3 spots

40% max

Victory Road 2 (unknown area 74)

40%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 41
Conditions: Any

Victory Road 2 (unknown area 75)

40%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 47
Conditions: Any

Victory Road (7F)

40%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 47
Conditions: Any

White 2

3 spots

40% max

Victory Road 2 (unknown area 74)

40%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 41
Conditions: Any

Victory Road 2 (unknown area 75)

40%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 47
Conditions: Any

Victory Road (7F)

40%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 47
Conditions: Any

1 spots

33% max

Friend Safari (Rock)

33%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 30
Conditions: Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 1

1 spots

33% max

Friend Safari (Rock)

33%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 30
Conditions: Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 1

Type Matchups

Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!

Weaknesses

2× Weakness

2×

Takes double damage from these types - watch out!

Resistances

½× Resistance

½×

Takes half damage from these types - good defense!

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!

Full Type Defense Chart

Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types

½×

2×

½×

½×

2×

1×

1×

1×

2×

½×

2×

2×

1×

1×

1×

1×

1×

1×

Battle Profile

Offensive Coverage

Super effective against these types with STAB moves

Strategic Insight

Boldore's rock typing gives it 5 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against flying, bug, fire, ice types

Battle Strategy

Offensive Coverage

Flying

Bug

Fire

Ice

Boldore's Rock typing gives it 5 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against flying, bug, fire, ice types

Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution

Adamant

+Attack−Sp. Atk

Brave

+Attack−Speed

In-Depth Analysis

With a base stat total of 390, Boldore plays as a slow bruiser that trades speed for raw hitting power. Its standout stat is Attack at 105, while Speed (20) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.

Defensively, the Rock combination gives Boldore 4 resistances and 5 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 4 types with super-effective STAB coverage.

A catch rate of 120 puts Boldore in the moderate range — a few Great Balls usually get the job done. It levels on the Medium Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Attack +1, Defense +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.

Move Insights

High-signal moves surfaced from learnsets and move metadata, grouped by battle purpose.

Best STAB Options

Reliable same-type attacks that match this Pokémon's typing.

Stone Edge

Learned at Lv. 48

X Y

Rock

Power: 100Accuracy: 80PP: 5Physical

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

Power Gem

Learned at Lv. 25

X Y

Rock

Power: 80Accuracy: 100PP: 20Special

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

Rock Slide

Learned at Lv. 30

X Y

Rock

Power: 75Accuracy: 90PP: 10Physical

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

Coverage Picks

Off-type attacks that expand what this Pokémon can threaten.

Explosion

Learned at Lv. 55

X Y

Normal

Power: 250Accuracy: 100PP: 5Physical

User faints.

Body Press

TM/TR Moves

Sword Shield

Fighting

Power: 80Accuracy: 100PP: 10Physical

Headbutt

Learned at Lv. 24

Sword Shield

Normal

Power: 70Accuracy: 100PP: 15Physical

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

Utility & Status

Support, disruption, and setup tools worth noticing.

Attract

TM/TR Moves

X Y

Normal

Accuracy: 100PP: 15StatusInfatuation

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

Smack Down

Learned at Lv. 23

X Y

Rock

Power: 50Accuracy: 100PP: 15PhysicalUnknown

Removes any immunity to Ground damage.

Stealth Rock

Learned at Lv. 36

X Y

Rock

PP: 20Status

Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.

Power Gem

Learned at Lv. 25

X Y

Rock

Power: 80Accuracy: 100PP: 20Special

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

Related Guides & News

Guide

Evolution Strategies →

Guide

Stats & IVs Guide →

Related Pokémon

TCG Cards

View all Boldore trading cards and their competitive usage.

View Boldore TCG Cards →

Reference Data

Names in Other Languages

English	Boldore
Japanese	ガントル
Japanese (Kanji)	ガントル
Roomaji	Gantle
Korean	암트르
French	Géolithe
German	Sedimantur
Spanish	Boldore
Italian	Boldore
Chinese (Traditional)	地幔岩
Chinese (Simplified)	地幔岩

Sprite Gallery

Black White

Boldore shiny sprite (Black White) — Shiny

Boldore shiny back sprite (Black White) — Shiny Back

Boldore animated sprite (Black White) — Animated

Pokédex Data

Height

0.9 m

Weight

102.0 kg

Type

Rock

Abilities

Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.

Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.

Strengthens Rock, Ground, and Steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Breeding Information

🥚

Egg Groups

Mineral

⚧

Gender Ratio

♂

50%

♀

50%

🐣

Hatch Steps

3,825

Hatch Counter: 15

⚪

Capture Rate

120

Higher values mean easier to catch

❤️

Base Happiness

Initial friendship level

📈

Growth Rate

Medium Slow

Experience points needed to level up

Move Name

Power Gem

power-gem

Lv. 25

Harden

harden

Lv. 4

Headbutt

headbutt

Lv. 24

Sand Attack

sand-attack

Lv. 7

Stealth Rock

stealth-rock

Lv. 36

Tackle

tackle

Lv. 1

Mud Slap

mud-slap

Lv. 17

Rock Blast

rock-blast

Lv. 36

Smack Down

smack-down

Lv. 23

Iron Defense

iron-defense

Lv. 20

Rock Slide

rock-slide

Lv. 30

Sandstorm

sandstorm

Lv. 42

Stone Edge

stone-edge

Lv. 48

Explosion

explosion

Lv. 55

Pokédex Entries

Frequently Asked Questions

What type is Boldore?

Boldore is a Rock type Pokémon.

What are Boldore's weaknesses?

Boldore takes 2× damage from Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water, Grass type moves.

How does Boldore evolve?

Boldore evolves into Gigalith by trading. Full evolution line: Roggenrola → Boldore → Gigalith.

What are Boldore's base stats?

Boldore has a base stat total of 390: HP 70, Attack 105, Defense 105, Sp. Atk 50, Sp. Def 40, Speed 20. Its highest stat is Attack (105).

What abilities does Boldore have?

Related Resources

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