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'''Ash's Boldore''' (Japanese: '''サトシのガントル''' ''Satoshi's Gantle'') was the eighth {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Unova]] [[region]], and his forty-first overall.
'''Ash's Boldore''' (Japanese: '''サトシのガントル''' ''Satoshi's Gantle'') was the eighth {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{Ash}} obtained in the [[Unova]] [[region]], and his forty-second overall.


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
===History===
===History===
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''====
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''====
[[File:Ash Roggenrola.png|thumb|left|250px|As a Roggenrola]]
[[File:Ash Roggenrola Sturdy.png|thumb|left|250px|Sturdy activated as Roggenrola]]
Boldore debuted as a Roggenrola in ''[[BW034|Gotta Catch A Roggenrola!]]'' when it literally crashed into {{an|Cilan}}'s food in distress. Ash battled it, but it managed to knock out both {{AP|Oshawott}} and {{AP|Tepig}}. It later met Ash again when they came to investigate a tunnel, where they found {{TRT}} harvesting wild Roggenrola for their cannon. It too was collected, and Ash managed to save it, but not before Team Rocket caused a cave in with a powerful Flash Cannon created by all of the Roggenrola they had collected. After they escaped the tunnel, they found Team Rocket in a warehouse where Ash and Roggenrola managed to free the other Roggenrola. Once they were reunited, they sent Team Rocket blasting off with a combined Flash Cannon. After being cured at the [[Pokémon Center]], Roggenrola challenged Ash to a rematch, where it was eventually defeated by Tepig and captured.
Boldore debuted as a Roggenrola in ''[[BW034|Gotta Catch A Roggenrola!]]'' when it literally crashed into {{an|Cilan}}'s food in distress. Ash battled it, but it managed to knock out both {{AP|Oshawott}} and {{AP|Tepig}}. It later met Ash again when they came to investigate a tunnel, where they found {{TRT}} harvesting wild Roggenrola for their cannon. It too was collected, and Ash managed to save it, but not before Team Rocket caused a cave-in with a powerful Flash Cannon created by all of the Roggenrola they had collected. After they escaped the tunnel, they found Team Rocket in a warehouse where Ash and Roggenrola managed to free the other Roggenrola. Once they were reunited, they sent Team Rocket blasting off with a combined Flash Cannon. After being cured at the [[Pokémon Center]], Roggenrola challenged Ash to a rematch, where it was eventually defeated by Tepig and captured.


In the [[BW035|next episode]], Roggenrola was used to help locate where the missing {{p|Audino}} were going. Cilan stated that Roggenrola had sensitive hearing similar to Audino and could pick up sounds that were inaudible to humans. Thanks to it, they were able to find out where the Audino were being kept. It also made use of its Stone Edge by destroying Team Rocket's sound wave machine that controlled the Audino, thus setting them free.
In the [[BW035|next episode]], Roggenrola was used to help locate where the missing {{p|Audino}} were going. Cilan stated that Roggenrola had sensitive hearing similar to Audino and could pick up sounds that were inaudible to humans. Thanks to it, they were able to find out where the Audino were being kept. It also made use of its Stone Edge by destroying Team Rocket's sound wave machine that controlled the Audino, thus setting them free.
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In ''[[BW048|Battle For The Underground!]]'', Roggenrola was used to propel the train cart Ash and friends were riding on to get away from Team Rocket; along with Tepig using {{m|Ember}}, which soon became {{m|Flamethrower}}, and {{TP|Iris|Axew}} using {{m|Dragon Rage}}.
In ''[[BW048|Battle For The Underground!]]'', Roggenrola was used to propel the train cart Ash and friends were riding on to get away from Team Rocket; along with Tepig using {{m|Ember}}, which soon became {{m|Flamethrower}}, and {{TP|Iris|Axew}} using {{m|Dragon Rage}}.
[[File:Ash Boldore Sturdy.png|thumb|250px|Sturdy activated]]
[[File:Ash Boldore Sturdy.png|thumb|250px|Sturdy activated]]
In ''[[BW060|Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 2]]'', Roggenrola helped rescue the members of the [[Forces of Nature]] from Team Rocket. It repeatedly used Flash Cannon on [[Dr. Zager]]'s helicopter until it was joined by Pikachu, [[Iris's Axew]] and {{TP|Iris|Emolga}}, and [[Cilan's Pansage]] to cause the force field prisons trapping the trio to break.
In ''[[BW060|Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 2]]'', Roggenrola helped rescue the members of the {{an|forces of nature}} from Team Rocket. It repeatedly used Flash Cannon on [[Dr. Zager]]'s helicopter until it was joined by Pikachu, [[Iris's Axew]] and {{TP|Iris|Emolga}}, and [[Cilan's Pansage]] to cause the force field prisons trapping the trio to break.


In ''[[BW061|Battling the King of the Mines!]]'', Roggenrola was Ash's final Pokémon in his [[Driftveil Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against Clay and his {{TP|Clay|Excadrill}}, despite the type disadvantage, Ash chose Roggenrola as he wanted it to endure {{p|Excadrill}}'s powerful attacks and then counterattack. Roggenrola used Sandstorm creating a {{weather|Sandstorm}}, but this did no visible damage to Excadrill being a part {{type|Ground}} and part {{type|Steel}}. Excadrill then used Drill Run underground, hitting Roggenrola multiple times by going in and out of the ground. Excadrill then used its [[one-hit knockout move]] {{m|Horn Drill}} on Roggenrola, but Roggenrola endured it thanks to its {{a|Sturdy}}, but looked damaged. It then immediately evolved into a {{p|Boldore}}. Excadrill used Horn Drill again but was blocked by Sturdy once more, and then went for another Drill Run. Boldore caught this and used its red stones to communicate with Ash about its new move, Rock Blast. Using Rock Blast Boldore was able to deal damage to Excadrill and knock it back. It then communicated its other new move Rock Smash, which it immediately used. Excadrill used Rock Smash as well and whilst both were powerful, Boldore's Rock Smash overpowered Excadrill's, defeating the Subterrene Pokémon and winning Ash the {{badge|Quake}}.
In ''[[BW061|Battling the King of the Mines!]]'', Roggenrola was Ash's final Pokémon in his [[Driftveil Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against Clay and his {{TP|Clay|Excadrill}}, despite the type disadvantage, Ash chose Roggenrola as he wanted it to endure {{p|Excadrill}}'s powerful attacks and then counterattack. Roggenrola used Sandstorm creating a {{weather|Sandstorm}}, but this did no visible damage to Excadrill, due to it being a part {{type|Ground}} and part {{type|Steel}}. Excadrill then used Drill Run underground, hitting Roggenrola multiple times by going in and out of the ground. Excadrill then used its [[one-hit knockout move]] {{m|Horn Drill}} on Roggenrola, and although Roggenrola endured it thanks to its {{a|Sturdy}} [[Ability]], it looked to be exhausted. Just when all seemed lost, Roggenrola immediately evolved into a {{p|Boldore}}. Excadrill used Horn Drill again but was blocked by Sturdy once more, and then went for another Drill Run. Boldore caught this and used its red stones to communicate with Ash about its new move, Rock Blast. Using Rock Blast, Boldore was able to deal damage to Excadrill and knock it back. It then communicated its other new move, Rock Smash, which it immediately used. Excadrill used Rock Smash as well and whilst both were powerful, Boldore's Rock Smash overpowered Excadrill's, defeating the {{pkmn|category|Subterrene Pokémon}} and winning Ash the {{badge|Quake}}.
[[File:Ash Boldore Cilan Crustle teamwork.png|thumb|left|250px|Boldore and Crustle blocking Escavalier's attack]]
[[File:Ash Boldore Cilan Crustle teamwork.png|thumb|left|250px|Boldore and Crustle blocking Escavalier's attack]]
In ''[[BW063|Evolution Exchange Excitement!]]'', Ash used Boldore in a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] against {{an|Bianca}}'s newly evolved {{p|Escavalier}} and [[Professor Juniper]]'s newly evolved {{p|Accelgor}}, accompanied by Cilan and his {{TP|Cilan|Crustle}}. Boldore was able to hit both of its opponents with Rock Smash at the start of the battle and alongside Crustle, held back Escavalier's {{m|Fury Attack}}. While Escavalier was dodging Crustle's {{m|Rock Slide}}, Boldore was able to hit it hard with Rock Blast until Accelgor came to Escavalier's defense with {{m|Substitute}}. Taking advantage of a weakened Accelgor, Ash ordered Boldore to use Flash Cannon on it, but Escavalier was able to deflect the attack. Boldore was knocked back into Crustle by Escavalier's Fury Attack and, protecting its partner, was knocked out by Escavalier and Accelgor's combined {{m|Hyper Beam}} attacks.
In ''[[BW063|Evolution Exchange Excitement!]]'', Ash used Boldore in a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] against {{an|Bianca}}'s newly evolved {{p|Escavalier}} and [[Professor Juniper]]'s newly evolved {{p|Accelgor}}, accompanied by Cilan and his {{TP|Cilan|Crustle}}. Boldore was able to hit both of its opponents with Rock Smash at the start of the battle and alongside Crustle, held back Escavalier's {{m|Fury Attack}}. While Escavalier was dodging Crustle's {{m|Rock Slide}}, Boldore was able to hit it hard with Rock Blast until Accelgor came to Escavalier's defense with {{m|Substitute}}. Taking advantage of a weakened Accelgor, Ash ordered Boldore to use Flash Cannon on it, but Escavalier was able to deflect the attack. Boldore was knocked back into Crustle by Escavalier's Fury Attack and, protecting its partner, was knocked out by Escavalier and Accelgor's combined {{m|Hyper Beam}} attacks.


In ''[[BW083|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1]]'', Ash used Boldore as his first Pokémon during his [[Gym]] battle against [[Roxie]], sending it out to face her {{p|Koffing}}. At first Boldore attacked with Sandstorm, but Koffing endured it and countered with {{m|Clear Smog}}. Next Boldore used Rock Blast, but Koffing blocked it and attacked with {{m|Gyro Ball}}. The Ore Pokémon managed to endure it and overcome Koffing's following {{m|Sludge Bomb}} attack with Flash Cannon, but then Boldore was defeated by the Poison Gas Pokémon when it attacked again with Gyro Ball, easily penetrating Boldore's Sandstorm defense.
In ''[[BW083|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1]]'', Ash used Boldore as his first Pokémon during his [[Gym]] battle against [[Roxie]], sending it out to face her {{p|Koffing}}. At first, Boldore attacked with Sandstorm, but Koffing endured it and countered with {{m|Clear Smog}}. Next, Boldore used Rock Blast, but Koffing blocked it and attacked with {{m|Gyro Ball}}. The Ore Pokémon managed to endure it and overcome Koffing's following {{m|Sludge Bomb}} attack with Flash Cannon, but then Boldore was defeated by the Poison Gas Pokémon when it attacked again with Gyro Ball, easily penetrating Boldore's Sandstorm defense.


In ''[[BW091|Battling Authority Once Again!]]'', Boldore was used in the second round of the [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]] against [[Geraldo]]'s {{p|Reuniclus}}. It was able to knock out Reuniclus with a powerful Rock Blast and won the battle. Thus, Ash advanced to the semi-finals.
In ''[[BW091|Battling Authority Once Again!]]'', Boldore was used in the second round of the [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]] against [[Geraldo]]'s {{p|Reuniclus}}. It was able to knock out Reuniclus with a powerful Rock Blast and won the battle. Thus, Ash advanced to the semi-finals.
[[File:Ash Boldore vs Cameron Hydreigon.png|thumb|250px|Boldore battling Cameron's Hydreigon]]
In ''[[BW107|Cameron's Secret Weapon!]]'', Ash used Boldore as his first Pokémon in his [[Vertress Conference]] battle against {{un|Cameron}} and his {{p|Hydreigon}}. The Brutal Pokémon proved itself a tough opponent for the Ore Pokémon, immediately scoring direct hits with {{m|Tri Attack}} and {{m|Dragon Pulse}}. Although Hydreigon was able to avoid Boldore's Rock Blast, it was unable to dodge a super-effective Rock Smash. However, this wasn't enough, as Hydreigon then attacked with {{m|Dragon Rush}}, another Tri Attack, and finally, Dragon Pulse, which easily overpowered Boldore's Flash Cannon, defeating the {{type|Rock}} Pokémon.


In ''[[BW107|Cameron's Secret Weapon!]]'', Ash used Boldore as his first Pokémon in his [[Vertress Conference]] battle against {{un|Cameron}} and his {{p|Hydreigon}}. The Brutal Pokémon proved itself a tough opponent for the Ore Pokémon, immediately scoring direct hits with {{m|Tri Attack}} and {{m|Dragon Pulse}}. Although Hydreigon was able to avoid Boldore's Rock Blast, it was unable to dodge a super effective Rock Smash. However, this wasn't enough, as Hydreigon then attacked with {{m|Dragon Rush}}, another Tri Attack, and finally Dragon Pulse, which easily overpowered Boldore's Flash Cannon, defeating the {{type|Rock}} Pokémon.
In ''[[BW123|Farewell, Unova! Setting Sail for New Adventures!]]'', [[Professor Juniper]] sent Boldore to [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] before Ash left for [[Kanto]], touring through the [[Decolore Islands]]. It later reunited with Ash and the entire Unova team at Oak's lab in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''. Boldore joined in with them to launch a group attack on Team Rocket, using Flash Cannon to send them blasting off for the final time in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''. It later posed in a group photo with the rest of Ash's Pokémon. Boldore was left at the lab when Ash set off for the [[Kalos]] region.


In ''[[BW123|Farewell, Unova! Setting Sail for New Adventures!]]'', [[Professor Juniper]] sent Boldore to [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] before Ash left for [[Kanto]], touring through the [[Decolore Islands]]. It later reunited with Ash and the entire Unova team at Oak's lab in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''. Boldore joined in with them to launch a group attack on Team Rocket, using Flash Cannon to send them blasting off for the final time in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''. Boldore later posed in a group photo with the rest of Ash's Pokémon. Then, it was left at the lab when Ash set off for the [[Kalos]] region.
====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
[[File:Ash Unova Pokémon JN132.png|thumb|250px|left|Boldore encouraging Pikachu in a vision]]
Boldore, along with the rest of Ash's Pokémon at the lab, reunited with Ash in ''[[JN114|Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!]]''. During the visit, it watched the battle between Ash and [[Paul]]. Before Ash left, it posed with the rest of Ash's Pokémon in a group photo with him.
 
From ''[[JN118|Battling as Hard as Stone!]]'' onwards, Boldore watched Ash's [[Masters Eight Tournament]] matches against {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}, and {{an|Cynthia}}. In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', Boldore appeared as a vision to Pikachu during his battle against [[Leon's Charizard]].
 
In ''[[JN135|Heroes Unite!]]'', Boldore, along with the rest of the Pokémon at the lab, welcomed Ash back to Pallet Town after his victory over Leon.


====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
In ''[[JN147|The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!]]'', Boldore was seen playing with Ash during his time in Pallet Town.
Boldore, along with the rest of Ash's Pokémon at the lab, reunited with Ash in [[JN114]]. During the visit, it watched the battle between Ash and [[Paul]]. Before Ash left, it posed with the rest of Ash's Pokémon in a group photo with him.
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===Personality and characteristics===
===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Ash and Boldore.png|thumb|250px|Boldore and Ash]]
[[File:Ash and Boldore.png|thumb|250px|left|Boldore and Ash]]
[[File:Ash Boldore crystals.png|thumb|250px|Boldore's crystal overflowing with power]]
As a Roggenrola, Boldore has shown to be very resourceful, using a stand-alone bowl for defense, as well as using its Flash Cannon attack to destroy falling boulders, or its Sandstorm to put out a fire. It also appears to care deeply for others and goes out of its way to ensure their safety, such as the lengths it went to save the other Roggenrola, even to go as far as to risk its life facing Team Rocket's mecha head on. It also made sure other wild Pokémon in the general area knew of the impending danger, despite the issue not involving them. This is also seen in ''[[BW035|Where Did You Go, Audino?]]'' when it sought out the missing {{p|Audino}} with its hearing ability. It was also shown to get quite excitable, bouncing up and down, when helping to save the day in ''[[BW048|Battle for the Underground]]'' and ''[[BW060|Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 2]]''.  
As a Roggenrola, Boldore has shown to be very resourceful, using a stand-alone bowl for defense, as well as using its Flash Cannon attack to destroy falling boulders, or its Sandstorm to put out a fire. It also appears to care deeply for others and goes out of its way to ensure their safety, such as the lengths it went to save the other Roggenrola, even to go as far as to risk its life facing Team Rocket's mecha head on. It also made sure other wild Pokémon in the general area knew of the impending danger, despite the issue not involving them. This is also seen in ''[[BW035|Where Did You Go, Audino?]]'' when it sought out the missing {{p|Audino}} with its hearing ability. It was also shown to get quite excitable, bouncing up and down, when helping to save the day in ''[[BW048|Battle for the Underground]]'' and ''[[BW060|Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 2]]''.  
As revealed by Ash in ''[[BW061|Battling the King of the Mines!]]'', Roggenrola is capable of enduring multiple attacks and standing strong until an opportunity to strike back arises. Its defensives capabilities were further enhanced after evolving, now allowing it to withstand even more punishment. When overflowing with power, its crystal will glow orange.


After evolving, Boldore was shown to retain its friendly personality, even affectionately climbing on top of Ash when he hugged it after he won his match against the Driftveil City [[Gym Leader]] [[Clay]].
After evolving, Boldore was shown to retain its friendly personality, even affectionately climbing on top of Ash when he hugged it after he won his match against the Driftveil City [[Gym Leader]] [[Clay]].
===Appearance===
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===Moves used===
===Moves used===
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| Ash's rotation for ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''
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| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Boldore combines its Flash Cannon attack with a joint Flamethrower attack from {{AP|Pignite}} and {{AP|Charizard}}, {{AP|Snivy}}'s Leaf Storm, {{AP|Oshawott}}'s Hydro Pump attack, {{AP|Unfezant}}'s Air Cutter attack, {{AP|Scraggy}}'s Focus Blast, {{AP|Leavanny}}'s Energy Ball, {{AP|Pikachu}}'s Thunderbolt, {{AP|Palpitoad}}'s Mud Shot, and {{AP|Krookodile}}'s Stone Edge attack to create a gigantic blast of energy. This was used to defend [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] from {{TRT}}.
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Boldore combines its Flash Cannon with a joint Flamethrower from {{AP|Pignite}} and {{AP|Charizard}}, {{AP|Snivy}}'s Leaf Storm, {{AP|Oshawott}}'s Hydro Pump, {{AP|Unfezant}}'s Air Cutter, {{AP|Scraggy}}'s Focus Blast, {{AP|Leavanny}}'s Energy Ball, {{AP|Pikachu}}'s Thunderbolt, {{AP|Palpitoad}}'s Mud Shot, and {{AP|Krookodile}}'s Stone Edge to create a gigantic blast of energy. This was used to defend [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] from {{TRT}}.
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Boldore M15 manga.png|thumb|200px|Boldore in {{ma|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice}}]]
===Movie adaptations===
===Movie adaptations===
Boldore appeared in ''{{ma|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice}}''.
Boldore appeared in ''{{ma|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice}}''.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Boldore is the first {{type|Rock}} Pokémon owned by Ash.
* Boldore is {{Ash}}’s first officially {{pkmn2|caught}} {{type|Rock}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
* Boldore is Ash's only Pokémon caught in [[Unova]] without a confirmed gender.  
* Boldore is the only one of Ash's Pokémon:
* As a Roggenrola, it used a different variation of {{m|Sandstorm}} in every episode where it used the move.
** Capable of [[Evolution|evolving]] by [[trade]].
* Boldore is Ash's only Pokémon that can evolve via [[trade]].
** [[List of Pokémon by shape#Pokémon with tentacles or a multiped body|With a multiped body]].
* Boldore is Ash's only single-type Pokémon from Unova that isn't a starter.
** To not have used a [[move]] introduced in [[Generation I]], not including Pokémon that have never used a move.
* Out of the Pokémon that Ash caught in [[Unova]], Boldore is the only one:
** Without a confirmed gender.
** To be single-type, but not a [[first partner Pokémon]].
* Boldore is Ash's first Pokémon to use a {{cat|weather-changing moves|weather-changing move}}.
* As a Roggenrola, it used a different animation of {{m|Sandstorm}} in every episode in which it used the move.


==Related articles==
==See also==


{{Animespeciesevo1|Roggenrola|Boldore}}
{{Animespeciesevo1|Roggenrola|Boldore}}

Latest revision as of 15:37, 3 September 2024

Ash's Boldore
サトシのガントル Satoshi's Gantle
Bag Poké Ball SV Sprite.png
Ash Boldore.png
Ash's Boldore
Debuts in Gotta Catch A Roggenrola!
Caught at Route 4
Evolves in Battling the King of the Mines!
Gender Unknown
Ability Sturdy
Current location Professor Oak's Laboratory
HOME524.png → HOME525.png
This Pokémon spent 27 episodes as Roggenrola.
Voice actor Japanese English
As Roggenrola Inuko Inuyama Tom Wayland
As Boldore Unshō Ishizuka Tom Wayland (BW061-BW142)
Bill Rogers (JN114-present)

Ash's Boldore (Japanese: サトシのガントル Satoshi's Gantle) was the eighth Pokémon that Ash obtained in the Unova region, and his forty-second overall.

In the anime

History

Pokémon the Series: Black & White

Sturdy activated as Roggenrola

Boldore debuted as a Roggenrola in Gotta Catch A Roggenrola! when it literally crashed into Cilan's food in distress. Ash battled it, but it managed to knock out both Oshawott and Tepig. It later met Ash again when they came to investigate a tunnel, where they found Team Rocket harvesting wild Roggenrola for their cannon. It too was collected, and Ash managed to save it, but not before Team Rocket caused a cave-in with a powerful Flash Cannon created by all of the Roggenrola they had collected. After they escaped the tunnel, they found Team Rocket in a warehouse where Ash and Roggenrola managed to free the other Roggenrola. Once they were reunited, they sent Team Rocket blasting off with a combined Flash Cannon. After being cured at the Pokémon Center, Roggenrola challenged Ash to a rematch, where it was eventually defeated by Tepig and captured.

In the next episode, Roggenrola was used to help locate where the missing Audino were going. Cilan stated that Roggenrola had sensitive hearing similar to Audino and could pick up sounds that were inaudible to humans. Thanks to it, they were able to find out where the Audino were being kept. It also made use of its Stone Edge by destroying Team Rocket's sound wave machine that controlled the Audino, thus setting them free.

In Battle For The Underground!, Roggenrola was used to propel the train cart Ash and friends were riding on to get away from Team Rocket; along with Tepig using Ember, which soon became Flamethrower, and Axew using Dragon Rage.

Sturdy activated

In Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 2, Roggenrola helped rescue the members of the forces of nature from Team Rocket. It repeatedly used Flash Cannon on Dr. Zager's helicopter until it was joined by Pikachu, Iris's Axew and Emolga, and Cilan's Pansage to cause the force field prisons trapping the trio to break.

In Battling the King of the Mines!, Roggenrola was Ash's final Pokémon in his Driftveil Gym battle against Clay and his Excadrill, despite the type disadvantage, Ash chose Roggenrola as he wanted it to endure Excadrill's powerful attacks and then counterattack. Roggenrola used Sandstorm creating a Sandstorm, but this did no visible damage to Excadrill, due to it being a part Ground-type and part Steel-type. Excadrill then used Drill Run underground, hitting Roggenrola multiple times by going in and out of the ground. Excadrill then used its one-hit knockout move Horn Drill on Roggenrola, and although Roggenrola endured it thanks to its Sturdy Ability, it looked to be exhausted. Just when all seemed lost, Roggenrola immediately evolved into a Boldore. Excadrill used Horn Drill again but was blocked by Sturdy once more, and then went for another Drill Run. Boldore caught this and used its red stones to communicate with Ash about its new move, Rock Blast. Using Rock Blast, Boldore was able to deal damage to Excadrill and knock it back. It then communicated its other new move, Rock Smash, which it immediately used. Excadrill used Rock Smash as well and whilst both were powerful, Boldore's Rock Smash overpowered Excadrill's, defeating the Subterrene Pokémon and winning Ash the Quake Badge.

Boldore and Crustle blocking Escavalier's attack

In Evolution Exchange Excitement!, Ash used Boldore in a Tag Battle against Bianca's newly evolved Escavalier and Professor Juniper's newly evolved Accelgor, accompanied by Cilan and his Crustle. Boldore was able to hit both of its opponents with Rock Smash at the start of the battle and alongside Crustle, held back Escavalier's Fury Attack. While Escavalier was dodging Crustle's Rock Slide, Boldore was able to hit it hard with Rock Blast until Accelgor came to Escavalier's defense with Substitute. Taking advantage of a weakened Accelgor, Ash ordered Boldore to use Flash Cannon on it, but Escavalier was able to deflect the attack. Boldore was knocked back into Crustle by Escavalier's Fury Attack and, protecting its partner, was knocked out by Escavalier and Accelgor's combined Hyper Beam attacks.

In Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1, Ash used Boldore as his first Pokémon during his Gym battle against Roxie, sending it out to face her Koffing. At first, Boldore attacked with Sandstorm, but Koffing endured it and countered with Clear Smog. Next, Boldore used Rock Blast, but Koffing blocked it and attacked with Gyro Ball. The Ore Pokémon managed to endure it and overcome Koffing's following Sludge Bomb attack with Flash Cannon, but then Boldore was defeated by the Poison Gas Pokémon when it attacked again with Gyro Ball, easily penetrating Boldore's Sandstorm defense.

In Battling Authority Once Again!, Boldore was used in the second round of the Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup against Geraldo's Reuniclus. It was able to knock out Reuniclus with a powerful Rock Blast and won the battle. Thus, Ash advanced to the semi-finals.

Boldore battling Cameron's Hydreigon

In Cameron's Secret Weapon!, Ash used Boldore as his first Pokémon in his Vertress Conference battle against Cameron and his Hydreigon. The Brutal Pokémon proved itself a tough opponent for the Ore Pokémon, immediately scoring direct hits with Tri Attack and Dragon Pulse. Although Hydreigon was able to avoid Boldore's Rock Blast, it was unable to dodge a super-effective Rock Smash. However, this wasn't enough, as Hydreigon then attacked with Dragon Rush, another Tri Attack, and finally, Dragon Pulse, which easily overpowered Boldore's Flash Cannon, defeating the Rock-type Pokémon.

In Farewell, Unova! Setting Sail for New Adventures!, Professor Juniper sent Boldore to Professor Oak's Laboratory before Ash left for Kanto, touring through the Decolore Islands. It later reunited with Ash and the entire Unova team at Oak's lab in The Dream Continues!. Boldore joined in with them to launch a group attack on Team Rocket, using Flash Cannon to send them blasting off for the final time in Pokémon the Series: Black & White. It later posed in a group photo with the rest of Ash's Pokémon. Boldore was left at the lab when Ash set off for the Kalos region.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Boldore encouraging Pikachu in a vision

Boldore, along with the rest of Ash's Pokémon at the lab, reunited with Ash in Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!. During the visit, it watched the battle between Ash and Paul. Before Ash left, it posed with the rest of Ash's Pokémon in a group photo with him.

From Battling as Hard as Stone! onwards, Boldore watched Ash's Masters Eight Tournament matches against Steven, and Cynthia. In Partners in Time!, Boldore appeared as a vision to Pikachu during his battle against Leon's Charizard.

In Heroes Unite!, Boldore, along with the rest of the Pokémon at the lab, welcomed Ash back to Pallet Town after his victory over Leon.

In The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!, Boldore was seen playing with Ash during his time in Pallet Town.

Personality and characteristics

Boldore and Ash
Boldore's crystal overflowing with power

As a Roggenrola, Boldore has shown to be very resourceful, using a stand-alone bowl for defense, as well as using its Flash Cannon attack to destroy falling boulders, or its Sandstorm to put out a fire. It also appears to care deeply for others and goes out of its way to ensure their safety, such as the lengths it went to save the other Roggenrola, even to go as far as to risk its life facing Team Rocket's mecha head on. It also made sure other wild Pokémon in the general area knew of the impending danger, despite the issue not involving them. This is also seen in Where Did You Go, Audino? when it sought out the missing Audino with its hearing ability. It was also shown to get quite excitable, bouncing up and down, when helping to save the day in Battle for the Underground and Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 2.

As revealed by Ash in Battling the King of the Mines!, Roggenrola is capable of enduring multiple attacks and standing strong until an opportunity to strike back arises. Its defensives capabilities were further enhanced after evolving, now allowing it to withstand even more punishment. When overflowing with power, its crystal will glow orange.

After evolving, Boldore was shown to retain its friendly personality, even affectionately climbing on top of Ash when he hugged it after he won his match against the Driftveil City Gym Leader Clay.

Appearance

As a Roggenrola
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Moves used

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Using Flash Cannon
Move First Used In
Sandstorm † Gotta Catch A Roggenrola!
Stone Edge Gotta Catch A Roggenrola!
Flash Cannon † Gotta Catch A Roggenrola!
Rock Blast † Battling the King of the Mines!
Rock Smash † Battling the King of the Mines!
A † shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

Moves improvised

Picture First Used In Moves Involved Partnered With
Ash BW Team combination attack.png The Dream Continues! Thunderbolt, Flamethrower, Leaf Storm, Hydro Pump, Air Cutter, Focus Blast, Energy Ball, Flash Cannon, Mud Shot, and Stone Edge Ash's rotation for Pokémon the Series: Black & White
Description: Boldore combines its Flash Cannon with a joint Flamethrower from Pignite and Charizard, Snivy's Leaf Storm, Oshawott's Hydro Pump, Unfezant's Air Cutter, Scraggy's Focus Blast, Leavanny's Energy Ball, Pikachu's Thunderbolt, Palpitoad's Mud Shot, and Krookodile's Stone Edge to create a gigantic blast of energy. This was used to defend Professor Oak's Laboratory from Team Rocket.

Artwork

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Poster for
Pokémon: To Be a Pokémon Master

In the manga

Boldore in Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice

Movie adaptations

Boldore appeared in Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice.

Trivia

See also

For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Roggenrola and Boldore.


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