Boldore (Pokémon)

← #524: Roggenrola	Pokémon	#526: Gigalith →
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Boldore (disambiguation).

Boldore ガントル Gantle #525 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Rock Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Sturdy Cacophony Cacophony Sand Force Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 120 (24.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Mineral Hatch time 16 cycles
Height 2'11" 0.9 m Boldore 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 224.9 lbs. 102.0 kg Boldore 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 137	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Boldore 0 HP 1 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Boldore (Japanese: ガントル Gantle) is a Rock-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Roggenrola starting at level 25 and evolves into Gigalith when traded.

Biology

Boldore is a blue rock-like Pokémon with an array of red crystals on its back and front, and a spine protruding from between its yellow ears. Rocky chunks at its sides comprise pincer-like limbs, tipped with red crystals similar to the ones on its back. Its orange crystal is the hardened form of its endlessly leaking energy. The crystal shines brightly when its power rises. It searches for underground wells in the caves where it lives.

In the anime

Boldore in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Boldore

Ash's Roggenrola evolved into Boldore in Battling the King of the Mines! during his battle against Clay.

Minor appearances

A Boldore made a cameo appearance in Cilan Takes Flight!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry BW061 Boldore Ash's Pokédex Boldore, the Ore Pokémon and the evolved form of Roggenrola. Because Boldore cannot contain its massive energy, orange crystals form on its body. They glow when Boldore's energy overflows.

In the manga

Boldore in Pokémon RéBURST

In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga

In Challenge the Battle Subway!, it was revealed that Monta's Roggenrola had evolved into a Boldore. He used his newly-evolved Pokémon in the Battle Subway.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Cheren was shown to have a Boldore in the Unova Pokémon League where it evolved into a Gigalith.

In the Pokémon RéBURST manga

Rend had a Boldore he can use as a Burst form, but he gave the Burst Heart to Ryouga after he finished his training.

In the TCG

Main article: Boldore (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V 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
Generation VI 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.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Chargestone Cave, Mistralton Cave, Twist Mountain, Challenger's Cave, Victory Road, Giant Chasm Black 2 White 2 Relic Passage, Wellspring Cave, Chargestone Cave, Mistralton Cave, Clay Tunnel, Twist Mountain, Reversal Mountain, Seaside Cave, Victory Road Chargestone Cave (N's Pokémon) Dream World Icy Cave*
Generation VI X Y Friend Safari (Rock) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Mirage Caves (west of Route 115, north of Fortree City, north of Route 124, southeast of Route 129; all by Rock Smash)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Rumble Blast Cave: World Axle - B2F, Lava: Volcanic Slope Conquest Cragspur MD GTI Glacier Palace - Eastern Spire (1F-12F), Glacier Palace - Western Spire (1F-12F), Moonlit Forest (Mapless Street), Rusty Mountain (1F-24F), Slumbering Cave (B1-B99), Magnagate dungeons

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Black	White	Everstone (50%)	Hard Stone (5%)
Black 2	White 2	Everstone (50%)	Hard Stone (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 70		130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Defense: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Sp. Atk: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Def: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Speed: 20		22 - 79	40 - 152
Total: 390	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI Other generations: V - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   00Start Harden Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0   00Start Sand Attack Ground Status 0000— 100100% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   00Start Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   044 Harden Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0   077 Sand Attack Ground Status 0000— 100100% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   1010 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   1414 Rock Blast Rock Physical 02525 09090% 10 Tough 1 ♥ 0   1717 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100100% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   2020 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— ——% 15 Tough 1 ♥ 0   2323 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100100% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ 2525 Power Gem Rock Special 08080 100100% 20 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   3030 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 09090% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥ 3636 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— ——% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0   4242 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— ——% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ 4848 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 08080% 5 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0   5555 Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100100% 5 Beautiful 8 ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Boldore Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Boldore Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VI Other generations: V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ TM23 TM23 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ TM26 TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 Cool 1 ♥ 0   TM37 TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ TM39 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   TM64 TM64 Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100}}100% 5 Beautiful 8 ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   TM69 TM69 Rock Polish Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM71 TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM78 TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥ TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥ TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM91 TM91 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM94 TM94 Rock SmashXY Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM94 TM94 Secret PowerORAS Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Clever 1 ♥ 0   TM96 TM96 Nature Power Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   ZHM04 HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   ZHM06 HM06 Rock SmashORAS Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Boldore Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Boldore Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VI Other generations: V - VII - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  Autotomize Steel Status — —% 15 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   Curse Ghost Status — —% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Gravity Psychic Status — —% 5 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0   Heavy Slam Steel Physical — 100% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Lock-On Normal Status — —% 5 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Magnitude Ground Physical — 100% 30 Tough 1 ♥ 0   Rock Tomb Rock Physical 60 95% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   Wide Guard* Rock Status — —% 10 Tough 1 ♥ 0

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Boldore in Generation VI Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Boldore in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Boldore Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Boldore Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VI Other generations: V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  X Y OR AS Block Normal Status — —% 5 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Gravity Psychic Status — —% 5 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Iron Defense Steel Status — —% 15 Tough 1 ♥ 0   X Y OR AS Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Stealth Rock Rock Status — —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Boldore can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Boldore cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Boldore Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Boldore Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VI Other generations: V - VII - VIII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Boldore Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Boldore Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!  N/A  Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% IQ group: A
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: He was scared of water, but he is getting used to it, thanks to you. He doesn't speak much, but he thinks a lot.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★ Move: Rock Slide Attack: ★★★ Ability 1: Sturdy Defense: ★★★ Ability 2: Bodyguard Speed: ★ Ability 3: Explode Evolves from Roggenrola when its Defense is 50 or higher Evolves into Gigalith when it has a link of 60% or higher, after knocking out a Warrior's Pokémon in a manner that allows recruitment Range: 2 Perfect Links: Madoka, Tsunashige, and Ujiyasu

Evolution

Unevolved Roggenrola  Rock

Level 25 →

First Evolution Boldore  Rock

Trade →

Second Evolution Gigalith  Rock

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Boldore images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Boldore is very similar to Graveler. Both are Rock-type Pokémon introduced in an odd-numbered generation with a base stat total of 390 that evolved at level 25 and can evolve again by trading.

Origin

Boldore appears to be based on a geode. It also has some aspects of a crab.

Name origin

Boldore may be combination of boulder and ore. It may also derive from bold (outstanding or large).

Gantle may be a combination of 岩 gan (rock) and mantle.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ガントル Gantle From 岩 gan and mantle French Géolithe From geo and lithe Spanish Boldore Same as English name German Sedimantur From Sediment Italian Boldore Same as English name Korean 암트르 Amteureu From 암(巖) am and mantle Mandarin Chinese 地幔岩 Dìmànyán From 地幔 dìmàn and 岩 yán. Cantonese Chinese

More languages

Related articles

• Ash's Boldore

External links

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Pokémon

#526: Gigalith →

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