Boldore (Japanese: ガントル Gantle) is a Rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
It evolves from Roggenrola starting at level 25 and evolves into Gigalith when traded.
Biology
A Boldore's crystal overflowing with powerBoldore 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 crystals, which are tough enough to break diamonds, are the hardened form of its endlessly leaking energy.
Boldore's crystals shine brightly when it begins overflowing with power or when it is preparing to fire bursts of energy. Because its crystals are valuable, with a fragment being capable of powering a hundred dump trucks, Boldore is targeted for them. It searches for underground water in the caves where it lives; however, because it is uncomfortable around water, it is always very careful about lapping it up. A healthy Boldore will always have its core sticking out. Due to relying on sound to know what is nearby, it always faces the same way, never moving in a diagonal direction; even when brought to anger, it will attack while facing in its initial direction.
Evolution
Boldore evolves from Roggenrola and evolves into Gigalith.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
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| Generation V | | Unova
B W : #031 | | Unova
B2 W2 : #069 |
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| Black | When it overflows with power, the orange crystal on its body glows. It looks for underground water in caves. |
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| White | Because its energy was too great to be contained, the energy leaked and formed orange crystals. |
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| 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. |
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| Generation VI | | Kalos
Coastal #121 | | Hoenn
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| X | Because its energy was too great to be contained, the energy leaked and formed orange crystals. |
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| Y | When it is healthy, its core sticks out. Always facing the same way, it swiftly moves front to back and left to right. |
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| Omega Ruby | Because its energy was too great to be contained, the energy leaked and formed orange crystals. |
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| 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. |
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| Generation VII | | Alola
S M : #099 | | Alola
US UM : #121 | | Kanto
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| This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. |
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| Sun | Its orange crystal is a mass of energy. Just one crystal fragment would provide enough fuel for a hundred dump trucks. |
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| 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. |
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| Ultra Sun | The energy overflowing from its body has turned into orange crystals that are hard enough to smash diamonds. |
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| Ultra Moon | Its orange crystals are lumps of powerful energy. They're valuable, so Boldore is sometimes targeted for them. |
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| Generation VIII | | Galar
#169 | | Galar
Isle of Armor #155 | | Sinnoh
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| This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus. |
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| Sword | If you see its orange crystals start to glow, be wary. It's about to fire off bursts of energy. |
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| 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. |
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Game locations
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In side games
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
Boldore is available in Sword and Shield.
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- 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
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- 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
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Boldore in Generation VIII
- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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By transfer from another generation
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- Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- 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
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
Evolution data
Sprites
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In the anime
Major appearances
Boldore debuted in Battling the King of the Mines!, where Ash's Roggenrola evolved into one during his Gym battle against Clay.
In A Pinch of This, a Pinch of That!, Goh caught a Boldore while he was in the Wild Area, after it had intimidated Chloe's Eevee.
Other
In Mounting an Electrifying Charge!, a Boldore created obstacles during the Charjabug race over the rocky terrain.
In The Young Flame Strikes Back!, one of Viren's henchmen used a Boldore to help intimidate Kiawe and his family, but it was defeated by Kiawe's Alolan Marowak.
Minor appearances
A Trainer's Boldore appeared in Cilan Takes Flight!.
A Trainer's Boldore appeared in Alola to New Adventure!.
In Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!, a Boldore was playing in Lillie's garden.
In Rocking Clawmark Hill!, two Boldore were training up on Clawmark Hill. One of them was seen fighting a Vullaby.
In Deceiving Appearances!, four Boldore were seen at Aether Paradise. They reappeared with multiple others in Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!.
In Not Caving Under Pressure!, Ash accidentally stepped on a Boldore while in a cave at Mount Lanakila with Kiawe. This angered it, but the two managed to flee before it could attack.
In Securing the Future!, a Trainer's Boldore joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form.
In Evolving Research!, Kiawe's Turtonator briefly battled a Boldore on Vast Poni Canyon.
In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Boldore competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but ended up losing to Faba's Alakazam.
In Splash, Dash, and Smash for the Crown!, a Boldore helped Goh's giant Magikarp train for the Magikarp High Jump Competition.
A Boldore appeared in Secrets of the Jungle.
A Boldore appeared in Grabbing the Brass Ring!.
Pokédex entries
| Episode | Pokémon | Source | Entry |
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| 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. |
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| JN050 | Boldore | Chloe's Rotom Phone | Boldore, the Ore Pokémon. A Rock type. Boldore uses sound waves to search the area around it. When angry, it gives chase without changing the way it's facing. |
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In the manga
Be the Best! Pokémon B+W
In Challenge the Battle Subway!, it was revealed that Monta's Roggenrola had evolved into a Boldore. He used it in the Battle Subway.
Pokémon Adventures
A Trainer's Boldore appeared in Drawing Bridges and The Final Battle: Crushed Ambition.
Cheren was revealed to have a Boldore in the Unova Pokémon League. In Something Suspicious, it evolved into a Gigalith.
A Boldore appeared in the Wild Area in Thump!! The Gazing Sage.
Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~
A Boldore appeared in The Green Scroll: Kenshin's Adventure, under the ownership of Ujiyasu.
Pokémon RéBURST
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)Trivia
Origin
Boldore appears to be based on a geode and elemental creature, specifically a being of earth. It also has some aspects of a crab with the three-legged structure of a tripod.
Name origin
Boldore may be combination of boulder, bold (outstanding or large), and ore.
Gantle may be a combination of 岩 gan (rock) and mantle.
In other languages
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| More languages |  Hindi | Coretaan | From core and चट्टान chattaan |  Russian | Болдор Boldor | Transcription of English name |  Thai | กันเทิล Kanthoen | Transcription of Japanese name |
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