Boldore
Galar #169 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Ore Pokémon
Boldore
Galar #169 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Ore Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
70
250
344
Attack
105
193
339
Defense
105
193
339
Sp. Atk
50
94
218
Sp. Def
40
76
196
Speed
20
40
152
Total
390
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Normal
Shiny
Boldore
Ore Pokémon
Growth
| Pokédexes | Galar #169Isle of Armor #155 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Atk, 1 Def |
| Catch rate | 120 |
| Base Exp. | 137 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,840 steps) |
Lore
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.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Roggenrola Galar #168 | Level 25 | Boldore Galar #169 |
Boldore Galar #169 | Trade |  Gigalith Galar #170 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Power Gem | |  Special | 80 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones. |
| Start | Sand Attack |  |  Status | - | 100 | 15 | Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy. |
| Start | Tackle |  |  Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |
| Start | Harden | | Status | - | - | 30 | The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat. |
| Start | Power Gem | | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones. |
| Start | Stealth Rock | | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle. |
| 12 | Mud-Slap | | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| 16 | Smack Down | | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 | The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack the target. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit. |
| 20 | Iron Defense |  | Status | - | - | 15 | The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat. |
| 24 | Headbutt | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
| 30 | Rock Slide | | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch. |
| 36 | Rock Blast | | Physical | 25 | 90 | 10 | The user hurls hard rocks at the target. Two to five rocks are launched in a row. |
| 42 | Sandstorm | | Status | - | - | 10 | A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types. |
| 48 | Stone Edge | | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily. |
| 54 | Explosion | | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 | The user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM21 | Rest |  | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM22 | Rock Slide | | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch. |
| TM24 | Snore | | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| TM25 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM31 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM32 | Sandstorm | | Status | - | - | 10 | A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types. |
| TM39 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM48 | Rock Tomb | | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement. |
| TM49 | Sand Tomb | | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 | The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns. |
| TM54 | Rock Blast | | Physical | 25 | 90 | 10 | The user hurls hard rocks at the target. Two to five rocks are launched in a row. |
| TM76 | Round | | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. |
| TM81 | Bulldoze | | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit. |
| TM98 | Stomping Tantrum | | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user’s previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles. |
| TR10 | Earthquake | | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it. |
| TR20 | Substitute | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TR26 | Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk | | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TR46 | Iron Defense | | Status | - | - | 15 | The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat. |
| TR63 | Power Gem | | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones. |
| TR67 | Earth Power | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TR70 | Flash Cannon | | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user gathers all its light energy and releases it all at once. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TR75 | Stone Edge | | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily. |
| TR76 | Stealth Rock | | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle. |
| TR79 | Heavy Slam | | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user slams into the target with its heavy body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the move’s power. |
| TR99 | Body Press |  | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user’s Defense, the more damage it can inflict on the target. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meteor Beam | | Special | 120 | 90 | 10 | In this two-turn attack, the user gathers space power and boosts its Sp. Atk stat, then attacks the target on the next turn. |
Traits
Sturdy
Ability Slot 1
It cannot be knocked out with one hit. One-hit KO moves cannot knock it out, either.
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Weak Armor
Ability Slot 2
Physical attacks to the Pokémon lower its Defense stat but sharply raise its Speed stat.
Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.
Sand Force(Hidden Ability)
Boosts the power of Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves in a sandstorm.
Strengthens Rock, Ground, and Steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
