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Boldore in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2: locations, stats and moves

Find Boldore’s Black 2/White 2 locations, Generation V Rock typing, base stats, historical abilities, evolution requirements and sequel learnsets.

Edition covered

Nintendo DS sequels; not the original Black and White story.

01

Generation V identity and base stats

Boldore is Unova #069 and National #525. Its Black 2/White 2 typing is Rock. These figures describe its standard Generation V form on the original Nintendo DS cartridges. Later Fairy typing and later stat increases are excluded.

The picture shows the standard Generation V form; gender, seasonal or alternate battle forms may look different.

Boldore
Boldore: standard Generation V form, Unova #069.
Boldore Generation V base stats
StatBase value
HP70
Attack105
Defense105
Sp. Atk50
Sp. Def40
Speed20
Total390
02

Where to obtain it in Black 2 and White 2

Check the version, area and encounter method before travelling. A gift, trade, Hidden Grotto or stationary interaction is different from ordinary grass. Level ranges combine matching recorded slots under the same condition.

The following records use only Black 2 and White 2. Seasons and special requirements remain separate. Postgame areas require the appropriate story access; these records do not imply every location is open on a fresh save.

Encounter methods · Legendary and event requirements · Gifts, fossils and trades

Boldore recorded Black 2 and White 2 encounters
Location / areaVersionMethodLevelCondition
Chargestone Cave 1FBlack 2Grass / cave walking25No special condition recorded
Chargestone Cave 1FWhite 2Grass / cave walking25No special condition recorded
Chargestone Cave B1FBlack 2Grass / cave walking28No special condition recorded
Chargestone Cave B1FWhite 2Grass / cave walking28No special condition recorded
Chargestone Cave B2FBlack 2Grass / cave walking28No special condition recorded
Chargestone Cave B2FWhite 2Grass / cave walking28No special condition recorded
Twist Mountain B1F 3FBlack 2Grass / cave walking54–55Season Spring
Twist Mountain B1F 3FBlack 2Grass / cave walking54Season Summer
Twist Mountain B1F 3FBlack 2Grass / cave walking54–55Season Autumn
Twist Mountain B1F 3FBlack 2Grass / cave walking55Season Winter
Twist Mountain B1F 3FWhite 2Grass / cave walking54–55Season Spring
Twist Mountain B1F 3FWhite 2Grass / cave walking54Season Summer
Twist Mountain B1F 3FWhite 2Grass / cave walking54–55Season Autumn
Twist Mountain B1F 3FWhite 2Grass / cave walking55Season Winter
Wellspring CaveBlack 2Grass / cave walking55–58No special condition recorded
Wellspring CaveWhite 2Grass / cave walking55–58No special condition recorded
Mistralton CaveBlack 2Grass / cave walking27–28No special condition recorded
Mistralton CaveWhite 2Grass / cave walking27–28No special condition recorded
Guidance ChamberBlack 2Grass / cave walking27–28No special condition recorded
Guidance ChamberWhite 2Grass / cave walking27–28No special condition recorded
Victory Road 7FBlack 2Grass / cave walking47–50No special condition recorded
Victory Road 7FWhite 2Grass / cave walking47–50No special condition recorded
Victory Road (Unspecified Area)Black 2Grass / cave walking41–44No special condition recorded
Victory Road (Unspecified Area)White 2Grass / cave walking41–44No special condition recorded
Victory Road (Unspecified Area)Black 2Grass / cave walking47–50No special condition recorded
Victory Road (Unspecified Area)White 2Grass / cave walking47–50No special condition recorded
Reversal Mountain Unknown Area 49Black 2Grass / cave walking32–35No special condition recorded
Reversal Mountain Unknown Area 49White 2Grass / cave walking32–35No special condition recorded
Reversal Mountain Unknown Area 50Black 2Grass / cave walking32–35No special condition recorded
Reversal Mountain Unknown Area 50White 2Grass / cave walking32–35No special condition recorded
Reversal Mountain Unknown Area 51Black 2Grass / cave walking32–35No special condition recorded
Reversal Mountain Unknown Area 51White 2Grass / cave walking32–35No special condition recorded
Reversal Mountain Unknown Area 52Black 2Grass / cave walking32–35No special condition recorded
Reversal Mountain Unknown Area 52White 2Grass / cave walking32–35No special condition recorded
Reversal Mountain Unknown Area 53Black 2Grass / cave walking32–35No special condition recorded
Reversal Mountain Unknown Area 53White 2Grass / cave walking32–35No special condition recorded
Reversal Mountain Unknown Area 54Black 2Grass / cave walking32–35No special condition recorded
Reversal Mountain Unknown Area 54White 2Grass / cave walking32–35No special condition recorded
Reversal Mountain Unknown Area 55Black 2Grass / cave walking32–35No special condition recorded
Reversal Mountain Unknown Area 55White 2Grass / cave walking32–35No special condition recorded
Reversal Mountain Unknown Area 56Black 2Grass / cave walking32–35No special condition recorded
Reversal Mountain Unknown Area 56White 2Grass / cave walking32–35No special condition recorded
Reversal Mountain Unknown Area 57Black 2Grass / cave walking32–35No special condition recorded
Reversal Mountain Unknown Area 57White 2Grass / cave walking32–35No special condition recorded
Reversal Mountain Unknown Area 58Black 2Grass / cave walking32–35No special condition recorded
Reversal Mountain Unknown Area 58White 2Grass / cave walking32–35No special condition recorded
Reversal Mountain Unknown Area 59Black 2Grass / cave walking32–35No special condition recorded
Reversal Mountain Unknown Area 59White 2Grass / cave walking32–35No special condition recorded
Reversal Mountain Unknown Area 60Black 2Grass / cave walking32–35No special condition recorded
Reversal Mountain Unknown Area 60White 2Grass / cave walking32–35No special condition recorded
Relic Passage Relic Castle EntranceBlack 2Grass / cave walking27–30No special condition recorded
Relic Passage Relic Castle EntranceWhite 2Grass / cave walking27–30No special condition recorded
Relic Passage Pwt EntranceBlack 2Grass / cave walking27–30No special condition recorded
Relic Passage Pwt EntranceWhite 2Grass / cave walking27–30No special condition recorded
Clay TunnelBlack 2Grass / cave walking54–56No special condition recorded
Clay TunnelWhite 2Grass / cave walking54–56No special condition recorded
Underground RuinsBlack 2Grass / cave walking54–56No special condition recorded
Underground RuinsWhite 2Grass / cave walking54–56No special condition recorded
Rocky Mountain RoomBlack 2Grass / cave walking54–56No special condition recorded
Rocky Mountain RoomWhite 2Grass / cave walking54–56No special condition recorded
Glacier RoomBlack 2Grass / cave walking54–56No special condition recorded
Glacier RoomWhite 2Grass / cave walking54–56No special condition recorded
Iron RoomBlack 2Grass / cave walking54–56No special condition recorded
Iron RoomWhite 2Grass / cave walking54–56No special condition recorded
Seaside Cave 1FBlack 2Grass / cave walking35–37No special condition recorded
Seaside Cave 1FWhite 2Grass / cave walking35–37No special condition recorded
Seaside Cave B1FBlack 2Grass / cave walking39–42No special condition recorded
Seaside Cave B1FWhite 2Grass / cave walking39–42No special condition recorded
03

Evolution family and Generation V requirements

Boldore regional evolution family
FromIntoBlack 2 / White 2 method
RoggenrolaBoldoreLevel 25
BoldoreGigalithTrade

Friendship evolution uses the Generation V threshold of 220. Trades need a compatible second game and system. Eevee’s rock evolutions, magnetic evolutions, learned-move requirements and held-item night evolutions follow their original DS methods.

Complete sequel evolution guide

04

Abilities, breeding and training reference

Boldore Generation V ability slots
AbilitySlot / availability
SturdyRegular ability slot 1
Sand ForceHidden slot; use a documented source for availability

A Hidden Ability slot does not guarantee an ordinary wild specimen. Hidden Grottos, specific sequel gifts, historical Dream World / Dream Radar access and external specimens have different requirements. Some Generation V slots, including the Unova starter Hidden Abilities and Litwick-line Shadow Tag, were never officially released in that generation.

Boldore breeding and training facts
PropertyValue
Gender ratio50% female / 50% male
Egg group(s)Mineral
Base hatch cycles15
Experience growthMedium Slow
Base capture rate120 / 255 (not a percentage chance)
EV yield when defeatedAttack +1, Defense +1

The Route 3 Day Care is reached after the Hall of Fame in the sequels. Undiscovered species cannot produce Eggs. Baby forms that require an incense need the correct held item on a parent; breeding an evolved parent does not always yield its earliest Pokédex stage.

Sequel breeding, EV, IV and nature rules

05

Black 2 and White 2 level-up moves

Boldore sequel level-up learnset
LevelMove
1 / starting moveHarden
1 / starting moveHeadbutt
1 / starting moveSand Attack
1 / starting moveTackle
4Harden
7Sand Attack
10Headbutt
14Rock Blast
17Mud Slap
20Iron Defense
23Smack Down
25Power Gem
30Rock Slide
36Stealth Rock
42Sandstorm
48Stone Edge
55Explosion

Every row is filtered to the Black 2/White 2 version group. Level 1 entries include starting or reminder moves; a later caught specimen need not know every listed move. Evolution timing changes which form learns a move. The Move Reminder charges a Heart Scale.

06

Compatible TMs and HMs

Boldore sequel compatible machines
MachineMoveTypeCategory
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial
TM17ProtectNormalStatus
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical
TM23Smack DownRockPhysical
TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus
TM37SandstormRockStatus
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical
TM44RestPsychicStatus
TM45AttractNormalStatus
TM48RoundNormalSpecial
TM64ExplosionNormalPhysical
TM69Rock PolishRockStatus
TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical
TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus
TM91Flash CannonSteelSpecial
TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical

Compatibility uses Black 2/White 2 learnset records. Machine numbers and move data match Generation V, while acquisition locations must come from the sequel guide. Sequel TM95 is obtainable; the original BW Lock Capsule restriction does not apply. HMs need the Move Deleter to be removed.

All sequel TM/HM locations

07

Egg moves and sequel Move Tutors

No Black 2/White 2 Egg moves are recorded for this form.

Recorded Black 2/White 2 tutor compatibility: Block, Earth Power, Gravity, Iron Defense, Sleep Talk, Snore, Stealth Rock.

Tutor compatibility does not mean every move is taught by a shard tutor. Starter ultimate moves, pledge moves and species-specific services have their own conditions.

Tutor cities, shard colours, reminders and special move services

08

Related species and return to the Pokédex

Return to Boldore in the illustrated regional Pokédex.

FIELD NOTE

Use Boldore’s Black 2 or White 2 method and condition. Version-specific catches, postgame breeding and historical distribution requirements need their own collection plan.

References