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

Find Boldore’s original Black and White encounter records, Generation V Rock typing, base stats, abilities, evolution family and level-up moves.

Edition covered

Original Black and White; their sequels have different routes and encounter availability.

01

Generation V identity and base stats

Boldore is Unova #031 and National #525. Its original Black and White typing is Rock. These figures describe the standard form in the original Nintendo DS games.

The illustration uses a standard Generation V sprite; colour, gender or seasonal forms can differ in the cartridge.

Boldore
Boldore: standard Generation V sprite, Unova #031.
Boldore Generation V base stats
StatBase value
HP70
Attack105
Defense105
Sp. Atk50
Sp. Def40
Speed20
Total390
02

Where to obtain it in Black and White

Check the version and method columns before travelling. An encounter listed as a gift or stationary interaction does not mean Boldore appears in ordinary grass. Level ranges combine matching slots within the same recorded condition.

The following records are filtered to Black and White. The table preserves separate seasons and special conditions. These are documented locations, not a promise that every encounter is available at the start of the story.

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

Boldore recorded Black and White encounters
Location / areaVersionMethodLevelCondition
Chargestone Cave 1FBlackGrass / cave walking24No condition recorded
Chargestone Cave 1FWhiteGrass / cave walking24No condition recorded
Chargestone Cave B1FBlackGrass / cave walking24No condition recorded
Chargestone Cave B1FWhiteGrass / cave walking24No condition recorded
Chargestone Cave B2FBlackGrass / cave walking24No condition recorded
Chargestone Cave B2FWhiteGrass / cave walking24No condition recorded
Twist Mountain B1F 3FBlackGrass / cave walking28–31Season Spring
Twist Mountain B1F 3FBlackGrass / cave walking28–31Season Summer
Twist Mountain B1F 3FBlackGrass / cave walking28–31Season Autumn
Twist Mountain B1F 3FBlackGrass / cave walking29Season Winter
Twist Mountain B1F 3FBlackGrass / cave walking30No condition recorded
Twist Mountain B1F 3FWhiteGrass / cave walking28–31Season Spring
Twist Mountain B1F 3FWhiteGrass / cave walking28–31Season Summer
Twist Mountain B1F 3FWhiteGrass / cave walking28–31Season Autumn
Twist Mountain B1F 3FWhiteGrass / cave walking29Season Winter
Twist Mountain B1F 3FWhiteGrass / cave walking30No condition recorded
Victory Road (Unspecified Area)BlackGrass / cave walking39No condition recorded
Victory Road (Unspecified Area)WhiteGrass / cave walking39No condition recorded
Victory Road (Unspecified Area)BlackGrass / cave walking37–39No condition recorded
Victory Road (Unspecified Area)WhiteGrass / cave walking37–39No condition recorded
Victory Road (Unspecified Area)BlackGrass / cave walking37–39No condition recorded
Victory Road (Unspecified Area)WhiteGrass / cave walking37–39No condition recorded
Victory Road 4F Middle RoomBlackGrass / cave walking39–41No condition recorded
Victory Road 4F Middle RoomWhiteGrass / cave walking39–41No condition recorded
Victory Road (Unspecified Area)BlackGrass / cave walking37–39No condition recorded
Victory Road (Unspecified Area)WhiteGrass / cave walking37–39No condition recorded
Victory Road 1F (Unspecified Room)BlackGrass / cave walking39No condition recorded
Victory Road 1F (Unspecified Room)WhiteGrass / cave walking39No condition recorded
Victory Road (Unspecified Area)BlackGrass / cave walking37–39No condition recorded
Victory Road (Unspecified Area)WhiteGrass / cave walking37–39No condition recorded
Victory Road (Unspecified Area)BlackGrass / cave walking37–39No condition recorded
Victory Road (Unspecified Area)WhiteGrass / cave walking37–39No condition recorded
Victory Road (Unspecified Area)BlackGrass / cave walking37–39No condition recorded
Victory Road (Unspecified Area)WhiteGrass / cave walking37–39No condition recorded
Victory Road (Unspecified Area)BlackGrass / cave walking39–41No condition recorded
Victory Road (Unspecified Area)WhiteGrass / cave walking39–41No condition recorded
Victory Road (Unspecified Area)BlackGrass / cave walking39–41No condition recorded
Victory Road (Unspecified Area)WhiteGrass / cave walking39–41No condition recorded
Victory Road (Unspecified Area)BlackGrass / cave walking39–41No condition recorded
Victory Road (Unspecified Area)WhiteGrass / cave walking39–41No condition recorded
Victory Road (Unspecified Area)BlackGrass / cave walking39–41No condition recorded
Victory Road (Unspecified Area)WhiteGrass / cave walking39–41No condition recorded
Victory Road (Unspecified Area)BlackGrass / cave walking39–41No condition recorded
Victory Road (Unspecified Area)WhiteGrass / cave walking39–41No condition recorded
Trial ChamberBlackGrass / cave walking39–41No condition recorded
Trial ChamberWhiteGrass / cave walking39–41No condition recorded
Giant ChasmBlackGrass / cave walking49No condition recorded
Giant ChasmWhiteGrass / cave walking49No condition recorded
Giant Chasm Forest CaveBlackGrass / cave walking59No condition recorded
Giant Chasm Forest CaveWhiteGrass / cave walking59No condition recorded
Mistralton CaveBlackGrass / cave walking28–31No condition recorded
Mistralton CaveWhiteGrass / cave walking28–31No condition recorded
Guidance ChamberBlackGrass / cave walking28–31No condition recorded
Guidance ChamberWhiteGrass / cave walking28–31No condition recorded
Challengers Cave 1FBlackGrass / cave walking48No condition recorded
Challengers Cave 1FWhiteGrass / cave walking48No condition recorded
Challengers Cave B1FBlackGrass / cave walking48No condition recorded
Challengers Cave B1FWhiteGrass / cave walking48No condition recorded
Challengers Cave B2FBlackGrass / cave walking48No condition recorded
Challengers Cave B2FWhiteGrass / cave walking48No condition recorded
03

Evolution family and original requirements

Boldore evolution family
FromIntoOriginal method
RoggenrolaBoldoreLevel 25
BoldoreGigalithTrade

Friendship evolution uses the original Generation V threshold. Trades require a compatible second game and system; trading an Everstone holder prevents the evolution.

Full evolution guide and stone locations

04

Abilities and breeding reference

Boldore ability slots
AbilitySlot / availability
SturdyRegular ability
Sand ForceHidden slot; historical availability must be checked

A Hidden Ability in the data is not proof of an obtainable original-game specimen. Some Hidden Abilities were never released in Generation V; the starter Contrary/Reckless/Shell Armor slots and Litwick-line Shadow Tag cannot be treated as ordinary Black/White catches.

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 No Eggs / Undiscovered group cannot produce Eggs. An Egg move must be inherited through an eligible parent in these original games; it is not automatically learned by every caught specimen.

Original breeding, EV, IV and nature rules

05

Original Black and White level-up moves

Boldore Black and White 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

Level 1 entries are starting or reminder moves, not a guarantee that a later caught specimen already knows all of them. Evolution timing can change which moves are learned before the evolved form takes over. The Move Reminder charges a Heart Scale.

06

Compatible TMs and HMs

Boldore original 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 is filtered to the original Black/White version group. TM95 appears only as compatibility data: its Lock Capsule was never officially distributed. HMs must be removed by the Move Deleter.

All original TM/HM locations, power, accuracy and PP

07

Egg moves and related species

No original Black/White Egg moves are recorded for this standard species.

Return to Boldore in the illustrated regional Pokédex.

FIELD NOTE

Use the exact Black or White method and condition before hunting Boldore. Event prerequisites and evolution-only species need a different collection plan from ordinary wild encounters.

References