Type matchups
Damage Boldore takes from each attacking type.
As a Rock type, Boldore has 5 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 19 other Pokémon share the Rock typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 70
- Attack
- 105
- Defense
- 105
- Sp. Atk
- 50
- Sp. Def
- 40
- Speed
- 20
- Total
- 390
Boldore has a base stat total of 390, higher than 32% of Pokémon. With Attack (105) well above Sp. Atk (50), it works best as a physical attacker. At 20 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 70 HP, 105 Defense and 40 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against physical hits.
Boldore can have the abilities Sturdy, Weak Armor and Sand Force.
How to beat Boldore
Boldore takes 2× damage from Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water and Grass moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal, Flying, Poison and Fire moves are resisted.
Good counters: Crowned Zamazenta hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Rock moves. Cobalion hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Rock moves. Great Tusk hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and resists its Rock moves.
Evolution
Boldore is the middle stage of its line (Roggenrola → Boldore → Gigalith): it evolves from Roggenrola and into Gigalith.
Best counters to Boldore
Other Rock Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Boldore weak to?
As a Rock type, Boldore takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water and Grass moves.
What is Boldore resistant to?
Boldore resists Normal, Flying, Poison and Fire moves.
What are the best counters to Boldore?
Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zamazenta, Cobalion and Great Tusk, which hit Boldore with super-effective attacks.