Boldore Pokémon Shield: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Boldore in Pokémon Shield. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 41 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shield
GalarBoldore Pokemon Shield Pokedex Entry
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.
Pokemon Shield Boldore Sprites
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ShinyPokémon Shield Boldore Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Boldore via various methods in Pokémon Shield.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Power Gem | rock | — |
| Sand Attack | ground | Lv. 1 |
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Harden | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Power Gem | rock | Lv. 1 |
| Stealth Rock | rock | Lv. 1 |
| Mud Slap | ground | Lv. 12 |
| Smack Down | rock | Lv. 16 |
| Iron Defense | steel | Lv. 20 |
| Headbutt | normal | Lv. 24 |
| Rock Slide | rock | Lv. 30 |
| Rock Blast | rock | Lv. 36 |
| Sandstorm | rock | Lv. 42 |
| Stone Edge | rock | Lv. 48 |
| Explosion | normal | Lv. 54 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Shield Boldore Locations
Boldore can be caught in 5 locations across Pokémon Shield, including Stony Wilderness and Giants Mirror. The most reliable spawn is at Stony Wilderness, where you'll find it between Lv. 27 and 29 by grass with a 40% encounter rate.
Galar Route 8
1 encounter- grassLv. 39-41Visible encounters25%Frequent
Stony Wilderness
2 encounters- grassLv. 26-28Hidden encounters30%10%30%40%
- grassLv. 27-29Hidden encounters40%
Giants Mirror
1 encounter- dirtLv. 31-34Visible encountersDirt30%Frequent
Giants Cap
1 encounter- dirtLv. 31-34DirtSouth, by the border with Stony Wilderness30%Frequent
Lake Of Outrage
1 encounter- grassLv. 55-58Visible encounters30%