Boldore Pokémon Sword: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Boldore in Pokémon Sword. 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 Sword
GalarBoldore Pokemon Sword 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 Sword Boldore Sprites
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ShinyPokémon Sword Boldore Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Boldore via various methods in Pokémon Sword.
| 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 Sword Boldore Locations
Boldore can be caught in 5 locations across Pokémon Sword, including Lake Of Outrage, Stony Wilderness, and Galar Route 8. The most reliable spawn is at Lake Of Outrage, where you'll find it between Lv. 55 and 58 by grass with a 30% encounter rate.
Galar Route 8
1 encounter- grassLv. 39-41Visible encounters10%Uncommon
Stony Wilderness
1 encounter- grassLv. 26-28Hidden encounters20%
Giants Mirror
1 encounter- dirtLv. 31-34Visible encountersDirt10%Uncommon
Giants Cap
1 encounter- dirtLv. 31-34DirtSouth, by the border with Stony Wilderness10%Uncommon
Lake Of Outrage
1 encounter- grassLv. 55-58Visible encounters30%