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Shadow Boldore

Shadow Boldore (Shadow)Rock
  • partlyCloudy
Shadow Boldore is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Shadow Boldore is a Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,029 CP and is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Smack Down / Rock Slide. It is boosted by Partly Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Boldore Stats and Max CP

174 ATK
143 DEF
172 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2293 CP
Lvl 40
2029 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1449 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
1159 CP
Lvl 15 Research
869 CP

Shadow Boldore's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Shadow Boldore PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Once again, poor defenses harm its viability. 😕

⚔️ Raids – Nope, just don’t.

🛡️ Gyms – Even fully evolved Rock-type Pokémon are underwhelming as Gym defenders, so Boldore is definitely out of the question.

Shadow Boldore PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

With a measly ATK stat that hardly benefits from the Shadow boost and poor defenses, Shadow Boldore is just not worth using. ❌

🔵 Great League – It won’t make an impact...

🟡 Ultra League – It won’t stand a chance...

🟣 Master League – Rock you, it won’t!

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
RockRock-type
#83
Great LeagueGreat League
#1059
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#829

Shadow Boldore Type Chart

Shadow Boldore takes increased damage from:Shadow Boldore takes increased damage from:

FightingFighting160.0%
GrassGrass160.0%
GroundGround160.0%
SteelSteel160.0%
WaterWater160.0%

Shadow Boldore takes reduced damage from:Shadow Boldore takes reduced damage from:

FireFire62.5%
FlyingFlying62.5%
NormalNormal62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%

Shadow Boldore best moveset

Moves

Smack Down + Rock Slide

Rock
RockSmack Down
RockRock Slide
Shadow Boldore's best Rock-type moveset is Smack Down / Rock Slide, with 11.40 DPS and 147.8 TDO. These moves are boosted by Partly Cloudy weather. Shadow Boldore ranks #83 (C Tier) as a Rock attacker with that moveset.
1.RockSmack DownRockRock Slide9.5811.40147.8
2.RockSmack DownRockStone Edge8.8910.58137.1
3.GroundMud-SlapRockRock Slide8.8610.54136.7
4.RockSmack DownGroundBulldoze8.299.87127.9
5.GroundMud-SlapRockStone Edge7.969.48122.8
6.GroundMud-SlapGroundBulldoze7.488.90115.4
7.GroundMud-SlapNormalFrustration00.100
8.RockSmack DownNormalFrustration00.100
1–8 of 8

Fast Attacks

  • GroundMud-Slap19131.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Mud-Slap
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage19
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window1.3s - 1.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage11
    Energy10

    Effects
    Mud-Slap has no special effects.
    See Mud-Slap details page ↗
  • RockSmack Down1371.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Smack Down
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage13
    Energy7
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.6s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage11
    Energy8

    Effects
    Smack Down has no special effects.
    See Smack Down details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • GroundBulldoze80503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bulldoze
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.6s - 3.1s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy55

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Bulldoze has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Bulldoze details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
  • RockStone Edge1051002.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Stone Edge
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage105
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window0.9s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage100
    Energy55

    Effects
    Stone Edge has no special effects.
    See Stone Edge details page ↗
  • RockRock Slide75502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Rock Slide
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage75
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.3s - 2.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy45

    Effects
    Rock Slide has no special effects.
    See Rock Slide details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Shadow Boldore's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Boldore's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Boldore has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Boldore CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Boldore reaches a maximum of 2,029 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,046–1,159 CP, rising to 1,307–1,449 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 821–869 CP.

Max CPMax CP2029 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch821 CP - 869 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1095 CP - 1159 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1046 CP - 1159 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1307 CP - 1449 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Boldore Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
128 CP289 CP3151 CP
4212 CP5273 CP6334 CP
7396 CP8457 CP9518 CP
10579 CP11637 CP12695 CP
13753 CP14811 CP15869 CP
16927 CP17985 CP181043 CP
191101 CP201159 CP211217 CP
221275 CP231333 CP241391 CP
251449 CP261507 CP271565 CP
281623 CP291681 CP301739 CP
311768 CP321797 CP331826 CP
341855 CP351884 CP361913 CP
371942 CP381971 CP392000 CP
402029 CP412054 CP422080 CP
432106 CP442133 CP452159 CP
462186 CP472212 CP482239 CP
492266 CP502293 CP

Pokédex information

Unova
Pokédex Number#525
Height0.9 m
Weight102 kg
RegionGeneration 5
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
RoggenrolaRoggenrola
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
BoldoreBoldore
BoldoreBoldore
  • 200 Candy200 Candy
  • Trade Icon0 Candy if traded
GigalithGigalith
  • Roggenrola evolves into Boldore which costs 50 Candy.
  • Boldore evolves into Gigalith which costs 200 Candy.
How to purify Shadow Boldore
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Boldore

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Boldore's Rock-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Boldore.

Rock Rock

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Boldore Candy360 Shadow Boldore Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Boldore Candy12 Shadow Boldore Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Boldore Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Boldore Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Boldore Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Boldore Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Boldore Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Boldore Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Boldore Candy-

Shadow Boldore Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Boldore from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Boldore in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Shadow Boldore family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Boldore in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

RoggenrolaRoggenrola
BoldoreBoldore
GigalithGigalith
Dynamax Roggenrola (Dynamax)Dynamax Roggenrola
Dynamax Boldore (Dynamax)Dynamax Boldore
Dynamax Gigalith (Dynamax)Dynamax Gigalith
Shadow Roggenrola (Shadow)Shadow Roggenrola
Shadow Boldore (Shadow)Shadow Boldore
Shadow Gigalith (Shadow)Shadow Gigalith

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Boldore

Shadow Boldore high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Boldore. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Shadow Boldore Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

Shadow BoldoreShadow BoldoreShadow BoldoreShadow Boldore

Shadow Boldore Pokédex entries

Unova
VersionsPokédex entry
BlackWhen it overflows with power, the orange crystal on its body glows. It looks for underground water in caves.
WhiteBecause its energy was too great to be contained, the energy leaked and formed orange crystals.
Black 2, White 2When it is healthy, its core sticks out. Always facing the same way, it swiftly moves front to back and left to right.
X, Omega RubyBecause its energy was too great to be contained, the energy leaked and formed orange crystals.
Y, Alpha SapphireWhen it is healthy, its core sticks out. Always facing the same way, it swiftly moves front to back and left to right.
SunIts orange crystal is a mass of energy. Just one crystal fragment would provide enough fuel for a hundred dump trucks.
MoonIt explores caves in search of underground water. It’s not comfortable around water, so this Pokémon takes great care in lapping it up.
Ultra SunThe energy overflowing from its body has turned into orange crystals that are hard enough to smash diamonds.
Ultra MoonIts orange crystals are lumps of powerful energy. They’re valuable, so Boldore is sometimes targeted for them.
SwordIf you see its orange crystals start to glow, be wary. It’s about to fire off bursts of energy.
ShieldIt 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Boldore’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Rock-type Pokémon, Shadow Boldore is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Water-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Boldore in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Boldore in Pokémon GO are Smack Down and Rock Slide. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 11.398 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 147.757.

How does Shadow Boldore perform in Raids?

Shadow Boldore's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Shadow Boldore rank as a Rock-type attacker?

Shadow Boldore is a C-Tier Rock-type attacker, ranking at number #83. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Boldore?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Boldore: Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Tyranitar, and Mega Diancie.

What is Shadow Boldore’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Boldore’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2029 CP and 2293 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Boldore be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Boldore can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Boldore Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Boldore cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.