How to Evolve Boldore

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Last Updated: February 19, 2026

Pokémon is a role-playing game in which your character must capture and evolve creatures known as "Pokémon," to progress. Boldore, a rock-type Pokémon with three legs and orange pointed rocks that protrude from its back and the tip of its legs. It was introduced in the Pokémon Black and White (Fifth Generation) games. Boldore can be identified due to its gray-purple rock body with three legs. Boldore evolves from Roggenrola at level 25. It evolves from Boldore to its final form, Gigalith.

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Unlike other Pokémon that evolve by leveling up or using stones, Boldore only evolves when it gets traded to other players. Find a player either in your local area or online that you can trade Pokémon with.
This is where you'll meet the player your trading with.

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Once the other player receives it, Boldore will evolve to Gigalith.
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Begin another trading sequence. You will need to do this to get Gigalith back.
- To shorten the process, you can look for a player who's willing to let go of a Boldore. Once you get their Boldore, it will evolve to Gigalith.^{[1]
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Does this method work in Sun and Moon?

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Yes, I am fairly certain this method works in Sun and Moon too.

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Where can I find a union room in Pokemon Ultra Sun and Moon?

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There are no union rooms in Pokemon Ultra Sun or Ultra Moon. Go to festival plaza and press trade. Three options will come up. Link trade, gts, and wonder trade. If you don't want to do these, go to your menu, (press X) and find quick link. Quick link lets you find a person with a copy of Pokemon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, or Ultra Moon and lets you trade or battle them.

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How do I evolve Boldore in Pokémon Sword and Shield?

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Open the Y-Comm menu and select "Trade" to start searching for a trade. It's recommended to trade with someone you know to avoid losing your Boldore.

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You cannot trade Boldore to a Pokémon game version earlier than generation 5 (Diamond, Pearl, and other earlier versions).

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You can't trade Pokémon on a Nintendo DS with lower-end consoles (Game Boy Advance, etc.).

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