Boldore Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Boldore in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Boldore
Boldore is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Rock typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 49.375 DPS.
Boldore can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Boldore is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Flying, Normal-type moves as Boldore resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Boldore is Mega Blaziken (49.375 DPS), Mega Lucario (48.833 DPS), and Primal Groudon (45.500 DPS).
Catching Boldore: After defeating Boldore, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1123 and 1188 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1397-1478 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Boldore from raids will have exactly 1188 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Boldore?
The best counter for Boldore is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 49.375 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (48.833 DPS) and Primal Groudon (45.500 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Boldore?
Boldore can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Boldore weak to?
Boldore is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water-type attacks. It resists Fire, Flying, Normal, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Boldore be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Boldore's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Boldore from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Boldore from raids will have 1188 CP at level 20, or 1478 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1123. If you see 1188 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Boldore worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Boldore is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Boldore?
For the best moveset for Boldore itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Boldore stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Boldore without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Boldore can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kartana (39.600 DPS) and Landorus (Therian) (38.909 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Boldore in raids?
Weather boost information for Boldore is not currently available. Rock-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.