Boldore appears to be based on a geode. It also has some aspects of a crab.
Boldore may be combination of boulder and ore. It may also derive from bold (outstanding or large).
Gantle may be a combination of 岩 gan (rock) and mantle.
No: 525
English Name: Boldore
Japanese Name: Gantoru
Generation: 5
Type: Rock
Species: Ore Pokémon
Abilities: Sturdy, Weak Armor, Sand Force (hidden ability)
Evolution: Roggenrola > Boldore > Gigalith
Boldore is a blue rock-like Pokémon with an array of red crystals on its back and front, and a spine protruding from between its yellow ears. Rocky chunks at its sides comprise pincer-like limbs, tipped with red crystals similar to the ones on its back. Its orange crystal is the hardened form of its endlessly leaking energy. The crystal shines brightly when its power rises. It searches for underground wells in the caves where it lives.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Black: When it overflows with power, the orange crystal on its body glows. It looks for underground water in caves.
Pokemon White: Because its energy was too great to be contained, the energy leaked and formed orange crystals.
Pokemon Black 2: When it is healthy, its core sticks out. Always facing the same way, it swiftly moves front to back and left to right.
pokemon White 2: When it is healthy, its core sticks out. Always facing the same way, it swiftly moves front to back and left to right.
Pokemon X: Because its energy was too great to be contained, the energy leaked and formed orange crystals.
Pokemon Y: When it is healthy, its core sticks out. Always facing the same way, it swiftly moves front to back and left to right.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: Because its energy was too great to be contained, the energy leaked and formed orange crystals.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: When it is healthy, its core sticks out. Always facing the same way, it swiftly moves front to back and left to right.
