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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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  1. Step 1 Find a player to trade with. 1 Find a player to trade with. 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.
  2. Step 2 Go inside a Union Room. 2 Go inside a Union Room. This is where you'll meet the player your trading with. Advertisement
  3. Step 3 Trade Boldore to the other player. 3 Trade Boldore to the other player. Once the other player receives it, Boldore will evolve to Gigalith.
  4. Step 4 Begin another trading sequence. 4 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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  • Question Does this method work in Sun and Moon? Community Answer Community Answer Yes, I am fairly certain this method works in Sun and Moon too. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 6 Helpful 9
  • Question Where can I find a union room in Pokemon Ultra Sun and Moon? Brandon Burris Brandon Burris Community Answer 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. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 4 Helpful 5
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Ishrak Reviewed by: Ishrak Gaming & Video Expert This article was reviewed by Ishrak and by wikiHow staff writer, Travis Boylls. Ishrak is a Gaming & Video Expert specializing in sharing Pokémon and Minecraft videos. With over eight years of gaming and streaming experience, Ishrak has a follower base of over 35,000 YouTube subscribers and over 8 million views. He is also a Pokémon ROM-Hacker and some of his most popular videos highlight tips and advice for people learning how to play Pokémon games. This article has been viewed 110,222 times. 11 votes - 11% Co-authors: 10 Updated: February 19, 2026 Views: 110,222 Categories: Pokemon Video Games Article SummaryX

1. Find another player to trade with online or locally. 2. Go inside the Union room. 3. Trade Boldore with another player to Evolve it to Gigalith. 4. Have the other player trade Gigalith back to you. Did this summary help you?YesNo

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