
#58Bouldus
Stage 3, 2 forms
Catch rate
19%
Defense
101#3
Front“Was the bug getting wrapped in the ball an accident or a premeditated plan?”
About Bouldus
A stone ball that had stayed with Baleetle day and night. It gained consciousness after a rough bump, tired of being controlled, it swallowed Baleetle and could finally move by its own will.
Twined passiveRock Empowerment — [Rock Piles] created by Bouldus can be destroyed by Waleetle’s [Stone Ball Drift], releasing shock waves and applying [Disintegration] to the target.<br>[Disintegration]: Each stack reduces Earth Resistance and Movement Speed by 5% for 20s, up to 6 stacks.
Snowfield FormA Bouldus that lives in the snowfield. They roll constantly in the snow, compressing the frost on their bodies into solid ice crystals, including the carrot that came from nowhere.
Natures
A species only rolls from its own list, so any nature not shown here cannot be obtained on Bouldus. What each nature means.
Bouldus base stats
HP
91
#50 of 86
Attack
114
#20 of 86
Defense
101
#3 of 86
Magic attack
114
#20 of 86
Magic defense
54
#83 of 86
Break
52
#42 of 86
EP regen
104
#11 of 86
Bouldus evolution
Rarity odds
Sparkling
1 in 20,000
Umbral
1 in 3,000
Run speed
4.7
Talent odds
Bouldus's team and gear
Pairs withWaleetle (DPS)
Wants to holdSpirited Feather, Auspicious Bell
Every recommended pairing is on one page.
Held items and runes
Where to find Bouldus

How to catch Bouldus
Base catch rate 19% a throw with the standard Aniipod.
Staggering it first multiplies that by 1.5, and throwing from behind multiplies it by 1.5.
An Alpha version exists, Alpha Bouldus. An Alpha is only catchable after it is defeated.
Run the numbers at any HP and level in the catch rate calculator.
Regions
Skills
Forms, twining and eggs
FormsBasic Form, Snowfield Form.
Basic Form
Snowfield FormHow forms work.
EggsEgg of Prayers, Egg of Prayers, Egg of Prayers, Egg of Prayers hatch Bouldus. Hatch times.
Maxing itResonance eats Baleetle Dewdrop Crystal and Loam Stone. The full bill.
Tier list placings
Traits and how to unlock them
- Hard as Rock50 research points
Use Command Mode to make a Bouldus smash the rocks
Once a Bouldus has set its course, no rock is hard enough to stop it.
- Rebound Strikes50 research points
Use Rolling Ball to transform into a ball and bounce into the target 8 times within 6s
Boulduses are highly insensitive to pain, so they can keep hitting and smashing without feeling a thing.
Research objectives
- Use Skills10 / 20 / 40 / 80
- Use Ultimate2 / 5 / 10 / 20
- Own an Elite Aniimo1
- Core Skills Used5 / 10 / 20 / 40
- Obtain a Sparkling Aniimo1
- Catch an Alpha Aniimo1
Research rank is what unlocks accessory slots. How the Aniilog works.
Weak against and strong against
What Bouldus is weak against
Bouldus takes 1.6x damage from Water, Grass.
Water Aniimo you can use against Bouldus: Coraliz, Gachapus, Glameep, Jabster.
Grass Aniimo you can use against Bouldus: Irisalis, Butterfly Wing Sprite, Forest Cloak Butterfly, Leaf Hat Firefly.
What Bouldus is strong against
Bouldus deals 1.6x to Fire, Ice.
Fire Aniimo you can use against Bouldus: Scorchhowl, Inferlupa, Flamerion, Squashel.
Ice Aniimo you can use against Bouldus: Malevsera, Glacy, Geoclaw, Glynsera.
Bouldus also resists Ice, Lightning, Fire, Earth, taking 0.625x.
Frequently asked questions about Bouldus
What is Bouldus weak against?
Bouldus is weak against Water, Grass. Those elements deal 1.6x damage to it.
What is Bouldus strong against?
Bouldus is strong against Fire, Ice, dealing 1.6x damage to them.
What is the catch rate for Bouldus?
Bouldus has a base catch rate of 19% a throw with a standard Aniipod. Staggering it multiplies that by 1.5 and throwing from behind by 1.5; catching it asleep, eating or baited doubles it.
What held item is best for Bouldus?
Bouldus should carry Spirited Feather, Auspicious Bell, with REGEN runes.
Is there an Alpha Bouldus?
Yes, Bouldus has an Alpha form, Alpha Bouldus. An Alpha is 2.4 times the size and can only be caught after it is defeated.

