Boldore Collector’s Guide: Emerging Powers #51

Character Intro

Boldore #51 from the Emerging Powers set is an Uncommon Fighting-type Stage 1 Pokémon with 90 HP. Its attack suite includes the reliable Smack Down and the hard-hitting Power Gem, making it a sturdy pickup for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Roggenrola)
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Flavor Text: When it overflows with power, the orange crystal on its body glows. It looks for underground water in caves.
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in Emerging Powers (set code “bw2”) as card number 51. It is an Uncommon card illustrated by Kouki Saitou.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants. Identifiers include its Fighting type, Stage 1 subtype, and the absence of abilities. The card’s attacks are:
– Smack Down — 20+ damage, with extra damage against Fighting-resistant Pokémon.
– Power Gem — a straightforward 80-damage attack.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the artwork and condition by using sleeves and keeping the card away from sunlight and moisture. Even at Uncommon rarity, careful handling helps preserve collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Emerging Powers (bw2): Boldore #51 is a solid Fighting-type Stage 1 with balanced HP and impactful attacks, fitting well into thematic Fighting decks. Its flavor text and artwork emphasize its connection to underground caves and power surges.