roggenrola
Generation V · #0524 — Mantle Pokémon
Roggenrola is a Rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V, classified as the Mantle Pokémon and bearing the National Pokédex number #524. Standing at just 0.4 meters tall and weighing 18 kilograms, this diminutive rocky creature represents one of the earliest stages in a three-part evolutionary line that culminates in the powerful Gigalith. Despite its small stature and modest base stat total of 280, Roggenrola serves as an accessible Rock-type option for trainers in the early game, particularly in Pokémon Black and White where it can be encountered in various cave systems. Its discovery roughly a century ago in earthquake fissures fundamentally changed geological understanding, as researchers realized these weren't ordinary stones but living organisms with an internal energy core that generates warmth and serves as the source of their vitality.
Base Stats
Height
0.4m
Weight
18.0kg
Category
Mantle Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
blue
Shape
legs
Abilities
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.
Strengthens rock, ground, and steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Roggenrola Biology & Physical Characteristics
Roggenrola possesses a roughly spherical body composed of what the Pokédex describes as dirt compressed over many centuries into a substance as hard as steel. Its form is distinctly blue and covered in large, smooth facets that give it a gemstone-like appearance, with a notable hexagonal yellow aperture at its center that functions as its sole ear. Atop its rounded body sits a brown, rocky protrusion that resembles a natural outcropping, while similar brown rocky formations serve as its feet, giving the creature a sturdy if unconventional locomotion. The internal energy core housed within Roggenrola generates sufficient heat that the Pokémon is warm to the touch, a fact that belies its appearance as a simple stone. Intriguingly, extended exposure to water can soften Roggenrola's body somewhat, suggesting that despite its mineral composition, it maintains biological properties that respond to environmental conditions in ways traditional rock cannot. The hexagonal ear structure is incredibly sensitive, capable of detecting sounds completely inaudible to human hearing, though this sensitive auditory apparatus becomes a vulnerability if tampered with—inserting a hand into the ear cavity provokes immediate and intense anger.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Roggenrola Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Roggenrola maintains a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male and 50% female, allowing trainers equal opportunity to obtain either gender for breeding purposes. As a member of the Mineral egg group, Roggenrola can only breed with other Pokémon sharing this classification, a restriction that includes creatures like Geodude, Carbink, and Boldore itself. The breeding process yields relatively quick results, with a hatch counter of 15 cycles translating to approximately 3,599 to 3,855 steps required for an egg to hatch—a moderate timeframe that makes breeding Roggenrola feasible for players seeking optimized specimens. New Roggenrola hatch with a base friendship value of 70, indicating they begin their relationship with their trainer on relatively positive terms, though this value was adjusted in later generations. The Mineral egg group's limited roster means that breeding Roggenrola requires careful team planning, as trainers must specifically include compatible parents, making this Rock-type a less flexible breeding option compared to creatures in more inclusive egg groups.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
everstone
training
Held: Prevents level-based evolution from occuring.
Cost: 3000
everstone
training
Held: Prevents level-based evolution from occuring.
Cost: 3000
everstone
training
Held: Prevents level-based evolution from occuring.
Cost: 3000
everstone
training
Held: Prevents level-based evolution from occuring.
Cost: 3000
everstone
training
Held: Prevents level-based evolution from occuring.
Cost: 3000
everstone
training
Held: Prevents level-based evolution from occuring.
Cost: 3000
everstone
training
Held: Prevents level-based evolution from occuring.
Cost: 3000
everstone
training
Held: Prevents level-based evolution from occuring.
Cost: 3000
everstone
training
Held: Prevents level-based evolution from occuring.
Cost: 3000
everstone
training
Held: Prevents level-based evolution from occuring.
Cost: 3000
everstone
training
Held: Prevents level-based evolution from occuring.
Cost: 3000
everstone
training
Held: Prevents level-based evolution from occuring.
Cost: 3000
hard-stone
type-enhancement
Held: Rock-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
hard-stone
type-enhancement
Held: Rock-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
hard-stone
type-enhancement
Held: Rock-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
hard-stone
type-enhancement
Held: Rock-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
hard-stone
type-enhancement
Held: Rock-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
hard-stone
type-enhancement
Held: Rock-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
hard-stone
type-enhancement
Held: Rock-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
hard-stone
type-enhancement
Held: Rock-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
hard-stone
type-enhancement
Held: Rock-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
hard-stone
type-enhancement
Held: Rock-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
hard-stone
type-enhancement
Held: Rock-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
hard-stone
type-enhancement
Held: Rock-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
TMs & HMs
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
yellow
tm06
gold silver
tm06
red blue
tm06
crystal
tm06
emerald
tm06
firered leafgreen
tm06
diamond pearl
tm06
platinum
tm06
ruby sapphire
tm06
colosseum
tm06
black 2 white 2
tm06
xd
tm06
black white
tm06
heartgold soulsilver
+438 more TMs/HMs
roggenrola's Evolution Chain
Roggenrola Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Roggenrola exists as the first stage in a three-part evolutionary line that represents one of Generation V's most distinctive Rock-type progressions. At level 25, Roggenrola evolves into Boldore, a Pokémon that retains the Rock typing while significantly improving its physical bulk and attack power. The evolutionary process reaches its culmination when Boldore undergoes a trade evolution, transforming into Gigalith—a transformation unique in its requirement of inter-player exchange. This trade-based final evolution mechanic encourages social interaction among trainers and represents a commitment to long-term team development. Throughout the evolutionary chain, the creature's core identity remains rooted in its mineral composition and inner energy reserves, though each stage represents a more concentrated and refined version of the previous form, culminating in Gigalith's formidable presence as a late-game powerhouse with significantly enhanced Special Defense and overall bulk that makes it a formidable defensive Rock-type option.
Where to Find
wellspring cave
unova
+9 more
relic passage
unova
+3 more
reflection cave
kalos
+13 more
ten carat hill
alola
+5 more
Roggenrola Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Roggenrola exhibits highly sound-responsive behavior, using its exceptional hearing to navigate its underground environment by detecting vibrations and acoustic signals. The Pokédex entries across multiple games consistently describe how this Mantle Pokémon demonstrates a compulsive tendency to walk in the direction from which it perceives sounds, suggesting a semi-nomadic existence driven entirely by auditory stimuli. Moon-version Pokédex data reveals a crucial behavioral quirk: if the sounds Roggenrola has been following suddenly cease, the Pokémon becomes disoriented and frequently topples over in panic, indicating a dependency on constant acoustic input for psychological stability. Born and dwelling deep underground in rocky strata and cave systems, Roggenrola was historically discovered in substantial numbers within earthquake fissures approximately a century ago, suggesting these locations represent prime habitat zones. The creature maintains competitive relationships with other rock-type Pokémon, particularly comparing the hardness of its body with similar species like Geodude and Carbink as noted in Ultra Sun's Pokédex entry. Additionally, Roggenrola faces a natural predator in Dwebble, which frequently mistakes this Pokémon for an inanimate rock suitable for conversion into a shell home, creating an ongoing ecological tension between the two species.
Pokedex Entries
Its ear is hexagonal in shape. Compressed underground, its body is as hard as steel.
The hexagonal-shaped hole is its ear. It has a tendency to walk in the direction the sound is coming from.
They were discovered a hundred years ago in an earthquake fissure. Inside each one is an energy core.
Its ear is hexagonal in shape. Compressed underground, its body is as hard as steel.
They were discovered a hundred years ago in an earthquake fissure. Inside each one is an energy core.
Its ear is hexagonal in shape. Compressed underground, its body is as hard as steel.
They were discovered a hundred years ago in an earthquake fissure. Inside each one is an energy core.
Born deep within the ground, it compares itself with similar species, such as Geodude and Carbink, to settle which has the hardest body.
The hexagonal hole is its ear. Deep in that ear is an energy core, so if you stick your hand in there, Roggenrola will be very angry!
The hexagonal cavity is its ear. It walks in the direction of sounds it hears, but if the sounds cease, it panics and topples over.
It was found in a fissure in a layer of exposed rock. The material that makes up its body is dirt from several hundred years ago.
It’s as hard as steel, but apparently a long soak in water will cause it to soften a bit.
When it detects a noise, it starts to move. The energy core inside it makes this Pokémon slightly warm to the touch.
Roggenrola Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Roggenrola derives from a combination of linguistic elements reflecting its mineral nature and spherical form. The 'roggen' component likely connects to 'rock' with a distinctive phonetic twist, while 'rola' suggests the rolling or spherical movement pattern characteristic of its basic locomotion. The Japanese name Dangoro follows a similar thematic path, with 'dango' referring to the Japanese spherical dumpling, perfectly capturing the creature's round, compact appearance. The hexagonal ear design represents an intentional departure from typical Pokémon anatomy, drawing inspiration from crystalline structures and geological formations—particularly quartz and other hexagonal minerals found in nature. This geometric precision contrasts beautifully with the organic brown rocky protrusions on its head and feet, creating a visual identity that merges the geometric perfection of minerals with the irregular roughness of natural stone formations. The creature's designation as a 'Mantle Pokémon' references Earth's mantle layer, the rocky region beneath the crust where such creatures would naturally originate, grounding its identity firmly in geological science.
Learnable Moves
Roggenrola can learn 51 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| autotomize | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| block | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| body press | fighting | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| earth power | ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| explosion | normal | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| flash cannon | steel | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| gravity | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| harden | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| heavy slam | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| lock on | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| magnitude | ground | Physical | — | 100 | 30 |
| meteor beam | rock | Special | 120 | 90 | 10 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| nature power | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rock blast | rock | Physical | 25 | 90 | 10 |
| rock polish | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| sand attack | ground | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| sand tomb | ground | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| smack down | rock | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| stealth rock | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| wide guard | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
Roggenrola Competitive Battle Guide
Roggenrola occupies a modest niche in competitive play as a defensive Rock-type, leveraging its superior Defense stat of 85 against its relatively anemic Speed of 15 and Special Defense of 25. The creature's ability options provide distinct strategic pathways: Sturdy grants protection against one-hit knockout moves and leaves the user with 1 HP instead of fainting when struck by a full-power attack, transforming Roggenrola into an unexpectedly durable wall. The Weak Armor ability creates an offensive switching strategy, simultaneously boosting Speed while reducing Defense upon contact with physical attacks—a trade-off that incentivizes pivot play and tactical positioning. Sand Force, available as a hidden ability, enhances Rock, Ground, and Steel-type moves to 1.3× their power during sandstorm conditions while simultaneously providing sandstorm immunity, making this ability valuable in weather-dependent team compositions. Roggenrola's offensive movepool emphasizes Rock-type coverage with moves like Rock Slide and Stone Edge, supplemented by physical options like Earthquake and Iron Head for broader type coverage, though its mediocre Special Attack of 25 makes special moves largely inadvisable. Its Attack stat of 75 provides respectable offensive presence, and training defensive EVs into this Pokémon can render it surprisingly bulky in early-game competitive scenarios.
Commonly Asked Questions About Roggenrola
What type is Roggenrola?
Roggenrola is a rock type Pokemon.
What does Roggenrola evolve into?
Roggenrola evolves into boldore, then into gigalith.
What are Roggenrola's weaknesses?
Roggenrola is weak to fighting, ground, steel, water and grass type moves.
Where can I find Roggenrola?
Roggenrola can be found in wellspring cave (unova), relic passage (unova) and reflection cave (kalos) and 1 other locations.
Roggenrola Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Roggenrola achieved notable prominence through Ash Ketchum's captured specimen in the Pokémon Black and White anime series, where it featured prominently as part of his Unova team and demonstrated the characteristic sound-responsive behaviors outlined in Pokédex entries. The creature's visual design and unique geological basis resonated with players interested in real-world mineralogy and earth science, establishing it as a gateway Pokémon for younger audiences learning about natural rock formations. Its appearance in various Pokémon manga adaptations, including Pokémon Adventures and the regional manga variations, cemented its role within Generation V's cultural identity. The Pokémon Trading Card Game has featured Roggenrola across multiple sets since its introduction, with various card mechanics reflecting its durability and energy-core nature. The creature's combination of accessibility—high catch rate of 255 and early availability in cave systems—alongside its modest but respectable competitive potential created a balanced appeal that maintained interest across casual and dedicated player bases throughout multiple generations and game iterations.
Where to Find Roggenrola in Every Pokémon Game
Roggenrola demonstrates substantial availability across the Pokémon games, beginning with its introduction in Pokémon Black and White where it appears in multiple cave locations and can be obtained early in the player's journey. In Black 2 and White 2, Roggenrola maintains similar availability patterns within Unova cave systems. X and Y introduced this Rock-type to the Kalos region, specifically within the Coastal Kalos section of that region's Pokédex, making it accessible during mid-game progression. The creature received expanded availability in Generation VII, appearing in both Sun and Moon with Alola Pokédex number 098, as well as in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon with Alola Pokédex number 120, ensuring continued accessibility in the Alola region. Sword and Shield brought Roggenrola to the Galar region with native Pokédex number 168, with continued availability through The Isle of Armor DLC content numbered 154. Its consistently high capture rate of 255 means that standard Poké Balls prove extraordinarily effective, and its placement in multiple cave and rock-based areas across numerous regions ensures that trainers seeking to build a Roggenrola without breeding face minimal difficulty, making this Pokémon one of the most reliably obtainable Rock-types throughout the franchise's history.