Nosepass
TL;DR. Nosepass is a pure rock-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 375. NOSEPASS’s magnetic nose is always pointed to the north. If two of these POKéMON meet, they cannot turn their faces to each other when they are close because their magnetic noses repel one another.
NOSEPASS’s magnetic nose is always pointed to the north. If two of these POKéMON meet, they cannot turn their faces to each other when they are close because their magnetic noses repel one another.
Stat spread.
Total of 375. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Nosepass in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Nosepass reaches 993 CP at level 40 and 1,136 CP as a best buddy.
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Nosepass in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Nosepass across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1065 in the Great League.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Nosepass.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Nosepass, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Nosepass?
Nosepass is a pure Rock-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Nosepass weak to?
Nosepass takes 2× damage from Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Nosepass resistant to?
Nosepass resists Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying. It has no full immunities.
How does Nosepass evolve?
Nosepass evolves into Probopass (Level up at Mt Coronet) or Probopass (Level up at Chargestone Cave) or Probopass (Level up at Kalos Route 13) or Probopass (Level up at Blush Mountain) or Probopass (Level up at Vast Poni Canyon) or Probopass (Use Thunder Stone).
What generation is Nosepass from?
Nosepass was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0299.
What are Nosepass's base stats?
Nosepass has HP 30, Attack 45, Defense 135, Special Attack 45, Special Defense 90, and Speed 30. Total base stat total: 375.
What are Nosepass's abilities?
Nosepass can have the abilities Sturdy, Magnet Pull, plus the Hidden Ability Sand Force.
Is Nosepass legendary or mythical?
No. Nosepass is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Nosepass's best stat?
Nosepass's highest base stat is Defense at 135, which ranks 11th of 74 Rock-type Pokémon.
Is Nosepass good?
Nosepass has a base stat total of 375, the 667th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 52nd among Rock-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Nosepass as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Nosepass is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Nosepass vs. the average Rock-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 74 Rock-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Nosepass | Rock avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 30 | 69 | -39 |
| Attack | 45 | 87 | -42 |
| Defense | 135 | 104 | +31 |
| Special Attack | 45 | 59 | -14 |
| Special Defense | 90 | 72 | +18 |
| Speed | 30 | 52 | -22 |
| Total | 375 | 443 | -68 |
Nosepass appears in 25 games.
Every mainline release where Nosepass is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Nosepass in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 15 games have a known habitat.
Nosepass appears in 25 episodes.
From HZ002 (2023-04-14) through DP112 (2009-01-29).
- HZ002 The Pendant That Starts It All: Part Two Horizons 2023-12-01
- HZ004 The Treasure After the Storm! Horizons 2023-12-01
- HZ005 Found You, Fuecoco! Horizons 2023-12-01
- HZ007 Special Training with Cap! Horizons 2024-01-15
- HZ008 The Door That Never Opens Horizons 2024-01-15
- HZ013 An Unexpected Picnic! Horizons 2024-01-15
- HZ017 Special Training Time! Horizons 2024-02-27
- HZ031 Song Within the Mist Horizons 2024-05-27
- HZ032 Lapras's Feelings for its Friends Horizons 2024-05-27
- HZ036 Mission: Find Oinkologne's Partner! Horizons 2024-07-22
- HZ038 The SOS is from Tandemaus? Horizons 2024-07-22
- HZ078 Entei's Fierce Battle Cry! Horizons 2025-05-12
+ 13 more episodes
- AG016 The Winner by a Nosepass Advanced Generation 2004-01-10
- AG019 Sharpedo Attack! Advanced Generation 2004-01-31
- AG029 Ready, Willing and Sableye Advanced Generation 2004-05-01
- AG075 Whiscash and Ash Advanced Generation 2005-04-23
- AG089 A Scare to Remember Advanced Generation 2005-09-03
- AG120 Satoshi to Haruka! Hōen de no Atsuki Batoru!! Advanced Generation 2005-03-24
- AG129 A Judgment Brawl Advanced Generation 2006-03-18
- AG183 Aipom and Circumstance! Advanced Generation 2006-12-14
- DP051 Glory Blaze! Diamond & Pearl 2008-02-01
- DP058 Nosing 'Round the Mountain! Diamond & Pearl 2008-05-24
- DP093 Playing the Leveling Field! Diamond & Pearl 2009-02-07
- DP095 Battling the Generation Gap! Diamond & Pearl 2009-02-21
- DP112 Cheers on Castaways Isle! Diamond & Pearl 2009-06-27
TCG Pocket appearances
6 Nosepass cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Nosepass
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