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No. 0299 · Generation III · Hoenn

Nosepass

The Compass Pokémon

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.

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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.

Height1.0 m
Weight97.0 kg
AbilitiesSturdy, Magnet Pull
HiddenSand Force
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 375. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 30
Attack 45
Defense 135
Sp. Attack 45
Sp. Defense 90
Speed 30
Total375
375 base stat total, the 667th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 52nd among Rock-types.
135 base Defense, Nosepass's strongest stat, ranking 11th of 74 Rock-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

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.

GO Attack82
GO Defense215
GO Stamina102
Max CP (L40)993
Max CP (L50)1,123
Best buddy (L51)1,136
Raid catch CP 521–567 (L20). Weather boosted 651–709 (L25).

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Competitive

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.

Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #1065 54.3 score

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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

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.

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Sprites · Sound

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.

Nosepass in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Nosepass in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Nosepass in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Nosepass in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Nosepass in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Nosepass 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Nosepass is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Water Grass Fighting Ground Steel
½× Resists
Normal Fire Poison Flying
Comparison

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
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Game appearances

Nosepass appears in 25 games.

Every mainline release where Nosepass is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
  • 2016 Moon
  • 2016 Sun
  • 2017 Ultra Moon
  • 2017 Ultra Sun
Gen VIII
  • 2022 Legends: Arceus
Gen IX
  • 2023 Teal Mask DLC
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Nosepass in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 15 games have a known habitat.

Platinum
MT Coronet 1F From ExteriorMT Coronet 1F Route 207MT Coronet 1F Route 211MT Coronet 1F Route 216MT Coronet 2FMT Coronet 3FMT Coronet 4FMT Coronet 4F Small RoomMT Coronet 5FMT Coronet 6FMT Coronet B1fMT Coronet Exterior BlizzardMT Coronet Exterior Snowfall
Diamond, Pearl
Sinnoh Route 206
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald
Granite Cave B2f
Black 2, White 2
Chargestone Cave 1FChargestone Cave B1fChargestone Cave B2fClay TunnelGlacier RoomIron RoomRocky Mountain RoomUnderground RuinsUnova Route 6 Hidden Grotto Mistralton Cave
X, Y
Friend Safari RockKalos Route 10
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Akala Outskirts
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Pokespot CavePokespot OasisPokespot RockPyrite Town ColosseumRealgam Tower Colosseum
Pokémon anime

Nosepass appears in 25 episodes.

From HZ002 (2023-04-14) through DP112 (2009-01-29).

TCG Pocket appearances

6 Nosepass cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.