Nosepass
Nosepass is a Rock type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.
Pokédex data
National № | 0299 |
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Type | Rock |
Species | Compass Pokémon |
Height | 1.0 m (3′03″) |
Weight | 97.0 kg (213.8 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Sturdy 2. Magnet Pull Sand Force (hidden ability) |
Local № | 0060 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0155 (Platinum) 0164 (Black 2/White 2) 0093 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0061 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0198 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0254 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0190 (Legends: Arceus) 0107 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Defense |
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Catch rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 75 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Mineral |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 30 | 170 | 264 | |
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Attack | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
Defense | 135 | 247 | 405 | |
Sp. Atk | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
Sp. Def | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
Speed | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
Total | 375 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Nosepass changes
- In Generations 3-4, Nosepass has a base experience yield of 108.
- In Generations 3-7, Nosepass has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Ruby | 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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Sapphire | NOSEPASS had been said to be completely unmoving, with its magnetic nose pointed due north. However, close observation has revealed that the POKéMON actually moves by a little over 3/8 of an inch every year. |
FireRed LeafGreen |
Its magnetic nose consistently faces north. Travelers check NOSEPASS to get their bearings. |
Emerald | Its body emits a powerful magnetism. It feeds on prey that is pulled in by the force. Its magnetism is stronger in cold seasons. |
Diamond Pearl |
Its nose is a magnet. As a result, this Pokémon always keeps its face pointing north. |
Platinum | When endangered, it may protect itself by raising its magnetism and drawing iron objects to its body. |
HeartGold SoulSilver |
If two of these meet, they cannot get too close because their noses repel each other. |
Black White |
When endangered, it may protect itself by raising its magnetism and drawing iron objects to its body. |
Black 2 White 2 |
Its magnetic nose always faces north and draws iron objects to its body to protect itself better. |
X | Its magnetic nose always faces north and draws iron objects to its body to protect itself better. |
Y | Its magnetic nose consistently faces north. Travelers check Nosepass to get their bearings. |
Omega Ruby | 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. |
Alpha Sapphire | Nosepass had been said to be completely unmoving, with its magnetic nose pointed due north. However, close observation has revealed that the Pokémon actually moves by a little over 3/8 of an inch every year. |
Sun | The magnet in Nosepass’s nose provides an unerring compass, making it an excellent partner for Trainers going on a journey. |
Moon | It uses powerful magnetism to drag its prey toward it. It’s also been known to pull in metal, which it collects and uses to protect itself. |
Ultra Sun | It moves less than an inch a year, but when it’s in a jam, it will spin and drill down into the ground in a split second. |
Ultra Moon | It hunts without twitching a muscle by pulling in its prey with powerful magnetism. But sometimes it pulls natural enemies in close. |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Its nose is a magnet. As a result, this Pokémon always keeps its face pointing north. |
Legends: Arceus | Once the people of Hisui discovered that its red nose always points north, they grew to rely on it greatly when traveling afar. The nose seems to work in a similar way to ancient compasses. |
Moves learned by Nosepass
Moves learnt by level up
Nosepass learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
4 | Harden | Normal | — | — | |
7 | Block | Normal | — | — | |
10 | Rock Throw | Rock | 50 | 90 | |
13 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
16 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
19 | Spark | Electric | 65 | 100 | |
22 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
25 | Power Gem | Rock | 80 | 100 | |
28 | Rock Blast | Rock | 25 | 90 | |
31 | Discharge | Electric | 80 | 100 | |
34 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
37 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
40 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
43 | Lock-On | Normal | — | — | |
43 | Zap Cannon | Electric | 120 | 50 |
Egg moves
Nosepass learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Nosepass gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
Head Smash | Rock | 150 | 80 | |
Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90 | |
Wide Guard | Rock | — | — |
Moves learnt by TM
Nosepass is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Moves learnt by level up
Nosepass learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
6 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
11 | Spark | Electric | 65 | 100 | |
18 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
25 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
34 | Power Gem | Rock | 80 | 100 | |
43 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Nosepass can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
Power Shift | Normal | — | — | |
Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 |
Nosepass sprites
Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Normal | |||||||
Shiny | — |
Where to find Nosepass
Ruby Sapphire |
Granite Cave |
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FireRed LeafGreen |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Emerald | Granite Cave |
Diamond Pearl |
Route 206 |
Platinum | Mt. Coronet |
HeartGold SoulSilver |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Black White |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Black 2 White 2 |
Chargestone Cave, Clay Tunnel, Underground Ruins |
X Y |
Route 10 |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Granite Cave |
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Akala Outskirts |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
Sword Shield |
Not available in this game |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Route 206 |
Legends: Arceus | Celestica Ruins, Primeval Grotto |
Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Nosepass questions
- Where should we evolve Eevee, Magneton and Nosepass in ORAS?
- Are there ways to evolve Eevee, Magneton, and Nosepass in X&Y?
- Probopass or Nosepass in Balanced Hackmons?
- With the release of Pokemon Home, is it possible to evolve Magneton or Nosepass in Sword and Shield?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English | Nosepass |
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Japanese | ノズパス (Nosepass) |
German | Nasgnet |
French | Tarinor |
Italian | Nosepass |
Spanish | Nosepass |
Korean | 코코파스 (kokopaseu) |
Chinese (Simplified) | 朝北鼻 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 朝北鼻 |
English |
Compass Pokémon |
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Japanese | コンパスポケモン |
German | Kompass-Pokémon |
French | Pokémon Boussole |
Italian | Pokémon Bussola |
Spanish | Pokémon Brújula |
Korean | 컴퍼스포켓몬 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 罗盘宝可梦 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 羅盤寶可夢 |
Name origin
- nose
- facial feature
- compass
- instrument that determines direction