#299

Rock

POKÉDEX No. #299

Nosepass

Q: What abilities does Nosepass have?

Nosepass can have the Sturdy, Magnet Pull abilities. Its hidden ability is Sand Force.

Compass Pokémon

Generation 3

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.

Weak to

Fighting

Ground

Steel

Water

Grass

Height1.0 m

Weight97.0 kg

AbilitiesSturdy

Varieties1

Evolution Chain

Base Stats

Lv.100 Range

HP30
170–264
Attack45
85–207
Defense135
247–405
Sp. Atk45
85–207
Sp. Def90
166–306
Speed30
58–174

Total375

/ 720

BST375

32 percentile (1025)-35 vs Gen 3 avg (410)

Stat Radar

This PokémonAverage

Weak to

Fighting

Ground

Steel

Water

Grass

Resists

Normal

Flying

Poison

Fire

Full Type Defense Chart ↓

Species Identity

Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.

Generation

Generation 3

Habitat

Cave

Color

Gray

Shape

Humanoid

Gender Difference

Forms Switchable

Regional Pokédex Numbers

National	#299
Extended Sinnoh	#155
Hisui	#190
Hoenn	#60
Kalos Coastal	#93
Kitakami	#107
Original Akala	#125
Original Alola	#198
Updated Akala	#155
Updated Alola	#254
Updated Hoenn	#61
Updated Unova	#164

Training Profile

Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.

Base Experience

EV Yield

+1 Defense

Growth Curve

Medium Fast

x³

Exp at Lv. 50

125,000

Exp at Lv. 100

1,000,000

Wild Held Items

Hard Stone

Max rarity: 5%

Versions: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Heartgold

Magnet

Max rarity: 5%

Versions: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Evolution Chain

#299

Nosepass

→

At Mt Coronet, At Chargestone Cave, At Kalos Route 13, At Blush Mountain, At Vast Poni Canyon, Use Thunder Stone, At New Mauville

#476

Probopass

Encounter Guide

Where this Pokémon appears in supported games, including method, level range, and encounter conditions.

5 spots

100% max

Cave Pokespot

100%

Method: Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness.
Level Range: Lv. 26
Conditions: Any

Oasis Pokespot

100%

Method: Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness.
Level Range: Lv. 26
Conditions: Any

Rock Pokespot

100%

Method: Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness.
Level Range: Lv. 26
Conditions: Any

Pyrite Town Colosseum

100%

Method: Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness.
Level Range: Lv. 26
Conditions: Any

Realgam Tower Colosseum

100%

Method: Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness.
Level Range: Lv. 26
Conditions: Any

2 spots

60% max

Road 10

60%

Method: Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave
Level Range: Lv. 10
Conditions: Any

Friend Safari (Rock)

33%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 30
Conditions: Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 1

2 spots

60% max

Road 10

60%

Method: Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave
Level Range: Lv. 10
Conditions: Any

Friend Safari (Rock)

33%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 30
Conditions: Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 1

Diamond

1 spots

40% max

Road 206

40%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 14
Conditions: During a swarm

Pearl

1 spots

40% max

Road 206

40%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 14
Conditions: During a swarm

Ruby

1 spots

30% max

Granite Cave (B2F)

30%

Method: Smashing rocks
Level Range: Lv. 10-20
Conditions: Any

Type Matchups

Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!

Weaknesses

2× Weakness

2×

Takes double damage from these types - watch out!

Resistances

½× Resistance

½×

Takes half damage from these types - good defense!

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!

Full Type Defense Chart

Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types

½×

2×

½×

½×

2×

1×

1×

1×

2×

½×

2×

2×

1×

1×

1×

1×

1×

1×

Battle Profile

Offensive Coverage

Super effective against these types with STAB moves

Strategic Insight

Nosepass's rock typing gives it 5 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against flying, bug, fire, ice types

Battle Strategy

Offensive Coverage

Flying

Bug

Fire

Ice

Nosepass's Rock typing gives it 5 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against flying, bug, fire, ice types

Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution

Bold

+Defense−Attack

Impish

+Defense−Sp. Atk

In-Depth Analysis

Nosepass totals 375 across its base stats, profiling as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Lean on its Defense (135) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker HP (30).

Defensively, the Rock combination gives Nosepass 4 resistances and 5 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 4 types with super-effective STAB coverage.

With a catch rate of 255, Nosepass is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Defense +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.

Move Insights

High-signal moves surfaced from learnsets and move metadata, grouped by battle purpose.

Best STAB Options

Reliable same-type attacks that match this Pokémon's typing.

Head Smash

Egg Moves

Scarlet Violet

Rock

Power: 150Accuracy: 80PP: 5Physical

User receives 1/2 the damage inflicted in recoil.

Stone Edge

Learned at Lv. 61

Platinum

Rock

Power: 100Accuracy: 80PP: 5Physical

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

Power Gem

Learned at Lv. 49

Platinum

Rock

Power: 80Accuracy: 100PP: 20Special

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

Coverage Picks

Off-type attacks that expand what this Pokémon can threaten.

Zap Cannon

Learned at Lv. 67

Platinum

Electric

Power: 120Accuracy: 50PP: 5SpecialParalysis

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

Earth Power

Learned at Lv. 79

Platinum

Ground

Power: 90Accuracy: 100PP: 10Special

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

Body Slam

TM/TR Moves

Scarlet Violet

Normal

Power: 85Accuracy: 100PP: 15PhysicalParalysis

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

Utility & Status

Support, disruption, and setup tools worth noticing.

Discharge

Learned at Lv. 55

Platinum

Electric

Power: 80Accuracy: 100PP: 15SpecialParalysis

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

Attract

TM/TR Moves

Normal

Accuracy: 100PP: 15StatusInfatuation

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

Body Slam

TM/TR Moves

Scarlet Violet

Normal

Power: 85Accuracy: 100PP: 15PhysicalParalysis

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

Zap Cannon

Learned at Lv. 67

Platinum

Electric

Power: 120Accuracy: 50PP: 5SpecialParalysis

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

Related Guides & News

Guide

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Guide

Stats & IVs Guide →

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TCG Cards

View all Nosepass trading cards and their competitive usage.

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Reference Data

Names in Other Languages

English	Nosepass
Japanese	ノズパス
Japanese (Kanji)	ノズパス
Roomaji	Nosepass
Korean	코코파스
French	Tarinor
German	Nasgnet
Spanish	Nosepass
Italian	Nosepass
Chinese (Traditional)	朝北鼻
Chinese (Simplified)	朝北鼻

Sprite Gallery

Emerald

Ruby Sapphire

Nosepass shiny sprite (Ruby Sapphire) — Shiny

Nosepass shiny back sprite (Ruby Sapphire) — Shiny Back

Pokédex Data

Height

1.0 m

Weight

97.0 kg

Type

Rock

Abilities

Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.

Prevents Steel opponents from fleeing or switching out.

Strengthens Rock, Ground, and Steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Breeding Information

🥚

Egg Groups

Mineral

⚧

Gender Ratio

♂

50%

♀

50%

🐣

Hatch Steps

5,100

Hatch Counter: 20

⚪

Capture Rate

255

Higher values mean easier to catch

❤️

Base Happiness

Initial friendship level

📈

Growth Rate

Medium Fast

Experience points needed to level up

Move Name

Tackle

tackle

Lv. 1

Harden

harden

Lv. 7

Thunder Wave

thunder-wave

Lv. 25

Block

block

Lv. 19

Rock Throw

rock-throw

Lv. 13

Spark

spark

Lv. 25

Rest

rest

Lv. 43

Iron Defense

iron-defense

Lv. 18

Rock Blast

rock-blast

Lv. 28

Rock Slide

rock-slide

Lv. 31

Power Gem

power-gem

Lv. 49

Discharge

discharge

Lv. 55

Sandstorm

sandstorm

Lv. 37

Earth Power

earth-power

Lv. 79

Stone Edge

stone-edge

Lv. 61

Lock On

lock-on

Lv. 73

Zap Cannon

zap-cannon

Lv. 67

Pokédex Entries

Frequently Asked Questions

What type is Nosepass?

Nosepass is a Rock type Pokémon.

What are Nosepass's weaknesses?

Nosepass takes 2× damage from Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water, Grass type moves.

How does Nosepass evolve?

Nosepass evolves into Probopass under specific conditions. Full evolution line: Nosepass → Probopass.

What are Nosepass's base stats?

Nosepass has a base stat total of 375: HP 30, Attack 45, Defense 135, Sp. Atk 45, Sp. Def 90, Speed 30. Its highest stat is Defense (135).

What abilities does Nosepass have?

Related Resources

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