Nosepass (Japanese: ノズパス Nosepass) is a Rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It evolves into Probopass when leveled up in a special magnetic field.
Biology
Nosepass is a blue, angular, hard bipedal Pokémon that closely resembles the Easter Island Heads. Its bright red, triangular nose is highly magnetic and slightly resembles a 3D arrow. This nose functions as an electromagnet and always points north. It has arms and legs without any visible joints and small, circular holes on the undersides. Its arms resemble compass needles. It has similar circular holes on the sides of its head. Its eyes, covered by dark, somewhat mask-like markings, have the appearance of being closed.
Nosepass cannot go near others, since it would repel them with its magnetic nose. Its magnetism is stronger in cold seasons. To protect itself when in danger, it raises its magnetism and draws iron objects to its body. This technique is also used to capture prey, though it can pull natural enemies close too. Nosepass only moves a little over 3/8 of an inch each year, but can quickly spin its body into the ground like a drill during emergency situations. It lives in caves. Metang are natural predators of Nosepass.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Nosepass debuted in A Winner By a Nosepass, under the ownership of Roxanne. It was used in her Gym battle against Ash, where it was eventually defeated by Pikachu's Iron Tail.
Other
In Aipom and Circumstance, Hank used a Nosepass to track down Ash's missing Aipom. It then participated in the fight against Team Rocket.
In Nosing 'Round the Mountain!, Alan used a Nosepass in Alan's requested battle against Ash at Mt. Coronet. Nosepass then evolved into a Probopass.
In the original timeline of Arceus and the Jewel of Life, four Nosepass were used by Damos, who was under Hypnosis, to attack Arceus with Shock Wave. When Ash and his friends traveled to the past to prevent this, Marcus, the one responsible for hypnotizing Damos, managed to use the Nosepass again to attack Arceus.
Minor appearances
A Nosepass appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.
A Nosepass appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
In Battling The Generation Gap!, a Coordinator's Nosepass competed in the Performance Stage of the Celestic Contest.
Multiple Nosepass appeared in Cheers on Castaways Isle!.
In League Unleashed!, a Trainer's Nosepass competed in the Lily of the Valley Conference but was defeated by Barry's Empoleon.
Pokédex entries
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Nosepass
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Ash's Pokédex
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Nosepass, the Compass Pokémon. Nosepass has a nose that functions as an electromagnet and determines location by moving its nose about.
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Nosepass
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Ash's Pokédex
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Nosepass, the Compass Pokémon. Its nose can point to the north like a compass needle. Travelers can use Nosepass to check directions.
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Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer
Nosepass in the animated trailer
In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer, Roxanne's Nosepass battled May's Mudkip.
In the manga
Ash & Pikachu
- Main article: Roxanne's Nosepass
Similar to the anime, Roxanne used a Nosepass during her Gym battle against Ash.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Roxanne's Nosepass
In Pokémon Adventures, Roxanne's main Pokémon is a Nosepass. It first appeared in Blowing Past Nosepass I. During her battle against Sapphire, she used Nosepass's Magnet Pull so that her Aron cannot be switched. She saves its Poké Ball inside a hollowed-out book. Later when fighting against Team Magma in Lilycove City, Nosepass uses its Block attack to stop Groudon from moving. Unfortunately, Roxanne allows Team Magma to knock Nosepass out to protect some civilians.
In Passing by Probopass and Maneuvering around Magnezone, Cyrus attacks Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum with a Nosepass and Magneton at Mt. Coronet. Due to Mt. Coronet's magnetic field, the Pokémon quickly evolve into Probopass and Magnezone, respectively.
Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire
- Main article: Roxanne's Nosepass
Roxanne's main Pokémon is Nosepass, as seen in Clefairy's Training Camp!!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Nosepass (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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Hoenn
#060
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Kanto
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| Ruby
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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.
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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.
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Its body emits a powerful magnetism. It feeds on prey that is pulled in by the force. Its magnetism is stronger in cold seasons.
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Its magnetic nose consistently faces north. Travelers check Nosepass to get their bearings.
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Sinnoh
Pt: #155
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Johto
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| Diamond
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Its nose is a magnet. As a result, this Pokémon always keeps its face pointing north.
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| Pearl
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| Platinum
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When endangered, it may protect itself by raising its magnetism and drawing iron objects to its body.
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If two of these meet, they cannot get too close because their noses repel each other.
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Unova
B2W2: #164
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When endangered, it may protect itself by raising its magnetism and drawing iron objects to its body.
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| White
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Its magnetic nose always faces north and draws iron objects to its body to protect itself better.
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Kalos
Coastal #093
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Hoenn
#061
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Its magnetic nose always faces north and draws iron objects to its body to protect itself better.
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| Y
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Its magnetic nose consistently faces north. Travelers check Nosepass to get their bearings.
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| Omega Ruby
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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.
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| Alpha Sapphire
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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.
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Alola
SM: #198
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Alola
USUM: #254
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Kanto
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| This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
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The magnet in Nosepass's nose provides an unerring compass, making it an excellent partner for Trainers going on a journey.
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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.
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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.
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It hunts without twitching a muscle by pulling in its prey with powerful magnetism. But sometimes it pulls natural enemies in close.
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Game locations
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In side games
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Stats
Base stats
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30
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90 - 137
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170 - 264
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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135
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126 - 205
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247 - 405
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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30
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31 - 90
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58 - 174
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Total: 375
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Nosepass's learnsets from other generations.
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.58 seconds
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Base HP: 41
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Base Defense: 61
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Base Speed: 60
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Evolution
Sprites
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Trivia
- Nosepass is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 375.
- In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, Nosepass is programmed to be able to learn Head Smash through breeding, but no other Pokémon in the Mineral Group can legitimately learn it to pass down as an Egg Move in those games. It was removed from Nosepass's Egg Move list in Generation V, but in more recent games, some Pokémon in the Mineral Egg Group have become able to pass it down.
- Due to the censor that prevents Pokémon with offensive nicknames being traded on the GTS, an English language Nosepass cannot be traded on the GTS without a nickname in Pokémon Black and White.
- When displayed on the overworld map in Pokémon GO, a wild Nosepass's model will always face north. Normally, when a player enters then exits an encounter with a wild Pokémon, that Pokémon's model will turn facing the player. However, in Nosepass's case, it will turn back to face north after a few seconds.
Origin
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:
It is based on the Moai statues of Easter Island, as well as a compass.
Its nasal compass may be based on the expression "follow one's nose", meaning "to trust to one's instincts". It also could be based on the ethmoid bone that is located between the nasal cavity and the brain, and is known to give some species their sense of direction via magnetoreception.
Name origin
Nosepass is a combination of nose and compass.
In other languages
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ノズパス Nosepass
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From nose and compass
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 French
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Tarinor
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From tarin and nord
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 Spanish
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Nosepass
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Same as English name
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 German
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Nasgnet
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From Nase and Magnet
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 Italian
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Nosepass
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Same as English name
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 Korean
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코코파스 Kokopas
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From 코 ko and compass
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 Mandarin Chinese
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朝北鼻 Cháoběibí
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Literally "North-facing nose"
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 Hebrew
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נוזפאס Nozpass
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Transcription of English name
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 Hindi
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नोसपास Nosepass
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Transcription of English name
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 Russian
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Ноузпасс Nouzpass
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Transcription of English name
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 Thai
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โนซพาส Nosphat
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
External links
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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Hard Stone (5%)
Magnet (5%)
For other sprites and images, please see Nosepass images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
