Nosepass
ノズパス Nosepass
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Artwork from R/S/E
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HP
0
| Atk
0
| Def
1
| Sp.Atk
0
| Sp.Def
0
| Speed
0
| Exp.
108
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Nosepass (Japanese: ノズパス Nosepass) is a Rock-type Pokémon.
It evolves into Probopass when leveled up in the strong magnetic fields of Mt. Coronet.
Biology
Physiology
Nosepass are Pokémon composed of hard rock. They closely resemble statues of human heads. Their most famous feature are their bright red noses, which are highly magnetic. They also have arms and legs, but don't appear to have any joints.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Their noses can function as electromagnets that point north. They cannot face each other since they all have the same polarity.
Behavior
It usually stands in one spot with its nose pointing north. It's said to be unmoving, but it actually can shift slightly.
Habitat
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
This Pokémon apparently feeds on prey that are attracted by its magnetism. This may attract Magnemite (due to their documented liking for eletronics and magnetic sources) that may not be edible.
In the anime
Roxanne, the Gym Leader of Rustboro City, has a Nosepass which appeared in A Winner By a Nosepass. It was used in a gym battle against Ash Ketchum.
In Aipom and Circumstance, a young man named Hank used his Nosepass to track down Ash's missing Aipom.
In Nosing 'Round the Mountain!, Ash battled a boy named Alan and his Nosepass at Mt. Coronet. The Nosepass then evolved into Probopass.
A Nosepass also appeared in Battling the Generation Gap!.
A group of Nosepass appeared in Cheers on Castaways Isle! together with its evolution, Probopass.
Pokédex entries
| Episode
| Pokémon
| Pokédex
| Entry
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| AG016
| Nosepass
| Ash's Pokédex
| 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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| This concludes the entries from the Advanced series.
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In the manga
In Pokémon Adventures, Roxanne's main Pokémon is a Nosepass. During her battle against Sapphire she used Nosepass' Magnet Pull so that her Aron cannot be switched. She saves its Poké Ball inside a hollowed-out book.
In the TCG
- Main article: Nosepass (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Gen
| Game
| Pokédex entry
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| I
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
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| II
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation II.
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| III
| 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.
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| 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.
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| FireRed
| Its magnetic nose consistently faces north. Travelers check Nosepass to get their bearings.
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| LeafGreen
| Its magnetic nose consistently faces north. Travelers check Nosepass to get their bearings.
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| IV
| Diamond
| Its nose is a magnet. As a result, this Pokémon always keeps its face pointing north.
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| Pearl
| Its nose is a magnet. As a result, this Pokémon always keeps its face pointing north.
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| Platinum
| When endangered, it may protect itself by raising its magnetism and drawing iron objects to its body.
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| HeartGold
| Currently unknown
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| SoulSilver
| Currently unknown
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Game locations
In side games
Stats
Base stats
| Stat
| Range
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| At Lv. 50
| At Lv. 100
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| 90 - 137
| 170 - 264
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| 45 - 106
| 85 - 207
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| 126 - 205
| 247 - 405
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| 45 - 106
| 85 - 207
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| 85 - 156
| 166 - 306
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| 31 - 90
| 58 - 174
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.
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Pokéthlon stats
Type effectiveness
| Weak to
| Resistant to
| Immune to
| Normal effectiveness
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Learnset
Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: III
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| Father
| Move
| Type
| Cat.
| Pwr.
| Acc.
| PP
| Contest
| Appeal
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Nosepass, Probopass
Sudowoodo
| Block
| Normal
| Status
| —
| —%
| 5
| Cute
| 2 ♥♥
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Geodude, Graveler, Golem
Onix, Steelix
Sudowoodo
| Double-Edge
| Normal
| Physical
| 120
| 100%
| 15
| Tough
| 0
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| Geodude, Graveler, Golem
| Explosion
| Normal
| Physical
| 250
| 100%
| 5
| Beauty
| 0
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| Geodude, Graveler, Golem
| Magnitude
| Ground
| Physical
| —
| 100%
| 30
| Tough
| 2 ♥♥
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| Geodude, Graveler, Golem
| Rollout
| Rock
| Physical
| 30
| 90%
| 20
| Tough
| 2 ♥♥
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Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon
*Indicates a move only available by chain breeding
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Special moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Nosepass is the only pure Rock-type whose evolution is dual-type, as Probopass is Rock/Steel.
- Nosepass's body was gray and its edges rounded during the Generation III games, but was changed to blue and more angular in Generation IV.
- Nosepass was the only Pokémon that can be found through HM means other than Surf. This only applies to Generation III, and with the move Rock Smash. With the release of HeartGold and SoulSilver, this honor is now given to Dunsparce.
- Nosepass is one of the three Pokémon to evolve at a certain area; the other two are Eevee and Magneton.
- Out of the three, Magneton and Nosepass evolve at Mt. Coronet.
- Nosepass is the only Pokémon which undergoes evolution in a specific area that is catchable in that same area.
- Nosepass is the only Pokémon with Magnet Pull that is not itself a Steel-type, thus not affected by it.
Origin
It is probably based on the Moai statues of Easter Island.
Name origin
Nosepass's name may be a combination of nose and compass.
In other languages
- German: Nasgnet - Derived from nase (nose) and magnet.
- French: Tarinor - From narine (nostril), and nord (north).
- Korean: 코코파스 Cocopass
External links
Body size: 1
( Rock )
(Crush ×2)
For other sprites and images, please see Nosepass images on Bulbagarden Archives.
