Nosepass (Pokémon)

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Nosepass ノズパス Nosepass #299
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type  Rock   Rock   Rock   Rock   Rock   Rock	Species Compass Pokémon
Abilities Sturdy or Magnet Pull Magnet Pull Sand Force Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #— Hoenn #060 Sinnoh #155Pt Unova #— Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R-044 Oblivia R— Oblivia (past) N— Not in any regional Browser
Height 3'03" Imperial 1.0m Metric 3'03"/1.0m 0.0m	Weight 213.8lbs Imperial 97.0kg Metric 213.8lbs/97.0kg 0.0kg
Dex color Gray	Footprint
Body style	Catch rate 255 33.3%
Gender ratio Genderless Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Mineral group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 1 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 108 Battle Exp.: 1081*
External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V On Eevee's Pokédex On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex (Gen. III-IV) On Marriland Pokédex Generation IV Generation V Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Nosepass (Japanese: ノズパス Nosepass) is a Rock-type Pokémon.

It evolves into Probopass when leveled up in either Mt. Coronet or Chargestone Cave.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.1.2 Special abilities 1.2 Behavior 1.3 Habitat 1.4 Diet 2 In the anime 2.1 Pokédex entries 3 In the manga 3.1 In the Pokémon Adventures manga 3.2 In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga 4 In the TCG 5 Game data 5.1 Pokédex entries 5.2 Game locations 5.2.1 In side games 5.3 Held items 5.4 Stats 5.4.1 Base stats 5.4.2 Pokéathlon stats 5.5 Type effectiveness 5.6 Learnset 5.6.1 By leveling up 5.6.2 By TM/HM 5.6.3 By breeding 5.6.4 By tutoring 5.6.5 Special moves 5.7 Side game data 5.8 Evolution 5.9 Sprites 6 Trivia 6.1 Origin 6.1.1 Name origin 7 In other languages 8 External links

Biology

Physiology

Nosepass is composed of hard, angular, bluish-colored rock. It closely resembles the Easter Island Heads, as their body is in the shape of one. Its most prominent feature is its bright red, triangular nose, which is highly magnetic and slightly resembles a 3D arrow. They also have arms and legs, but don't appear to have any joints and have small, circular holes on the undersides. Its arms resemble compass needles. It has similar circular holes where one might expect its ears to be. Its eyes, covered by dark, somewhat mask-like markings, seem perpetually closed in appearance.

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. Nosepass's magnetism is stronger in cold seasons.

Behavior

It usually stands in one spot with its nose pointing north. It's said to be unmoving, but it actually can shift slightly. When endangered, Nosepass may protect itself by raising its magnetism and drawing iron objects to its body.

Habitat

Nosepass can be found in caves.

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 electronics 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 Source Entry 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. Advanced Generation series entries continue below.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG183 Nosepass Ash's Pokédex Nosepass, the Compass Pokémon. Its nose can point to the north like a compass needle. Travelers can use Nosepass to check directions. This concludes the entries from the Advanced Generation series.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Pokémon Adventures, Roxanne's main Pokémon is a Nosepass. 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 of the Diamond & Pearl chapter, 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.

In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga

Roxanne's main Pokémon in the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga is Nosepass. Roxanne's Nosepass first appears in Clefairy's Training Camp!!.

In the TCG

Main article: Nosepass (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. Generation I Red Blue {{{redbluedex}}} Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}} Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald {{{rsedex}}} Ruby Sapphire {{{rsdex}}} 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. 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. 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. FireRed LeafGreen Its magnetic nose consistently faces north. Travelers check Nosepass to get their bearings. FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}} Generation IV Diamond Pearl Its nose is a magnet. As a result, this Pokémon always keeps its face pointing north. Diamond Pearl Platinum {{{dpptdex}}} Diamond {{{diamonddex}}} Pearl {{{pearldex}}} 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. HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}} Generation V Black White When endangered, it may protect itself by raising its magnetism and drawing iron objects to its body. Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}}  ??? No Pokédex data is available.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade Generation III Ruby Sapphire Uncommon Granite Cave (Rock Smash) Emerald Uncommon Granite Cave (Rock Smash) FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD One Phenac Stadium (Shadow) Generation IV Diamond Pearl Swarm Route 206 Platinum Rare Mt. Coronet HeartGold SoulSilver Undefined Safari Zone Pal Park Mountain Generation V Black White None Poké Transfer

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Cave
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 44 Forever Level 9 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Frosty Forest (3F-6F) Desert Region (1F-6F) Oddity Cave (B11-B12)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Blizzard Island (1F-20F) Crevice Cave (B1-B10) Lower Crevice Cave (B1-B4) Mt. Avalanche (B1-B19)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Marine Cave
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Cave: Everspring Valley

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Diamond	Pearl	Hard Stone (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Hard Stone (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat	Range
	At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 30	90 - 137	170 - 264
Attack: 45	45 - 106	85 - 207
Defense: 135	126 - 205	247 - 405
Sp.Atk: 45	45 - 106	85 - 207
Sp.Def: 90	85 - 156	166 - 306
Speed: 30	31 - 90	58 - 174
Total: 375   Other Pokémon with this total
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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 1/2 ★☆	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 12/17 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Weak to Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Resistant against Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Unaffected by Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Damaged normally by Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Start	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100%	35
7	Harden	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
13	Rock Throw	Rock	Physical	50	90%	15
19	Block	Normal	Status	—	—%	5
25	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	—	100%	20
31	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90%	10
37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	—	—%	10
43	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
49	Power Gem	Rock	Special	70	100%	20
55	Discharge	Electric	Special	80	100%	15
61	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80%	5
67	Zap Cannon	Electric	Special	120	50%	5
73	Lock-On	Normal	Status	—	—%	5
79	Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100%	10
A level of "Start" indicates a move that will be known by a Nosepass obtained at level 1 in Generation V Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nosepass Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Nosepass Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	—	100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	—	—%	5
	TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM23	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	50	100%	15
	TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100%	15
	TM25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120	70%	10
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—%	15
	TM37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	—	—%	10
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80%	10
	TM41	Torment	Dark	Status	—	100%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100%	15
	TM64	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250	100%	5
	TM69	Rock Polish	Rock	Status	—	—%	20
	TM71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80%	5
	TM72	Volt Switch	Electric	Special	70	100%	20
	TM73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	—	100%	20
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90%	10
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nosepass Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Nosepass Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Block	Normal	Status	—	—%	5
	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
	Endure*	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	Magnitude	Ground	Physical	—	100%	30
	Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90%	20
	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	—	—%	20
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Nosepass in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Nosepass in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nosepass Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Nosepass Click on the generation numbers at the top to see egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Game		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Nosepass can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Nosepass cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nosepass Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Nosepass Click on the generation numbers at the top to see move tutor moves from other generations

Special moves

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Shadow moves		Level 26+	Purified moves
Shadow Mist	Shadow		Helping Hand	Normal
Shadow Wave	Shadow		Thunderbolt	Electric
--			Thunder Wave	Electric
--			Rock Slide	Rock

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available	Pokémon Pinball RS     Acquisition: Catch	Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 7.4% Friend Area: Echo Cave Phrases 51%-100% HP This nose is a magnet! 26%-50% HP Hmm... I think my health has fallen to about halfway. 1%-25% HP I can't take much more... Even my nose is losing magnetism... Level up OK! I went up a level! I can pinpoint north now! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up OK! I went up a level! I can pinpoint north now!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Rock  Poké Assist: ( Rock ) Field move: (Crush ×2) Browser entry   It hurls stones to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.

Evolution

Unevolved Nosepass  Rock

Level up at Mt. Coronet or Chargestone Cave →

First evolution Probopass  Rock  Steel

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White				Back

For other sprites and images, please see Nosepass images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Nosepass is the only Pokémon which undergoes evolution in a specific area that can be caught in that area.
• Nosepass is the only Pokémon with Magnet Pull that is not itself a Steel-type Pokémon, thus not affected by it.
  • However, its evolution is.
• Nosepass and its evolution Probopass are the only Rock-type Pokémon that learn Discharge by level up.
• Nosepass's body is gray and its edges rounded during the main Generation III games, but was changed to blue and more angular in Generation IV, to match its Sugimori artwork. However, its menu sprite was never rectified, and still depicts this in later generations.
• In HeartGold and SoulSilver game data, Nosepass is able to learn Head Smash via breeding; however, no Pokémon that can learn this move is in the same egg group as Nosepass. Due to this, the move later was removed in Black and White game data.
• Nosepass is the only Pokémon that has a base stat total of 375.
• Nosepass is the only Pokémon that is neither Electric- nor Steel-type that can learn Volt Switch. However, it does evolve into a Steel-type Pokémon.
• 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.

Origin

It is based on the Moai statues of Easter Island, as well as a compass.

Its nasal compass may be based on the magnetic ethmoid bone that is located between the nasal cavity and the brain, and is known to give some species of birds their sense of direction.

Name origin

Nosepass may be a combination of "nose" and "compass".

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Nasgnet Derived from nase and magnet. French Tarinor From narine and nord. Korean 코코파스 Cocopass Chinese (Taiwan) 朝北鼻 Cháo Běi Bí Literally "North-facing nose".

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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