Nosepass Pokemon Guide

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Nosepass Pokemon Guide

Nosepass is a Rock-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3, known for its compass-like magnetic nose, high Defense, useful support moves and evolution into Probopass. This guide covers Nosepass’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.

Normal Form

Nosepass

Shiny Form

Shiny Nosepass

Nosepass Description

Nosepass is a Rock-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3. Its red magnetic nose is famous for pointing north, making Nosepass a living compass. Nosepass evolves into Probopass through special magnetic conditions in older games or with a Thunder Stone in modern games.

Nosepass Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Nosepass, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Nosepass

National Dex

#0299

Type

Rock

Species

Compass Pokemon

Height

3’03” / 1.0 m

100 cm

Weight

213.8 lbs / 97.0 kg

97.0 kg

Abilities

Sturdy, Magnet Pull, Sand Force

Nosepass Stats

Nosepass has excellent Defense, decent Special Defense and lower HP, Attack, Special Attack and Speed. Its stat spread makes it more useful as a defensive support Pokemon than a fast attacker.

Nosepass Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Nosepass is best known for defensive utility, Rock-type damage and support options. These are some of Nosepass’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Stone Edge

A powerful Rock-type attack that gives Nosepass a hard-hitting option in games where it is available.

Rock Slide

A reliable Rock-type attack that can hit many Flying, Fire, Bug and Ice-type Pokemon.

Power Gem

A special Rock-type move that works well when Nosepass needs accurate Rock-type damage.

Earth Power

Useful Ground-type coverage for hitting Steel, Electric, Fire, Poison and Rock-type Pokemon.

Thunder Wave

A strong utility move that can slow down faster opponents and support the rest of the team.

Stealth Rock

A valuable entry hazard in supported games, helping Nosepass contribute even without high Speed.

Volt Switch

A pivot move in supported games that lets Nosepass deal chip damage and switch to a teammate.

Body Press

A strong Fighting-type option in supported games that can take advantage of Nosepass’s high Defense.

Nosepass All Moves

Nosepass can learn Rock, Ground, Electric, Normal, Steel and Fighting moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Nosepass’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	40	100
4	Harden	Normal	Status	–	–
7	Block	Normal	Status	–	–
10	Rock Throw	Rock	Physical	50	90
13	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	–	90
16	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
19	Spark	Electric	Physical	65	100
22	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
25	Power Gem	Rock	Special	80	100
28	Rock Blast	Rock	Physical	25	90
31	Discharge	Electric	Special	80	100
34	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	–	–
37	Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
40	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80
43	Lock On	Normal	Status	–	–
43	Zap Cannon	Electric	Special	120	50

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Body Press	Fighting	Physical	80	100
TM	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
TM	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100
TM	Curse	Ghost	Status	–	–
TM	Dazzling Gleam	Fairy	Special	80	100
TM	Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
TM	Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
TM	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100
TM	Flash Cannon	Steel	Special	80	100
TM	Gravity	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Heavy Slam	Steel	Physical	–	100
TM	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	High Horsepower	Ground	Physical	95	95
TM	Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
TM	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	–	–
TM	Meteor Beam	Rock	Special	120	90
TM	Pain Split	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Power Gem	Rock	Special	80	100
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Rock Blast	Rock	Physical	25	90
TM	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
TM	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95
TM	Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85
TM	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	–	–
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	50	100
TM	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	–	–
TM	Steel Beam	Steel	Special	140	95
TM	Stomping Tantrum	Ground	Physical	75	100
TM	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	–	–
TM	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
TM	Taunt	Dark	Status	–	100
TM	Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100
TM	Thunder	Electric	Special	110	70
TM	Thunder Punch	Electric	Physical	75	100
TM	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	–	90
TM	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	90	100
TM	Volt Switch	Electric	Special	70	100

Egg Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
Head Smash	Rock	Physical	150	80
Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90
Wide Guard	Rock	Status	–	–

Nosepass Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Nosepass is a Rock-type Pokemon. This gives it weaknesses to Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water and Grass-type moves, while giving it useful resistances to Normal, Flying, Poison and Fire-type moves.

Type

Rock

Weaknesses

Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water and Grass

Resistances

Normal, Flying, Poison and Fire

Immunity

None

Nosepass Abilities

Nosepass’s abilities support its defensive role, help it trap Steel-type Pokemon in supported games and give it a sandstorm-based hidden ability.

Nosepass Evolution

Nosepass evolves into Probopass. In modern games, this can be done with a Thunder Stone, while some older games require leveling up in a special magnetic field area.

Stage 1

Nosepass

Starting form

Stage 2

Probopass

Evolves from Nosepass with a Thunder Stone in modern games or by leveling up in a magnetic field area in older games

Where to Find Nosepass in Pokemon Games

Nosepass’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. It is often found in caves, rocky areas, mountain paths and special regional locations, and it can evolve into Probopass through special magnetic conditions or with a Thunder Stone depending on the game.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Nosepass
Pokemon Ruby	Granite Cave.
Pokemon Sapphire	Granite Cave.
Pokemon Emerald	Granite Cave.
Pokemon FireRed	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Trade or migrate from another game.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Nosepass
Pokemon Diamond	Route 206.
Pokemon Pearl	Route 206.
Pokemon Platinum	Mt. Coronet.
Pokemon HeartGold	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Trade or migrate from another game.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Nosepass
Pokemon Black	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Black 2	Chargestone Cave, Clay Tunnel and Underground Ruins.
Pokemon White 2	Chargestone Cave, Clay Tunnel and Underground Ruins.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Nosepass
Pokemon X	Route 10.
Pokemon Y	Route 10.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Granite Cave.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Granite Cave.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Nosepass
Pokemon Sun	Akala Outskirts.
Pokemon Moon	Akala Outskirts.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Akala Outskirts.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Akala Outskirts.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Not available in this game.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Nosepass
Pokemon Sword	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shield	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Route 206.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Route 206.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Celestica Ruins and Primeval Grotto.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Nosepass
Pokemon Scarlet	Found in The Teal Mask DLC in Kitakami, including rocky areas around Oni Mountain and Paradise Barrens.
Pokemon Violet	Found in The Teal Mask DLC in Kitakami, including rocky areas around Oni Mountain and Paradise Barrens.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Not available in this game.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Nosepass
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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