Stats & Training
The stat bars tell the story: Defense carries everything and HP's dead weight. But this Compass Pokemon still yields 1 Defense EV per fight on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
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.
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.
Nosepass Weakness
Nosepass's Rock typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, and Steel. The Rock typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Nosepass's physical bulk (base 135 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying |
 Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Nosepass View Omanyte builds →Surf 2x97-117%KO Water Gun 2x47-58% | ||
 Kabuto RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Nosepass View Kabuto builds →Surf 2x69-83% Absorb 2x14-17% | ||
 Tirtouga WaterRock | D | |
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Damage vs Nosepass View Tirtouga builds →Surf 2x69-83% Water Gun 2x33-42% | ||
 Shellos Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Shellos builds →Surf 2x78-92% Mud Bomb 2x36-44% Water Pulse 2x56-67% Mud-Slap 2x17-22% | ||
 Chikorita Grass | D | |
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 Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Aron builds →Metal Claw 2x38-45% Mud-Slap 2x13-15% | ||
 Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Relicanth builds →Surf 2x70-83% Water Gun 2x38-45% | ||
 Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Lanturn builds →Surf 2x88-105%KO Bubble 2x43-53% Water Gun 2x43-53% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Nosepass View Omanyte builds →Surf 2x100-120%KO Water Gun 2x50-60% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Nosepass View Kabuto builds →Surf 2x75-90% Mud Shot 2x33-40% Absorb 2x15-20% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Aron builds →Iron Head 2x55-65% Metal Claw 2x36-44% Mud-Slap 2x11-15% | ||
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Magnemite builds →Mirror Shot 2x78-93% Magnet Bomb 2x27-33% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Relicanth builds →Surf 2x64-76% Water Gun 2x31-38% | ||
 Timburr Fighting | D | |
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x51-60% Metal Claw 2x38-46% Rock Smash 2x20-25% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Onix builds →Dig 2x43-51% Bulldoze 2x31-37% Rock Smash 2x15-18% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Aron builds →Iron Head 2x54-65% Dig 2x35-43% Bulldoze 2x28-34% Metal Claw 2x34-42% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Magnemite builds →Mirror Shot 2x74-88% Magnet Bomb 2x26-32% | ||
 Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Numel builds →Earth Power 2x78-92% Dig 2x46-55% Bulldoze 2x38-46% Rock Smash 2x17-22% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x51-61% Metal Claw 2x41-48% Rock Smash 2x22-26% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Onix builds →Dig 2x41-48% Bulldoze 2x32-39% Rock Smash 2x14-17% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Aron builds →Iron Head 2x55-65% Dig 2x36-43% Bulldoze 2x26-32% Metal Claw 2x36-43% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Magnemite builds →Flash Cannon 2x91-109%KO Mirror Shot 2x74-87% Magnet Bomb 2x29-35% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x88-104%KO Dig 2x36-43% Brick Break 2x55-65% Low Sweep 2x48-57% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x52-62% Metal Claw 2x38-45% Rock Smash 2x21-25% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Onix builds →Dig 2x41-49% Bulldoze 2x30-37% Rock Smash 2x15-19% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Aron builds →Iron Head 2x55-66% Dig 2x37-44% Bulldoze 2x27-33% Metal Claw 2x34-41% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Magnemite builds →Flash Cannon 2x90-107%KO Mirror Shot 2x77-90% Magnet Bomb 2x27-33% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x90-107%KO Dig 2x37-44% Brick Break 2x52-62% Low Sweep 2x48-58% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x54-63% Metal Claw 2x37-44% Rock Smash 2x21-25% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x123-145%KO Focus Blast 2x75-88% Dig 2x55-65% Brick Break 2x80-95% | ||
 Donphan Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Donphan builds →Earthquake 2x101-120%KO Bulldoze 2x61-73% Rock Smash 2x28-34% | ||
 Klefki SteelFairy | C | |
 Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x61-73% Dig 2x46-55% Vital Throw 2x61-73% Low Sweep 2x59-69% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x53-62% Metal Claw 2x36-43% Rock Smash 2x21-25% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x121-142%KO Focus Blast 2x73-87% Earthquake 2x68-80% Dig 2x54-64% | ||
Donphan Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Donphan builds →Earthquake 2x99-118%KO Bulldoze 2x60-71% Rock Smash 2x28-33% | ||
Klefki SteelFairy | C | |
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x60-71% Earthquake 2x58-68% Dig 2x45-54% Brick Break 2x65-77% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Serperior can KO Nosepass with Leaf Storm (153-181%). Garchomp threatens a KO with Earthquake (127-149%).
 Serperior Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm 2x153-181%KO | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x127-149%KO | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
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 Hitmontop Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemEjectbutton NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Hitmontop builds →Close Combat 2x134-158%KO Feint5-7% | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Gastrodon builds →Scald 2x104-122%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution
To get Probopass from Nosepass, you need an evolution item. The evolution method matters here. The evolved forms gain up to 150 total stats over Nosepass. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Nosepass easily with 56 breeding partners from the Mineral egg group. Pass egg moves like Block, Double-Edge, Endure and 4 more to offspring.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Nosepass Best Moveset
Stealth Rock is the priority every time Nosepass comes in. Hardy nature and flexible EVs keep it alive long enough to get layers down, while Berryjuice provides extra utility. Sturdy rounds it out.
Best Build
Support Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
- Pain Split
- Magic Coat
Recommended Teammates
Moves
You'll want to breed for Block and Double-Edge on Nosepass. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Head Smash and Stone Edge, they expand what Nosepass can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Nosepass Locations
moderate rates for Nosepass across 2 locations in early-game areas. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Nosepass in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Nosepass Guide
At 375 BST, Nosepass is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Probopass before bringing it to any serious fight.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, watch for Milotic (Water), Venusaur (Grass), and Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Nosepass. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Ground and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. At base 30 Speed, Nosepass won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Sturdy prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. That's the one you want on Nosepass. Sand Force is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Magnet Pull works too if your team needs something different.
Nosepass is leaning toward the physical side (base 45 Attack). Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 30 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, For a casual playthrough, Nosepass works as a placeholder. Rock coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Probopass. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Since Ruby & Sapphire, Nosepass has been in 15 games. Requiring an item-based evolution to obtain means it's consistently available but requires more effort than simply catching it in the wild.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves