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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Treecko Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Treecko builds →Bullet Seed 2x32-39% Absorb 2x26-32% | ||
 Mudkip Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Mudkip builds →Surf 2x74-87% Water Gun 2x39-47% Mud-Slap 2x13-16% | ||
 Shroomish Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Shroomish builds →Bullet Seed 2x26-32% Absorb 2x18-24% | ||
 Surskit BugWater | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 102 Surfing | ||
 Aron SteelRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Aron builds →Metal Claw 2x37-46% Mud-Slap 2x13-17% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Treecko Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Treecko builds →Bullet Seed 2x26-33% Absorb 2x22-26% | ||
Mudkip Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Mudkip builds →Surf 2x65-78% Water Gun 2x33-39% Mud-Slap 2x13-17% | ||
Shroomish Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Shroomish builds →Mega Drain 2x33-39% Bullet Seed 2x22-26% Absorb 2x22-26% | ||
Aron SteelRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Aron builds →Metal Claw 2x38-45% Mud-Slap 2x11-15% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Treecko Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Treecko builds →Bullet Seed 2x28-34% Absorb 2x23-28% | ||
Mudkip Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Mudkip builds →Surf 2x72-85% Water Gun 2x32-40% Mud-Slap 2x11-15% | ||
Shroomish Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Shroomish builds →Mega Drain 2x28-34% Bullet Seed 2x23-28% Absorb 2x19-23% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x51-60% Rock Smash 2x20-25% | ||
Aron SteelRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Aron builds →Iron Tail 2x66-78% Dig 2x35-43% Metal Claw 2x34-42% Rock Smash 2x20-25% | ||
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x105-125%KO Dig 2x38-46% Revenge 2x46-55% Karate Chop 2x38-46% | ||
 Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Numel builds →Dig 2x46-55% Rock Smash 2x17-22% | ||
 Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Baltoy builds →Dig 2x38-46% Mud-Slap 2x15-18% | ||
Skarmory Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x51-61% Rock Smash 2x22-26% | ||
Aron SteelRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Aron builds →Iron Tail 2x65-78% Dig 2x36-43% Metal Claw 2x36-43% Rock Smash 2x19-23% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x106-126%KO Dig 2x39-46% Vital Throw 2x51-61% Revenge 2x43-52% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Numel builds →Dig 2x48-57% Rock Smash 2x16-20% | ||
Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Baltoy builds →Dig 2x36-43% Mud-Slap 2x14-17% | ||
Skarmory Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x52-62% Rock Smash 2x21-25% | ||
Aron SteelRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Aron builds →Iron Tail 2x66-78% Dig 2x37-44% Metal Claw 2x34-41% Rock Smash 2x21-25% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x108-127%KO Dig 2x38-47% Vital Throw 2x52-62% Revenge 2x45-53% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Numel builds →Dig 2x48-58% Rock Smash 2x18-22% | ||
Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Baltoy builds →Dig 2x38-45% Mud-Slap 2x14-16% | ||
Skarmory Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x52-63% Rock Smash 2x21-26% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x153-181%KO Dig 2x55-65% Brick Break 2x79-94% Rock Smash 2x44-52% | ||
Aron SteelRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Aron builds →Iron Tail 2x67-80% Dig 2x35-42% Metal Claw 2x35-42% Rock Smash 2x20-23% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x106-126%KO Cross Chop 2x73-87% Submission 2x59-70% Dig 2x40-47% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Numel builds →Earthquake 2x59-70% Dig 2x47-56% Rock Smash 2x17-21% | ||
Skarmory Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x52-62% Rock Smash 2x20-24% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x152-179%KO Earthquake 2x67-80% Dig 2x55-65% Brick Break 2x77-91% | ||
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 2x74-88% Iron Tail 2x49-59% Dig 2x61-72% Rock Smash 2x22-26% | ||
Aron SteelRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Aron builds →Iron Tail 2x66-78% Earthquake 2x43-52% Dig 2x35-41% Water Pulse 2x25-30% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x108-127%KO Cross Chop 2x72-85% Earthquake 2x48-57% Submission 2x58-68% | ||
In Ruby & Sapphire, Magneton's Thunderbolt hits Nosepass for 64-75%. Starmie threatens a KO with Surf (102-120%). Claydol deals 69-81% with Earthquake.
 Magneton ElectricSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemMagnet NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Magneton builds →Thunderbolt64-75% | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin4-5% Ice Beam34-40% Thunderbolt34-40% Surf 2x102-120%KO | ||
 Claydol GroundPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Claydol builds →Rapid Spin6-7% Earthquake 2x69-81% Explosion28-33% Psychic28-33% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySwarm ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Heracross builds →Megahorn56-66% Rock Slide23-28% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityEffect Spore ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Breloom builds →Mach Punch 2x39-47% | ||
Ruby & 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 23 breeding partners from the Mineral egg group. Pass egg moves like Explosion, Magnitude, Rollout to offspring.
Ruby & Sapphire Nosepass Best Moveset
Lum Berry and Magnetpull form the backbone. Nosepass invests max HP and Sp. Atk EVs to play its special attacker role properly, and Modest nature pushes Sp. Atk higher. Taunt handles the heavy lifting on offense. Electric coverage rounds it out.
Best Build
Nosepass best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Tank Moveset
- Taunt
- Thunder Wave
- Thunderbolt
- Fire Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
You'll want to breed for Explosion and Magnitude on Nosepass. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Rock Slide and Rock Tomb, they expand what Nosepass can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Ruby & Sapphire Nosepass Locations
Easy grab on Nosepass with high spawn rates across 2 locations in early-game areas. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations to Catch Nosepass in Ruby & 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 Ruby & 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 a physical attacker with 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 Ruby & 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