Stats & Training
The stat bars tell the story: Sp. Def carries everything and Speed's dead weight. But this Compass Pokemon still yields 3 Defense and Sp. Def EVs per fight on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It freely controls three units called Mini-Noses using magnetic force.
It freely controls three units called Mini-Noses using magnetic force.
Probopass Weakness
Probopass is weak to Fighting, Ground, and Water. Watch out for Fighting and Ground attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Poison-type moves entirely. It resists 9 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Probopass's overall bulk (60/145/150) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fighting, Ground |
| 2x (Weak) | Water |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Ghost, Dragon, Dark |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Normal, Flying |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black 2 & White 2, Excadrill can KO Probopass with Earthquake (152-180%).
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Probopass View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 4x152-180%KO Rapid Spin3-4% Rock Slide10-11% | ||
 Landorus Ground | A | |
Ground deals 4x damage to ProbopassView Landorus → | ||
 Politoed Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Probopass View Politoed builds →Scald 2x27-32% | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Probopass View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 4x129-152%KO Mach Punch 4x69-81% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Probopass View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch11-13% Stone Edge13-16% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Probopass evolved from Nosepass's chain using an evolution item. It's a non-standard trigger, so check the details below. Breed this form to get Nosepass eggs (average hatch time). The evolution from Nosepass pushed Probopass to 525 total stats. Sp.Def saw the largest single gain at +60. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Probopass to get Nosepass eggs easily using 49 partners from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Block, Double-Edge, Endure and 3 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Probopass Best Moveset
For a setup attacker, Probopass wants max HP and Sp. Def EVs and Red Card. The Calm nature tilts toward special wall duty, and Sturdy contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Probopass best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Bulky Support Moveset
- Pain Split
- Protect
- Thunderbolt
- Iron Defense
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Probopass gets Block and Double-Edge exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Normal and Electric coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Head Smash and Stone Edge.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Probopass in Black 2 & White 2
Probopass doesn't appear wild. Catch Nosepass instead, it shows up at decent rates. Evolve it through a special method to get Probopass. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Probopass in Black 2 & White 2
To get Probopass, start by catching Nosepass through walking encounters at Lv. 27-57. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch NosepassChargestone Cave - 1FBlack 2Grass Lv.27 CaveUncommonMidAnyChargestone Cave - 1FWhite 2Grass Lv.27 CaveUncommonMidAnyChargestone Cave - B1FBlack 2Grass Lv.30 CaveUncommonMidAnyChargestone Cave - B1FWhite 2Grass Lv.30 CaveUncommonMidAnyChargestone Cave - B2FWhite 2Grass Lv.30 CaveUncommonMidAnyChargestone Cave - B2FBlack 2Grass Lv.30 CaveUncommonMidAnyClay Tunnel - Room 1White 2Grass Lv.55-57 CaveUncommonPostAnyClay Tunnel - Room 1Black 2Grass Lv.55-57 CaveUncommonPostAnyClay Tunnel - Room 2White 2Grass Lv.55-57 CaveUncommonPostAnyClay Tunnel - Room 2Black 2Grass Lv.55-57 CaveUncommonPostAnyClay Tunnel - Room 3Black 2Grass Lv.55-57 CaveUncommonPostAnyClay Tunnel - Room 3White 2Grass Lv.55-57 CaveUncommonPostAnyUnderground Ruins - All areasBlack 2Grass Lv.55-57 RuinsUncommonPostAnyUnderground Ruins - All areasWhite 2Grass Lv.55-57 RuinsUncommonPostAny
Step 2Probopass ✓
Probopass Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Probopass works as a support with 525 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Black 2 & White 2's meta. Painsplit with Red Card is the standard set.
In Black 2 & White 2, Probopass's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), Golem (Ground), and Gyarados (Water), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Machamp is the most dangerous since Fighting moves deal 4x damage. At base 40 Speed, Probopass won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Sturdy is the go-to ability for Probopass. It prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Its hidden ability Sand Force can work in specific setups. Magnet Pull is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Probopass is a special attacker with base 75 Sp. Atk. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 40 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the support role.
For Black 2 & White 2, the core moveset is Painsplit, Protect, Thunderbolt, and Iron Defense. Painsplit leads at 21% usage. This set covers the support role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Since Diamond & Pearl, Probopass has been in 12 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 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
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