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 radiates such a powerful magnetic field that nearby electrical appliances become unusable.
The main body controls three mobile units called Mini-Noses, which it maneuvers to catch prey.
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 8 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, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Normal, Flying |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Poliwag (Brooklet Hill Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Probopass View Poliwrath builds →Dynamic Punch 4x121-142%KO Submission 4x98-116%KO Scald 2x38-44% Brick Break 4x94-111%KO | ||
 Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Probopass View Passimian builds →Close Combat 4x173-204%KO Brick Break 4x113-133%KO Low Sweep 4x98-116%KO Rock Smash 4x60-71% | ||
 Palossand GhostGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Probopass View Palossand builds →Earth Power 4x109-129%KO Bulldoze 4x64-76% Sand Tomb 4x38-44% | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Probopass View Hariyama builds →Close Combat 4x173-204%KO Brick Break 4x113-133%KO Vital Throw 4x105-124%KO Wake-Up Slap 4x105-124%KO | ||
 Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Probopass View Primeape builds →Close Combat 4x159-187%KO Cross Chop 4x132-156%KO Stomping Tantrum 4x67-80% Brick Break 4x101-120%KO | ||
In Sun & Moon, Cobalion can KO Probopass with Close Combat (138-163%). Volcanion's Fire Blast hits Probopass for 58-69%. Mamoswine's Earthquake also KOs at 210-248%.
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Probopass View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 4x138-163%KO Stone Edge10-11% | ||
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Probopass View Volcanion builds →Fire Blast58-69% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Probopass View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake 4x210-248%KO Ice Shard10-12% Knock Off23-27% | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves View Landorus builds →
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 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Probopass View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch11-13% Knock Off17-21% Rock Slide10-12% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 58 partners from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Block, Double-Edge, Endure and 4 more.
Sun & Moon Probopass Best Moveset
Probopass keeps momentum with Volt Switch, switching out after dealing damage or scouting. Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn, max HP and Sp. Atk EVs let it hit hard on the way out, and the remaining moves prevents dead turns.
Best Build
Probopass best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Tank Moveset
- Earth Power
- Stealth Rock
- Volt Switch
- Hidden Power Fire
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 Sun & Moon
You're catching Nosepass first, not Probopass. Nosepass appears at decent rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Probopass in Sun & Moon
Step 1Catch NosepassAkala OutskirtsSunGrass Lv.20-2315%MidAkala OutskirtsMoonGrass Lv.20-2315%Mid
Step 2Probopass ✓
Probopass Guide
In Sun & Moon, Probopass works as a support with 525 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Sun & Moon's meta. Earthpower with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, 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.
In Sun & Moon, the best way to handle Probopass: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Fighting, Ground, and Water-type attackers hit hardest.
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