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.
Its magnetic nose always faces north and draws iron objects to its body to protect itself better.
Its magnetic nose consistently faces north. Travelers check Nosepass to get their bearings.
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 |
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Onix builds →Bulldoze 2x35-44% Rock Smash 2x17-21% | ||
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Rhyhorn builds →Bulldoze 2x52-63% Rock Smash 2x23-29% | ||
 Mienfoo Fighting | D | |
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Scraggy builds →Brick Break 2x58-69% Rock Smash 2x35-44% | ||
 Hippopotas Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Hippopotas builds →Dig 2x58-69% Bulldoze 2x46-56% Rock Smash 2x21-25% | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x79-93% Dig 2x42-51% Low Sweep 2x54-63% Karate Chop 2x42-51% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Onix builds →Dig 2x39-46% Bulldoze 2x31-38% Rock Smash 2x14-17% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Rhyhorn builds →Dig 2x61-72% Bulldoze 2x46-55% Rock Smash 2x21-25% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x86-101%KO Dig 2x35-42% Brick Break 2x49-59% Low Sweep 2x46-55% | ||
Hippopotas Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Hippopotas builds →Dig 2x54-63% Bulldoze 2x42-51% Rock Smash 2x18-23% Sand Tomb 2x24-30% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x79-93% Dig 2x42-51% Low Sweep 2x54-63% Karate Chop 2x42-51% | ||
 Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Dugtrio builds →Dig 2x68-80% Mud Bomb 2x46-55% Bulldoze 2x49-59% Rock Smash 2x24-28% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Onix builds →Dig 2x39-46% Bulldoze 2x31-38% Rock Smash 2x14-17% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Rhyhorn builds →Dig 2x61-72% Bulldoze 2x46-55% Rock Smash 2x21-25% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x86-101%KO Dig 2x35-42% Brick Break 2x49-59% Low Sweep 2x46-55% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x79-93% Dig 2x42-51% Low Sweep 2x54-63% Karate Chop 2x42-51% | ||
Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Dugtrio builds →Dig 2x68-80% Mud Bomb 2x46-55% Bulldoze 2x49-59% Rock Smash 2x24-28% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Onix builds →Dig 2x39-46% Bulldoze 2x31-38% Rock Smash 2x14-17% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Rhyhorn builds →Dig 2x61-72% Bulldoze 2x46-55% Rock Smash 2x21-25% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x86-101%KO Dig 2x35-42% Brick Break 2x49-59% Low Sweep 2x46-55% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x124-146%KO Dig 2x55-66% Brick Break 2x77-91% Bulldoze 2x43-51% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x80-95% Dig 2x43-51% Low Sweep 2x52-62% Karate Chop 2x43-51% | ||
 Klefki SteelFairy | C | |
 Magneton ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Magneton builds →Mirror Shot 2x89-106%KO Magnet Bomb 2x37-44% | ||
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 14 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x77-91% Surf 2x77-91% Dig 2x62-73% Mud Bomb 2x59-70% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x124-147%KO Dig 2x55-65% Brick Break 2x79-94% Bulldoze 2x43-51% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x83-98% Dig 2x43-51% Low Sweep 2x56-66% Karate Chop 2x44-52% | ||
Klefki SteelFairy | C | |
Magneton ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Magneton builds →Flash Cannon 2x112-133%KO Mirror Shot 2x92-108%KO Magnet Bomb 2x38-45% | ||
 Piloswine IceGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Piloswine builds →Dig 2x71-84% Mud Bomb 2x56-66% Bulldoze 2x52-63% Rock Smash 2x26-30% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Lucario builds →Focus Blast 2x160-189%KO Aura Sphere 2x109-129%KO Dig 2x50-59% Low Sweep 2x60-71% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x124-146%KO Focus Blast 2x72-86% Dig 2x54-65% Brick Break 2x77-91% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Hawlucha builds →High Jump Kick 2x104-123%KO Focus Blast 2x113-134%KO Flying Press 2x80-94% Dig 2x43-51% | ||
 Durant BugSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Durant builds →Iron Head 2x75-89% Dig 2x50-59% Metal Claw 2x49-57% Rock Smash 2x26-30% | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nosepass View Hariyama builds →Focus Blast 2x72-86% Surf 2x37-44% Dig 2x53-63% Vital Throw 2x70-83% | ||
In X & Y, 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 | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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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 | ||
X & Y 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.
X & Y 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
X & Y Nosepass Locations
Nosepass starts showing up in early-game routes at decent spawn rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Nosepass in X & Y
Nosepass Guide
At 375 BST, Nosepass is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Probopass before bringing it to any serious fight.
In X & Y, 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 X & Y, 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