Free switch-ins on Poison moves make Probopass useful in any team that needs that coverage. Only 3 weaknesses keeps it safe in most matchups. Part of the Gen 4 roster. It works well under Trick Room.
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 is able to emit powerful magnetism, allowing it control over the iron sand that forms its luscious mustache. Using this iron sand, Probopass forms hard stones with which it smites its prey.
Probopass Weakness
GoodProbopass is weak to Fighting, Ground, and Water-type moves. 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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Probopass to get Nosepass eggs easily using 84 partners from the Mineral egg group.
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
Best Probopass Moveset
- Earth Power
- Flash Cannon
- Volt Switch
- Meteor Beam
Recommended Teammates
Most of Probopass's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Steel Beam and Meteor Beam, but Normal and Electric and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The offense anchors on Steel Beam and Stone Edge, with Normal and Electric coverage and more adding reach. It's a workable movepool for Probopass that handles most situations. Earth Power and Giga Impact give it enough punch where it matters.
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 Stone Edge and Power Gem.
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. Coverage across 7 types rounds out the picture alongside Head Smash and Stone Edge.
No wild encounters for Probopass in Scarlet & Violet. Bring Nosepass over from Ruby, Emerald, or Legends: Arceus, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
decent spawn rates for Probopass across 1 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Probopass in Legends: Arceus
The path to Probopass starts with Nosepass at walking via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch NosepassEASYCelestica RuinsGrassUncommonRuinsEASYPrimeval GrottoGrassUncommonCave
Step 2Probopass ✓EASYPrimeval GrottoGrassUncommonCaveor evolve from Nosepass (Step 1)
Probopass doesn't appear wild. Catch Nosepass instead, it shows up at solid 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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Step 1Catch NosepassEFFORTLESSRoute 206Shining PearlGrassLv.1440%EarlyRouteSwarm activeEFFORTLESSRoute 206Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.1440%EarlyRouteSwarm active
Step 2Probopass ✓
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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Catch NosepassEASYAkala OutskirtsUltra SunGrassLv.21-2415%MidEASYAkala OutskirtsUltra MoonGrassLv.21-2415%Mid
Step 2Probopass ✓
Probopass works as a support with 525 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list — a solid choice for the right team. That 150 base Sp. Def does the heavy lifting.
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.
Nosepass evolves into Probopass using a Thunder Stone. Probopass is the fully evolved form. At 525 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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 leaning toward the special side (base 75 Sp. Atk). Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 40 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the support role.
Probopass appears in 12 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A