Probopass Best Moveset
Rock/Steel at 145 Defense and 150 Sp. Def with AbilityMagnet Pull trapping Steel-types. AbilitySturdy guarantees surviving one hit. The moveset walls hits from both sides and traps opposing Steel-types for teammates. 55 offenses and 40 Speed mean zero offensive pressure. Tera Steel improves the defensive profile. The trapping utility is the entire value.
145 Defense and 150 Sp. Def with Magnet Pull in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Trapped Steel-types and walled them. 55 Attack and 40 Speed contributed nothing offensively.
Best Moves
Best Build
Probopass best EVs are Defense and Sp. Atk
Special Tank Moveset
- Earth Power
- Taunt
- Thunderbolt
- Power Gem
Recommended Teammates
Stealth Rock setter from impenetrable bulk in Gen V (Black & White). Power Gem and Flash Cannon from 75 Sp. Atk were weak but present. 4x Fighting and Ground remained the trap.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Pain Split
- Protect
- Thunderbolt
- Iron Defense
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen VI (X & Y). Magnet Pull trapping was useful, but Rock/Steel with two 4x weaknesses in a metagame full of Fighting and Ground coverage couldn't stay.
Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Earth Power
- Power Gem
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power Fire
Recommended Teammates
Fell in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Same defenses, same typing problem. Probopass survived what it needed to and crumbled to everything else.
Special Tank Moveset
- Earth Power
- Stealth Rock
- Volt Switch
- Hidden Power Fire
Recommended Teammates
Five gens of Bastiodon's problem on a slightly different frame in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Elite defenses, fatal type weaknesses, zero speed.
Wall Moveset
- Body Press
- Stealth Rock
- Flash Cannon
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
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 |
What is Probopass Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Probopass
Zamazenta's Close Combat also KOs at 86-101%.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Probopass View Great Tusk builds →Rapid Spin2-3% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySupremeoverlord ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Probopass View Kingambit builds →Sucker Punch15-18% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDauntlessshield ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Probopass View Zamazenta builds →Crunch14-17% Close Combat 4x86-101%KO | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Probopass View Gliscor builds →Earthquake 4x48-57% Knock Off8-9% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Probopass View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch9-10% Close Combat 4x149-176%KO Stone Edge10-12% | ||
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 84 partners from the Mineral egg group.
How to Get Probopass
Can't catch Probopass directly. Start with Nosepass at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve through a special method. The 2-stage line from Nosepass to Probopass is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Probopass in SV
Nosepass is your first catch on the way to Probopass. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-60 across 10 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch NosepassKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldOnis MawLv.7-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.7-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.7-60Overworld
Step 2Probopass ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Probopass egg.
decent spawn rates for Probopass across 1 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Probopass in PLA
The path to Probopass starts with Nosepass at Lv. 39-56 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch NosepassCelestica RuinsLv.39-42FloorRate 15%Primeval GrottoLv.53-56CaveRate 15%
Step 2Probopass ✓Primeval GrottoLv.53-56CaveRate 15%or 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 BDSP
Step 1Catch NosepassRoute 206Lv.14GrassRate 40%Swarm 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 USUM
Step 1Catch NosepassAkala OutskirtsLv.21-24GrassRate 15%
Step 2Probopass ✓
Base Stats
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 Guide
Probopass works as a support with 525 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a situational pick that fills a niche. 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.
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 mixed attacker with base 55 Attack and 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.
The core moveset is Bodypress, Stealth Rock, Flash Cannon, and Thunder Wave. Bodypress leads at 0% 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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves