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 exudes strong magnetism from all over. It controls three small units called Mini-Noses.
It freely controls three small 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 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 |
In X & Y, Garchomp can KO Probopass with Earthquake (148-175%). Breloom's Mach Punch hits Probopass for 61-72%. Gastrodon deals 42-49% with Scald.
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Probopass View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 4x148-175%KO | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemMiracleseed NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Probopass View Breloom builds →Bullet Seed10-11% Mach Punch 4x61-72% | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Probopass View Gastrodon builds →Scald 2x42-49% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Probopass View Machamp builds →Knock Off17-21% Bullet Punch11-13% Stone Edge13-16% | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Probopass View Landorus builds →Focus Blast 4x137-161%KO Earthquake 4x139-164%KO | ||
X & Y 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 56 partners from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Block, Double-Edge, Endure and 4 more.
X & Y Probopass Best Moveset
You commit to a move every time Probopass comes in. Choice Specs gives boosted special damage with move lock, and Magnetpull adds to that. Max HP and Sp. Atk EVs make sure the locked move actually hurts. Electric coverage covers the rest.
Best Build
Probopass best EVs are Sp. Atk and HP
Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Earth Power
- Power Gem
- Thunderbolt
- 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 X & Y
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 X & Y
Step 1Catch NosepassRoute 10YGrass Lv.10 RouteUncommonEarlyHorde battleRoute 10XGrass Lv.10 RouteUncommonEarlyHorde battle
Step 2Probopass ✓
Probopass Guide
In X & Y, Probopass works as a support with 525 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in X & Y's meta. Earthpower with Choice Specs is the standard set.
In X & Y, 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 X & Y, the core moveset is Earthpower, Power Gem, Thunderbolt, and Hiddenpowerfire. Earthpower leads at 18% 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