Nosepass

Nosepass ノズパス
Azurill < Nosepass > Skitty
Species	Type
Compass Pokémon
Number	Ability
#299	Sturdy/Magnet Pull Sand Force
Height	Weight
3'3" (1m)	213.8 lbs. (97kg)
Gender Ratio
Male: 50%	Female: 50%
Evolves From	Evolves Into
None	Probopass
Egg Group	Catch Rate
Mineral	255
Tier	EV Yield
NFE	1 Defense Point

Nosepass (ノズパス) is the 60th Pokémon in the Hoenn Pokédex. It is a Rock Type, and it is known as the Compass Pokémon.

Nosepass can have one of two abilities: Sturdy, an Ability that makes it immune to One-Hit KO Moves, and starting in Generation V, keeps the Pokémon from being KO'd when its HP is full; or Magnet Pull, an Ability that stops Steel Type Pokémon from running or being switched out while the user of this Ability is in battle. Due to switching being prevented, the opponent cannot substitute Pokémon on the same turn in which this Pokémon switches out of battle. Magnett Pull doesn't prevent switching by way of Baton Pass. A third Ability is available to Nosepass from the Dream World, the Sand Force Ability. This Ability increases the attack power of Ground, Rock, and Steel Type Attacks by 33% during a Sandstorm.

Nosepass could not evolve in Generation III, but could evolve from Generation IV onward. In the Generation IV games, Nosepass could evolve into Probopass if it Levels Up at Mt. Coronet; the same evolution can also be triggered by Level Up at Chargestone Cave in Black and White, along with Black 2 and White 2.

Nosepass is in the Mineral Egg Group, and its Egg takes approximately 5,120 Steps to hatch. It takes Nosepass One Million Experience Points to reach Level 100.

1 Biology
- 1.1 Physiology
- 1.2 Gender Differences
2 Game Information
3 Anime/Manga Information
4 Pokémon Information
5 Moves
6 Evolution Line
7 Type Matchups

[edit] Biology

[edit] Physiology

Nosepass takes on the appearance of a living monolith with a red nose.

[edit] Gender Differences

Nosepass doesn't have any differences to differentiate between male and female.

[edit] Game Information

[edit] Original Games

Nosepass can be found in the second basement of Granite Cave in Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, but the encounter is limited to when Rock Smash is used on a breakable rock.

Nosepass appears at Route 206 during a Swarm in Diamond and Pearl. Nosepass appears at Mt. Coronet in Platinum. To find Nosepass in Heart Gold and Soul Silver, place 18 Peak Objects in the Safari Zone's Meadow, and Nosepass will start appearing there 30 days later.

Nosepass can be found at Chargestone Cave, Clay Tunnel and the Underground Ruins in Black 2 and White 2. Nosepass can also be found inside a Hidden Grotto on Route 6.

[edit] Spin-off Games

Nosepass is one of the Shadow Pokémon found in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness. Snag it from Wanderer Miror B. at Phenac Stadium.

Nosepass makes appearances at Endless Level 44, Forever Level 9 and Mr. Who's Den in Pokémon Trozei!.

Nosepass appears at Snow Hole B2-B4, Frosty Forest 3F-6F, the first six floors of Desert Region and Oddity Cave B11-B12 in the first Mystery Dungeon game. In Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness and Explorers of Sky, Nosepass appears on the first 20 floors of Blizzard Island, Crevice Cave B1-B10 & DP B1-B4, and Mt. Avalanche B1-B19. Nosepass is exclusive to Stormy Adventure Squad in Mystery Dungeon 3, appearing on the Path to Treasure Mountain B8-B14.

Nosepass appears in Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, its lone appearance in the Pokémon Ranger series. It appears at the Marine Cave.

Nosepass can be found on Everspring Valley Cave 4-2 in Pokémon Rumble Blast.

[edit] Trading Card Game

Nosepass appears in eight different sets. It is listed as a Common Card in the Legends Awakened, Platinum, Arceus and Dragons Exalted sets. Nosepass has only one listing as an Uncommon Card, in the EX Deoxys set. It is listed as a Rare card in the EX Ruby and Sapphire, EX Emerald, and EX Holon Phantoms sets.

[edit] Anime/Manga Information

[edit] Anime

Roxanne, the Gym Leader of Rustboro Gym, used a Nosepass in a gym battle against Ash and his Pikachu. Pikachu would win a hard-fought battle with its recently-learned Iron Tail Attack.

Other trainers have also used a Nosepass, including a trainer whose Nosepass evolved into a Probopass during the episode Nosing 'Round The Mountain!.

[edit] Movies

Wild Nosepass appear in the film Arceus and the Jewel of Life, its lone appearance in the movies as of writing.

[edit] Manga

Nosepass's Manga info is unknown as of writing.

[edit] Pokémon Information

[edit] Competitive Battling

Nosepass is listed in the Not Fully Evolved Tier of Competitive Battling as it is an unevolved Pokémon.

[edit] Area Location

Game	Rarity	Location
Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald	Common	Granite Cave B2 (Rock Smash)
FireRed/Leaf Green	None	Trade
XD: Gale of Darkness	Only One	Phenac Stadium (Snag from Wanderer Miror B.)
Diamond/Pearl	40%	Route 206 (Swarm)
Platinum	5%	Mt. Coronet 2F Mt. Coronet 3F Mt. Coronet 4F Mt. Coronet 5F Mt. Coronet 6F Mt. Coronet 7F Mt. Coronet B1 Mt. Coronet-Route 207 Entrance Mt. Coronet-Route 211 Entrance Mt. Coronet-Route 216 Entrance Mt. Coronet: Snow Area Mt. Coronet: Top Mt. Coronet: Top Cave
HeartGold/SoulSilver	Unknown%	Safari Zone: Meadow (Place 18 Peak Objects; 30 Day Wait)
Black/White	None	PokéTransfer or Dream World
Black 2/White 2	Unknown%	Route 6 (Hidden Grotto)
Black 2/White 2	10%	Chargestone Cave: 1F-B2
Black 2/White 2	15%	Clay Tunnel: Entrance, Rooms 2 & 3 Underground Ruins (throughout)

[edit] Pokédex Entries

**Pokédex Entries**
Gen	Game	Pokedex Entry
I	Pokémon Red	N/A
I	Pokémon Blue	N/A
I	Pokémon Yellow	N/A

II	Pokémon Gold	N/A
II	Pokémon Silver	N/A
II	Pokémon Crystal	N/A

III	Pokémon Ruby	Nosepass's magnetic nose is always pointed to the north. If two of these Pokémon meet, they cannot turn their faces to each other when they are close because their magnetic noses repel one another.
III	Pokémon Sapphire	Nosepass has been said to be completely unmoving, with its magnetic nose pointed due north. However, close observation has revealed that the Pokémon actually moves by a little over 3/8 of an inch every year.
III	Pokémon Emerald	Its body emits a power magnetism. It feeds on prey that is pulled in by the force. Its magnetism is stronger in cold seasons.
III	Pokémon FireRed	Its magnetic nose consistently faces north. Travelers check Nosepass to get their bearings.
III	Pokémon LeafGreen	Its magnetic nose consistently faces north. Travelers check Nosepass to get their bearings.

IV	Pokémon Diamond	Its nose is a magnet. As a result, this Pokémon always keeps its face pointing north.
IV	Pokémon Pearl	Its nose is a magnet. As a result, this Pokémon always keeps its face pointing north.
IV	Pokémon Platinum	When endangered, it may protect itself by raising its magnetism and drawing iron objects to its body.
IV	Pokémon HeartGold	If two of these meet, they cannot get too close because their noses repel each other.
IV	Pokémon SoulSilver	If two of these meet, they cannot get too close because their noses repel each other.

V	Pokémon Black	When endangered, it may protect itself by raising its magnetism and drawing iron objects to its body.
V	Pokémon White	When endangered, it may protect itself by raising its magnetism and drawing iron objects to its body.
V	Pokémon Black 2	Its magnetic nose always faces north and draws iron objects to its body to protect itself better.
V	Pokémon White 2	Its magnetic nose always faces north and draws iron objects to its body to protect itself better.

[edit] Pokéathlon Statistics

Stat	#
Speed	1-2
Power	3-4
Technique	2-3
Stamina	4-5
Jump	2-3

[edit] Statistics

Base Stats

		Min-	Min	Max	Max+
HP	30	-	170	264	-
Atk	45	85	95	189	207
Def	135	247	275	369	405
Sp. Atk	45	85	95	189	207
Sp. Def	90	166	185	279	306
Spd	30	58	65	159	174

[edit] Moves

[edit] Via Level-Up

[edit] Black/White

Level	Move	Power	Acc%	Class
Start	Tackle	50	100	Physical
7	Harden	N/A	N/A	Status
13	Rock Throw	50	90	Physical
19	Block	N/A	N/A	Status
25	Thunder Wave	N/A	100	Status
31	Rock Slide	75	90	Physical
37	Sandstorm	N/A	N/A	Status
43	Rest	N/A	N/A	Status
49	Power Gem	70	100	Special
55	Discharge	80	100	Special
61	Stone Edge	100	80	Physical
67	Zap Cannon	120	50	Special
73	Lock-On	N/A	N/A	Status
79	Earth Power	90	100	Special

[edit] Black 2/White 2

Level	Move	Power	Acc%	Class
Start	Tackle	50	100	Physical
4	Harden	N/A	N/A	Status
8	Block	N/A	N/A	Status
11	Rock Throw	50	90	Physical
15	Thunder Wave	N/A	100	Status
18	Rock Blast	25	90	Physical
22	Rest	N/A	N/A	Status
25	Spark	65	100	Physical
29	Rock Slide	75	90	Physical
32	Power Gem	70	100	Special
36	Sandstorm	N/A	N/A	Status
39	Discharge	80	100	Special
43	Earth Power	90	100	Special
46	Stone Edge	100	80	Physical
50	Lock-On	N/A	N/A	Status
50	Zap Cannon	120	50	Special

[edit] Via TM/HM

TM/HM No.	Move	Power	Acc%	Class
TM06	Toxic	--	90	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	??	100	Special
TM11	Sunny Day	--	--	Status
TM12	Taunt	--	100	Status
TM17	Protect	--	--	Status
TM21	Frustration	??	100	Physical
TM23	Smack Down	50	100	Physical
TM24	Thunderbolt	95	100	Special
TM25	Thunder	120	70	Special
TM26	Earthquake	100	100	Physical
TM27	Return	??	100	Physical
TM32	Double Team	--	--	Status
TM37	Sandstorm	--	--	Status
TM39	Rock Tomb	50	80	Physical
TM41	Torment	--	100	Status
TM42	Facade	70	100	Physical
TM44	Rest	--	--	Status
TM45	Attract	--	100	Status
TM48	Round	60	100	Special
TM64	Explosion	250	100	Physical
TM69	Rock Polish	--	--	Status
TM71	Stone Edge	100	80	Physical
TM72	Volt Switch	70	100	Special
TM73	Thunder Wave	--	100	Status
TM78	Bulldoze	60	100	Physical
TM80	Rock Slide	75	90	Physical
TM87	Swagger	--	90	Status
TM90	Substitute	--	--	Status
TM94	Rock Smash	40	100	Physical
HM04	Strength	80	100	Physical

[edit] Via Breeding

Move	Power	Acc%	Class
Magnitude	??	100%	Physical
Rollout	30	90%	Physical
Double-Edge	120	100%	Physical
Block	--	--%	Status
Stealth Rock	--	--%	Status
Endure	--	--%	Status

[edit] Via Move Tutor (Black 2/White 2)

Move	Power	Acc%	Class
Block	--	--%	Status
Earth Power	90	100%	Special
Fire Punch	75	100%	Physical
Gravity	--	--%	Status
Ice Punch	75	100%	Physical
Iron Defense	--	--%	Status
Magic Coat	--	--%	Status
Magnet Rise	--	--%	Status
Pain Split	--	--%	Status
Sleep Talk	40	100%	Special
Snore	40	100%	Special
Stealth Rock	--	--%	Status
Thunderpunch	75	100%	Physical

[edit] Generation III Exclusive Moves

[edit] Via Purification

Move	Type	Power	Acc%	Class
Helping Hand		--	100%	Status

[edit] Via Move Tutor

[edit] Emerald

Move	Type	Power	Acc%	Class
Dynamicpunch		100	50%	Physical
Defense Curl		--	--%	Status

[edit] Fire Red/Leaf Green

Move	Type	Power	Acc%	Class
Body Slam		85	100%	Physical
Mimic		--	--%	Status

[edit] Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

Move	Type	Power	Acc%	Class
Selfdestruct		200	100%	Physical