No. 0299

Nosepass

Compass Pokémon

Official art

Nosepass is a Rock-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water and Grass, with a base stat total of 375. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Rock

Height: 1 m 3′03″
Weight: 97 kg 213.8 lbs
Base stat total: 375 Higher than 35% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen III Ruby & Sapphire

Abilities

Sturdy Magnet Pull Sand Force

Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus

Once the people of Hisui discovered that its red nose always points north, they grew to rely on it greatly when traveling afar. The nose seems to work in a similar way to ancient compasses.

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Base stats

HP30105–137170–264

Atk4558–10685–207

Def135139–205247–405

SpA4558–10685–207

SpD9099–156166–306

Spe3045–9058–174

Total375Higher than 35% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def.

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Type matchups

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

Weak to

2×

FightingGrassGroundSteelWater

Resists

½×

FireFlyingNormalPoison

Takes normal damage from 9 types

RockBugGhostElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 30); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+90Max82No SP50Min45

Scarf135Tailwind180

At max Speed, Nosepass outspeeds 5 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 2.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Nosepass against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		Nosepass · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
82		Nosepass · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
50		Nosepass · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Sturdy
If this Pokémon is at full HP, it survives one hit with at least 1 HP. Immune to OHKO.
Other Pokémon with Sturdy 42
Geodude Graveler Golem Magnemite Magneton Onix Sudowoodo Pineco Forretress Steelix Shuckle Skarmory Donphan Aron Lairon Aggron Relicanth Regirock Shieldon Bastiodon Bonsly Magnezone Probopass Roggenrola Boldore Gigalith Sawk Dwebble Crustle Tirtouga Carracosta Tyrunt Carbink Bergmite Avalugg Togedemaru Cosmoem Nacli Naclstack Garganacl Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon Archaludon
Magnet Pull
Prevents opposing Steel-type Pokémon from choosing to switch out.
Other Pokémon with Magnet Pull 8
Alolan Geodude Alolan Graveler Alolan Golem Magnemite Magneton Magnezone Probopass Meltan
Sand Force, hidden ability
This Pokémon's Ground/Rock/Steel attacks do 1.3× in Sandstorm; immunity to it.
Other Pokémon with Sand Force 15
Diglett Dugtrio Mega Steelix Shellos Gastrodon Mega Garchomp Hippopotas Hippowdon Probopass Roggenrola Boldore Gigalith Drilbur Excadrill Landorus

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesLC

1.2% of teams · rank #41 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630 weighting · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability: Magnet Pull
Nature: Relaxed
EVs: 196 HP / 76 Def / 196 SpD
Tera Type: Fighting

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All games1.8%
1500 weighting1.5%
1630 weighting1.2%
1760 weighting1.0%

Usage by month

Oct 20251.2%

Moves

Items

Abilities

EV spreads

Relaxed 196 HP / 76 Def / 196 SpD63.8%
Bold 36 HP / 236 Def / 196 SpD / 36 Spe30.0%
Bold 36 HP / 236 Def / 196 SpD3.5%
Calm 116 HP / 196 SpD0.7%
Adamant 196 HP / 76 Atk / 196 Spe0.6%

Tera types

Fighting64.7%
Ghost30.0%
Fairy4.4%
Grass0.6%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0299NosepassRock
1. Use Thunder Stone
  #0476ProbopassRockSteel

Moves

Level up 16


1	TackleNo additional effect.	Normal	Physical	40	100%	35
4	HardenRaises the user's Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
7	BlockPrevents the target from switching out.	Normal	Status	—	—	5
10	Rock ThrowNo additional effect.	Rock	Physical	50	90%	15
13	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
16	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
19	Spark30% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Physical	65	100%	20
22	Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Rock	Physical	75	90%	10
25	Power GemNo additional effect.	Rock	Special	80	100%	20
28	Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Rock	Physical	25	90%	10
31	Discharge30% chance to paralyze adjacent Pokémon.	Electric	Special	80	100%	15
34	SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.	Rock	Status	—	—	10
37	Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ground	Special	90	100%	10
40	Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.	Rock	Physical	100	80%	5
43	Lock-OnUser's next move will not miss the target.	Normal	Status	—	—	5
43	Zap Cannon100% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Special	120	50%	5

TM / HM / TR 44


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
TM28	Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.	Ground	Physical	60	100%	20
TM36	Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Rock	Physical	60	95%	15
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM48	Volt SwitchUser switches out after damaging the target.	Electric	Special	70	100%	20
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM51	SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.	Rock	Status	—	—	10
TM66	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Physical	85	100%	15
TM67	Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Physical	75	100%	15
TM68	Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
TM69	Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Physical	75	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM76	Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Rock	Physical	25	90%	10
TM79	Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Fairy	Special	80	100%	10
TM82	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
TM84	Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.	Ground	Physical	75	100%	10
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM86	Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Rock	Physical	75	90%	10
TM87	TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TM89	Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.	Fighting	Physical	80	100%	10
TM93	Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Steel	Special	80	100%	10
TM101	Power GemNo additional effect.	Rock	Special	80	100%	20
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM104	Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.	Steel	Status	—	—	15
TM116	Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.	Rock	Status	—	—	20
TM121	Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target.	Steel	Physical	—	100%	10
TM126	Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Special	90	100%	15
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM133	Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ground	Special	90	100%	10
TM149	EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.	Ground	Physical	100	100%	10
TM150	Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.	Rock	Physical	100	80%	5
TM166	Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.	Electric	Special	110	70%	10
TM170	Steel BeamUser loses 50% max HP.	Steel	Special	140	95%	5
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Special	80	100%	10
TM176	Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Ground	Physical	35	85%	15
TM178	Gravity5 turns: no Ground immunities, 1.67× accuracy.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM179	Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.	Rock	Physical	50	100%	15
TM186	High HorsepowerNo additional effect.	Ground	Physical	95	95%	10
TM202	Pain SplitShares HP of user and target equally.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
TM220	Meteor BeamRaises user's Sp. Atk by 1 on turn 1. Hits turn 2.	Rock	Special	120	90%	10
TM224	CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.	Ghost	Status	—	—	10

Egg moves 4


Egg	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
Egg	Head SmashHas 1/2 recoil.	Rock	Physical	150	80%	5
Egg	RolloutPower doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns.	Rock	Physical	30	90%	20
Egg	Wide GuardProtects allies from multi-target moves this turn.	Rock	Status	—	—	10

Biology

Because its nose functions as an electromagnet, it can only ever face north. For this reason, hikers and explorers have been known to use it as a compass. It draws iron objects into its body for protection. Its magnetism can draw in potential prey or drive others away.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

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Official vote, Japan#634 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

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Pokédex entries

Category: Compass Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Gray
Shape
Habitat: Cave
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Hoenn#060Extended Sinnoh#155Updated Unova#164Coastal Kalos#093New Hoenn#061Original Alola#198Original Akala#125Updated Alola#254Updated Akala#155Hisui#190Kitakami#107

Once the people of Hisui discovered that its red nose always points north, they grew to rely on it greatly when traveling afar. The nose seems to work in a similar way to ancient compasses.
Legends: Arceus
It hunts without twitching a muscle by pulling in its prey with powerful magnetism. But sometimes it pulls natural enemies in close.
Ultra Moon
It moves less than an inch a year, but when it’s in a jam, it will spin and drill down into the ground in a split second.
Ultra Sun
It uses powerful magnetism to drag its prey toward it. It’s also been known to pull in metal, which it collects and uses to protect itself.
Moon
The magnet in Nosepass’s nose provides an unerring compass, making it an excellent partner for Trainers going on a journey.
Sun
Its magnetic nose always faces north and draws iron objects to its body to protect itself better.
Black 2 · White 2 · X
If two of these meet, they cannot get too close because their noses repel each other.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
When endangered, it may protect itself by raising its magnetism and drawing iron objects to its body.
Platinum · Black · White
Its nose is a magnet. As a result, this Pokémon always keeps its face pointing north.
Diamond · Pearl
Its magnetic nose consistently faces north. Travelers check Nosepass to get their bearings.
FireRed · LeafGreen · Y
Its body emits a powerful magnetism. It feeds on prey that is pulled in by the force. Its magnetism is stronger in cold seasons.
Emerald
Nosepass had 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.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
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.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English: Nosepass
Japanese: ノズパス
Japanese (romaji): Nosepass
Korean: 코코파스
Chinese (Traditional): 朝北鼻
Chinese (Simplified): 朝北鼻
French: Tarinor
German: Nasgnet
Spanish: Nosepass
Italian: Nosepass

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

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Generation V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

EV yield: 1 Def
Catch rate: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 75
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Mineral
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Ultra Moon 1 area

Akala OutskirtsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–24

Ultra Sun 1 area

Akala OutskirtsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–24

Moon 1 area

Akala OutskirtsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–23

Sun 1 area

Akala OutskirtsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–23

Y 2 areas

Friend Safari (Rock)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 10Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 10

X 2 areas

Friend Safari (Rock)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 10Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 10

White 2 9 areas

Chargestone Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27
Chargestone Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Chargestone Cave (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Clay TunnelWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–57
Glacier RoomWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–57
Iron RoomWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–57
Rocky Mountain RoomWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–57
Route 6 (Hidden Grotto – Mistralton Cave)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 25–29
Underground RuinsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–57

Black 2 9 areas

Chargestone Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27
Chargestone Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Chargestone Cave (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Clay TunnelWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–57
Glacier RoomWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–57
Iron RoomWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–57
Rocky Mountain RoomWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–57
Route 6 (Hidden Grotto – Mistralton Cave)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 25–29
Underground RuinsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–57

SoulSilver 1 area

Safari Zone MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45

HeartGold 1 area

Safari Zone MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45

Platinum 13 areas

Mount Coronet (1F Road 207)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18
Mount Coronet (1F Road 211)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
Mount Coronet (1F Road 216)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33
Mount Coronet (1F from exterior)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37
Mount Coronet (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37
Mount Coronet (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37
Mount Coronet (4F small room)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37
Mount Coronet (4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37
Mount Coronet (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37
Mount Coronet (6F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37
Mount Coronet (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33
Mount Coronet (exterior blizzard)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38
Mount Coronet (exterior snowfall)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38

Pearl 1 area

Road 206Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14

Diamond 1 area

Road 206Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14

XD 5 areas

Cave PokespotSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 26
Oasis PokespotSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 26
Pyrite Town ColosseumSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 26
Realgam Tower ColosseumSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 26
Rock PokespotSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 26

Emerald 1 area

Granite Cave (B2F)Smashing rocks · Lv 10–20

Sapphire 1 area

Granite Cave (B2F)Smashing rocks · Lv 10–20

Ruby 1 area

Granite Cave (B2F)Smashing rocks · Lv 10–20

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.