Nosepass (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Nosepass (disambiguation).

Nosepass Compass Pokémon ノズパス Nosepass #0299 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Rock Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Sturdy or Magnet Pull Cacophony Cacophony Sand Force Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 255 (43.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Mineral Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 3'03" 1.0 m Nosepass 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 213.8 lbs. 97.0 kg Nosepass 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 108 Gen. III-IV Unknown IV 75 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Nosepass 0 HP 0 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Gray	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Nosepass (Japanese: ノズパス Nosepass) is a Rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

It evolves into Probopass when leveled up in a special magnetic field or when exposed to a Thunder Stone.

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Evolution data for these details.)

Biology

Nosepass is a blue, angular, hard bipedal Pokémon that closely resembles a Moai. Its bright red, triangular nose is highly magnetic and slightly resembles a 3D arrow. This nose functions as an electromagnet and always points north. It has arms and legs without any visible joints and small, circular holes on the undersides. Its arms resemble compass needles. It has similar circular holes on the sides of its head. Its eyes, covered by dark, somewhat mask-like markings, have the appearance of being closed.

Nosepass cannot go near others, since it would repel them with its magnetic nose. Its magnetism is stronger in cold seasons. To protect itself when in danger, it raises its magnetism and draws iron objects to its body. This technique is also used to capture prey, though it can pull natural enemies close too. Because it always points north, Nosepass has historically been used as a compass for travelers. Nosepass only moves a little over 3/8 of an inch each year, but can quickly spin its body into the ground like a drill during emergency situations. It lives in caves. Metang are natural predators of Nosepass.

Evolution

Nosepass evolves into Probopass.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Nosepass  Rock

→

First Evolution Probopass  Rock  Steel

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn #060 Kanto #— 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. Sapphire 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. Emerald Its body emits a powerful magnetism. It feeds on prey that is pulled in by the force. Its magnetism is stronger in cold seasons. FireRed Its magnetic nose consistently faces north. Travelers check Nosepass to get their bearings. LeafGreen
Generation IV Sinnoh  Pt : #155 Johto #— Diamond Its nose is a magnet. As a result, this Pokémon always keeps its face pointing north. Pearl Platinum When endangered, it may protect itself by raising its magnetism and drawing iron objects to its body. HeartGold If two of these meet, they cannot get too close because their noses repel each other. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova  B2  W2 : #164 Black When endangered, it may protect itself by raising its magnetism and drawing iron objects to its body. White Black 2 Its magnetic nose always faces north and draws iron objects to its body to protect itself better. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Coastal #093 Hoenn #061 X Its magnetic nose always faces north and draws iron objects to its body to protect itself better. Y Its magnetic nose consistently faces north. Travelers check Nosepass to get their bearings. Omega 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. Alpha Sapphire 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.
Generation VII Alola  S  M : #198 Alola  US  UM : #254 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. Sun The magnet in Nosepass's nose provides an unerring compass, making it an excellent partner for Trainers going on a journey. Moon 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. Ultra Sun 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 Moon It hunts without twitching a muscle by pulling in its prey with powerful magnetism. But sometimes it pulls natural enemies in close.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #— Hisui #190 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield. Brilliant Diamond Its nose is a magnet. As a result, this Pokémon always keeps its face pointing north. Shining Pearl Legends: 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.
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #107 Blueberry #— Scarlet The magnet in Nosepass's nose provides an unerring compass, making this Pokémon an excellent partner for Trainers going on a journey. Violet When endangered, it may protect itself by increasing its magnetism and drawing nearby iron objects to its body.

Nosepass in the Alola Pokédex	Nosepass in the Kitakami Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Granite Cave (Rock Smash) Emerald Granite Cave (Rock Smash) FireRed LeafGreen Trade Colosseum Trade XD Pyrite Colosseum, Realgam Colosseum, Poké Spots (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Route 206 (Swarm) Platinum Mt. Coronet HeartGold SoulSilver Safari Zone (tall grass in Meadow with 35 Peak points) Pal Park Mountain
Generation V Black White Trade Black 2 White 2 Chargestone Cave, Clay Tunnel, Underground Ruins Route 6 (Hidden Grotto)* Dream World Icy Cave
Generation VI X Y Route 10 (Horde Encounter) Friend Safari (Rock) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Granite Cave (Rock Smash)
Generation VII Sun Moon Akala Outskirts Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Akala Outskirts Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Route 206 (Swarm) Legends: Arceus Coronet Highlands: Celestica Ruins, Primeval Grotto and nearby, massive mass outbreaks Coronet Highlands: Primeval Grotto, Sacred Plaza, Cloudcap PassShaking ore deposits
Generation IX Scarlet Violet TradeVersion 2.0.1+ The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Oni Mountain, Oni's Maw, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds Tera Raid Battles (3★)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Pinball: R&S Cave (Both Fields) Trozei! Endless Level 44, Forever Level 9, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Frosty Forest (3F-6F), Desert Region (1F-6F), Oddity Cave (B11F-B12F)
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Blizzard Island (1F-20F), Crevice Cave (B1F-B10F, Lower Crevice Cave B1F-B4F), Mt. Avalanche (1F-19F) MD Sky Blizzard Island (1F-20F), Crevice Cave (B1F-B10F, Lower Crevice Cave B1F-B4F), Mt. Avalanche (1F-19F) Ranger: SoA Marine Cave
Generation V Rumble Blast Cave: Everspring Valley Rumble U Model Train Room: Working Gears
Generation VI Battle Trozei Pitch-Black Cavern: Stage 2 Rumble World Dark Land: Murky Cavern (All Areas)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Pinsir Sea, Jirachi Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Arceus Sea, Jirachi SeaFinal
Generation VIII MD DX Frosty Forest (4F-9F), Desert Region (1F-6F), Fantasy Strait (22F-24F) Fainted Pokémon: Lapis Cave, Silver Trench
Cross-Generation Shuffle Roseus Center: Stage 272 Masters EX Sync pair scout: Roxanne & Nosepass

Held items

Games		Held items
Diamond	Pearl	Hard Stone (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold	SoulSilver
Black 2	White 2
X	Y
Omega Ruby	Alpha Sapphire
Sun	Moon	Magnet (5%)
Ultra Sun	Ultra Moon
Brilliant Diamond	Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus		Normal Iron Chunk (30%) Ball of Mud (15%) Grit items by level Alpha Exp. Candy S (100%) Seed of Mastery (10%) Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 30		90 - 137	170 - 264
Attack: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Defense: 135		126 - 205	247 - 405
Sp. Atk: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Sp. Def: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Speed: 30		31 - 90	58 - 174
Total: 375	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 1/2 ★☆	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 12/17 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 044 Harden Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30 077 Block Normal Status 0000— 00——% 5 1010 Rock Throw Rock Physical 05050 09090% 15 1313 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 09090% 20 1616 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 5 1919 Spark Electric Physical 06565 100100% 20 2222 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 09090% 10 2525 Power Gem Rock Special 08080 100100% 20 2828 Rock Blast Rock Physical 02525 09090% 10 3131 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15 3434 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00——% 10 3737 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100100% 10 4040 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 08080% 5 4343 Lock-On Normal Status 0000— 00——% 5 4343 Zap Cannon Electric Special 120120 05050% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nosepass Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Nosepass Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM028 TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM036 TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM048 TM048 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM051 TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM067 TM067 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM068 TM068 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM069 TM069 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM076 TM076 Rock Blast Rock Physical 02525 090}}90% 10 TM079 TM079 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM082 TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM084 TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM086 TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM087 TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM089 TM089 Body Press Fighting Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM093 TM093 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM101 TM101 Power Gem Rock Special 08080 100}}100% 20 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM104 TM104 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM116 TM116 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM121 TM121 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM126 TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM133 TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM149 TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM150 TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM166 TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM170 TM170 Steel Beam Steel Special 140140 095}}95% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM176 TM176 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 085}}85% 15 TM178 TM178 Gravity Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM179 TM179 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15 TM186 TM186 High Horsepower Ground Physical 09595 095}}95% 10 TM202 TM202 Pain Split Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM220 TM220 Meteor Beam Rock Special 120120 090}}90% 10 TM224 TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nosepass Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Nosepass Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Head Smash Rock Physical 150 80% 5 Rollout Rock Physical 30 90% 20 Wide Guard Rock Status — —% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Nosepass Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nosepass Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Nosepass Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Sharpen	Nosepass (Legends Awakened 109) Nosepass (EX Deoxys 42)
Supersonic	Nosepass (EX Holon Phantoms 25)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS   Acquisition: Catch			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 7.4% Friend Area: Echo Cave Phrases 51%-100% HP This nose is a magnet! 26%-50% HP Hmm... I think my health has fallen to about halfway. 1%-25% HP I can't take much more... Even my nose is losing magnetism... Level up OK! I went up a level! I can pinpoint north now!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: E
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Talk to in Sahra Town Connected to: Dwebble, Crustle, Spewpa Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal Let's get on with it. I don't mind making money during one of these adventures. Low HP (< 50%) Argh... It's almost more than I can take...
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Rock Poké Assist: Rock Field move: (Crush ×2) Browser entry R-044 It hurls stones to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ●●●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.58 seconds Base HP: 41 Base Attack: 71 Base Defense: 61 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Rock Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Rock Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #406 Block Smash Clears one unbreakable-block disruption without fail.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 102 Base Attack: 82 Base Defense: 215 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 50 + Fast Attacks: Rock Throw, Spark Charged Attacks: Rock Blast, Rock Slide, Thunderbolt, Frustration, Return

Evolution data

Nosepass evolves into Probopass when leveled up in a special magnetic field. Nosepass cannot evolve into Probopass in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, due to there being no area in Kanto or Johto with a special magnetic field. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus onwards, Nosepass is also able to evolve into Probopass when exposed to a Thunder Stone.

Unevolved Nosepass  Rock

+ Level up in areas with a special magnetic field → Thunder Stone  LA  onwards →

First Evolution Probopass  Rock  Steel

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Legends: Arceus
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Nosepass images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In the anime

Main series

Nosepass in the anime

Major appearances

Roxanne's Nosepass

Nosepass debuted in A Winner By a Nosepass, under the ownership of Roxanne. It was used in her Gym battle against Ash, where it was eventually defeated by Pikachu's Iron Tail.

Other

In Aipom and Circumstance, Hank used a Nosepass to track down Ash's missing Aipom. It then participated in the fight against Team Rocket.

In Nosing 'Round the Mountain!, Alan used a Nosepass in Alan's requested battle against Ash at Mount Coronet. Nosepass then evolved into a Probopass.

In the original timeline of Arceus and the Jewel of Life, four Nosepass were used by Damos, who was under Hypnosis, to attack Arceus with Shock Wave. When Ash and his friends traveled to the past to prevent this, Marcus, the one responsible for hypnotizing Damos, managed to use the Nosepass again to attack Arceus.

Minor appearances

A Nosepass appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.

A Nosepass appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

In Battling The Generation Gap!, a Coordinator's Nosepass competed in the Performance Stage of the Celestic Contest.

Multiple Nosepass appeared in Cheers on Castaways Isle!.

In League Unleashed!, a Trainer's Nosepass competed in the Lily of the Valley Conference but was defeated by Barry's Empoleon.

A Nosepass appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two), onboard the Rising Volt Tacklers ship.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG016 Nosepass Ash's Pokédex Nosepass, the Compass Pokémon. Nosepass has a nose that functions as an electromagnet and determines location by moving its nose about.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG183 Nosepass Ash's Pokédex Nosepass, the Compass Pokémon. Its nose can point to the north like a compass needle. Travelers can use Nosepass to check directions.

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer

Roxanne's Nosepass

Nosepass in the animated trailer

In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer, Roxanne's Nosepass battled May's Mudkip.

In the manga

Nosepass in Pokémon Adventures

Ash & Pikachu

Main article: Roxanne's Nosepass

Similar to the anime, Roxanne used a Nosepass during her Gym battle against Ash.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Roxanne's Nosepass

In Pokémon Adventures, Roxanne's main Pokémon is a Nosepass. It first appeared in Blowing Past Nosepass I. During her battle against Sapphire, she used Nosepass's Magnet Pull so that her Aron cannot be switched. She saves its Poké Ball inside a hollowed-out book. Later when fighting against Team Magma in Lilycove City, Nosepass uses its Block attack to stop Groudon from moving. Unfortunately, Roxanne allows Team Magma to knock Nosepass out to protect some civilians.

In Passing by Probopass and Maneuvering around Magnezone, Cyrus attacks Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum with a Nosepass and Magneton at Mt. Coronet. Due to Mt. Coronet's magnetic field, the Pokémon quickly evolve into Probopass and Magnezone, respectively.

Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire

Main article: Roxanne's Nosepass

Roxanne's main Pokémon is Nosepass, as seen in Clefairy's Training Camp!!.

In the TCG

Main article: Nosepass (TCG)

Trivia

• Nosepass is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 375.
  • It is also the only Pokémon that can have Magnet Pull as its Ability, yet is not Electric-type or Steel-type.
  • It is also the only non-Electric-type Pokémon that evolves via a Thunder Stone, but does not gain the Electric typing.
• In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, Nosepass is programmed to be able to learn Head Smash through breeding, but no other Pokémon in the Mineral Group can legitimately learn it to pass down as an Egg Move in those games. It was removed from Nosepass's Egg Move list in Generation V, but in more recent games, some Pokémon in the Mineral Egg Group have become able to pass it down.
• Due to the censor that prevents Pokémon with offensive nicknames being traded on the GTS, an English language Nosepass cannot be traded on the GTS without a nickname in Pokémon Black and White.
• When wild Nosepass appear as a symbol encounter, they always face north if not disturbed.
  • This behavior first appeared in Pokémon GO, in which its model will always face north when displayed on the overworld map. Normally, when a player enters then exits an encounter with a wild Pokémon, that Pokémon's model will turn facing the player. However, in Nosepass's case, it will turn back to face north after a few seconds.
• Unlike Magneton, which also evolves in a special magnetic field, Nosepass cannot additionally evolve by using a Thunder Stone in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, most likely due to not being in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
  • It can do so, however, from Pokémon Legends: Arceus onward, making it the only Pokémon that doesn't evolve into an Electric-type after using the Thunder Stone.
• Excluding Legendary and Mythical Pokémon that gain the Steel typing through items or Abilities, and Mew, that can learn all TMs, Nosepass is the only non-Steel-type Pokémon that can learn Steel Beam.
  • However, it does gain the Steel type upon evolving into Probopass.

Origin

Nosepass is based on the Moai statues of Easter Island, as well as a compass.

Its nasal compass may be based on the expression "follow one's nose", meaning "to trust to one's instincts". Alternatively, it may be a pun on the English words "nose" (Japanese: ノーズ nōzu) and "north" (Japanese: ノース nōsu). It could also be based on the ethmoid bone that is located between the nasal cavity and the brain, and is known to give some species their sense of direction via magnetoreception.

Name origin

Nosepass may be a combination of nose or a corruption of north and compass. NOSE is also a mnemonic for the cardinal directions in French (nord, ouest, sud, est).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ノズパス Nosepass From ノーズ nōzu, ノース nōsu, and compass French Tarinor From tarin and nord Spanish Nosepass Same as English/Japanese name German Nasgnet From Nase and Magnet Italian Nosepass Same as English/Japanese name Korean 코코파스 Kokopas From 코 ko and compass Mandarin Chinese 朝北鼻 Cháoběibí From 朝北 cháoběi and 鼻 bí Cantonese Chinese 朝北鼻 Chìuhbākbeih From 朝北 chìuhbāk and 鼻 beih

More languages Hebrew נוזפאס Nozpass Transcription of English name Hindi मैगनाक Magnaak From magnet and नाक naak Russian Ноузпасс Nouzpass Transcription of English name Thai โนซพาส Nosphat Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Roxanne's Nosepass

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