Probopass (Pokémon)

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Probopass ダイノーズ Dainose #476
Art by Ken Sugimori from Diamond and Pearl
Type Rock Steel Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Compass Pokémon
Abilities Sturdy or Magnet Pull Magnet Pull Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh #156 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R-045 Oblivia R-290 N-107
Height 4'07" Imperial 1.4 m Metric 4'07"/1.4 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 749.6 lbs. Imperial 340.0 kg Metric 749.6 lbs./340.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Gray	Catch rate 60 (7.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Mineral group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 1 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 2 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 198 Battle Exp.: 1981*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Probopass (Japanese: ダイノーズ Dainose) is a dual-type Rock/Steel Pokémon.

It evolves from Nosepass via level-up while in Mt. Coronet.

Biology

Physiology

Probopass has small round eyes, contrasting Nosepass's perpetually closed ones. Its nose is much bigger in proportion to its body, and it has a bushy mustache that appears to consist of iron filings caught by its magnetic nose. It has three small objects on its sides and back that look like Nosepass; they are called "Mini-Noses" by the Pokédex. These "Mini-Noses" can detach to form new Nosepass. It also has a big hat-like magnet on top of its head.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

It has fairly strong magnetic abilities, especially around its large nose. It also possesses the ability to control smaller units called "Mini-Noses".

Behavior

Probopass tend to sit still on rocky islands for long periods of time. They are not aggressive and are content to relax.

Habitat

Probopass live inside Mt. Coronet and on rocky islands, but rarely appear.

File:Probopass-anime.png

Probopass in the anime

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Probopass appeared in Nosing 'Round The Mountain!, under Alan's ownership. It reappeared in a flashback in Playing The Leveling Field! where it was shown to have defeated Fantina's Gengar.

Several Probopass appeared in Cheers on Castaways Isle! together with its pre-evolution, Nosepass.

Another Probopass appeared in Dawn of a Royal Day!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP058 Probopass Dawn's Pokédex Probopass, the Compass Pokémon, and the evolved form of Nosepass. Its body acts as a powerful magnet. It controls three smaller units called Mini-Noses.

In the manga

In Pokémon Adventures, Diamond was separated from Pearl and Platinum because of Cyrus's Probopass and Magnezone.

In the TCG

Main article: Probopass (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond It exudes strong magnetism from all over. It controls three small units called Mini-Noses. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum It freely controls three small units called Mini-Noses using magnetic force. HeartGold It controls three units called Mini-Noses using magnetic force. With them, it can attack the foe from three directions. SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Nosepass Platinum None Evolve Nosepass HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Sky Stairway (1F-49F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Chroma Ruins
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Milonda Highway Flame Temple
Pokémon Rumble	Rocky Cave

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Defense: 145		135 - 216	265 - 427
Sp. Atk: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Sp. Def: 150		139 - 222	274 - 438
Speed: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Total: 525	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 2/2 ★★	Power 3/5 ★★★☆☆
Skill 1/4 ★☆☆☆	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 3/5 ★★★☆☆	Total 13/21 ★★☆☆

Type effectiveness

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

Damaged normally by: Normal ¼× Fighting 4× Flying ¼× Poison 0× Ground 4× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ½× None

Weak to: Normal ¼× Fighting 4× Flying ¼× Poison 0× Ground 4× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ½× None

Immune to: Normal ¼× Fighting 4× Flying ¼× Poison 0× Ground 4× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ½× None

Resistant to: Normal ¼× Fighting 4× Flying ¼× Poison 0× Ground 4× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ½× None

Learnset

By leveling up

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By tutoring

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A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
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Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!  N/A  Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Rock  Poké Assist: ( Rock ) Field move: (Crush ×4) Browser entry   It hurls magnetic hunks. It also triggers rockfalls to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Rock  ( Rock ) Past ( Normal ) (Tackle ×3) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Nosepass  Rock

Level up at Mt. Coronet →

First Evolution Probopass  Rock  Steel

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

• Probopass is the highest base Special Defense stat of all Steel-type Pokémon.
• As Mt. Coronet is not accessible in HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions, it is impossible to evolve Nosepass into a Probopass in the games. The same applies for Magnezone. Both have to be traded from Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum Versions to be obtained.
  • This also occurs for Glaceon and Leafeon, who both evolve in Route 217 and Eterna Forrest respectively, which are both Sinnoh locations HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions.
• Probopass learns a new move every six levels (1 [start], 7, 13 ,19, ...).
• While the two Pokémon are not yet known to be related, Gigaiasu, who will be introduced in Generation V, appears similar to Probopass and it's pre-evolution, Nosepass. Both have dark shades of blue, and have red rocks protruding out of their bodies.
• Probopass' cry sounds like someone sneezing, which is a reference to its multiple noses.

Origin

Probopass is based on the pukau-wearing moai statues of Easter Island and a compass magnet with iron filings attached to it. Probopass's design may draw inspiration from the popular American toy Mr. Potato Head.

Name origin

Probopass is a combination of proboscis and compass. Dainose's name is a combination of 大 dai, big, and nose – thus literally meaning "big nose."

In other languages

• German: Voluminas - From voluminös (voluminous) and Nase (nose).
• French: Tarinorme - From tarin (nose) and énorme (huge).
• Korean: 대코파스 Daekopass
• Chinese (Taiwan): 大朝北鼻 Dà Cháo Běi Bí - Literally "Big north-facing nose". Contains 朝北鼻, the Chinese name for Nosepass.
• Chinese (Hong Kong): 大鼻子 Da Bi Zi

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