Nosepass (Pokémon)

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Nosepass ノズパス Nosepass #299
Artwork from R/S/E
Type Rock ' 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 #060 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 3′03″ Imperial 1.0 m Metric 3′03″/1.0 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 213.8 lbs. Imperial 97.0 kg Metric 213.8 lbs./97.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Gray	Catch rate 255 (33.3%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Mineral group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 108 Battle Exp.: 1081*
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.

Biology

Physiology

Gender differences

Females are shorter and have smaller noses.

Special abilities

• The nose functions as an electromagnet that determine locations by moving it, also always point the north.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Roxanne, the Gym Leader of Rustboro City, has a Nosepass that was defeated by Ash's Pikachu.

In Aipom and Circumstance a Nosepass is used to track down Ash's missing Aipom.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III 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 Its magnetic nose consistently faces north. Travelers check Nosepass to get their bearings.
Generation IV Diamond Its nose is a magnet. As a result, this Pokémon always keeps its face pointing north. Pearl Its nose is a magnet. As a result, this Pokémon always keeps its face pointing north. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} 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 III.
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 Common Granite Cave (requires HM06 (Rock Smash)) Emerald Common Granite Cave (requires HM06 (Rock Smash)) FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD One Phenac Stadium (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Swarm Route 206 Platinum None Trade 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 Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Cave
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 44 Forever Level 9 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Frosty Forest (3F-6F) Desert Region (1F-6F) Oddity Cave (B11-B12)

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.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, 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× 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× 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× 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× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Game	Generation III	Generation IV
Start	Tackle	Tackle
07	Harden	Harden
13	Rock Throw	Rock Throw
16	Block
19		Block
22	Thunder Wave
25		Thunder Wave
28	Rock Slide
31	Sandstorm	Rock Slide
37	Rest	Sandstorm
43	Zap Cannon	Rest
46	Lock-On
49		Discharge
55		Stone Edge
61		Zap Cannon
67		Lock-On
73		Earth Power

By TM/HM

Game	Generation III	Generation IV
TM06	Toxic	Toxic
TM10	Hidden Power	Hidden Power
TM11	Sunny Day	Sunny Day
TM12	Taunt	Taunt
TM17	Protect	Protect
TM21	Frustration	Frustration
TM24	Thunderbolt	Thunderbolt
TM25	Thunder	Thunder
TM26	Earthquake	Earthquake
TM27	Return	Return
TM32	Double Team	Double Team
TM34	Shock Wave	Shock Wave
TM37	Sandstorm	Sandstorm
TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock Tomb
TM41	Torment	Torment
TM42	Facade	Facade
TM43	Secret Power	Secret Power
TM44	Rest	Rest
TM45	Attract	Attract
TM58		Endure
TM64		Explosion
TM69		Rock Polish
TM71		Stone Edge
TM73		Thunder Wave
TM76		Stealth Rock
TM78		Captivate
TM80		Rock Slide
TM82		Sleep Talk
TM83		Natural Gift
TM87		Swagger
TM90		Substitute
HM04	Strength	Strength
HM06	Rock Smash	Rock Smash

By breeding

• Block
• Double-Edge
• Explosion
• Magnitude
• Rollout

Special moves

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Nosepass knows Shadow Mist and Shadow Wave as a Shadow Pokémon, and learns Helping Hand after being purified.

Trivia

Origin

It is apparently based on the Moai statues of Easter Island.

Name origin

Nosepass's name may be a combination of nose and compass. The German name is derived from nasal and magnet.

In other languages

• German: Nasgnet
• French: Tarinor
• Korean: ???

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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