Nosepass (#0299) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP3090–137170–264

Atk4545–10685–207

Def135126–205247–405

SpA4545–10685–207

SpD9085–156166–306

Spe3031–9058–174

Total375Higher than 35% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 30). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+90Max82No SP50Min45Scarf135Tailwind180

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

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fighting2×Grass2×Ground2×Steel2×Water2×

Resists

Fire½×Flying½×Normal½×Poison½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

RockBugGhostElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Sturdy
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Magnet Pull
Prevents Steel opponents from fleeing or switching out.
Sand ForceHidden ability
Strengthens Rock, Ground, and Steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

1.23% of teams · rank #41 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 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

Stealth Rock
Volt Switch
Body Press
Iron Defense

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

Usage by rating

All players1.76%
Rated 1500+1.5%
Rated 1630+1.23%
Rated 1760+1%

Usage by month

Oct 20251.23%

Moves

Stealth Rock99.1%
Volt Switch99%
Body Press95.6%
Iron Defense47.6%
Thunder Wave20.3%
Rest14%
Flash Cannon9.4%
Power Gem7.9%
Sleep Talk3.5%
Tera Blast0.9%

Items

Eviolite99.1%
Red Card0.6%
Leftovers0.1%
Chesto Berry0.1%
Sitrus Berry0%
Rocky Helmet0%

Abilities

98.8%
1.2%
0%

EV spreads

Relaxed 196 HP / 76 Def / 196 SpD63.8%
Bold 36 HP / 236 Def / 196 SpD / 36 Spe30%
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%
Fairy4.4%
Grass0.6%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0299NosepassRock
1. Use Thunder Stone#0476ProbopassRockSteel

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

4HardenRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——30

7BlockPrevents the target from leaving battle.NormalStatus——5

10Rock ThrowInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockPhys5090%15

13Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

16RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

19SparkHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys65100%20

22Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

25Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20

28Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10

31DischargeHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec80100%15

34SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

37Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

40Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

43Lock-OnEnsures that the user’s next move will hit the target.NormalStatus——5

43Zap CannonHas a 100% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec12050%5

TM / HM / TR 44

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM48Volt SwitchUser must switch out after attacking.ElectricSpec70100%20

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM67Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10

TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10

TM93Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TM101Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TM121Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM170Steel BeamInflicts damage, and the user takes damage equal to half of its max HP, rounded up.SteelSpec14095%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM176Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15

TM178GravityDisables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.PsychicStatus——5

TM179Smack DownRemoves any immunity to Ground damage.RockPhys50100%15

TM186High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

TM202Pain SplitSets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.NormalStatus——20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM220Meteor BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking. Raises the users Special Attack by 1 stage after the first turn.RockSpec12090%10

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 4

EggDouble-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

EggHead SmashUser receives 1/2 the damage inflicted in recoil.RockPhys15080%5

EggRolloutPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.RockPhys3090%20

EggWide GuardPrevents any multi-target moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.RockStatus——10

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

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

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

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

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

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

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