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.
► BASE STATS
► EVOLUTION CHAIN
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.
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.
Its body emits a powerful magnetism. It feeds on prey that is pulled in by the force. Its magnetism is stronger in cold seasons.
► TYPE EFFECTIVENESS
► BEST COUNTERS
Effective Pokémon against Nosepass
► ABILITIES
The Pokémon cannot be knocked out by a single hit as long as its HP is full. One-hit KO moves will also fail to knock it out.
Prevents Steel-type Pokémon from fleeing by pulling them in with magnetism.
Boosts the power of Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves in a sandstorm.
MOVESETS
| LVL | NAME | TYPE | CAT. | PWR | ACC | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | PHY | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 4 | Harden | Normal | STA | — | — | 30 |
| 7 | Block | Normal | STA | — | — | 5 |
| 10 | Rock Throw | Rock | PHY | 50 | 90% | 15 |
| 13 | Thunder Wave | Electric | STA | — | 90% | 20 |
| 16 | Rest | Psychic | STA | — | — | 5 |
| 19 | Spark | Electric | PHY | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 22 | Rock Slide | Rock | PHY | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| 25 | Power Gem | Rock | SPE | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 28 | Rock Blast | Rock | PHY | 25 | 90% | 10 |
| 31 | Discharge | Electric | SPE | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 34 | Sandstorm | Rock | STA | — | — | 10 |
| 37 | Earth Power | Ground | SPE | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 40 | Stone Edge | Rock | PHY | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| 43 | Zap Cannon | Electric | SPE | 120 | 50% | 5 |
| 43 | Lock-On | Normal | STA | — | — | 5 |
► COMPETITIVE STATS
STAT CALCULATOR
► TEAM SUGGESTIONS
Recommended types to complement Nosepass
► INFORMATION
► WILD HELD ITEMS
► SIZE COMPARISON
► POKÉDEX NUMBERS
► TRADING CARDS
All Nosepass cards from the Pokémon TCG · 12 of 18 cards
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► TRIVIA
This Pokémon has a Humanoid body shape.
It is classified as Gray colored.
Natural habitat: Cave.
Its base happiness is 70.
Its capture rate is 255/255, roughly 100%.
It follows a Medium growth curve.
It belongs to the Mineral egg group.