Nosepass

Nosepass official artwork
#0299

Nosepass

Compass Pokémon

ROCK

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.

Nosepass is No. 0299 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Rock-type Compass Pokémon. 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. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.

Nosepass first belongs to Generation Iii. Nosepass does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Defense, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Sturdy, Magnet Pull and Sand ♀orce, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.

Nosepass at a glance

Type
ROCK
Weak to
WATERGRASSFIGHTINGGROUNDSTEEL
Best base stat
Defense — 135
Abilities
Sturdy, Magnet Pull, Sand ♀orce (Hidden)
Next evolution
Probopass — at Mt Coronet
Height
1.0 m
Weight
97.0 kg
Generation
Generation Iii
Growth rate
Medium
Capture rate
255
Base happiness
70

Base stats

Hp30
Attack45
Defense135
Special Attack45
Special Defense90
Speed30
Total375

Type effectiveness

Damage taken when Nosepass is hit by each type:

Weak to

WATERGRASSFIGHTINGGROUNDSTEEL

Resists

NORMAL½×FIRE½×POISON½×FLYING½×

Based on Rock typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Evolution family

at Mt Coronet
Selected game context

Pokémon Gold and Silver