Nosepass

No. 0299

Type: Rock

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.

Base stats

HP30
Attack45
Defense135
Sp. Attack45
Sp. Defense90
Speed30

Total 375

What to answer with

Attacking types that hit what hits it hard, and the best move of each one it learns.

  • Fire — Cover 2 weaknesses (Grass, Steel) — Fire Punch
  • Ice — Cover 2 weaknesses (Grass, Ground) — Ice Punch
  • Flying — Cover 2 weaknesses (Grass, Fighting) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Grass — Cover 2 weaknesses (Water, Ground) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Electric — Covers 1 weakness (Water) — Thunderbolt
  • Fairy — Covers 1 weakness (Fighting) — Dazzling Gleam

Abilities

Evolution line

Moves

What the optimizer would run

Rules: Gen 9 OU (singles)

Role
Hazard setter
Ability
Sturdy
Item
Leftovers
Nature
Calm
EVs
252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Moves
Stealth Rock, Volt Switch, Steel Beam, Earth Power

Frequently asked questions

What type is Nosepass?
Nosepass is a Rock type Pokémon.
What are Nosepass's base stats?
HP 30, Attack 45, Defense 135, Sp. Attack 45, Sp. Defense 90, Speed 30. That is a base stat total of 375.
What is Nosepass weak to?
Nosepass takes extra damage from Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel and Water moves.
What abilities does Nosepass have?
Nosepass can have Sturdy, Magnet Pull and Sand Force. Its hidden ability is Sand Force.
What does Nosepass evolve into?
Nosepass evolves into Probopass.
What moves does Nosepass learn?
Nosepass learns 16 moves by levelling up and 44 by TM.