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ProbopassCompass Pokémon
ダイノーズDainose
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Rock
Steel
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Abilities
Sturdy or Magnet Pull
Cacophony
Cacophony
Sand Force Hidden Ability
Cacophony Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male,50% female
Catch rate
60 (14.8%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Mineral
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
4'07"
1.4 m
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340.0 kg
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Base experience yield
198Gen. IV
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184V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 3
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Pokédex color
Gray
Base friendship
70
External Links
On Smogon Pokédex:
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
Generation IX
Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
Probopass (Japanese: ダイノーズ Dainose) is a dual-type Rock/Steel Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves from Nosepass when leveled up in a special magnetic field or when exposed to a Thunder Stone.
(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Evolution data for these details.)
Contents
1Biology
1.1Evolution
2Game data
2.1Pokédex entries
2.2Game locations
2.2.1In side games
2.3Held items
2.4Stats
2.4.1Base stats
2.4.2Pokéathlon stats
2.5Type effectiveness
2.6Learnset
2.6.1By leveling up
2.6.2By TM
2.6.3By breeding
2.6.4By a prior Evolution
2.7Side game data
2.8Evolution data
2.9Sprites
3In animation
3.1Main series
3.1.1Major appearances
3.1.2Minor appearances
3.1.3Pokédex entries
3.2Pokémon Generations
4In the manga
4.1Pokémon Adventures
5In the TCG
6Trivia
6.1Origin
6.1.1Name origin
7In other languages
8Related articles
9External links
Biology
Probopass's Mini-Noses
Probopass is a mostly blue, rock-like Pokémon. It has small round eyes, a red nose that is large in proportion to its body, and a bushy black mustache that consists of iron sand, which appears to be attracted by its magnetic nose. Probopass has three small objects on its sides and back, called Mini-Noses (Japanese: チビノーズ Chibinose), which it is able to control. It has a big red hat-like magnet on top of its head, and exudes strong magnetism from all over its body. The stone comprising its body is very durable.
Being able to command these Mini-Noses, Probopass is able to catch prey and attack opponents from all three directions. On occasion, its Mini-Noses can get lost and may never come back. It emits strong magnetic fields that enable it to levitate, and can damage nearby appliances. Probopass can use the iron sand to form rocks, which it uses to destroy its prey. It is rarely seen in the wild, but may be found in mountainous regions very occasionally.
Evolution
Probopass evolves from Nosepass
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Unevolved
Nosepass Rock
→
First Evolution
Probopass Rock Steel
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Sinnoh Pt : #156
Johto #—
Diamond
It exudes strong magnetism from all over. It controls three small units called Mini-Noses.
Pearl
Platinum
It freely controls three small units called Mini-Noses using magnetic force.
HeartGold
It controls three units called Mini-Noses using magnetic force. With them, it can attack the foe from three directions.
SoulSilver
Generation V
Unova B2 W2 : #165
Black
It freely controls three small units called Mini-Noses using magnetic force.
White
Black 2
It freely controls three units called Mini-Noses using magnetic force.
White 2
Generation VI
KalosCoastal #094
Hoenn #062
X
It exudes strong magnetism from all over. It controls three small units called Mini-Noses.
Y
It freely controls three small units called Mini-Noses using magnetic force.
Omega Ruby
It exudes strong magnetism from all over. It controls three small units called Mini-Noses.
Alpha Sapphire
It freely controls three small units called Mini-Noses using magnetic force.
Generation VII
Alola S M : #199
Alola US UM : #255
Kanto #—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
Sun
It radiates such a powerful magnetic field that nearby electrical appliances become unusable.
Moon
The main body controls three mobile units called Mini-Noses, which it maneuvers to catch prey.
Ultra Sun
Although it can control its units known as Mini-Noses, they sometimes get lost and don't come back.
Ultra Moon
It uses three small units to catch prey and battle enemies. The main body mostly just gives orders.
Generation VIII
Galar #—
Sinnoh #—
Hisui #191
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield.
Brilliant Diamond
Its entire body exudes strong magnetism. Probopass controls three small units called Mini-Noses.
Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus
It is able to emit powerful magnetism, allowing it control over the iron sand that forms its luscious mustache. Using this iron sand, Probopass forms hard stones with which it smites its prey.
Generation IX
Paldea #—
Kitakami #108
Blueberry #—
Lumiose #—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Z-A.
Scarlet
It controls three units called Mini-Noses using magnetic force. With them, it can attack a foe from three directions.
Violet
Probopass radiates such a powerful magnetic field that nearby electrical appliances are rendered useless while it's around.
Probopass in the Alola Pokédex
Probopass in the Kitakami Pokédex
Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond
Pearl
Evolve Nosepass
Platinum
Evolve Nosepass
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Trade, Evolve Nosepass in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl or Platinum
Generation V
Black
White
Trade
Black 2
White 2
Evolve Nosepass
Generation VI
X
Y
Evolve Nosepass
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Nosepass
Generation VII
Sun
Moon
Evolve Nosepass
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Evolve Nosepass
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword
Shield
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Evolve Nosepass
Legends: Arceus
Coronet Highlands: near Primeval Grotto , massive mass outbreaks
Generation IX
Scarlet
Violet
TradeVersion 2.0.1+
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Tera Raid Battles (5★)
Legends: Z-A
Unobtainable
In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Probopass evolves from Nosepass when leveled up in a special magnetic field. Nosepass cannot evolve into Probopass in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, due to there being no area in Kanto or Johto with a special magnetic field. From Pokémon Legends: Arceus onwards, Nosepass is also able to evolve into Probopass when exposed to a Thunder Stone.
Unevolved
Nosepass Rock
+ Level upin areas with aspecial magnetic field→Thunder Stone LA onwards→
First Evolution
Probopass Rock Steel
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Front
Back
Front
Back
Front
Back
Generation V
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
Front
Back
Front
Back
Generation VI
X
Y
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Front
Back
Front
Back
Generation VII
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Front
Back
Front
Back
Generation VIII
Legends: Arceus
Cross-Generation
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For other sprites and images, please see Probopass images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
In animation
Main series
Probopass in Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Major appearances
Probopass debuted in Nosing 'Round The Mountain!, when Alan's Nosepass evolved into one while training near Mount Coronet due to the mountain's special magnetic field. Soon after, Team Rocket brought Probopass under their control, but it was eventually freed by Alan with the help of Ash and his friends. It reappeared in a flashback in Playing The Leveling Field!, where it was revealed to have defeated Fantina's Gengar, earning Alan the Relic Badge.
In the original timeline of Arceus and the Jewel of Life, three Probopass were used by Damos, who was under Hypnosis, to attack Arceus with Shock Wave. When Ash and his friends traveled to the past to prevent this, Marcus, the one responsible for hypnotizing Damos, managed to use the Probopass again to attack Arceus.
In Trials and Determinations!, Olivia used a Probopass in the grand trial against Ash. It battled Rockruff and Rowlet, being defeated by the latter after it used Bloom Doom.
A Probopass appeared in Searching for Chivalry!, under the ownership of Wikstrom.
Minor appearances
Multiple Probopass appeared in Cheers on Castaways Isle!.
In Dawn of a Royal Day!, a Coordinator's Probopass competed in the Battle Stage of the Arrowroot Town Pokémon Contest.
In An Old Family Blend!, a Trainer's Probopass competed in the Lily of the Valley Conference.
Pokédex entries
Episode
Pokémon
Source
Entry
DP058
Probopass
Dawn's Pokédex
Probopass, the Compass Pokémon, and the evolved form of Nosepass. Its body acts as a powerful magnet. It controls three smaller units called Mini-Noses.
Episode
Pokémon
Source
Entry
SM036
Probopass
Rotom Pokédex
Probopass, the Compass Pokémon. A Rock and Steel type. Probopass uses magnetic force to control the three Mini-Noses at its sides.
Episode
Pokémon
Source
Entry
JN056
Probopass
Goh's Rotom Phone
Probopass, the Compass Pokémon. A Rock and Steel type. Probopass puts out a strong magnetic field that lets it control its three units, called Mini-Noses, at will.
Pokémon Generations
Probopass in Pokémon Generations
In The Adventure, Red's Pikachu encountered and battled a wild Probopass near the Snowpoint Temple. Their battle awakened Regigigas, who proceeded to easily smack Probopass aside.
In the manga
Probopass in Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Adventures
In Passing by Probopass and Maneuvering around Magnezone, Diamond was separated from Pearl and Platinum in Mount Coronet because Cyrus deemed their presence as a nuisance and attempted to bury them alive in a Rock Slide with his Probopass and Magnezone. Diamond and Pearl would later fight to keep the criminal mastermind from taking his camera back to his headquarters, during which Cyrus used his Probopass' Magnet Bomb to injure the former.
Wikstrom's Probopass first appeared in Malamar Traps.
In the TCG
Main article: Probopass (TCG)
Trivia
Probopass is tied with Registeel and Hisuian Goodra for the highest base Special Defense stat of all Steel-type Pokémon.
As there is no special magnetic field in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, it is impossible to evolve Nosepass into a Probopass in these games. The same applies for Magnezone, Leafeon, and Glaceon. All have to be traded from Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum to be obtained.
Due to the censor that prevents Pokémon with offensive nicknames being traded on the GTS, an English language Probopass could not be traded on the GTS without a nickname in Pokémon Black and White.
In A Windswept Encounter!, Clemont uses a machine that detects Pokémon flowers which resembles a Probopass, albeit without the mustache or the Mini-Noses.
Probopass is the only non-Electric-type Pokémon that can be obtained via the use of a Thunder Stone.
Origin
BulbanewsBulbanews has an article related to this subject: On the Origin of Species: Nosepass and Probopass
Probopass is based on the pukao-wearing moai statues of Easter Island and a compass magnet with iron filings attached to it. All of Probopass's noses are like the needles in a compass rose, with the big nose pointing North (as in some compasses where the North needle is the biggest), and the Mini-Noses pointing to the East, South, and West.
Its nasal compass may be based on the expression "follow one's nose", meaning "to trust to one's instincts". Alternatively, it may be a pun on the English words "nose" (Japanese: ノーズ nōzu) and "north" (Japanese: ノース nōsu). It also could be based on the ethmoid bone that is located between the nasal cavity and the brain, and is known to give some species their sense of direction via magnetoreception.
Name origin
Probopass may be a combination of proboscis and compass.
Dainose may be a combination of 大 dai (big), north, and nose. This contrasts its Mini-Noses (Japanese: チビノーズ Chibinose), whose Japanese name may be a combination of ちび chibi (small), north, and nose.
In other languages
Language
Title
Meaning
Japanese
ダイノーズ Dainose
From 大 dai, nose, and north
French
Tarinorme
From tarin and énorme
Spanish
Probopass
Same as English name
German
Voluminas
From voluminös and Nase
Italian
Probopass
Same as English name
Korean
대코파스 Daekopas
From 대 (大) dae, 코 ko, and 컴퍼스 Compass
Mandarin Chinese
大朝北鼻 Dàcháoběibí
From 大 dà, 朝北 cháoběi, 鼻 bí, and 朝北鼻 Cháoběibí
Cantonese Chinese
大朝北鼻 Daaichìuhbākbeih
From 大 daai, 朝北 chìuhbāk, 鼻 beih, and 朝北鼻 Chìuhbākbeih
More languages
Hindi
श्रीमैगनाक Shrimagnaak
From श्री Shri/Shree and मैगनाक Magnaak
Russian
Пробопасс Probopass
Transcription of English name
Thai
ไดโนซ Dainot
Transcription of Japanese name
Mini-Noses
Language
Title
Meaning
Japanese
チビノーズ Chibinose
From チビ chibi, nose, and north
French
Mini-nez
From mini and nez
Spanish
Mininarices
From mini and nariz
German
Mininasen
From mini and Nase
Italian
Mininasi
From mini and naso
Korean
꼬마코파스 Kkomakopas
From 꼬마 kkoma, 코 ko, and 컴퍼스 Compass
Mandarin Chinese
小朝北鼻 Xiǎocháoběibí
From 小 xiǎo, 朝北 cháoběi, and 鼻 bí
Cantonese Chinese
小朝北鼻 Síuchìuhbākbeih
From 小 síu, 朝北 chìuhbāk, and 鼻 beih
More languages
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