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.)
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.
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.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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| Generation IV | | Sinnoh
Pt : #156 | | Johto
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| Diamond | It exudes strong magnetism from all over. It controls three small units called Mini-Noses. |
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| Platinum | It freely controls three small units called Mini-Noses using magnetic force. |
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| HeartGold | It controls three units called Mini-Noses using magnetic force. With them, it can attack the foe from three directions. |
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| Generation V | | | Unova
B2 W2 : #165 |
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| Black | It freely controls three small units called Mini-Noses using magnetic force. |
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| Black 2 | It freely controls three units called Mini-Noses using magnetic force. |
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| Generation VI | | Kalos
Coastal #094 | | Hoenn
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| X | It exudes strong magnetism from all over. It controls three small units called Mini-Noses. |
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| Y | It freely controls three small units called Mini-Noses using magnetic force. |
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| Omega Ruby | It exudes strong magnetism from all over. It controls three small units called Mini-Noses. |
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| Alpha Sapphire | It freely controls three small units called Mini-Noses using magnetic force. |
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| Generation VII | | Alola
S M : #199 | | Alola
US UM : #255 | | Kanto
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| This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. |
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| Sun | It radiates such a powerful magnetic field that nearby electrical appliances become unusable. |
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| Moon | The main body controls three mobile units called Mini-Noses, which it maneuvers to catch prey. |
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| Ultra Sun | Although it can control its units known as Mini-Noses, they sometimes get lost and don't come back. |
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| Ultra Moon | It uses three small units to catch prey and battle enemies. The main body mostly just gives orders. |
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| Generation VIII | | Galar
#— | | Sinnoh
#— | | Hisui
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| This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield. |
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| Brilliant Diamond | Its entire body exudes strong magnetism. Probopass controls three small units called Mini-Noses. |
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| 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. |
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| Generation IX | | Paldea
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#108 | | Blueberry
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| Scarlet | It controls three units called Mini-Noses using magnetic force. With them, it can attack a foe from three directions. |
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| Violet | Probopass radiates such a powerful magnetic field that nearby electrical appliances are rendered useless while it's around. |
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Game locations
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Probopass
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Probopass
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Probopass
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Probopass
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Probopass
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Probopass
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Probopass
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Probopass
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Probopass
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Side game data
Evolution data
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. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus onwards, Nosepass is also able to evolve into Probopass when exposed to a Thunder Stone.
Sprites
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In the anime
Main 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
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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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
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
Origin
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:
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 |
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 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 | |
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| 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 |
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