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Nosepass

Primal Clash / #78/160

Nosepass

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Primal Clash
Rarity (source)
Common
Illustrator
Satoshi Shirai
Source reference
xy5-78

CARDEX BACKGROUND

The Pokémon’s story

Nosepass keeps its magnetic nose pointing north, which once led people to think it was completely motionless. Patient observation nevertheless reveals that it moves, even if only by about one centimeter a year. Its magnetic field attracts prey and metal objects that can form a shield. It can also react suddenly by spinning and burrowing into the ground. Its usual slowness therefore does not mean it lacks ways to defend itself.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

Pokémon Alpha Sapphire reports measurements putting Nosepass's movement at one centimeter a year. Pokémon Ultra Sun notes that it can suddenly burrow into the ground when threatened. Its slow everyday progress must therefore be distinguished from its emergency reactions.

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Card details

HP
80
Type (source)
Fighting
Stage (source)
Basic
Pokédex number
299
Retreat cost
3 Energy
Weakness (source)
Grass ×2

Printed card text — English

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Description from the source

Its magnetic nose consistently faces north. Travelers check Nosepass to get their bearings.

Attacks

Stiffen

Cost: Colorless · Colorless

During your opponent's next turn, any damage done to this Pokémon by attacks is reduced by 40 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Ram

Cost: Fighting · Colorless · Colorless

Damage: 40

Documented variants

Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.

  • Normal
  • normal · standard

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