Nosepass

Nosepass is the Compass Pokémon, a rock-bodied species whose perpetually magnetized red nose always points toward magnetic north, much like an ancient compass. Because the magnetic force can attract or repel, two Nosepass cannot easily face each other directly, and it is said to slowly shift its position over the years in response to magnetism. As referenced in the Hisui-region flavor text, travelers relied on its reliable directional nose for navigation, and it later evolves into Probopass.

The Japanese name ノズパス (Nozupasu) is a direct katakana rendering combining 'nose' and 'compass' (the latter clipped as 'pasu'), referencing its magnetic, north-pointing red nose. The English name 'Nosepass' follows the same construction, blending 'nose' with 'compass,' which is virtually identical to the Japanese original. Both names emphasize the defining feature of its nose functioning like a compass needle.