Game ⇓ | Flavour Text ⇓ |
| Ruby/Sapphire | NOSEPASS had been said to be completely unmoving, with its magnetic nose pointed due north. However, close observation has revealed that the POKéMON actually moves by a little over 3/8 of an inch every year. |
| Emerald | Its body emits a powerful magnetism. It feeds on prey that is pulled in by the force. Its magnetism is stronger in cold seasons. |
| FireRed | Its magnetic nose consistently faces north. Travelers check NOSEPASS to get their bearings. |
| Leaf Green | Its magnetic nose consistently faces north. Travelers check NOSEPASS to get their bearings. |
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| Diamond/Pearl | Its nose is a magnet. As a result, this Pokémon always keeps its face pointing north. |
| Platinum | When endangered, it may protect itself by raising its magnetism and drawing iron objects to its body. |
| Heart Gold | If two of these meet, they cannot get too close because their noses repel each other. |
| Soul Silver | If two of these meet, they cannot get too close because their noses repel each other. |
| Black | When endangered, it may protect itself by raising its magnetism and drawing iron objects to its body. |
| White | When endangered, it may protect itself by raising its magnetism and drawing iron objects to its body. |
