Evolving your favorite pocket monsters in Pokémon Legends: Arceus requires understanding the unique mechanics introduced in the Hisui region. While traditional mainline titles automatically trigger evolutions upon leveling up, players in this adventure must manually initiate the transformation process. If you are looking to upgrade your compass-nosed companion into a powerful Probopass, knowing the exact location and item requirements will save you plenty of time.
Where to Find Nosepass in Hisui
Before you can initiate the evolution process, you need to add Nosepass to your party. This Rock-type creature is primarily located in the Coronet Highlands region, particularly around Celestica Trail and Primeval Grotto. You can encounter them wandering freely in the overworld or occasionally hiding inside shaking ore deposits scattered across the mountainous terrain.
Catching one is relatively straightforward using standard stealth tactics or heavy Pokébails. Once captured, ensure you keep Nosepass in your active traveling party so it is eligible to evolve whenever you meet the criteria.
Location-Based Evolution in the Coronet Highlands
Nosepass possesses a special relationship with the magnetic forces present within the Hisui region. To evolve Nosepass into Probopass without using consumable items, simply travel to any area within the Coronet Highlands. As long as you are standing anywhere in this fourth main region, the option to evolve will automatically unlock in your party menu.
Open your satchel, select Nosepass from your current team, and click the option to evolve. The glowing yellow Poké Ball icon indicates that your Pokémon is ready to transform immediately without needing to gain extra levels.
Alternative Evolution Method Using a Thunder Stone
If you do not wish to travel all the way to the Coronet Highlands, Pokémon Legends: Arceus offers a convenient alternative method. Players can use a Thunder Stone directly on Nosepass from their inventory to trigger its evolution instantly from any region on the map.
Thunder Stones can be purchased at the Trading Post in Jubilife Village using Merit Points earned from retrieving lost satchels. You can also occasionally find these elemental stones inside space-time distortions or buried within sparkling ore rocks across Hisui. Using a Thunder Stone consumes the item permanently, so weigh your options carefully before making the choice.
Initiating Manual Evolution in Pokemon Legends Arceus
A crucial detail to keep in mind is that Pokémon in this title never evolve completely on their own. Even after meeting the location requirements or applying the evolutionary item, you must access the party screen and select "Evolve" manually.
After completing the evolution process, Probopass gains a substantial boost to its defensive stats and acquires the secondary Steel typing. Adding Probopass to your roster greatly assists in completing research tasks for your Hisui Pokédex.
