Competitive Information for Probopass [Black/White]
Rock / Steel
Abilities:
Prevents adjacent opposing Steel-type Pokemon from choosing to switch out.
This Pokemon's Ground/Rock/Steel attacks do 1.3x in Sandstorm; immunity to it.
If this Pokemon is at full HP, it survives one hit with at least 1 HP. Immune to OHKO.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Probopass? These builds are optimized for Black/White Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Black/White metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Discover Probopass, a first-rate Pokémon with Rock and Steel attributes! Probopass is a common Pokémon to see in the BW metagame. It deserves to see more play in the meta. It is weak to Fighting, Ground, and Water-typed attacks. Want to master Probopass's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Chople Berry / Air Balloon
Ability: Sand Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Iron Head
- Rock Slide / Smack Down
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Thunder Punch / Double-Edge
Probopass excels as a sensational Physical Sweeper during single battles. This approach seeks to overwhelm foes with destructive physical moves. Air Balloon makes the holder ungrounded, which means Probopass is immune to Ground-type moves until the balloon pops when hit by a damaging move. With Sand Force, Probopass's ground/rock/steel attacks do 1.3x in sandstorm; immunity to it. Thunder Punch was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Chople Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective fighting-type attack then the Chople Berry gets consumed.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Smack Down is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Rock-type move (removes the target's ground immunity).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Thunder Punch is a physical 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
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Item: Chople Berry / Air Balloon
Ability: Sand Force
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Flash Cannon
- Power Gem / Ancient Power
- Earth Power / Mud-Slap
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
For those intense single battles, Probopass is a stupendous Special Sweeper. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute special attacks. Air Balloon makes the holder ungrounded, which means Probopass is immune to Ground-type moves until the balloon pops when hit by a damaging move. With Sand Force, Probopass's ground/rock/steel attacks do 1.3x in sandstorm; immunity to it. With a Chople Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective fighting-type attack then the Chople Berry gets consumed.
◆ Power Gem is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Rock-type move that deals damage.
◆ Ancient Power is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud-Slap is a special 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Discharge is a special 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Sturdy
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
Moveset:
- Volt Switch
- Stealth Rock
- Earth Power / Flash Cannon
- Power Gem
Probopass shows an impressive Special Tank prowess in single battles. This strategy is built to take a decent amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Probopass last longer regaining it's stamina every turn. With Sturdy, if Probopass is at full hp it survives one hit with at least 1 hp. Immune to ohko.
◆ Stealth Rock is a status move (hurts foes on switch-in. Factors rock weakness).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Flash Cannon is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Power Gem is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Rock-type move that deals damage.
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Probopass? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Black/White Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Black/White metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Chople Berry / Air Balloon
Ability: Sand Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Rock Slide / Smack Down
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Iron Head
- Thunder Punch / Double-Edge
Dominating double battles, Probopass is an impressive Physical Sweeper. This moveset was constructed to overwhelm foes with forceful physical moves. Air Balloon makes the holder ungrounded, which means Probopass is immune to Ground-type moves until the balloon pops when hit by a damaging move. With Sand Force, Probopass's ground/rock/steel attacks do 1.3x in sandstorm; immunity to it. Thunder Punch was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Chople Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective fighting-type attack then the Chople Berry gets consumed.
◆ Smack Down is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Rock-type move (removes the target's ground immunity).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Thunder Punch is a physical 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
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Item: Chople Berry / Air Balloon
Ability: Sand Force
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Flash Cannon
- Power Gem / Ancient Power
- Discharge / Thunderbolt
- Earth Power / Mud-Slap
Ready for double battles? Probopass is a top-notch Special Sweeper. It is designed to overwhelm foes with potent special attacks. Air Balloon makes the holder ungrounded, which means Probopass is immune to Ground-type moves until the balloon pops when hit by a damaging move. With Sand Force, Probopass's ground/rock/steel attacks do 1.3x in sandstorm; immunity to it. With a Chople Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective fighting-type attack then the Chople Berry gets consumed.
◆ Power Gem is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Rock-type move that deals damage.
◆ Ancient Power is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Discharge is a special 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud-Slap is a special 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Probopass can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Black/White generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Probopass.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Probopass can perform in Black/White. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive BW Move and Ability Combos for Probopass
- Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Pain split + Toxic
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Zap Cannon
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Magic Coat, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Probopass's stats
- Ancient Power
- Defense Curl
- Harden
- Iron Defense
- Rock Polish
Most notable and possible best moves for Probopass
- Earthquake
- Protect
- Rest
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
- Toxic
- Volt Switch
Common Effort Values for Probopass in Black and White
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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