Nosepass
Nosepass is a Rare Pokémon TCG printing from Ruby & Sapphire (#18). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $10.50 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2003. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Nosepass suits collectors working on Ruby & Sapphire who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish; skip impulse buys when variant or wear is unclear. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Nosepass from Ruby & Sapphire?
Nosepass is a Pokémon card in Ruby & Sapphire numbered 18. Nosepass from Ruby & Sapphire should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together. National Pokédex #299. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Nosepass worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $10.50 for Nosepass. Low and high spread runs $5.50 to $63.10. Per-finish references: Reverse Holofoil: $10.50; Normal: $1.34. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | Ruby & Sapphire |
|---|---|
| Number | 18 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $10.50 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.75 |
| Reverse Holofoil | $10.50 |
| Normal | $1.34 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 60 |
|---|---|
| Types | Fighting |
| Invisible Hand | Colorless If any of your opponent's Active Pokémon are Evolved Pokémon, search your deck for any 1 card and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward. |
| Repulsion | ColorlessColorless Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent returns the Defending Pokémon and all cards attached to it to his or her hand. (If your opponent doesn't have any Benched Pokémon or other Active Pokémon, this attack does nothing.) |
| Weakness | Water ×2 |
How collectible is Nosepass?
Nosepass is listed as Rare in Ruby & Sapphire. Set collectors, type collectors, and art buyers may value this card differently — confirm variant before paying chase premiums. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Nosepass?
Catalog fields: set Ruby & Sapphire, rarity Rare. Illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Nosepass from Ruby & Sapphire should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.
Pros
- Nosepass is catalogued as Rare printing in Ruby & Sapphire, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $10.50 across finishes (Reverse Holofoil: $10.50; Normal: $1.34).
- Illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $10.50 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Nosepass worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $10.50 for ungraded Nosepass from Ruby & Sapphire. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Nosepass from?
Nosepass is listed in Ruby & Sapphire (EX) as card #18. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Nosepass?
Our catalog lists Nosepass as Rare in Ruby & Sapphire. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Nosepass good for collectors or players?
Nosepass includes gameplay stats in Ruby & Sapphire. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power.
What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Nosepass?
Finish variants of Nosepass carry separate market listings. Reverse Holofoil: $10.50; Normal: $1.34 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.