Sketch (move)
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Move data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category |  Status |
| Power | — |
| Accuracy | — |
| PP | 1 (max. 1) |
| Introduced | Generation 2 |
Effects
Permanently copies the opponent's last move.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Sketch turns into Z-Sketch and raises all stats one stage each, in addition to its usual effect as above.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets a single adjacent Pokemon.
Game descriptions
| Gold/Silver Crystal | Copies the foe's move permanently. |
|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald | Copies the foe’s last move permanently. |
| FireRed/LeafGreen | This move copies the move last used by the foe, then disappears. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum | It enables the user to learn a move used by the foe. Once used, the move Sketch disappears. |
| HeartGold/SoulSilver | It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the foe. Once used, Sketch disappears. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 | It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the target. Once used, Sketch disappears. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire | It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the target. Once used, Sketch disappears. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon | It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the target. Once used, Sketch disappears. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Sketch at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
Smeargle#235 / Normal
Level 1
Smeargle#235 / Normal
Level 11
Smeargle#235 / Normal
Level 21
Smeargle#235 / Normal
Level 31
Smeargle#235 / Normal
Level 41
Smeargle#235 / Normal
Level 51
Smeargle#235 / Normal
Level 61
Smeargle#235 / Normal
Level 71
Smeargle#235 / Normal
Level 81
Smeargle#235 / Normal
Level 91