Whats a good ev build for smeargle?

Question

So I was wondering what a good ev set for a smeargle would be. There could be a bunch of different sets, with advantages and disadvantages, so also post what moveset you use with that smeargle, and tell me its pros and cons.

Answer 1

Usually, Smeargle run Baton Pass sets, or hazards sets:

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Hazard setter:

Smeargle (M) @ Focus Sash

Trait: Own Tempo
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Def / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)

• Spore
• Spikes
• Magic Coat
• Stealth Rock

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Baton Pass:

Smeargle (M) @ Focus Sash

Trait: Own Tempo
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)

• Spore
• Shell Smash
• Ingrain
• Baton Pass

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Most Smeargle run no offensive EVs at all.
Pros: With Spore, you can almost get a guaranteed hazard setup, or Baton Pass.
Cons: They are many counters to these sets:

• Vital Spirit: Stops Spore
• Taunt: Shuts down Smeargle completely
• Hazards+ Priority: Once Smeargle's Sash is gone, it is easily revenge killed.

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And just for fun:

FEAR! LEVEL ONE!

Smeargle (M) @ Focus Sash

Trait: Own Tempo
EVs: 252 Atk
IVs: 0 HP / 0 Def / 0 SDef / 0 Spd
Brave Nature (+Atk, -Spd)

• Spore
• Trick Room
• Endeavor
• Dragon Rage

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Comments

If Smeargle only learns Sketch every 10 levels how is it possible to get a lvl 1 Smeargle with 4 moves?

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Move Tutor. The Rememberer.

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Oh lol.