Smeargle
Smeargle is a Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2. It is known as the Painter Pokémon
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Pokédex data
| National № | 235 |
|---|---|
| Type | Normal |
| Species | Painter Pokémon |
| Height | 1.2 m (3′11″) |
| Weight | 58.0 kg (127.9 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Own Tempo 2. Technician Moody (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 157 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 159 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 124 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 058 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 070 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Speed |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 88 |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 55 | 220 | 314 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 20 | 40 | 152 | |
| Defense | 35 | 67 | 185 | |
| Sp. Atk | 20 | 40 | 152 | |
| Sp. Def | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Speed | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
| Total | 250 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
- Smeargle does not evolve.
Smeargle changes
- In Generation 3, Smeargle does not have the Technician ability.
- In Generations 2-4, Smeargle has a base experience yield of 106.
- In Generations 2-7, Smeargle has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Gold | A special fluid oozes from the tip of its tail. It paints the fluid everywhere to mark its territory. |
|---|---|
| Silver | Once it becomes an adult, it has a tendency to let its comrades plant footprints on its back. |
| Crystal | The color of the mysterious fluid secreted from its tail is predetermined for each SMEARGLE. |
| Ruby Sapphire | SMEARGLE marks the boundaries of its territory using a body fluid that leaks out from the tip of its tail. Over 5,000 different marks left by this POKéMON have been found. |
| FireRed | Once it becomes an adult, it has a tendency to let its comrades plant footprints on its back. |
| LeafGreen | A special fluid oozes from the tip of its tail. It paints the fluid everywhere to mark its territory. |
| Emerald | A SMEARGLE marks its territory using a fluid that leaks out from the tip of its tail. About 5,000 different marks left by this POKéMON have been found. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum | It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks. |
| HeartGold | A special fluid oozes from the tip of its tail. It paints the fluid everywhere to mark its territory. |
| SoulSilver | Once it becomes an adult, it has a tendency to let its comrades plant footprints on its back. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 | It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks. |
| X | It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks. |
| Y | Once it becomes an adult, it has a tendency to let its comrades plant footprints on its back. |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire | Smeargle marks the boundaries of its territory using a body fluid that leaks out from the tip of its tail. Over 5,000 different marks left by this Pokémon have been found. |
| Sun | The unique creations produced by each Smeargle are painted using the fluid that oozes from its tail. This is how it marks its territory. |
| Moon | It draws symbols all over the place to mark its territory. In towns with many Smeargle, the walls are covered in graffiti. |
| Ultra Sun | The fluid of Smeargle’s tail secretions changes in the intensity of its hue as the Pokémon’s emotions change. |
| Ultra Moon | It draws symbols with the fluid that oozes from the tip of its tail. Depending on the symbol, Smeargle fanatics will pay big money for them. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl | It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks. |
Moves learned by Smeargle
Moves learnt by level up
Smeargle learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sketch | Normal |  | — | — |
| 11 | Sketch | Normal | | — | — |
| 21 | Sketch | Normal | | — | — |
| 31 | Sketch | Normal | | — | — |
| 41 | Sketch | Normal | | — | — |
| 51 | Sketch | Normal | | — | — |
| 61 | Sketch | Normal | | — | — |
| 71 | Sketch | Normal | | — | — |
| 81 | Sketch | Normal | | — | — |
| 91 | Sketch | Normal | | — | — |
Egg moves
Smeargle does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
Moves learnt by TM
Smeargle cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
Moves learnt by TR
Smeargle cannot be taught any TR moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
Moves learnt by level up
Smeargle learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sketch | Normal | | — | — |
| 11 | Sketch | Normal | | — | — |
| 21 | Sketch | Normal | | — | — |
| 31 | Sketch | Normal | | — | — |
| 41 | Sketch | Normal | | — | — |
| 51 | Sketch | Normal | | — | — |
| 61 | Sketch | Normal | | — | — |
| 71 | Sketch | Normal | | — | — |
| 81 | Sketch | Normal | | — | — |
| 91 | Sketch | Normal | | — | — |
Egg moves
Smeargle does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Moves learnt by TM
Smeargle cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Smeargle sprites
| Type | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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| Normal |
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| Shiny |
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Where to find Smeargle
| Gold Silver Crystal |
Ruins of Alph |
|---|---|
| Ruby Sapphire FireRed LeafGreen |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Emerald | Altering Cave, Artisan Cave |
| Diamond Pearl |
Route 212 |
| Platinum | Route 208, 212 |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Ruins of Alph |
| Black White |
Route 5 |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y |
Route 7 |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Route 2 |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Not available in this game |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Route 212 |
Answers to Smeargle questions
- Can smeargle use HMs outside of battles?
- What is a good moveset for Smeargle?
- If Smeargle uses sketch on a pokemon that just used metronome which will it sketch?
- Where can I find a Smeargle?
- Can a Smeargle sketch a two-turn attack on the first turn?
- What happens when Smeargle sketches a Glitch Move?
- Can Smeargle learn two of the same move?
- If smergle uses sketch on a Smeargle with sketch will it be an endless battle ?
- What if someone had enough Candies to teach Smeargle a new move?
- Will transformed Pokemon keep its catch rate?
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Other languages
| English, Spanish, Italian | Smeargle |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ドーブル (Doble) |
| German | Farbeagle |
| French | Queulorior |
Name origin
- smear
- smudge (e.g. ink, paint)
- beagle
- a breed of dog