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'''Sketch''' (Japanese: '''スケッチ''' ''Sketch'') is a non-damaging {{type|Normal}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation II]]. It is the [[signature move]] of {{p|Smeargle}}. Smeargle can learn it every ten levels, and by using a [[move relearner]].
'''Sketch''' (Japanese: '''スケッチ''' ''Sketch'') is a non-damaging {{type|Normal}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation II]]. It is the [[signature move]] of {{p|Smeargle}}.


==Effect==
==Effect==
===Generation II===
===Generation II===
Sketch allows the user to copy the opponent's last move permanently, therefore replacing Sketch. Sketch cannot be used to copy {{m|Selfdestruct}}, {{m|Explosion}}, {{m|Struggle}}, {{m|Transform}}, or {{m|Metronome}}. If used by a transformed Pokémon, Sketch will fail. If the battle does not allow [[Experience|experience points]] to be earned (such as link battles or [[Battle Tower]] battles), any move learned via Sketch will be forgotten at the end of the battle.
Sketch allows the user to copy the opponent's last move permanently, therefore replacing Sketch. Sketch cannot be used to copy {{m|Selfdestruct}}, {{m|Explosion}}, {{m|Struggle}}, {{m|Transform}}, or {{m|Metronome}}. If used by a transformed Pokémon, Sketch will fail. If the battle does not allow [[Experience|experience points]] to be earned (such as link battles or [[Battle Tower]] battles), any move learned via Sketch will be forgotten at the end of the battle.
Sketch is not affected by {{m|Protect}} or {{m|Detect}}.


===Generation III===
===Generation III===
Sketch can now be used to copy {{m|Selfdestruct}} and {{m|Explosion}} when used in a battle with a Pokémon with the {{a|Damp}} Ability. It can also be used to copy {{m|Metronome}} and {{m|Transform}}, if the move fails to activate due to effects such as sleep; this did not work in Generation II. {{m|Struggle}} and [[Shadow move]]s cannot be sketched.
Sketch can now be used to copy {{m|Selfdestruct}} and {{m|Explosion}} when used in a battle with a Pokémon with the {{a|Damp}} [[Ability]]. It can also be used to copy {{m|Metronome}} and {{m|Transform}}, if the move fails to activate due to effects such as sleep. {{m|Struggle}} and [[Shadow move]]s cannot be sketched.


===Generation IV and onwards===
===Generations IV and V===
Same as Generation III, except that, in addition to not being able to copy {{m|Struggle}}, Sketch cannot be used to copy {{m|Chatter}}.
{{m|Chatter}} cannot be sketched.
 
===Generation VI ===
Sketch can now be used to copy {{m|Metronome}} and {{m|Transform}}, without the need for either move to fail.
 
Sketch will fail if used against a target protected by {{m|Crafty Shield}}. Sketch is not affected by {{m|Spiky Shield}}.


==Description==
==Description==
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{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|This move copies the move last used by the foe, then disappears.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|This move copies the move last used by the foe, then disappears.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|Colo}}{{gameabbrev3|XD}}|Copies the target's last move permanently.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|Colo}}{{gameabbrev3|XD}}|Copies the target's last move permanently.}}
{{movedescentry|PMD{{color2|{{md red color}}|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|R}}{{color2|{{md blue color}}|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|B}}|Copies the move last used by the target and makes it the user's. Sketch disappears after it copies a move.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|DPPt}}|It enables the user to learn a move used by the foe. Once used, the move Sketch disappears.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|DPPt}}|It enables the user to learn a move used by the foe. Once used, the move Sketch disappears.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the foe. Once used, Sketch disappears.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the foe. Once used, Sketch disappears.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the target. Once used, Sketch disappears.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev3|XY}}{{gameabbrev3|ORAS}}|It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the target. Once used, Sketch disappears.}}
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===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Moveheader/Level|Normal|2}}
{{Moveheader/Level|Normal|2}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|235|Smeargle|1|Normal|Normal|--<br>11<br>21<br>31<br>41<br>51<br>61<br>71<br>81<br>91|--<br>11<br>21<br>31<br>41<br>51<br>61<br>71<br>81<br>91|--<br>11<br>21<br>31<br>41<br>51<br>61<br>71<br>81<br>91|--<br>11<br>21<br>31<br>41<br>51<br>61<br>71<br>81<br>91}}
{{Moveentry/Level2|235|Smeargle|1|Normal|Normal|1<br>11<br>21<br>31<br>41<br>51<br>61<br>71<br>81<br>91|1<br>11<br>21<br>31<br>41<br>51<br>61<br>71<br>81<br>91|1<br>11<br>21<br>31<br>41<br>51<br>61<br>71<br>81<br>91|1<br>11<br>21<br>31<br>41<br>51<br>61<br>71<br>81<br>91|1<br>11<br>21<br>31<br>41<br>51<br>61<br>71<br>81<br>91}}
{{Movefooter|Normal|2}}
{{Movefooter|Normal|2}}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user watches the opponent use an attack. The user then copies how the opponent did the attack and instantly learns it.|image1=Smeargle Sketch Adventures 1.png|image1p=Sketching|image2=Smeargle Sketch Adventures 2.png|image2p=Using {{color2|{{normal color dark}}|Flamethrower (move)|Flamethrower}}}}
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user watches the opponent use an attack. The user then copies how the opponent did the attack and instantly learns it.|image1=Smea-Smea Sketch 1.png|image1p=Sketching|image2=Smea-Smea Sketch 2.png|image2p=Using {{color2|{{normal color dark}}|Flamethrower (move)|Flamethrower}}}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=235|pkmn=Smeargle|method=Smeargle watches the opponent use an attack while pointing the tip of its tail at it. It then instantly learns how to use the attack.}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=235|pkmn=Smeargle|method=Smeargle watches the opponent use an attack while pointing the tip of its tail at it. It then instantly learns how to use the attack.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=DJ Mary|user1=DJ Mary's Smeargle|startcode=PS178|startname=The Last Battle XII|notes=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=DJ Mary|user1=DJ Mary's Smea-Smea|startcode=PS178|startname=The Last Battle XII|notes=Debut}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Factory Head Noland|user1=Noland's three Smeargle|startcode=PS324|startname=VS. Charizard II}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Factory Head Noland|user1=Noland's three Smeargle|startcode=PS324|startname=A Cheeky Charizard Change-Up II}}


==In other generations==
==In other generations==
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== Trivia ==
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PMDRB=Sketch PMD RB|
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*This move is the first Generation II move in [[index number]] order.
{{Movegen|
type=normal|
Stad2=Sketch Stad2|
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==Trivia==
* Sketch is the first [[Generation II]] move in [[index number]] order.
* Sketch is the only move that can be on a Pokémon's moveset that does not naturally have a {{PP}} value at a multiple of 5.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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[[Category:Signature moves]]
[[Category:Signature moves]]
[[it:Schizzo (mossa)]]
[[pt:Sketch]]


[[de:Nachahmer]]
[[de:Nachahmer]]
[[es:Esquema]]
[[fr:Gribouille]]
[[fr:Gribouille]]
[[it:Schizzo (mossa)]]
[[ja:スケッチ]]
[[ja:スケッチ]]
[[zh:写生(技能)]]
[[zh:写生(技能)]]

Revision as of 23:23, 23 January 2016

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Sketch
スケッチ Sketch
Sketch V.png
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Type  Normal
Category  Status
PP  1 (max. 1)
Power  —
Accuracy  —%
Priority  {{{priority}}}
  • Does not make contact
  • Not affected by Protect
  • Not affected by Magic Coat
  • Not affected by Snatch
  • Not affected by King's Rock
Target
Foe Foe Foe
Self Ally Ally
May affect anyone adjacent to the user
Availability
Introduced  Generation II
Condition  Smart
Appeal  1
Jam  0  
Makes the appeal as good as the one before it.
Condition  Smart
Appeal  1
Earn +3 if the Pokémon gets the lowest score.
Condition  Clever
Appeal  1
Jamming  0  
Shows off the Pokémon's appeal about as well as the move used just before it.

Sketch (Japanese: スケッチ Sketch) is a non-damaging Normal-type move introduced in Generation II. It is the signature move of Smeargle.

Effect

Generation II

Sketch allows the user to copy the opponent's last move permanently, therefore replacing Sketch. Sketch cannot be used to copy Selfdestruct, Explosion, Struggle, Transform, or Metronome. If used by a transformed Pokémon, Sketch will fail. If the battle does not allow experience points to be earned (such as link battles or Battle Tower battles), any move learned via Sketch will be forgotten at the end of the battle.

Sketch is not affected by Protect or Detect.

Generation III

Sketch can now be used to copy Selfdestruct and Explosion when used in a battle with a Pokémon with the Damp Ability. It can also be used to copy Metronome and Transform, if the move fails to activate due to effects such as sleep. Struggle and Shadow moves cannot be sketched.

Generations IV and V

Chatter cannot be sketched.

Generation VI

Sketch can now be used to copy Metronome and Transform, without the need for either move to fail.

Sketch will fail if used against a target protected by Crafty Shield. Sketch is not affected by Spiky Shield.

Description

Games Description
A move that allows the user to copy a move used by an opponent and learn that move.
Copies the foe's move permanently.
RSE Copies the foe's last move permanently.
FRLG This move copies the move last used by the foe, then disappears.
Copies the target's last move permanently.
PMDRB Copies the move last used by the target and makes it the user's. Sketch disappears after it copies a move.
It enables the user to learn a move used by the foe. Once used, the move Sketch disappears.
It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the foe. Once used, Sketch disappears.

It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the target. Once used, Sketch disappears.


Learnset

By leveling up

# Pokémon Type Level
I II III IV V VI
235 Smeargle Smeargle Normal Normal 1
11
21
31
41
51
61
71
81
91
1
11
21
31
41
51
61
71
81
91
1
11
21
31
41
51
61
71
81
91
1
11
21
31
41
51
61
71
81
91
1
11
21
31
41
51
61
71
81
91
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga


In other generations

Trivia

  • Sketch is the first Generation II move in index number order.
  • Sketch is the only move that can be on a Pokémon's moveset that does not naturally have a PP value at a multiple of 5.

In other languages

Language Title
Mandarin Chinese 寫生 Xiěshēng
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Schets
France Flag.png French Gribouille
Germany Flag.png German Nachahmer
Greece Flag.png Greek Αφηρημένο Σχέδιο
Italy Flag.png Italian Schizzo
South Korea Flag.png Korean 스케치 Sketch
Portuguese Brazil Flag.png Brazil Esboço
Portugal Flag.png Portugal Sketch
Serbia Flag.png Serbian Slikanje
Spain Flag.png Spanish Esquema


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