Smeargle (Japanese: ドーブル Doble) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Smeargle is best known for its ability to use the move Sketch, which permanently copies the last move used by the opponent. Due to this, it can legitimately have any move in the Pokémon games except for Chatter, Struggle, and Shadow moves. As a result of this, it can pass on any Egg Move to Pokémon in the Field Egg Group.
Biology
Smeargle is a bipedal, beagle-like Pokémon with white and brown fur. It has a long tail with an end resembling a paintbrush. This paintbrush oozes with paint, and the color of the paint may vary for each Smeargle, as well as change in hue corresponding to its emotions. Sprites from the games depict green, brown, and red, while the anime also shows yellow and blue. Smeargle has a footprint on its back that is the same color as the tip of the tail. Smeargle also has a round structure on its head with a point that resembles a beret. It has floppy, brown ears and a brown collar on its neck. The rings encircling Smeargle's eyes are also brown, as are Smeargle's eyelids. Its arms have two brown bands, and its legs have only one. Each of its limbs have three digits.
Smeargle will use the paint to mark its territory. It can also use its signature move, Sketch, to copy moves from other Pokémon. Smeargle is often found in urban areas.
In the anime
Major appearances
In Pikachu & Pichu, a Smeargle was part of the Pichu Brothers Posse. It also appeared in episodes of Pokémon Chronicles.
In The Art of Pokémon, Jack Pollockson's three Smeargle were vandalizing the town of Whitestone in an effort to spread Pollockson's art, and became targeted by Team Rocket.
In Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!, a Smeargle costars with its Trainer Laki on the television series Alolan Detective Laki. It made further appearances in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon.
In Smashing with Sketch!, Ilima's Smeargle competed in the Pokémon Ping-Pong tournament and eventually won.
A Smeargle appeared in The Power of Us, under the ownership of Toren.
Minor appearances
In All Things Bright and Beautifly!, a Coordinator's Smeargle competed in the Rustboro Contest.
In Gonna Rule The School!, the Pokémon Trainers' School lent a Smeargle to the school's underage students for use in lessons.
A Smeargle appeared in The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!.
In Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!, a Smeargle was working in a nail salon.
A Smeargle appeared in Giratina & The Sky Warrior, under the ownership of Sylvan.
A Smeargle appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.
A Smeargle appeared in A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!.
A Smeargle appeared in Clemont's Got a Secret!.
A Smeargle appeared in A Jolting Switcheroo!.
A Smeargle appeared in Awakening the Sleeping Giant.
A Smeargle appeared in Mega Evolution Special I.
A Smeargle appeared in A Battle by Any Other Name!.
Two Smeargle appeared in Heroes - Friends and Faux Alike!.
A Smeargle appeared in The Cave of Trials!.
A Smeargle appeared in Dreaming a Performer's Dream!.
A Trainer's Smeargle appeared in A Performance Pop Quiz!.
A Trainer's Smeargle appeared in A Giga Battle with Mega Results!.
In Party Dancecapades!, a Performer's Smeargle attended Monsieur Pierre's dance party.
In Master Class Choices!, a Performer's Smeargle competed in the Fleurrh Showcase. In Master Class is in Session! and Performing a Pathway to the Future!, it competed in the Gloire Showcase.
A Trainer's Smeargle appeared in A League of His Own!.
A Trainer's Smeargle appeared in The First Day of the Rest of Your Life!.
A Trainer's Smeargle appeared in Till We Compete Again!.
Two Trainers' Smeargle appeared in Alola to New Adventure!.
Two Trainers' Smeargle appeared in A Shocking Grocery Run!.
A Trainer's Smeargle appeared in One Journey Ends, Another Begins....
Four Trainers' Smeargle appeared in Getting the Band Back Together!.
A Trainer's Smeargle appeared in A Glaring Rivalry!. It reappeared in a flashback in A Masked Warning!.
In Securing the Future!, a Trainer's Smeargle joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form.
In Battling on the Wing!, a Trainer's Smeargle watched the battles during the Manalo Conference. Another Trainer's Smeargle was waiting in line for Team Rocket's food truck.
A Smeargle appeared in a fantasy in The Final Four!.
A Trainer's Smeargle appeared in Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon
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Entry
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EP197
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Smeargle
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Ash's Pokédex
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Smeargle, the Painter Pokémon. Colored fluids ooze from their tails, which they use to mark their territory and to express themselves.
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Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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SM066
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Smeargle
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Rotom Pokédex
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Smeargle, the Painter Pokémon. A Normal type. Smeargle uses the liquid that comes out of its tail to make unique marks that establish its territory.
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In the manga
In the Ash & Pikachu manga
Two Smeargle appeared in Searching For The Color Of Miracles.
In the How I Became a Pokémon Card manga
Smeargle appeared in PW30.
In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga
A Smeargle appeared in Clefairy's Blue Period.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
In Murkrow Row, a Smeargle was in Joey's bag after Gold helped him get it back.
Prior to Smeargle Smudge, Whitney gave her Smeargle, nicknamed Smea-Smea, to DJ Mary. It painted on Gold's face while he was asleep and battled his Pokémon before running back to DJ Mary at the Goldenrod Radio Tower, where Gold eventually found it. Prior to Out-Odding Oddish, Smea-Smea was returned to Whitney.
In The Last Battle XIII, a Smeargle was sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
In A Sketchy Smattering of Smeargle, multiple Smeargle were found in Artisan Cave.
Starting in A Cheeky Charizard Change-Up II, Noland has three Smeargle he caught in the Artisan Cave because they had copied Jirachi's Wish. He decided to use it to search for Jirachi.
A Smeargle appeared in Deprogramming Porygon-Z, under the ownership of an Artist.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
A Smeargle appeared in Tyrogue the Artist!!.
In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga
A Smeargle appeared in I Won't Let You Lead!!, Rare Pokémon!!, and Clefairy Becomes A Work Of Art!.
Professor Oak owns a Smeargle in Annual Big Cleaning Operation!!.
A Smeargle appeared in Clefairy Becomes A Work Of Art!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Smeargle (TCG)
Other appearances
Smeargle appears as a Spirit.
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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Johto #157
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Gold
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A special fluid oozes from the tip of its tail. It paints the fluid everywhere to mark its territory.
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Silver
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Once it becomes an adult, it has a tendency to let its comrades plant footprints on its back.
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Crystal
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The color of the mysterious fluid secreted from its tail is predetermined for each Smeargle.
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Stadium 2
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A special fluid oozes from the tip of its tail. It paints the fluid everywhere to mark its territory.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #—
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Kanto #—
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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Once it becomes an adult, it has a tendency to let its comrades plant footprints on its back.
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LeafGreen
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A special fluid oozes from the tip of its tail. It paints the fluid everywhere to mark its territory.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #—
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Johto #159
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Diamond
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It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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A special fluid oozes from the tip of its tail. It paints the fluid everywhere to mark its territory.
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SoulSilver
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Once it becomes an adult, it has a tendency to let its comrades plant footprints on its back.
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks.
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White
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Black 2
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It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Central #124
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Hoenn #—
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X
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It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks.
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Y
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Once it becomes an adult, it has a tendency to let its comrades plant footprints on its back.
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Omega Ruby
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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.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Generation VII
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Alola SM: #058
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Alola USUM: #070
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Kanto #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
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Sun
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The unique creations produced by each Smeargle are painted using the fluid that oozes from its tail. This is how it marks its territory.
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Moon
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It draws symbols all over the place to mark its territory. In towns with many Smeargle, the walls are covered in graffiti.
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Ultra Sun
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The fluid of Smeargle's tail secretions changes in the intensity of its hue as the Pokémon's emotions change.
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Ultra Moon
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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.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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In events
Games
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Event
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Language/Region
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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RSEFRLG
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Gather More Pokémon! Sixth Campaign Smeargle
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Japanese
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Japan
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10
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April 22 to May 8, 2006
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BWB2W2
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2013 World Championships Smeargle
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English
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Canada
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50
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August 10 to 11, 2013
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BWB2W2
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2013 World Championships Smeargle
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French
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Canada
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50
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August 10 to 11, 2013
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BWB2W2
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2013 World Championships Smeargle
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German
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Canada
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50
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August 10 to 11, 2013
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BWB2W2
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2013 World Championships Smeargle
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Italian
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Canada
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50
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August 10 to 11, 2013
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BWB2W2
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2013 World Championships Smeargle
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Japanese
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Canada
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50
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August 10 to 11, 2013
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BWB2W2
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2013 World Championships Smeargle
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Korean
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Canada
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50
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August 10 to 11, 2013
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BWB2W2
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2013 World Championships Smeargle
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Spanish
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Canada
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50
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August 10 to 11, 2013
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XYORAS
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Pokémon EXPO Gym Smeargle
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Japanese region
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Online
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40
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November 19, 2015 to May 31, 2016
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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55
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115 - 162
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220 - 314
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20
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22 - 79
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40 - 152
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35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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20
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22 - 79
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40 - 152
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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Total: 250
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII. Click on the generation numbers above to see Smeargle's learnsets from other generations.
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist: (present)
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Field move: (present)
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(Tackle ×2)
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Not available in the past.
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Browser entry R-235
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It lets loose shock waves to attack.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds
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Base HP: 49
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Base Attack: 62
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Base Defense: 45
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Base Speed: 60
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Pokémon GO
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Base HP: 146
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Base Attack: 40
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Base Defense: 83
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Egg Distance: N/A
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Buddy Distance: 3 km
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Evolution Requirement: N/A
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Fast Attacks: Tackle, Fury Cutter, Bug Bite, Bite, Sucker Punch, Dragon Breath, Thunder Shock, Spark, Low Kick, Karate Chop, Ember, Wing Attack, Peck, Lick, Shadow Claw, Vine Whip, Razor Leaf, Mud Shot, Ice Shard, Frost Breath, Quick Attack, Scratch, Pound, Cut, Poison Jab, Acid, Psycho Cut, Rock Throw, Metal Claw, Bullet Punch, Water Gun, Splash, Mud-Slap, Zen Headbutt, Confusion, Poison Sting, Bubble, Feint Attack, Steel Wing, Fire Fang, Rock Smash, Counter, Powder Snow, Charge Beam, Volt Switch, Dragon Tail, Air Slash, Infestation, Struggle Bug, Astonish, Hex, Iron Tail, Fire Spin, Bullet Seed, Extrasensory, Snarl, Hidden Power, Take Down, Waterfall, Yawn, Present, Smack Down
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Charged Attacks: Struggle, Wrap, Hyper Beam, Dark Pulse, Sludge, Vice Grip, Flame Wheel, Megahorn, Flamethrower, Dig, Cross Chop, Psybeam, Earthquake, Stone Edge, Ice Punch, Discharge, Flash Cannon, Drill Peck, Ice Beam, Blizzard, Heat Wave, Aerial Ace, Drill Run, Petal Blizzard, Bug Buzz, Poison Fang, Night Slash, Bubble Beam, Submission, Low Sweep, Aqua Jet, Aqua Tail, Seed Bomb, Psyshock, Ancient Power, Rock Tomb, Rock Slide, Power Gem, Shadow Sneak, Shadow Punch, Ominous Wind, Shadow Ball, Magnet Bomb, Iron Head, Thunder Punch, Thunder, Thunderbolt, Twister, Dragon Pulse, Dragon Claw, Disarming Voice, Draining Kiss, Dazzling Gleam, Moonblast, Play Rough, Cross Poison, Sludge Bomb, Sludge Wave, Gunk Shot, Bone Club, Bulldoze, Mud Bomb, Signal Beam, X-Scissor, Flame Charge, Flame Burst, Fire Blast, Water Pulse, Hydro Pump, Psychic, Icy Wind, Fire Punch, Solar Beam, Leaf Blade, Power Whip, Air Cutter, Hurricane, Brick Break, Swift, Horn Attack, Stomp, Hyper Fang, Body Slam, Close Combat, Dynamic Punch, Focus Blast, Aurora Beam, Wild Charge, Zap Cannon, Avalanche, Brave Bird, Sky Attack, Sand Tomb, Rock Blast, Silver Wind, Night Shade, Gyro Ball, Heavy Slam, Overheat, Grass Knot, Energy Ball, Future Sight, Mirror Coat, Outrage, Crunch, Foul Play, Surf, Draco Meteor, Psycho Boost, Frenzy Plant, Blast Burn, Hydro Cannon, Last Resort, Meteor Mash
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- In Pokémon GO, Smeargle may spawn after photobombing a Pokémon while taking its picture with the AR Camera.
- Smeargle will know the same moves as the Pokémon it photobombed. If the Pokémon knows two Charged Attacks, Smeargle will learn the one in the first slot. If that Pokémon knows a move Smeargle cannot learn, Smeargle will have a random move instead.
- Smeargle cannot learn a second Charged Attack, even if the photobombed Pokémon has one.
- Smeargle currently cannot use a TM to change its moves.
Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Other sprites
Trivia
- Due to its signature move Sketch, Smeargle can legitimately know almost any move, giving it a number of distinctions:
- Smeargle can pass down any Egg Move combination to any Pokémon in the Field Egg Group. This was important in Generations II to V, when only the father could pass down Egg Moves.
- Hidden Power-evaluating NPCs cannot identify the type of Smeargle's Hidden Power even if Smeargle possesses the move, due to being unable to use the TM for it.
- Smeargle is able to Sketch Hyperspace Fury, but the move will always fail when used by Pokémon other than Hoopa Unbound.
- Smeargle is able to Sketch Dark Void, but starting in Pokémon Sun and Moon, the move will always fail when used by Pokémon other than Darkrai.
- Smeargle is able to Sketch Mind Blown, and will successfully fling a Blacephalon head when used. The head will also be Shiny if the Smeargle is Shiny.
- Smeargle is the only Pokémon capable of learning the same move more than four times—some Pokémon have the same move available at level 1 as well as by leveling up, while Smeargle has the same move available ten times as it levels up.
- In the anime, Smeargle have been seen with different colored-tipped tails.
- This is also the case in Pokémon Stadium 2, where they also have differently-colored backs.
- In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team mission "Smeargle's Desperate Plea", even though the Smeargle refuses to have a paw painted onto its back, the paw print is nonetheless present on its sprite.
- In Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Smeargle's tail has a brown tip in its normal coloration (as it was in Generation II) instead of a green one, despite these games being part of Generation III. This is due to the games re-using models from Pokémon Stadium 2 for first and second-generation Pokémon.
- Because it's only ever capable of learning Sketch by level up, and being unable to learn any TM or HM move, Smeargle has both the smallest and the largest move pool out of any Pokémon.
Origin
Smeargle appears to be based on a beagle and a painter.
Name origin
Smeargle may be a combination of smear and beagle.
Doble may be a combination of dog and doodle or dabble (to splatter liquid, which could be a reference to paint being splattered). Doble also means double in Spanish, perhaps referencing Smeargle's ability to copy opponent's techniques.
In other languages
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ドーブル Doble
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From dog, doodle, dabble, and doble
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French
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Queulorior
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From queue and colorier
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Spanish
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Smeargle
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Same as English name
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German
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Farbeagle
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From Farbe and beagle
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Italian
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Smeargle
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Same as English name
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Korean
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루브도 Rubeudo
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From Louvre as in Musée du Louvre, dog, and 도 (圖) to, meaning "a picture"
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Mandarin Chinese
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圖圖犬 / 图图犬 Tútúquǎn
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Literally "Drawing dog", referring to its ability to paint
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Cantonese Chinese
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More languages
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Hebrew
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סמירגל Smirgel
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Transcription of English name
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Hindi
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स्मीयरगेल Smeargle
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Transcription of English name
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Russian
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Смиргл Smirgl
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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โดเบิล Doble
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Transcription of trademarked Japanese name
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External links