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It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.
It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.


Smeargle is best known for its ability to use the move {{m|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 {{m|Chatter}}, {{m|Struggle}}, and [[Shadow move]]s — though it can learn {{m|Dark Void}} and {{m|Hyperspace Fury}}, it cannot use those moves as they can only be used by {{p|Darkrai|specific}} {{p|Hoopa|Pokémon}}. As a result of this, it can pass on any [[Egg Move]] to Pokémon in the {{egg3|Field}}.
Smeargle is best known for its ability to use the move {{m|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 {{m|Chatter}}, {{m|Struggle}}, {{m|Tera Starstorm}}, {{m|Revival Blessing}}, the [[Starmobile]]s' signature moves, and [[Shadow move]]s. It can also learn {{m|Aura Wheel}}, though it cannot use this move as it can only be used by {{p|Morpeko}}, and it could learn {{m|Dark Void}} and {{m|Hyperspace Fury}} prior to Generation IX, but it cannot use those moves as they can only be used by {{p|Darkrai}} and {{p|Hoopa}}, respectively. Consequently, it can pass on any [[Egg Move]] to Pokémon in the {{egg3|Field}}.


==Biology==
==Biology==
[[File:Jack Pollockson Smeargle.png|thumb|left|220px|Smeargle with various tail colors]]
[[File:Jack Pollockson Smeargle.png|thumb|left|220px|Smeargle with various tail colors]]
Smeargle is a bipedal, {{wp|beagle}}-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} 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. Smeargle has a footprint on its back that is typically the same color as the paint on the tip of its tail, though Smeargle can have seperate back and tail colors in {{g|Stadium 2}}. The mark is placed on Smeargle's back as a sign of adulthood. Smeargle's in-game appearances in {{game3|Gold and Silver|Pokémon Gold, Silver|s}} and {{v2|Crystal}} as well as [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] all depict it with red paint on its back and tail while its [[Shiny Pokémon|Shiny]] coloration is depicted with green; the inverse is true in the [[Generation III]] [[Core series|core series]] games and in every game from [[Generation IV]] onwards. Pokémon Stadium 2 and [[EP197|the anime]] both depict Smeargle that have blue back and tail colors, with the anime also depicting Smeargle that have yellow back and tail colors. Its Shiny coloration in Stadium 2 can also be seen with teal, orange or indigo paint on its back and tail. Smeargle also has a round structure on its head with a point that resembles a {{wp|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 has three digits.
[[File:Sugimori Smeargle AG.jpg|thumb|250px|{{aniseries|AG}} reference sheet]]
Smeargle is a bipedal, {{wp|beagle}}-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} 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. Smeargle has a footprint on its back that is typically the same color as the paint on the tip of its tail, though Smeargle can have separate back and tail colors in {{g|Stadium 2}}. The mark is placed on Smeargle's back as a sign of adulthood. Smeargle also has a round structure on its head with a point that resembles a {{wp|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 has three digits.
 
Smeargle's in-game appearances in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} as well as [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] all depict it with red paint on its back and tail while its {{Shiny}} coloration is depicted with green; the inverse is true in the [[Generation III]] [[core series]] games and in every game from [[Generation IV]] onwards. Pokémon Stadium 2 and the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP197|The Art of Pokémon]]'' both depict Smeargle that have blue back and tail colors, with the animated series episode also depicting Smeargle that have yellow back and tail colors. Its Shiny coloration in Stadium 2 can also be seen with teal, orange, or indigo paint on its back and tail.


Smeargle uses its paint to mark its territory. There are over 5,000 known different marks that Smeargle uses. Each Smeargle's tail is predetermined by the mysterious fluid secreted at the tip of the tail. There are Smeargle fanatics who will pay big money to own one. It can also use its [[signature move]], {{m|Sketch}}, to copy moves from other Pokémon. Smeargle is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Sketch. Smeargle is often found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Urban Pokémon|urban areas}} filled with graffiti.
Smeargle uses its paint to mark its territory. There are over 5,000 known different marks that Smeargle uses. Each Smeargle's tail is predetermined by the mysterious fluid secreted at the tip of the tail. There are Smeargle fanatics who will pay big money to own one. It can also use its [[signature move]], {{m|Sketch}}, to copy moves from other Pokémon. Smeargle is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Sketch. Smeargle is often found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Urban Pokémon|urban areas}} filled with graffiti.
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=A special fluid oozes from the tip of its tail. It paints the fluid everywhere to mark its territory.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Once it becomes an adult, it has a tendency to let its comrades plant footprints on its back.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Once it becomes an adult, it has a tendency to let its comrades plant footprints on its back.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=The color of the mysterious fluid secreted from its tail is predetermined for each <sc>Smeargle</sc>.}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=<sc>Smeargle</sc> 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 {{ScPkmn}} have been found.}}
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Sixth Campaign Smeargle|Japanese|Japan|10|April 22 to May 8, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Smeargle}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Sixth Campaign Smeargle|Japanese|Japan|10|April 22 to May 8, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Smeargle}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|2013 World Championships Smeargle|English|Canada|50|August 10 to 11, 2013|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#2013 World Championships Smeargle}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|2013 World Championships Smeargle|English|Canada|50|August 10 to 11, 2013|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#2013 World Championships Smeargle}}
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** If the Pokémon knows two Charged Attacks, Smeargle will learn the one in the first slot.  
** 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.
** If that Pokémon knows a move Smeargle cannot learn, Smeargle will have a random move instead.
***Smeargle cannot learn the Fast Attack {{m|Transform}}, or the Charged Attack: {{m|Frustration}}, {{m|Return}}, {{m|Weather Ball}} (Rock), {{m|Luster Purge}}, or {{m|Mist Ball}}.
* Smeargle cannot learn a second Charged Attack, even if the photobombed Pokémon has one.
* Smeargle cannot learn a second Charged Attack, even if the photobombed Pokémon has one.
* Smeargle cannot use a TM or an Elite TM to change its moves. <!--Smeargle used to be able to re-roll its moves via TM, but this was changed sometime after initial release-->
* Smeargle cannot use a TM or an Elite TM to change its moves. <!--Smeargle used to be able to re-roll its moves via TM, but this was changed sometime after initial release-->
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==In the anime==
==In animation==
===Main series===
===Main series===
[[File:Ilima Smeargle.png|thumb|250px|Smeargle in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Ilima Smeargle.png|thumb|250px|Smeargle in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
[[File:Sugimori Smeargle AG.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Ken Sugimori|Sugimori]] reference sheet for the anime]]
====Major appearances====
====Major appearances====
Smeargle debuted in ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]'', where one was part of the [[Pichu Brothers]]' Pichu Posse. It also appeared in episodes of [[Pokémon Chronicles]].
Smeargle debuted in ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]'', where one was part of the [[Pichu Brothers]]' Pichu Posse. It also appeared in episodes of [[Pokémon Chronicles]].


Three Smeargle made their main series debut in ''[[EP197|The Art of Pokémon]]'', under the ownership of [[Jack Pollockson]]. These Smeargle were vandalizing the town of [[Whitestone]] in an effort to spread Pollockson's art, and became targeted by {{TRT}}.
Three Smeargle made their animated series debut in ''[[EP197|The Art of Pokémon]]'', under the ownership of [[Jack Pollockson]]. These Smeargle were vandalizing the town of [[Whitestone]] in an effort to spread Pollockson's art, and became targeted by {{TRT}}.


In ''[[SM017|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 ''[[SM017|Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!]]'', a Smeargle costars with its Trainer [[Laki]] on the television series ''Alolan Detective Laki''. It made further appearances in {{aniseries|SM}}.


In ''[[SM066|Smashing with Sketch!]]'', [[Ilima]]'s Smeargle competed in the [[Pokémon Ping-Pong tournament]] and eventually won.
In ''[[SM066|Smashing with Sketch!]]'', [[Ilima]]'s Smeargle competed in the [[Pokémon Ping-Pong tournament]] and eventually won.
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A Smeargle appeared in [[HZ048]].
A Smeargle appeared in [[HZ048]].
A Trainer's Smeargle appeared in [[HZ059]].


====Pokédex entries====
====Pokédex entries====
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===GOTCHA!===
===GOTCHA!===
A Smeargle briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Ilima]].
A Smeargle briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Ilima]].
===POKÉTOON===
A Smeargle appeared in [[PT12]].


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
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** Smeargle can pass down any [[Egg Move]] combination to any {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{egg3|Field}}. This was important in Generations II to V, when only the father could pass down Egg Moves.
** Smeargle can pass down any [[Egg Move]] combination to any {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{egg3|Field}}. This was important in Generations II to V, when only the father could pass down Egg Moves.
** {{m|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.
** {{m|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.
** Prior to [[Generation IX]], Smeargle was able to sketch {{m|Hyperspace Fury}} and {{m|Dark Void}} (starting in {{g|Sun and Moon}}), but the moves would always fail when used by Pokémon other than {{p|Hoopa}} {{form|Hoopa|Unbound}} and {{p|Darkrai}}, respectively.
** Prior to [[Generation IX]], Smeargle was able to sketch {{m|Hyperspace Fury}} and {{m|Dark Void}}, but the moves would always fail when used by Pokémon other than {{p|Hoopa}} {{form|Hoopa|Unbound}} and {{p|Darkrai}}, respectively (starting in {{g|Sun and Moon}}).
* Smeargle is the only Pokémon capable of learning the same move by leveling up 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.
* Smeargle is the only Pokémon capable of learning the same move by leveling up 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 [[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 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]], the paint on Smeargle's back and tail is red in its normal coloration and green in its shiny coloration, which how it was depicted in the [[Generation II]] [[Core series|core series]] games despite the inverse being the case in the [[Generation III]] core series games at the time of their release.
* In [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], the paint on Smeargle's back and tail is red in its normal coloration and green in its shiny coloration, which how it was depicted in the [[Generation II]] [[Core series|core series]] games despite the inverse being the case in the [[Generation III]] core series games at the time of their release.
* In [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], Smeargle can have either red, green or blue back and tail paint colors and its [[Shiny Pokémon|Shiny]] coloration can have either teal, indigo or orange back and tail paint colors respectively, determined by a combination of its [[Stat#Speed|Speed]], [[Stat#Defense|Defense]], [[Stat#Special|Special]] and [[Stat#Attack|Attack]] [[Individual values|DVs]].<ref>[https://bluemoonfalls.com/pages/general/stadium-hues#smeargle Stadium's Color Changing Pokémon - Blue Moon Falls]</ref>
* In [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], Smeargle can have either red, green or blue back and tail paint colors and its [[Shiny Pokémon|Shiny]] coloration can have either teal, indigo or orange back and tail paint colors respectively, determined by a combination of its [[Stat#Speed|Speed]], [[Stat#Defense|Defense]], [[Stat#Special|Special]] and [[Stat#Attack|Attack]] [[Individual values|DVs]].<ref>[https://bluemoonfalls.com/pages/general/stadium-hues#smeargle Stadium's Color Changing Pokémon - Blue Moon Falls]</ref>
** Uniquely, Pokémon Stadium 2 is the only game in which Smeargle is depicted with additional paint colors that aren't tied to its Shiny coloration. It is also the only instance of the paint on Smeargle's back and tail being shown as two seperate colors.
** Uniquely, Pokémon Stadium 2 is the only game in which Smeargle is depicted with additional paint colors that aren't tied to its Shiny coloration. It is also the only instance of the paint on Smeargle's back and tail being shown as two separate colors.
* 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.
* 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.


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|he=סמירגל ''Smirgel''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|he=סמירגל ''Smirgel''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
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==External links==
==External links==


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Normal Unknown
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Abilities
Own Tempo or TechnicianGen IV+ Cacophony
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Hidden Ability 		Cacophony
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Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
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Field
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20 cycles
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3'11" 1.2 m
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
70
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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, Tera Starstorm, Revival Blessing, the Starmobiles' signature moves, and Shadow moves. It can also learn Aura Wheel, though it cannot use this move as it can only be used by Morpeko, and it could learn Dark Void and Hyperspace Fury prior to Generation IX, but it cannot use those moves as they can only be used by Darkrai and Hoopa, respectively. Consequently, it can pass on any Egg Move to Pokémon in the Field Egg Group.

Biology

Smeargle with various tail colors
Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire reference sheet

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. Smeargle has a footprint on its back that is typically the same color as the paint on the tip of its tail, though Smeargle can have separate back and tail colors in Pokémon Stadium 2. The mark is placed on Smeargle's back as a sign of adulthood. 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 has three digits.

Smeargle's in-game appearances in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal as well as Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness all depict it with red paint on its back and tail while its Shiny coloration is depicted with green; the inverse is true in the Generation III core series games and in every game from Generation IV onwards. Pokémon Stadium 2 and the Pokémon the Series episode The Art of Pokémon both depict Smeargle that have blue back and tail colors, with the animated series episode also depicting Smeargle that have yellow back and tail colors. Its Shiny coloration in Stadium 2 can also be seen with teal, orange, or indigo paint on its back and tail.

Smeargle uses its paint to mark its territory. There are over 5,000 known different marks that Smeargle uses. Each Smeargle's tail is predetermined by the mysterious fluid secreted at the tip of the tail. There are Smeargle fanatics who will pay big money to own one. It can also use its signature move, Sketch, to copy moves from other Pokémon. Smeargle is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Sketch. Smeargle is often found in urban areas filled with graffiti.

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto
#157
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.
Stadium 2 A special fluid oozes from the tip of its tail. It paints the fluid everywhere to mark its territory. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)
Once it becomes an adult, it has a tendency to let its comrades plant footprints on its back. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
Generation III Hoenn
#— 		Kanto
#—
Ruby 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.
Sapphire
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.
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.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#— 		Johto
#159
Diamond It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks.
Pearl
Platinum
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.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks.
White
Black 2 It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Central #124 		Hoenn
#—
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 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.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola
 S  M : #058 		Alola
 US  UM : #070 		Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
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.
Generation VIII Galar
#— 		Sinnoh
#— 		Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus.
Brilliant Diamond It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks.
Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea
#— 		Kitakami
#— 		Blueberry
#40
Scarlet Once a Smeargle reaches adulthood, it will have other members of its species leave paw prints on its back.
Violet The color of the mysterious fluid secreted from the tip of the tail is predetermined for each Smeargle.


Pokédex Image Smeargle SM.png Pokédex Image Smeargle SV Blueberry.png
Smeargle in the Alola Pokédex Smeargle in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver
Ruins of Alph
Crystal
Ruins of AlphMorningDay
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade, Event
Emerald
Artisan Cave
FireRed LeafGreen
Trade, Event
Colosseum
Snagem Hideout (Shadow)
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Route 212 (north) (Poké Radar)
Platinum
Routes 208 and 212 (north) (Poké Radar)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Ruins of Alph
Safari ZoneMorningDay (Plains, default, and with 3 Forest points)
Pal Park
Field
Generation V
Black White
Route 5 (Swarm)
Black 2 White 2
Trade, Event
Dream World
Pokémon Café Forest and Spooky Manor
Generation VI
X Y
Route 7, Friend Safari (Normal)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade, Event
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Route 2
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Route 2
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Route 212 (Poké Radar)
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
TradeVersion 3.0.0+
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Savanna Biome, Coastal Biome, Torchlit Labyrinth, Canyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern, Polar Biome


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Channel
Upgrade binder
Trozei!
Secret Storage 20, Endless Level 27, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Howling Forest (15F)*, Western Cave (4F-6F)
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Foggy Forest (1F-5F), Marine Resort (1F-19F)
MD Sky
Foggy Forest (1F-5F), Marine Resort (1F-19F)
Ranger: GS
Aqua Resort
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Factory: Firebreathing Mountain
Rumble U
Variety Battle: A Battle in the Tower (Reward), Variety Battle: It's Drill Time!
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Safari Jungle: Stage 2Mo
Rumble World
Starlight Islands: Time-Leap Plains (All Areas)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Charizard Sea2020, Mimikyu SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Howling Forest (15F)*, Western Cave (4F-7F)
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Wacky Workshop: Stage 155


In events

Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
RSEFRLG Gather More Pokémon! Sixth Campaign Smeargle Japanese Japan 10 April 22 to May 8, 2006
BWB2W2 2013 World Championships Smeargle English Canada 50 August 10 to 11, 2013
BWB2W2 2013 World Championships Smeargle French Canada 50 August 10 to 11, 2013
BWB2W2 2013 World Championships Smeargle German Canada 50 August 10 to 11, 2013
BWB2W2 2013 World Championships Smeargle Italian Canada 50 August 10 to 11, 2013
BWB2W2 2013 World Championships Smeargle Japanese Canada 50 August 10 to 11, 2013
BWB2W2 2013 World Championships Smeargle Korean Canada 50 August 10 to 11, 2013
BWB2W2 2013 World Championships Smeargle Spanish Canada 50 August 10 to 11, 2013
XYORAS Pokémon EXPO Gym Smeargle Japanese region Online 40 November 19, 2015 to May 31, 2016

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Events* Silk Scarf Silk Scarf (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
55
115 - 162 220 - 314
20
22 - 79 40 - 152
35
36 - 95 67 - 185
20
22 - 79 40 - 152
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
Total:
250
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • 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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/3 ★★★
Power
2/3 ★★☆
Skill
5/5 ★★★★★
Stamina
3/3 ★★★
Jump
3/3 ★★★
Total
16/17 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting 2×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 0×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric 1×
Psychic 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Weak to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 2×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 0×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric 1×
Psychic 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Immune to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 2×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 0×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric 1×
Psychic 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Resistant to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 2×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 0×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric 1×
Psychic 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None

Learnset

Smeargle is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

Smeargle can learn practically any set of moves due to Sketch, which permanently copies any move. However, Sketch cannot be used to learn Sketch or Struggle.

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Sketch Normal Status 0000— ——% 1
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Smeargle
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Smeargle
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by TM.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Smeargle
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Smeargle
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Smeargle
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Smeargle
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Smeargle
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani235.png
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 6.8%
Friend Area: Sky Blue Plains
Phrases
51%-100% HP Would you like me to paint? Art is an explosion of passion and talent!
26%-50% HP Pay attention, please! My health is down by half!
1%-25% HP I've had it... My tail feels too heavy to hold...
Level up Ah! Leveled up! Perhaps my artistry has blossomed more?
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 235.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 6.8%
IQ group: F
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 235.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Visit Smeargle's secret base
Connected to: Mankey, Furret, Flaaffy, Scizor, Smoochum, Pansear
Connection Orb Set: 3

Phrases
Normal I'm a painter. To me, art is... Well, art is...
Low HP (< 50%) My eyes are blurry... Can't see to paint...
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Normal
Poké Assist:
(present) 		Normal Assist.png
Normal
Field move:
(present) 		Tackle 2 field move.png
(Tackle ×2)
Not available in the past.
Browser entry R-235
It lets loose shock waves to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●
Defense ●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush235Body.png Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 49
Base Attack: 62 Base Defense: 45 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Normal
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT235.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Normal
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 30 - 120 Raise Max Level.png 20

#182
Shuffle235.png

Block Smash
Clears one unbreakable-block disruption without fail.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s):
Nap Time, Super Cheer,
Double Normal, Transform


Pokémon GO
GO235.png Base HP: 146 Base Attack: 40 Base Defense: 83
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
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, Charm, Lock-On, Thunder Fang, Ice Fang, Gust, Incinerate
Charged Attacks:
Struggle, Wrap, Hyper Beam, Dark Pulse, Sludge, Vise 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, Brine, Scald, Psystrike, Doom Desire, Weather Ball (Fire), Weather Ball (Ice), Weather Ball (Water), Skull Bash, Acid Spray, Earth Power, Crabhammer, Lunge, Octazooka, Mirror Shot, Superpower, Fell Stinger, Leaf Tornado, Shadow Bone, Muddy Water, Blaze Kick, Power-Up Punch, Giga Impact, Synchronoise, Sacred Sword, Flying Press, Aura Sphere, Payback, Rock Wrecker, Aeroblast, Techno Blast (Normal), Techno Blast (Fire), Techno Blast (Ice), Techno Blast (Water), Techno Blast (Electric), Fly, V-create, Tri Attack
  • In Pokémon GO, Smeargle only spawns after photobombing a Pokémon while taking its picture with the AR Camera.
    • Outside of special events, there is a 10% chance of a Smeargle photobomb for each session with the AR Camera, up to one photobomb per day.
  • Smeargle will know the same moves as the Pokémon it photobombed, if possible.
    • 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 cannot use a TM or an Elite TM to change its moves.

Evolution data

0235Smeargle.png
Unevolved
Smeargle
 Normal 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Spr 2g 235.png Spr b 2g 235.png Spr 2s 235.png Spr b 2s 235.png Spr 2c 235.png Spr b 2c 235.png
Spr 2g 235 s.png Spr b 2g 235 s.png Spr 2s 235 s.png Spr b 2s 235 s.png Spr 2c 235 s.png Spr b 2c 235 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 235.png Spr b 3r 235.png Spr 3e 235.png Spr b 3e 235.png Spr 3f 235.png Spr b 3f 235.png
Spr 3r 235 s.png Spr b 3r 235 s.png Spr 3e 235 s.png Spr b 3e 235 s.png Spr 3f 235 s.png Spr b 3f 235 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 235.png Spr b 4d 235.png Spr 4p 235.png Spr b 4p 235.png Spr 4h 235.png Spr b 4h 235.png
Spr 4d 235 s.png Spr b 4d 235 s.png Spr 4p 235 s.png Spr b 4p 235 s.png Spr 4h 235 s.png Spr b 4h 235 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 235.png Spr b 5b 235.png Spr 5b2 235.png Spr b 5b2 235.png
Spr 5b 235 s.png Spr b 5b 235 s.png Spr 5b2 235 s.png Spr b 5b2 235 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 235.png
Spr b 6x 235.png
Spr 6o 235.png
Spr b 6o 235.png
Spr 6x 235 s.png
Spr b 6x 235 s.png
Spr 6o 235 s.png
Spr b 6o 235 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 235.png
Spr b 7s 235.png
Spr 7s 235.png
Spr b 7s 235.png
Spr 7s 235 s.png
Spr b 7s 235 s.png
Spr 7s 235 s.png
Spr b 7s 235 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Cross-Generation
HOME
HOME0235.png HOME0235 s.png
0235MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Smeargle images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Other sprites

Spr 5b2 235 Pokéstar.png
Sprite from Pokéstar Studios

In animation

Main series

Smeargle in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon

Major appearances

Smeargle debuted in Pikachu & Pichu, where one was part of the Pichu Brothers' Pichu Posse. It also appeared in episodes of Pokémon Chronicles.

Three Smeargle made their animated series debut in The Art of Pokémon, under the ownership of Jack Pollockson. These 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!.

A Trainer's Smeargle appeared in Sword and Shield: Slumbering Weald!.

Two Smeargle appeared in Quaxly, We Can Do It, under the ownership of two Trainers.

A Smeargle appeared in HZ048.

A Trainer's Smeargle appeared in HZ059.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP197 Smeargle Ash's Pokédex Smeargle, the Painter Pokémon. Colored fluids ooze from their tails, which they use to mark their territory and to express themselves.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
SM066 Smeargle Rotom Pokédex 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.

GOTCHA!

A Smeargle briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Ilima.

POKÉTOON

A Smeargle appeared in PT12.

In the manga

Smeargle in Pokémon Adventures

Ash & Pikachu

Two Smeargle appeared in Searching For The Color Of Miracles.

How I Became a Pokémon Card

Smeargle appeared in PW30.

Magical Pokémon Journey

A Smeargle appeared in Clefairy's Blue Period.

Pokémon Adventures

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.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

A Smeargle appeared in Tyrogue the Artist!!.

Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire

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

Pokémon Channel

A Smeargle appears in its own channel known as Smeargle's Art Study, where it rates a picture that hangs on the player's wall.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Smeargle appears as a Spirit.

Trivia

  • Due to its signature move Sketch, Smeargle can legitimately know almost any move, giving it a number of distinctions:
  • Smeargle is the only Pokémon capable of learning the same move by leveling up 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 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, the paint on Smeargle's back and tail is red in its normal coloration and green in its shiny coloration, which how it was depicted in the Generation II core series games despite the inverse being the case in the Generation III core series games at the time of their release.
  • In Pokémon Stadium 2, Smeargle can have either red, green or blue back and tail paint colors and its Shiny coloration can have either teal, indigo or orange back and tail paint colors respectively, determined by a combination of its Speed, Defense, Special and Attack DVs.[1]
    • Uniquely, Pokémon Stadium 2 is the only game in which Smeargle is depicted with additional paint colors that aren't tied to its Shiny coloration. It is also the only instance of the paint on Smeargle's back and tail being shown as two separate colors.
  • 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. Its tail is used as a paintbrush, its head looks like it is wearing a beret, a hat often associated with painters, and it has a footprint stamped on its back which is a form of art.

Name origin

Smeargle may be a combination of smear and beagle.

Doble may be a combination of dog, daub, and doodle. It may also be derived from doble (Spanish for double), possibly referring to Smeargle's ability to copy moves.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ドーブル Doble From dog, daub, doodle, and doble
France Flag.png French Queulorior From queue and colorier
Spain Flag.png Spanish Smeargle Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Farbeagle From Farbe and beagle
Italy Flag.png Italian Smeargle Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 루브도 Rubeudo From Musée du Louvre, dog, and 도 (圖) to
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 圖圖犬 / 图图犬 Tútúquǎn*
多布鲁 Duōbùlǔ* 		From 圖 / 图 tú and 犬 quǎn
Transcription of Japanese name
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 圖圖犬 Tòuhtòuhhyún*
圖畫犬 Tòuhwáhyún* 		From 圖 tòuh and 犬 quǎn
From 圖畫 tòuhwá and 犬 quǎn


References

  1. ↑ Stadium's Color Changing Pokémon - Blue Moon Falls

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