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Sketch (Japanese: スケッチ Sketch) is a non-damaging Template:Type2 move introduced in Generation II. It is the signature move of Smeargle. Smeargle can learn it every ten levels, and by using a move relearner.

Effect

If used by a transformed Pokémon, Sketch will fail. If used in a link battle, any move learned via Sketch will be forgotten at the end of the battle.

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.

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 "calling" moves, such as Metronome, if the move fails to activate due to effects such as sleep; this did not work in Generation II. Struggle and Shadow moves cannot be sketched.

Generation IV and onwards

Same as Generation III, except that Sketch cannot be used to copy Chatter and Struggle.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Type		Level
					I		II		III		IV		V		VI
235		Smeargle	Normal		Normal	-- 11 21 31 41 51 61 71 81 91			-- 11 21 31 41 51 61 71 81 91			-- 11 21 31 41 51 61 71 81 91				-- 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

Pokémon Adventures

File:Smeargle Sketch Adventures 1.png Sketching File:Smeargle Sketch Adventures 2.png Using an attack
The user watches the opponent use an attack. The user then copies how the opponent did the attack and instantly learns it.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	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.
DJ Mary's Smeargle	The Last Battle XII		Debut
Noland's three Smeargle	VS. Charizard II		None

In other generations

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

In other languages

Language Title Dutch Schets French Gribouille German Nachahmer Greek Αφηρημένο Σχέδιο Italian Schizzo Korean 스케치 Sketch Portuguese Sketch Serbian Slikanje Spanish Esquema

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