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==Effect==
==Effect==
===Generation II===
{{MoveResearch|Does the sketched move start with full PP in all generations?}}
Sketch allows the user to learn the target's last move permanently, replacing Sketch in the process. It bypasses {{stat|accuracy}} checks to always hit, unless the target is in the {{cat|Moves with a semi-invulnerable turn|semi-invulnerable turn}} of a move such as {{m|Dig}} or {{m|Fly}}.
Sketch allows the user to learn the target's last move permanently, replacing Sketch in the process.
 
It bypasses {{stat|accuracy}} checks to always hit, unless the target is in the [[semi-invulnerable turn]] of a move such as {{m|Dig}} or {{m|Fly}}. Sketch is not affected by {{m|Protect}}, {{m|Detect}}, or {{m|Spiky Shield}}. Sketch will fail if used against a target protected by {{m|Crafty Shield}}.


Sketch cannot be used to copy {{m|Self-Destruct|Selfdestruct}}, {{m|Explosion}}, {{m|Transform}}, {{m|Struggle}}, {{m|Metronome}}, {{m|Mimic}}, {{m|Mirror Move}}, {{m|Sleep Talk}}, or Sketch itself.  
Although they can be sketched, {{m|Hyperspace Fury}} and {{m|Dark Void}} (starting in Generation VII) are unable to be used in battle. These moves can only be used by {{p|Hoopa}} Unbound or {{p|Darkrai}} respectively, or by a Pokémon that has {{m|transform}}ed into them.


Sketch will fail if used to copy a move the user already knows.
These moves cannot be sketched: {{m|Chatter}}, {{m|Mirror Move}}, {{m|Sleep Talk}}, {{m|Struggle}}, Sketch itself, [[Shadow move]]s, [[Z-Move]]s, and others depending on the generation.


If used by a transformed Pokémon, Sketch will allow the Pokémon to permanently learn the sketched move; this is known as the [[Sketch glitch]].  If used against a transformed Pokémon, Sketch will fail.
===Generation II===
Sketch cannot be used to copy {{m|Transform}}, {{m|Metronome}}, or {{m|Mimic}}. Because moves that target the opposing Pokémon fail if there is no target on the field, {{m|Self-Destruct|Selfdestruct}} and {{m|Explosion}} also cannot be sketched.


If the battle does not allow [[Experience|experience points]] to be earned (such as link battles or {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}} battles), Sketch will fail.
Sketch will fail if:
* The move tries to copy a move the user already knows.
* The battle does not allow [[Experience|experience points]] to be earned (such as link battles or [[battle facility]] battles).
* The target is transformed.


Sketch is not affected by {{m|Protect}} or {{m|Detect}}.
If used by a transformed Pokémon, Sketch will allow the Pokémon to permanently learn the sketched move; this is known as the [[Sketch glitch]].


===Generation III===
===Generation III===
Sketch can now copy {{m|Self-Destruct|Selfdestruct}} and {{m|Explosion}} if a Pokémon with the {{a|Damp}} [[Ability]] is on the field.
In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} only, Sketch can copy a move a Pokémon attempted to use, but failed to due to {{status|sleep}}. This allows the moves {{m|Metronome}}, {{m|Mimic}}, and {{m|Transform}} to be copied (which otherwise cannot be)—this means that in the Generation III games, these moves can only be copied by Sketch in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.
In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} only, Sketch can copy a move a Pokémon attempted to use, but failed to due to {{status|sleep}}. This allows the moves {{m|Metronome}}, {{m|Mimic}}, and {{m|Transform}} to be copied (which otherwise cannot be)—this means that in the Generation III games, these moves can only be copied by Sketch in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.


Sketch can now be used to copy {{m|Self-Destruct|Selfdestruct}} and {{m|Explosion}} when used in a battle with a Pokémon with the {{a|Damp}} [[Ability]]. {{m|Struggle}}, {{m|Chatter}}, and [[Shadow move]]s cannot be sketched.
If the battle does not allow [[Experience|experience points]] to be earned (such as link battles or [[Battle Tower]] battles), any moveset changes caused by Sketch will be reverted at the end of the battle.


If the battle does not allow [[Experience|experience points]] to be earned (such as link battles or [[Battle Tower]] battles), any moves learned via Sketch will be forgotten at the end of the battle.
Sketch will fail if:
* Used by a transformed Pokémon.
* A Pokémon somehow uses it without having Sketch in its current moveset.


If used by a transformed Pokémon, Sketch will fail. Sketch will also fail if a Pokémon somehow uses it without having Sketch in its current moveset.
===Generation IV to VII===
 
Sketch can now be used to copy {{m|Metronome}}, {{m|Mimic}}, and {{m|Transform}} like any other move (without the need for the move to fail due to sleep).
===Generation IV–VII===
Sketch can now be used to copy {{m|Metronome}}, {{m|Mimic}} and {{m|Transform}} like any other move. (unlike {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, there is no need for the copied move to fail)
 
Sketch will fail if used against a target protected by {{m|Crafty Shield}}. Sketch is not affected by {{m|Spiky Shield}}.
   
   
If powered up by a [[Normalium Z]] into Z-Sketch, the user's {{stat|Attack}}, {{stat|Defense}}, {{stat|Special Attack}}, {{stat|Special Defense}}, and {{stat|Speed}} are raised by one stage each.  
If powered up by a [[Normalium Z]] into Z-Sketch, the user's {{stat|Attack}}, {{stat|Defense}}, {{stat|Special Attack}}, {{stat|Special Defense}}, and {{stat|Speed}} are raised by one stage each.  
[[Z-Move]]s cannot be sketched.


===Generation VIII===
===Generation VIII===
====Pokémon Sword and Shield====
Sketch cannot be selected in a battle.
Sketch cannot be selected in a battle.
===Generation IX===
In Versions 1.0 to 2.0.2 of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, Sketch could not be selected in a battle.
Starting with Version 3.0.0, Sketch is once again usable. Sketch can no longer copy {{m|Dark Void}} or {{m|Hyperspace Fury}}, nor can it copy the newly introduced moves {{m|Revival Blessing}}, {{m|Tera Starstorm}}, or the [[Starmobile]]s' signature moves. Despite being both inaccessible and unusable, {{m|Breakneck Blitz}} is also specified as a move that cannot be copied by Sketch.


==Description==
==Description==
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{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|PBR}}|It enables the user to learn a move used by the foe.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|PBR}}|It enables the user to learn a move used by the foe.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}|It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the foe. Once used, Sketch disappears.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}|It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the foe. Once used, Sketch disappears.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the target. Once used, Sketch disappears.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}}|It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the target. Once used, Sketch disappears.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|This move 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]]===
{{Movehead/Level|Normal|2}}
{{Movehead/Level|Normal|2}}
{{Moveentry/7|235|Smeargle|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|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|1<br>11<br>21<br>31<br>41<br>51<br>61<br>71<br>81<br>91|}}
{{Moveentry/8|0235|Smeargle|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|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|1, 11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 61, 71, 81, 91|1, 11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 61, 71, 81, 91{{sup/8|BDSP}}|1}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|7}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|8}}


==In other games==
==In other games==
===[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]]===
===[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]]===
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Red Rescue Team, Blue Rescue Team]], Sketch is a move with 1PP and 100% accuracy. The user targets enemy in the front and upon success will copy their most recent move, replacing Sketch with it. Sketch does not copy the Ginseng boost. The move will fail if the target's last move was since forgotten, or if it's Sketch, {{m|Struggle}}, or a [[:Category:Moves that call other moves|move that calls other moves]] (except {{m|Sleep Talk}}, {{m|Snatch}}, and {{m|Mirror Move}}); although Sketch can technically copy itself if bounced back by {{m|Mirror Move}}. This move is affected by {{m|Taunt}}.
Sketch targets the Pokémon in front and will copy their last used move, replacing Sketch with it. Sketch does not copy the Ginseng boost.  
 
Sketch will fail if the target's last move had since been forgotten, or if it is Sketch or {{m|Struggle}}. In the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Rescue Team]] series, Sketch cannot copy [[:Category:Moves that call other moves|moves that call other moves]] (except {{m|Sleep Talk}}, {{m|Snatch}}, and {{m|Mirror Move}}); although Sketch can technically copy itself if bounced back by {{m|Mirror Move}}. From [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Explorers of Time, Darkness]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Sky]], the move can now sketch moves that call other moves.
 
Sketch cannot be used in a {{OBP|Pokémon Tower|Mystery Dungeon}} in the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|Adventure Squad]] series. In [[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]], Sketch will always fail when used against [[Gigantic Pokémon]], since they use completely different versions of the same move.
 
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{{Template:MDMoveRow|game=TDS|pp=1|acc=100%|range=Front|target=Enemy|cuts=No}}
{{Template:MDMoveRow|game=BSL|pp=1|acc=100%|range=Front|target=Enemy|cuts=No}}
{{Template:MDMoveRow|game=SMD|pp=1|ppmax=30|acc=—%|range=Front|target=All|cuts=No}}
{{Template:MDMovefoot|type=normal|RB=yes|TDS=yes|BSL=yes|SMD=yes|RTDX=yes}}


In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Explorers of Time, Darkness]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Sky]], the move can now sketch moves that call other moves.
==={{g|Rumble Rush}}===
In {{g|Rumble Rush}}, all [[status move]]s including Sketch could only be used by opposing Pokémon and could not be obtained on any caught Pokémon. Sketch could be seen as a move used by opposing {{p|Smeargle}}.


In [[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]], Sketch will always fail when used against [[Gigantic Pokémon]], since they use completely different versions of the same move.
{{RumbleRushOtherAttack|move=Sketch|type=Normal
|charge=0.66
|range=Arc (melee)
|target=Enemy
|effect=None}}


===Description===
===Description===
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
{{moveanime|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=It enables the user to learn the move last used by the target.|image1=Ilima Smeargle Sketch.png|image1p=Smeargle;<br> sketching|image2=Ilima Smeargle Counter.png|image2p=Smeargle;<br> using {{color2|{{normal color dark}}|Counter (move)|Counter}}}}
{{moveanime|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=This move enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the target.|image1=Ilima Smeargle Sketch.png|image1p=Smeargle;<br> sketching|image2=Ilima Smeargle Counter.png|image2p=Smeargle;<br> using {{mcolor|Counter|000}}}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=235|pkmn=Smeargle|method=Smeargle grabs its tail and waves it around, causing the image of a pencil to circle around the opponent while leaving behind a trail of pink sparkles. Smeargle then learns the last move used by the opponent.}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=235|pkmn=Smeargle|method=Smeargle grabs its tail and waves it around, causing the image of a pencil to circle around the opponent while leaving behind a trail of pink sparkles. Smeargle then learns the last move used by the opponent.}}
{{movebtm|type=normal|user=Ilima|user1=Ilima's Smeargle|startcode=SM066|startname=Smashing with Sketch!|notes=Debut}}
{{movebtm|type=normal|user=Ilima|user1=Ilima's Smeargle|startcode=SM066|startname=Smashing with Sketch!|notes=Debut}}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{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=Smeargle;<br> sketching|image2=Smea-Smea Sketch 2.png|image2p=Smeargle;<br> using the sketched move}}
{{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=Smeargle;<br> sketching|image2=Smea-Smea Sketch 2.png|image2p=Smeargle;<br> using the sketched move}}
{{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.}}
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|genV=Sketch V
|genV=Sketch V
|genVI=Sketch VI
|genVI=Sketch VI
|genVII=Sketch VII
|BDSP=Sketch VIII
}}
}}
===Side series games===
===Side series games===
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|type=normal
|type=normal
|PMDRB=Sketch PMD RB
|PMDRB=Sketch PMD RB
|PSMD=Sketch PSMD
}}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Sketch is the first [[Generation II]] move in [[index number]] order.
* Sketch is the first [[Generation II]] move in [[List of moves|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.
* Sketch holds the record for being learned the most times via [[level]]ing up by a single Pokémon, being learned ten times by Smeargle. It is also the only move that can be learned more than four times via leveling up.
* Sketch is one of two moves (excluding {{m|Struggle}}), whose base PP is not a multiple of 5, the other being {{m|Revival Blessing}}.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|el=Αφηρημένο Σχέδιο
|el=Αφηρημένο Σχέδιο
|it=Schizzo
|it=Schizzo
|ko=스케치 ''Sketch''
|ko=스케치 {{tt|''Seukechi''|Sketch}}
|pl=Szkic
|pl=Szkic
|pt_br=Rascunho (anime, manga)<br>Esboço
|pt_br=Rascunho
|pt_eu=Esboço
|pt_eu=Esboço
|sr=Slikanje
|sr=Slikanje
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[[Category:Signature moves]]
[[Category:Signature moves]]
[[Category:Moves that cannot miss]]
[[Category:Moves that cannot miss]]
[[Category:Moves unusable in Pokémon Sword and Shield]]
[[Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]


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Sketch
スケッチ Sketch
Sketch IX.png
[[File:|300px|center]]
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 Mirror Move
  • 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

151Mew.png This move effect may be in need of research.
Reason: Does the sketched move start with full PP in all generations?
You can discuss this on the talk page.

Sketch allows the user to learn the target's last move permanently, replacing Sketch in the process.

It bypasses accuracy checks to always hit, unless the target is in the semi-invulnerable turn of a move such as Dig or Fly. Sketch is not affected by Protect, Detect, or Spiky Shield. Sketch will fail if used against a target protected by Crafty Shield.

Although they can be sketched, Hyperspace Fury and Dark Void (starting in Generation VII) are unable to be used in battle. These moves can only be used by Hoopa Unbound or Darkrai respectively, or by a Pokémon that has transformed into them.

These moves cannot be sketched: Chatter, Mirror Move, Sleep Talk, Struggle, Sketch itself, Shadow moves, Z-Moves, and others depending on the generation.

Generation II

Sketch cannot be used to copy Transform, Metronome, or Mimic. Because moves that target the opposing Pokémon fail if there is no target on the field, Selfdestruct and Explosion also cannot be sketched.

Sketch will fail if:

  • The move tries to copy a move the user already knows.
  • The battle does not allow experience points to be earned (such as link battles or battle facility battles).
  • The target is transformed.

If used by a transformed Pokémon, Sketch will allow the Pokémon to permanently learn the sketched move; this is known as the Sketch glitch.

Generation III

Sketch can now copy Selfdestruct and Explosion if a Pokémon with the Damp Ability is on the field.

In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire only, Sketch can copy a move a Pokémon attempted to use, but failed to due to sleep. This allows the moves Metronome, Mimic, and Transform to be copied (which otherwise cannot be)—this means that in the Generation III games, these moves can only be copied by Sketch in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.

If the battle does not allow experience points to be earned (such as link battles or Battle Tower battles), any moveset changes caused by Sketch will be reverted at the end of the battle.

Sketch will fail if:

  • Used by a transformed Pokémon.
  • A Pokémon somehow uses it without having Sketch in its current moveset.

Generation IV to VII

Sketch can now be used to copy Metronome, Mimic, and Transform like any other move (without the need for the move to fail due to sleep).

If powered up by a Normalium Z into Z-Sketch, the user's Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed are raised by one stage each.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Sword and Shield

Sketch cannot be selected in a battle.

Generation IX

In Versions 1.0 to 2.0.2 of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Sketch could not be selected in a battle.

Starting with Version 3.0.0, Sketch is once again usable. Sketch can no longer copy Dark Void or Hyperspace Fury, nor can it copy the newly introduced moves Revival Blessing, Tera Starstorm, or the Starmobiles' signature moves. Despite being both inaccessible and unusable, Breakneck Blitz is also specified as a move that cannot be copied by Sketch.

Description

Games Description
Stad2 A move that allows the user to copy a move used by an opponent and learn that move.
GSC 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.
ColoXD Copies the target's last move permanently.
DPPt It enables the user to learn a move used by the foe. Once used, the move Sketch disappears.
PBR It enables the user to learn a move used by the foe.
HGSS It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the foe. Once used, Sketch disappears.
BWB2W2
XYORAS
SMUSUM
SwShBDSPLA 		It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the target. Once used, Sketch disappears.
SV This move enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the target. Once used, Sketch disappears.


Learnset

By leveling up

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Level
I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX
0235 Smeargle NormalIC Big.png Field Field 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 1, 11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 61, 71, 81, 91 1, 11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 61, 71, 81, 91BDSP 1
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 other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Sketch targets the Pokémon in front and will copy their last used move, replacing Sketch with it. Sketch does not copy the Ginseng boost.

Sketch will fail if the target's last move had since been forgotten, or if it is Sketch or Struggle. In the Rescue Team series, Sketch cannot copy moves that call other moves (except Sleep Talk, Snatch, and Mirror Move); although Sketch can technically copy itself if bounced back by Mirror Move. From Explorers of Time, Darkness and Sky, the move can now sketch moves that call other moves.

Sketch cannot be used in a Pokémon Tower in the Adventure Squad series. In Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, Sketch will always fail when used against Gigantic Pokémon, since they use completely different versions of the same move.

Game Base
Power 		Max
Power 		Base
PP 		Max
PP 		Base
Accuracy 		Max
Accuracy 		Range Target Cuts
corners
MDRB - - 1 - 100% - Front Enemy No
MDTDS - - 1 - 100% - Front Enemy No
BSL - - 1 - 100% - Front Enemy No
SMD - - 1 30 —% - Front All No
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games:

Pokémon Rumble Rush

In Pokémon Rumble Rush, all status moves including Sketch could only be used by opposing Pokémon and could not be obtained on any caught Pokémon. Sketch could be seen as a move used by opposing Smeargle.

NormalIC RR.png Sketch
Charge time 0.66 seconds
Range type Arc (melee)
Target Enemy
Additional effect None
Sketch Rumble Rush.png

Description

Games Description
MDRB Copies the move last used by the target and makes it the user's. Sketch disappears after it copies a move.
MDTDS Copies the move last used by the target and adds it to the user's set of moves. The new move replaces the user's Sketch move. You can't link the Sketch move.
BSL てきポケモンの さいごにつかったわざを うつしとり じぶんが つかえるようにする うつしとると わざ『スケッチ』は きえてしまう このわざは ポケモンタワーでは くりだせない
MDGtI IconKanji2MD.pngUNUSED
SMD You learn the last move of a target. Once you learn the move, you'll forget Sketch.*
You can learn the target's last move. But there are some moves that you can't sketch, so be careful!*


In the anime

Ilima Smeargle Sketch.png
Smeargle;
sketching
Ilima Smeargle Counter.png
Smeargle;
using Counter
This move enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the target.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
Smeargle Smeargle grabs its tail and waves it around, causing the image of a pencil to circle around the opponent while leaving behind a trail of pink sparkles. Smeargle then learns the last move used by the opponent.
Ilima's Smeargle Smashing with Sketch! Debut


In the manga

Pokémon Adventures


In other generations

Core series games

Sketch II.png Sketch III.png Sketch IV.png
Generation II Generation III Generation IV
Sketch V.png Sketch VI.png Sketch VII.png Sketch VIII.png
Generation V Generation VI Generation VII BDSP

Side series games

Sketch Stad2.png Sketch Colo.png Sketch XD.png Sketch PBR.png
Stadium 2 Colosseum XD Battle Revolution

Spin-off series games

Sketch PMD RB.png Sketch PSMD.png
MD: Red and Blue SMD

Trivia

  • Sketch is the first Generation II move in index number order.
  • Sketch holds the record for being learned the most times via leveling up by a single Pokémon, being learned ten times by Smeargle. It is also the only move that can be learned more than four times via leveling up.
  • Sketch is one of two moves (excluding Struggle), whose base PP is not a multiple of 5, the other being Revival Blessing.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 寫生 Sésāng
Mandarin 寫生 / 写生 Xiěshēng *
速写 Sùxiě *
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 Seukechi
Poland Flag.png Polish Szkic
Portuguese Brazil Flag.png Brazil Rascunho
Portugal Flag.png Portugal Esboço
Serbia Flag.png Serbian Slikanje
Spain Flag.png Spanish Esquema
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Phác Họa


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