Smeargle

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“It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks.” — Smeargle's Pokédex entry^[src]

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Smeargle ^{(JPJapanese: ドーブル

Romaji: Doble)} is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Normal Pokémon that made its first appearance in the second generation games Gold and Silver. Smeargle is only able to learn new attacks by using the move Sketch.

Physiology and Behavior[]

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. 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 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.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

In Pokémon Black and White 2, a unique Smeargle with a bowtie appears as the opposing side's Pokémon in the Love and Battles series.

Other Pokémon games[]

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: After rescuing Smeargle from Howling Forest, it will join the team and change the rescue base's flag on request.

Pokémon Channel: A Smeargle appears in a television program called Smeargle's Art Study. He will rate the painting hanging on the player's bedroom wall, namely a picture the player made.

Super Smash Bros. series[]

Smeargle appears as a Spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Trophy descriptions[]

In the anime[]

Origin and inspiration[]

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.

Smeargle may be a combination of smear and beagle.

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title	Entry
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	A special fluid oozes from the tip of its tail. It paints the fluid everywhere to mark its territory.
Pokémon Silver	Once it becomes an adult, it has a tendency to let its comrades plant footprints on its back.
Pokémon Crystal	The color of the mysterious fluid secreted from its tail is predetermined for each Smeargle.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon Sapphire	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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon FireRed	Once it becomes an adult, it has a tendency to let its comrades plant footprints on its back.
Pokémon LeafGreen	A special fluid oozes from the tip of its tail. It paints the fluid everywhere to mark its territory.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks.
Pokémon Pearl	It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks.
Pokémon Platinum	It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks.
Pokémon HeartGold	A special fluid oozes from the tip of its tail. It paints the fluid everywhere to mark its territory.
Pokémon SoulSilver	Once it becomes an adult, it has a tendency to let its comrades plant footprints on its back.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks.
Pokémon White	It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks.
Pokémon Black 2	It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks.
Pokémon White 2	It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks.
Pokémon Y	Once it becomes an adult, it has a tendency to let its comrades plant footprints on its back.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	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.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon Moon	It draws symbols all over the place to mark its territory. In towns with many Smeargle, the walls are covered in graffiti.
Pokémon Ultra Sun	The fluid of Smeargle's tail secretions changes in the intensity of its hue as the Pokémon's emotions change.
Pokémon 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.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks.
Pokémon Shining Pearl	It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	Once a Smeargle reaches adulthood, it will have other members of its species leave paw prints on its back.
Pokémon Violet	The color of the mysterious fluid secreted from the tip of the tail is predetermined for each Smeargle.

Game locations[]

Title	Location(s)
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	Ruins of Alph
Pokémon Silver	Ruins of Alph
Pokémon Crystal	Ruins of Alph ^Morn/Day
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	Trade
Pokémon Emerald	Artisan Cave
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	North Route 212(Poké Radar)
Pokémon Pearl	North Route 212(Poké Radar)
Pokémon Platinum	Routes 208 and North 212(Poké Radar)
Pokémon HeartGold	Ruins of Alph Safari Zone^Morn/Day
Pokémon SoulSilver	Ruins of Alph Safari Zone^Morn/Day
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	Route 5 (Swarm)
Pokémon White	Route 5 (Swarm)
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	Route 7, Friend Safari (Normal)
Pokémon Y	Route 7, Friend Safari (Normal)
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun	Route 2
Pokémon Moon	Route 2
Pokémon Ultra Sun	Route 2
Pokémon Ultra Moon	Route 2
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	Route 212 (Poké Radar)
Pokémon Shining Pearl	Route 212 (Poké Radar)
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	Savanna Biome, Coastal Biome, Torchlit Labyrinth, Canyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern, Polar Biome
Pokémon Violet	Savanna Biome, Coastal Biome, Torchlit Labyrinth, Canyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern, Polar Biome