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Smeargle (JP) 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[]

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.

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 ZoneMorn/Day
Pokémon SoulSilver
Ruins of Alph
Safari ZoneMorn/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


Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 55
Attack 20
Defense 35
Sp. Attack 20
Sp. Defense 45
Speed 75
Total 250

Moveset[]

Main article: Smeargle/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

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