Physiology
Smeargle are beagle-like, bipedal white and brown Pokémon that seem unremarkable at first, but they possess a long tail with an end that resembles a paintbrush. This paintbrush oozes with paint, and the color of the paint is apparently different for each Smeargle. Although sprites from the game depict green, brown and red, the anime also shows yellow and blue. It's been implied that each Smeargle has a different colored tail.
Smeargle has a footprint on his back that has the same color as the tail-tip. Smeargle also has a round structure on its head with a point that resembles a beret in shape, with floppy, brown colored ears and a brown colored ‘collar’ on its neck. The rings encircling Smeargle’s eyes are also brown, as are Smeargle’s eyelids. Smeargle’s arms have two brown bands, and its legs only one, and each of the limbs have three digits, the fingers apparently being dexterous.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Smeargle secretes a fluid from its tail, which can be used as paint. Smeargle is the only Pokémon known to express itself in an artistic fashion. Smeargle is also the only Pokémon that can learn nearly any move permanently thanks to its signature move, Sketch.
Behavior
Smeargle live in groups. When a Smeargle reaches adulthood, the other members of the group draw a paw-print pattern on its back. Those who refuse to let themselves be marked are ostracized from the pack.
Habitat
Smeargle are very adaptable, and can live just about anywhere. One can always tell when a Smeargle's territory is found because it will mark the boundary with the paint-like substance excreted by its tail.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: 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.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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Gold
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A special fluid oozes from the tip of its tail. It paints the fluid everywhere to mark its territory.
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Silver
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Once it becomes an adult, it has a tendency to let its comrades plant footprints on its back.
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Crystal
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The color of the mysterious fluid secreted from its tail is predetermined for each Smeargle.
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Stadium 2
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A special fluid oozes from the tip of its tail. It paints the fluid everywhere to mark its territory.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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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.
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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Once it becomes an adult, it has a tendency to let its comrades plant footprints on its back.
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LeafGreen
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A special fluid oozes from the tip of its tail. It paints the fluid everywhere to mark its territory.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks.
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Pearl
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It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks.
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Platinum
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It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks.
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HeartGold
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A special fluid oozes from the tip of its tail. It paints the fluid everywhere to mark its territory.
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SoulSilver
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Once it becomes an adult, it has a tendency to let its comrades plant footprints on its back.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In side games
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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55
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115 - 162
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220 - 314
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20
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22 - 79
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40 - 152
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35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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20
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22 - 79
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40 - 152
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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Total: 250
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéthlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Smeargle can learn any set of moves due to Sketch, which permanently copies any move. Smeargle can only learn one Sketch at a time. In Generation II, Sketch can't be used to learn Selfdestruct, Explosion, or Metronome. In Generation III, Sketch cannot be used to learn Shadow Rush. In Generation IV, Sketch cannot be used to learn Chatter.
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Special moves
Side game data
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Evolution
Sprites