Smeargle (Pokémon)

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Smeargle Painter Pokémon ドーブル Doble #0235 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Normal Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Own Tempo or TechnicianGen IV+ Cacophony Cacophony Moody Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 3'11" 1.2 m Smeargle 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 127.9 lbs. 58.0 kg Smeargle 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 106 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 88 V+	Leveling rate Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Smeargle 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   White	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Smeargle (Japanese: ドーブル Doble) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Smeargle is best known for its ability to use the move Sketch, which permanently copies the last move used by the opponent. Due to this, it can legitimately have any move in the Pokémon games except for Chatter, Struggle, and Shadow moves — though it can learn Dark Void and Hyperspace Fury, it cannot use those moves as they can only be used by specific Pokémon. As a result of this, it can pass on any Egg Move to Pokémon in the Field Egg Group.

Biology

Smeargle with various tail colors

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. There are Smeargle fanatics who will pay big money for owning 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.

In the anime

Main series

Smeargle in the anime

Sugimori reference sheet for the anime

Major appearances

Smeargle debuted in Pikachu & Pichu, where one was part of the Pichu Brothers' Pichu Posse. It also appeared in episodes of Pokémon Chronicles.

Three Smeargle made their main series debut in The Art of Pokémon, under the ownership of Jack Pollockson. These Smeargle were vandalizing the town of Whitestone in an effort to spread Pollockson's art, and became targeted by Team Rocket.

In Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!, a Smeargle costars with its Trainer Laki on the television series Alolan Detective Laki. It made further appearances in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon.

In Smashing with Sketch!, Ilima's Smeargle competed in the Pokémon Ping-Pong tournament and eventually won.

A Smeargle appeared in The Power of Us, under the ownership of Toren.

Minor appearances

In All Things Bright and Beautifly!, a Coordinator's Smeargle competed in the Rustboro Contest.

In Gonna Rule The School!, the Pokémon Trainers' School lent a Smeargle to the school's underage students for use in lessons.

A Smeargle appeared in The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!.

In Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!, a Smeargle was working in a nail salon.

A Smeargle appeared in Giratina & The Sky Warrior, under the ownership of Sylvan.

A Smeargle appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.

A Smeargle appeared in A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!.

A Smeargle appeared in Clemont's Got a Secret!.

A Smeargle appeared in A Jolting Switcheroo!.

A Smeargle appeared in Awakening the Sleeping Giant.

A Smeargle appeared in Mega Evolution Special I.

A Smeargle appeared in A Battle by Any Other Name!.

Two Smeargle appeared in Heroes - Friends and Faux Alike!.

A Smeargle appeared in The Cave of Trials!.

A Smeargle appeared in Dreaming a Performer's Dream!.

A Trainer's Smeargle appeared in A Performance Pop Quiz!.

A Trainer's Smeargle appeared in A Giga Battle with Mega Results!.

In Party Dancecapades!, a Performer's Smeargle attended Monsieur Pierre's dance party.

In Master Class Choices!, a Performer's Smeargle competed in the Fleurrh Showcase. In Master Class is in Session! and Performing a Pathway to the Future!, it competed in the Gloire Showcase.

A Trainer's Smeargle appeared in A League of His Own!.

A Trainer's Smeargle appeared in The First Day of the Rest of Your Life!.

A Trainer's Smeargle appeared in Till We Compete Again!.

Two Trainers' Smeargle appeared in Alola to New Adventure!.

Two Trainers' Smeargle appeared in A Shocking Grocery Run!.

A Trainer's Smeargle appeared in One Journey Ends, Another Begins....

Four Trainers' Smeargle appeared in Getting the Band Back Together!.

A Trainer's Smeargle appeared in A Glaring Rivalry!. It reappeared in a flashback in A Masked Warning!.

In Securing the Future!, a Trainer's Smeargle joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form.

In Battling on the Wing!, a Trainer's Smeargle watched the battles during the Manalo Conference. Another Trainer's Smeargle was waiting in line for Team Rocket's food truck.

A Smeargle appeared in a fantasy in The Final Four!.

A Trainer's Smeargle appeared in Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!.

A Trainer's Smeargle appeared in Sword and Shield: Slumbering Weald!.

Two Smeargle appeared in HZ016, under the ownership of two Trainer's.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP197 Smeargle Ash's Pokédex Smeargle, the Painter Pokémon. Colored fluids ooze from their tails, which they use to mark their territory and to express themselves.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry SM066 Smeargle Rotom Pokédex Smeargle, the Painter Pokémon. A Normal type. Smeargle uses the liquid that comes out of its tail to make unique marks that establish its territory.

GOTCHA!

A Smeargle briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Ilima.

In the manga

Smeargle in Pokémon Adventures

Ash & Pikachu

Two Smeargle appeared in Searching For The Color Of Miracles.

How I Became a Pokémon Card

Smeargle appeared in PW30.

Magical Pokémon Journey

A Smeargle appeared in Clefairy's Blue Period.

Pokémon Adventures

In Murkrow Row, a Smeargle was in Joey's bag after Gold helped him get it back.

Prior to Smeargle Smudge, Whitney gave her Smeargle, nicknamed Smea-Smea, to DJ Mary. It painted on Gold's face while he was asleep and battled his Pokémon before running back to DJ Mary at the Goldenrod Radio Tower, where Gold eventually found it. Prior to Out-Odding Oddish, Smea-Smea was returned to Whitney.

In The Last Battle XIII, a Smeargle was sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

In A Sketchy Smattering of Smeargle, multiple Smeargle were found in Artisan Cave.

Starting in A Cheeky Charizard Change-Up II, Noland has three Smeargle he caught in the Artisan Cave because they had copied Jirachi's Wish. He decided to use it to search for Jirachi.

A Smeargle appeared in Deprogramming Porygon-Z, under the ownership of an Artist.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

A Smeargle appeared in Tyrogue the Artist!!.

Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire

A Smeargle appeared in I Won't Let You Lead!!, Rare Pokémon!!, and Clefairy Becomes A Work Of Art!.

Professor Oak owns a Smeargle in Annual Big Cleaning Operation!!.

A Smeargle appeared in Clefairy Becomes A Work Of Art!.

In the TCG

Main article: Smeargle (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Smeargle appears as a Spirit.

Game data

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

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto #157 Gold A special fluid oozes from the tip of its tail. It paints the fluid everywhere to mark its territory. Silver Once it becomes an adult, it has a tendency to let its comrades plant footprints on its back. Crystal The color of the mysterious fluid secreted from its tail is predetermined for each Smeargle. Stadium 2 A special fluid oozes from the tip of its tail. It paints the fluid everywhere to mark its territory.
Generation III Hoenn #— Kanto #— 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. Sapphire 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. FireRed Once it becomes an adult, it has a tendency to let its comrades plant footprints on its back. LeafGreen A special fluid oozes from the tip of its tail. It paints the fluid everywhere to mark its territory.
Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #159 Diamond It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks. Pearl Platinum HeartGold A special fluid oozes from the tip of its tail. It paints the fluid everywhere to mark its territory. SoulSilver Once it becomes an adult, it has a tendency to let its comrades plant footprints on its back.
Generation V Unova #— Black It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks. White Black 2 It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Central #124 Hoenn #— X It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks. Y Once it becomes an adult, it has a tendency to let its comrades plant footprints on its back. 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. Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola SM: #058 Alola USUM: #070 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. 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. Moon It draws symbols all over the place to mark its territory. In towns with many Smeargle, the walls are covered in graffiti. Ultra Sun The fluid of Smeargle's tail secretions changes in the intensity of its hue as the Pokémon's emotions change. 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.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus. Brilliant Diamond It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks. Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Smeargle in the Alola Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Ruins of Alph Crystal Ruins of AlphMorningDay
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade, Event Emerald Artisan Cave FireRed LeafGreen Trade, Event Colosseum Snagem Hideout (Shadow) XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Route 212 (north) (Poké Radar) Platinum Routes 208 and 212 (north) (Poké Radar) HeartGold SoulSilver Ruins of Alph Safari ZoneMorningDay (Plains, default, and with 3 Forest points) Pal Park Field
Generation V Black White Route 5 (Swarm) Black 2 White 2 Trade, Event Dream World Pokémon Café Forest and Spooky Manor
Generation VI X Y Route 7, Friend Safari (Normal) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade, Event
Generation VII Sun Moon Route 2 Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Route 2 Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Route 212 (Poké Radar) Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III Channel Upgrade binder Trozei! Secret Storage 20, Endless Level 27, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Howling Forest (15F)*, Western Cave (4F-6F)
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Foggy Forest (1F-5F), Marine Resort (1F-19F) MD Sky Foggy Forest (1F-5F), Marine Resort (1F-19F) Ranger: GS Aqua Resort
Generation V Rumble Blast Factory: Firebreathing Mountain Rumble U Variety Battle: A Battle in the Tower (Reward), Variety Battle: It's Drill Time!
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 2Mo Rumble World Starlight Islands: Time-Leap Plains (All Areas)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Charizard Sea2020, Mimikyu SeaFinal
Generation VIII MD DX Howling Forest (15F)*, Western Cave (4F-7F)
Cross-Generation Shuffle Wacky Workshop: Stage 155

In events

Games	Event	Language/Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
RSEFRLG	Gather More Pokémon! Sixth Campaign Smeargle	Japanese	Japan	10	April 22 to May 8, 2006
BWB2W2	2013 World Championships Smeargle	English	Canada	50	August 10 to 11, 2013
BWB2W2	2013 World Championships Smeargle	French	Canada	50	August 10 to 11, 2013
BWB2W2	2013 World Championships Smeargle	German	Canada	50	August 10 to 11, 2013
BWB2W2	2013 World Championships Smeargle	Italian	Canada	50	August 10 to 11, 2013
BWB2W2	2013 World Championships Smeargle	Japanese	Canada	50	August 10 to 11, 2013
BWB2W2	2013 World Championships Smeargle	Korean	Canada	50	August 10 to 11, 2013
BWB2W2	2013 World Championships Smeargle	Spanish	Canada	50	August 10 to 11, 2013
XYORAS	Pokémon EXPO Gym Smeargle	Japanese region	Online	40	November 19, 2015 to May 31, 2016

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Silk Scarf (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 55		115 - 162	220 - 314
Attack: 20		22 - 79	40 - 152
Defense: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Sp. Atk: 20		22 - 79	40 - 152
Sp. Def: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Speed: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Total: 250	Other Pokémon with this total
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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/3 ★★★	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 5/5 ★★★★★	Stamina 3/3 ★★★
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 16/17 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII - IX
This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation IX. Click on the generation numbers above to see Smeargle's learnsets from other generations.

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.8% Friend Area: Sky Blue Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP Would you like me to paint? Art is an explosion of passion and talent! 26%-50% HP Pay attention, please! My health is down by half! 1%-25% HP I've had it... My tail feels too heavy to hold... Level up Ah! Leveled up! Perhaps my artistry has blossomed more?
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.8% IQ group: F
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Visit Smeargle's secret base Connected to: Mankey, Furret, Flaaffy, Scizor, Smoochum, Pansear Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal I'm a painter. To me, art is... Well, art is... Low HP (< 50%) My eyes are blurry... Can't see to paint...
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Normal Poké Assist: (present) Normal Field move: (present) (Tackle ×2) Not available in the past. Browser entry R-235 It lets loose shock waves to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 49 Base Attack: 62 Base Defense: 45 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Normal Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Normal Attack Power: 30 - 120 20 #182 Block Smash Clears one unbreakable-block disruption without fail. Swappable Skill(s): Nap Time, Super Cheer, Double Normal, Transform
Pokémon GO Base HP: 146 Base Attack: 40 Base Defense: 83 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Tackle, Fury Cutter, Bug Bite, Bite, Sucker Punch, Dragon Breath, Thunder Shock, Spark, Low Kick, Karate Chop, Ember, Wing Attack, Peck, Lick, Shadow Claw, Vine Whip, Razor Leaf, Mud Shot, Ice Shard, Frost Breath, Quick Attack, Scratch, Pound, Cut, Poison Jab, Acid, Psycho Cut, Rock Throw, Metal Claw, Bullet Punch, Water Gun, Splash, Mud-Slap, Zen Headbutt, Confusion, Poison Sting, Bubble, Feint Attack, Steel Wing, Fire Fang, Rock Smash, Counter, Powder Snow, Charge Beam, Volt Switch, Dragon Tail, Air Slash, Infestation, Struggle Bug, Astonish, Hex, Iron Tail, Fire Spin, Bullet Seed, Extrasensory, Snarl, Hidden Power, Take Down, Waterfall, Yawn, Present, Smack Down, Charm, Lock-On, Thunder Fang, Ice Fang, Gust, Incinerate Charged Attacks: Struggle, Wrap, Hyper Beam, Dark Pulse, Sludge, Vise Grip, Flame Wheel, Megahorn, Flamethrower, Dig, Cross Chop, Psybeam, Earthquake, Stone Edge, Ice Punch, Discharge, Flash Cannon, Drill Peck, Ice Beam, Blizzard, Heat Wave, Aerial Ace, Drill Run, Petal Blizzard, Bug Buzz, Poison Fang, Night Slash, Bubble Beam, Submission, Low Sweep, Aqua Jet, Aqua Tail, Seed Bomb, Psyshock, Ancient Power, Rock Tomb, Rock Slide, Power Gem, Shadow Sneak, Shadow Punch, Ominous Wind, Shadow Ball, Magnet Bomb, Iron Head, Thunder Punch, Thunder, Thunderbolt, Twister, Dragon Pulse, Dragon Claw, Disarming Voice, Draining Kiss, Dazzling Gleam, Moonblast, Play Rough, Cross Poison, Sludge Bomb, Sludge Wave, Gunk Shot, Bone Club, Bulldoze, Mud Bomb, Signal Beam, X-Scissor, Flame Charge, Flame Burst, Fire Blast, Water Pulse, Hydro Pump, Psychic, Icy Wind, Fire Punch, Solar Beam, Leaf Blade, Power Whip, Air Cutter, Hurricane, Brick Break, Swift, Horn Attack, Stomp, Hyper Fang, Body Slam, Close Combat, Dynamic Punch, Focus Blast, Aurora Beam, Wild Charge, Zap Cannon, Avalanche, Brave Bird, Sky Attack, Sand Tomb, Rock Blast, Silver Wind, Night Shade, Gyro Ball, Heavy Slam, Overheat, Grass Knot, Energy Ball, Future Sight, Mirror Coat, Outrage, Crunch, Foul Play, Surf, Draco Meteor, Psycho Boost, Frenzy Plant, Blast Burn, Hydro Cannon, Last Resort, Meteor Mash, Brine, Scald, Psystrike, Doom Desire, Weather Ball (Fire), Weather Ball (Ice), Weather Ball (Water), Skull Bash, Acid Spray, Earth Power, Crabhammer, Lunge, Octazooka, Mirror Shot, Superpower, Fell Stinger, Leaf Tornado, Shadow Bone, Muddy Water, Blaze Kick, Power-Up Punch, Giga Impact, Synchronoise, Sacred Sword, Flying Press, Aura Sphere, Payback, Rock Wrecker, Aeroblast, Techno Blast (Normal), Techno Blast (Fire), Techno Blast (Ice), Techno Blast (Water), Techno Blast (Electric), Fly, V-create, Tri Attack In Pokémon GO, Smeargle only spawns after photobombing a Pokémon while taking its picture with the AR Camera. Outside of special events, there is a 10% chance of a Smeargle photobomb for each session with the AR Camera, up to one photobomb per day. Smeargle will know the same moves as the Pokémon it photobombed, if possible. If the Pokémon knows two Charged Attacks, Smeargle will learn the one in the first slot. If that Pokémon knows a move Smeargle cannot learn, Smeargle will have a random move instead. Smeargle cannot learn a second Charged Attack, even if the photobombed Pokémon has one. Smeargle cannot use a TM or an Elite TM to change its moves.

Evolution data

Unevolved Smeargle  Normal

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Smeargle images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Other sprites

Sprite from Pokéstar Studios

Trivia

• Due to its signature move Sketch, Smeargle can legitimately know almost any move, giving it a number of distinctions:
  • Smeargle can pass down any Egg Move combination to any Pokémon in the Field Egg Group. This was important in Generations II to V, when only the father could pass down Egg Moves.
  • Hidden Power-evaluating NPCs cannot identify the type of Smeargle's Hidden Power even if Smeargle possesses the move, due to being unable to use the TM for it.
  • Smeargle is able to Sketch Hyperspace Fury, but the move will always fail when used by Pokémon other than Hoopa Unbound.
  • Smeargle is able to Sketch Dark Void, but starting in Pokémon Sun and Moon, the move will always fail when used by Pokémon other than Darkrai.
• Smeargle is the only Pokémon capable of learning the same move by leveling up more than four times—some Pokémon have the same move available at level 1 as well as by leveling up, while Smeargle has the same move available ten times as it levels up.
• In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team mission "Smeargle's Desperate Plea", even though the Smeargle refuses to have a paw painted onto its back, the paw print is nonetheless present on its sprite.
• In Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Smeargle's tail has a red tip in its normal coloration, instead of a green one, and a brown tip in its shiny coloration, which is the same as how it was in Generation II, despite these games being part of Generation III.
• In Pokémon Stadium 2, Smeargle can have either blue, red, or green back and tail colors depending on its IV stats.
• Because it's only ever capable of learning Sketch by level up, and being unable to learn any TM or HM move, Smeargle has both the smallest and the largest move pool out of any Pokémon.

Origin

Smeargle appears to be based on a beagle and a painter. Its tail is used as a painbrush, 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.

Name origin

Smeargle may be a combination of smear and beagle.

Doble may be a combination of dog, daub, and doodle. It may also be derived from doble (Spanish for double), possibly referring to Smeargle's ability to copy moves.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ドーブル Doble From dog, daub, doodle, and doble French Queulorior From queue and colorier Spanish Smeargle Same as English name German Farbeagle From Farbe and beagle Italian Smeargle Same as English name Korean 루브도 Rubeudo From Musée du Louvre, dog, and 도 (圖) to Mandarin Chinese 圖圖犬 / 图图犬 Tútúquǎn* 多布鲁 Duōbùlǔ* From 圖 / 图 to and 犬 quǎn Transcription of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese 圖圖犬 Tòuhtòuhhyún* 圖畫犬 Tòuhwáhyún* From 圖 tòuh and 犬 quǎn From 圖畫 tòuhwá and 犬 quǎn

More languages Hebrew סמירגל Smirgel Transcription of English name Hindi रंगकुकुर Rangkukur From रंग rang and कुकुर kukur Russian Смиргл Smirgl Transcription of English name Thai โดเบิล Doboen Transcription of Japanese name

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