Smeargle (Pokémon)

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Smeargle
ドーブル Doble
#235
235Smeargle.png
Artwork from GSC
Type
Normal '
Category
Painter Pokémon
Abilities
Own Tempo or Technician
Exp. at Lv. 100
800,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Johto
#157
Hoenn
#370
Regional Browser numbers
Height
3′11″
Imperial
1.2 m
Metric
Weight
127.9 lbs.
Imperial
58.0 kg
Metric
Dex color
White
Catch rate
45 (5.9%)
Body style
BodyUnknown.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F235.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Breeding
Ground group 1 cycles
(255 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 106 Battle Exp.: 1061*

Smeargle (Japanese: ドーブル Doble) is a Normal-type Pokémon first seen in the Generation II games. Its single move, Sketch, allows it to learn almost any move in existence.

Smeargle has the Ability Own Tempo, which prevents confusion.

Smeargle does not evolve to or from any other Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

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. You can always tell when you've found a Smeargle's territory because it will mark the boundary with the paint-like substance excreted by its tail.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Smeargle first appeared in Pikachu and Pichu as part of the Pichu Brothers Possé.

In The Art Of Pokémon, a trio of Smeargle were vandalizing White Town.

In the manga

Whitney gave her Smeargle to DJ Mary. It also appeared in the Emerald Saga.

In the TCG

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I
Red {{{redbluedex}}}
Blue
Yellow {{{yellowdex}}}
Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II
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
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 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.
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
Diamond It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks.
Pearl It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks.
Platinum {{{platinumdex}}}
HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}}
SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V
Black {{{blackdex}}}
White {{{whitedex}}}
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Channel Upgrade binder
Pokémon Trozei! Secret Storage 20
Endless Level 27
Pair Trozei
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Howling Forest (15F)
Western Cave (4F-6F)

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
55
115 - 162 220 - 314
20
22 - 79 40 - 152
35
36 - 95 67 - 185
20
22 - 79 40 - 152
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
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.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None

Learnset

Smeargle can learn any set of moves due to Sketch, which permenantly copies any move. Smeargle can only learn one Sketch at a time. In Generation II, Sketch can't be used to learn Self-Destruct, Explosion, Metronome, or (?).

By leveling up

Level Generation II Generation III Generation IV
Start Sketch Sketch Sketch
11 Sketch Sketch Sketch
21 Sketch Sketch Sketch
31 Sketch Sketch Sketch
41 Sketch Sketch Sketch
51 Sketch Sketch Sketch
61 Sketch Sketch Sketch
71 Sketch Sketch Sketch
81 Sketch Sketch Sketch
91 Sketch Sketch Sketch

Side game data

Template:Side game

Evolution

Template:EvoChart Box

Trivia

Smeargle's abilities to copy foes' powers by using an art-based move called "Sketch" are identical to party member Relm Arrowny's from Final Fantasy VI.

Origin

Smeargle appears to be based on a beagle and an artist.

Name origin

Smeargle's name may be a combination of smear and beagle. Its Japanese name may be a combination of "dog" and "dabble" - to splatter liquid, which could be a reference to paint being splattered.

In other languages

External links

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