Smeargle (Pokémon)

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Smeargle ドーブル Doble #235
Art by Ken Sugimori from HeartGold and SoulSilver
Type Normal ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Painter Pokémon
Abilities Own Tempo or Technician Technician Blue-Striped ----- Moody Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 800,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #159 Hoenn #370 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia R-235
Height 3'11" Imperial 1.2 m Metric 3'11"/1.2 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 127.9 lbs. Imperial 58.0 kg Metric 127.9 lbs./58.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color White	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Field group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 1 Base Exp.: 106 Battle Exp.: 1061*
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 Template:Type2 Pokémon.

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, and it can pass on any Egg move to Pokémon in the Field Egg Group.

Biology

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 each have a footprint on their backs that have the same color as the tail-tip. Smeargle also have a round structure on their heads with a point that resembles a beret in shape, with floppy, brown colored ears and a brown colored ‘collar’ on their necks. The rings encircling a Smeargle’s eyes are also brown, as are Smeargle’s eyelids. Their arms have two brown bands, and their 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 (with the exception of Struggle and Chatter) 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

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Urban Pokémon

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

In the anime

Smeargle in the anime

Sugimori reference sheet for the anime

Major appearances

Smeargle first appeared in Pikachu & Pichu as part of the Pichu Brothers Posse. It also appeared in other episodes of the Pokémon Chronicles and made a cameo in Girantina & The Sky Warrior along with the Pichu Brothers and their friends.

In The Art Of Pokémon, a trio of Smeargle were vandalizing the town of Whitestone.

Minor appearances

A Smeargle was used by one of the students of the Pokémon Trainer's School in Gonna Rule The School! while one was used by a Coordinator two episodes before.

A Smeargle was seen working in a nail salon in Getting the Pre-Contest Titters.

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.

In the manga

A group of Smeargle in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Whitney gave her Smeargle to DJ Mary. In the Emerald Saga, a lot of Smeargle were found in Artisan Cave.

Noland has three Smeargle which were caught in the Artisan Cave because they had copied Jirachi's Wish and he decided to use it to search for Jirachi.

In the TCG

Main article: Smeargle (TCG)

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.

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 {{{sapphiredex}}} 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 {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} 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 Black It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver Uncommon Ruins of Alph Crystal Uncommon Ruins of Alph
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald Always Artisan Cave FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum One Snagem Hideout (Shadow) XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Rare Route 212 (North) (Poké Radar) Platinum Rare Route 208, Route 212 (North) (Poké Radar) HeartGold SoulSilver Uncommon Ruins of Alph, Safari Zone Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White Swarm Route 5 Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World Pokémon Café Forest and Spooky Manor
Generation VI X Y None Trade

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 Red/Blue Rescue Team	Howling Forest (15F) Western Cave (4F-6F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Foggy Forest (1F-5F) Marine Resort (B1-B19)
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Aqua Resort
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Factory: Firebreathing Mountain

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2006#Smeargle	Gotta Catch 'Em All #6	Japan	2006	10	Never

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 V, 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× 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× 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× 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× None

Learnset

Smeargle can learn any set of moves due to Sketch, which permanently copies any move. Smeargle can only learn one instance of 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 moves. In Generation IV onwards, Sketch cannot be used to learn Chatter.

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Sketch Normal Status 0000— ——% 1 1111 Sketch Normal Status 0000— ——% 1 2121 Sketch Normal Status 0000— ——% 1 3131 Sketch Normal Status 0000— ——% 1 4141 Sketch Normal Status 0000— ——% 1 5151 Sketch Normal Status 0000— ——% 1 6161 Sketch Normal Status 0000— ——% 1 7171 Sketch Normal Status 0000— ——% 1 8181 Sketch Normal Status 0000— ——% 1 9191 Sketch Normal Status 0000— ——% 1

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Smeargle Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Smeargle Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by TM.
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Smeargle Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Smeargle Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Smeargle in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Smeargle in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Smeargle Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Smeargle Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Smeargle can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Smeargle cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Smeargle Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Smeargle Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Dream World-only moves

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Dream World	Captivate	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
Dream World	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
A superscript level indicates that Smeargle can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Smeargle Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Smeargle Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		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? Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. 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 Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  ( Normal ) Past ( Normal ) (Tackle ×2) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It lets loose shock waves to attack.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Does not evolve Smeargle  Normal

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

• Due to its signature move Sketch, Smeargle can legally possess any move (other than Chatter), giving it a number of distinctions:
  • Smeargle is the only Pokémon able to have both Outrage and Own Tempo*, making it able to use the move without becoming confused.
  • Smeargle is the only non-legendary, non-Template:Type2 Pokémon able to legally know Draco Meteor without the need for an event.
  • Smeargle is also the only non-starter Pokémon able to legally know Frenzy Plant, Blast Burn, Hydro Cannon, Grass Pledge, Fire Pledge, and Water Pledge and the only one able to legally know them all.
  • Smeargle can pass down any Egg move combinations to any Pokémon in the Field Egg Group.
  • 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 the only Pokémon capable of learning the same move more than twice - 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.
• Initially, the normal sprite of Smeargle featured a tail tipped with red paint, while the Shiny form had green paint; this was changed in later generations, reversing the colors. However, Smeargle's art has always featured a green-tipped tail.
  • In 3D games, Smeargle's tail is red for the normal Smeargle and green for the Shiny version, despite the corresponding handheld games.
  • In the anime, Smeargle have been seen with different colored-tipped tails.
• 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.

Origin

Smeargle appears to be based on a beagle and a painter.

Name origin

Smeargle may be a combination of smear and beagle. It could also refer to Sméagol, the diminutive imp from The Hobbit and its sequels.

Doble may be a combination of dog and doodle or dabble (to splatter liquid, which could be a reference to paint being splattered). Doble also means double in Spanish, perhaps referencing Smeargle's ability to copy opponent's techniques.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Farbeagle From Farbe and beagle. French Queulorior From queue and colorier. Korean 루브도 Rubeuto From Louvre as in Musée du Louvre and dog. Also from 도 (圖), meaning "a picture". Chinese 圖圖犬 Tú Tú Quǎn "Drawing dog", referring to its ability to paint.

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