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 any move in existence.
Smeargle does not evolve to or from any other Pokémon.
Smeargle are unusual white and black pokémon that seem unremarkable at first, but they possess a tail with an end that resembles a paintbrush. This paintbrush is oozing with a paint, the color is apparently different for each smeargle (although the sprites depict green). It also appears to be wearing a barrett.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Selfdestruct, Explosion, or Metronome.
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.
Smeargle has the largest potential movepool out of all Pokémon, able to learn any move.
Smeargle is one of three Pokémon legally able to use Transform, the others being Mew and Ditto.
In Generation II games, Smeargle's shiny form changes its original brownish color to green. In later games, however, green becomes its most common color.
Smeargle appears to be based on a beagle and a painter.
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.
This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
For other sprites and images, please see Smeargle images on Bulbagarden Archives.
