Smeargle

Charmander
Pokémon series character
National Pokédex Stantler - Smeargle (#235) - Tyrogue
First game	Pokémon Gold and Silver

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

Biology

Physiology

Smeargle is light brown in color, it has a light brown cap on its head and a light brown tail. On its front legs it has two brown stripes on both arms, it has one brown stripe on its hind legs. The tip of its tail oozes paint, which varies in color for each Smeargle. The color paw-print on its back is the same color as the paint from its tail. In the games, Smeargle's tail is commonly shown as green.

Natural abilities

Smeargle can have one of two abilities, Own Tempo or Technician. Own Tempo is an ability which prevents the user from becoming confused. Technician will increase the power of any of the user's moves by 1.5 if their power is less than 60.

Smeargle is unique in that it can learn essentially any move with its signature move Sketch which copies the last move used in battle. The only moves that can't be Sketched are Chatter and Struggle. Because of this, most TMs will not work on it. Smeargle cannot Sketch Shadow moves. However, if Smeargle uses Lucky Chant before using Sketch, Shadow Moves can be Sketched.

Evolution

Smeargle does not evolve.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s)	Area(s)	Rarity
Gold/Silver	Ruins of Alph	Uncommon
Crystal	Ruins of Alph	Uncommon
Ruby/Sapphire	Trade	None
Emerald	Artisan Cave	Always
FireRed/LeafGreen	Trade	None
Diamond/Pearl	Route 212 Poké Radar	Rare
Platinum	Route 208, Route 212 Poké Radar	Rare
HeartGold/SoulSilver	Ruins of Alph, Safari Zone	Uncommon
Black/White	Route 5	Swarm
X/Y	Route 7	Rare
OR/AS	Trade	None

Pokédex entries

Pokédex Entries
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.
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.
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
It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks.
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.
Black
It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks.
White
It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks.
Black 2
It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks.
White 2
It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks.
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
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.
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.

Stats

Base Stats
HP	55
Attack	20
Defense	35
Sp. Atk	20
Sp. Def	45
Speed	75
Total	250

Learnset

Leveling

Leveling Generation VI
Level	Move	Power	Acc.	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
1	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal	Status
11	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal	Status
21	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal	Status
31	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal	Status
41	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal	Status
51	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal	Status
61	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal	Status
71	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal	Status
81	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal	Status
91	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V
• Generation IV
• Generation III
• Generation II

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

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Appearances

Anime

• Jack Pollockson's Smeargle
• Ogin's Smeargle
• Noland's Smeargle
• Laki's Smeargle
• Ilima's Smeargle

Trivia

• Smeargle can always remember its signature move, Sketch, without having to level up by going to the Move Reminders in any core series or Mystery Dungeon game.
• Smeargle is one of the 16 Pokemon to be made into a puppet in Japan.
• Smeargle is one of the collectable spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Etymology

Smeargle's name comes from the words "smear" (a stain from a kind of substance, in this case a paint brush) and "beagle" (a breed of dog).

Its Japanese name, Doble, comes from dog, doodle and dabble (a term used in art which means to put on a little bit of paint). It could also be a corruption of double, referencing how it copies opponents moves in battle.

Gallery

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This article uses content from the Pokémon wiki.