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Smeargle.

national dex #235 · gen II
BST 250 · normal
Smeargle official artwork
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#235 · gen II
Profile
HP
55
ATK
20
DEF
35
SPA
20
SPD
45
SPE
75
BST 250 · best Speed 75 · worst Attack 20 · meters scale to 200

Smeargle is weak to Fighting and is immune to Ghost.

Typingnormal
AbilitiesOwn Tempo, Technician, Moody
Height, weight1.2 m / 58.0 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsGround
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Dex position
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Smeargle base stats

BST 250 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP55220314
Atk2040152
Def3567185
SpA2040152
SpD4585207
Spe75139273
BST250bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 Spe

Smeargle weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor1
fir1
wat1
ele1
gra1
ice1
fig2
poi1
gro1
fly1
psy1
bug1
roc1
gho0
dra1
dar1
ste1
fai1
Weak to
Fighting
Resists
nothing, every type lands at full power
Immune to
Ghost

Smeargle abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
Own TempoPrevents confusion.
TechnicianStrengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.
MoodyhiddenRaises a random stat two stages and lowers another one stage after each turn.

Smeargle moves

gen 9 · 1 moves · 1 level-up
1 moves · Smeargle appears in 13 games
SketchL91
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
SketchnormalSTAT--1Level 91

Smeargle Pokédex entries

6 generations · newest first
Generation VII4 entries
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 VI3 entries
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, 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.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks.

Generation IV3 entries
Diamond, Pearl, 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.

Generation III4 entries
Ruby, 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 II3 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 predeter­ mined for each SMEARGLE.

Smeargle species data

gen II species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationII (Johto)
ColorWhite
ShapeUpright
HabitatUrban
Height1.2 m (3'11")
Weight58.0 kg (127.9 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate45 (17.6%)
Growth rateFast
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsGround
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience88
EV yield1 Spe
Regional dex numbers
National#235
Johto#157
Johto (HGSS)#159
Kalos Central#124
Alola (SM)#058
Melemele#058
Alola (USUM)#070
Melemele (USUM)#070
Blueberry#040
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread20 Atk / 20 SpA
Best statSpeed 75average
Speed tier75 Speaverage speed
Defensive load1 weak / 0 resist1 immunity
Catch difficulty45 / 255hard, about 17.6% per ball

About Smeargle

Smeargle is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2 (Johto). The unique creations produced by each Smeargle are painted using the fluid that oozes from its tail. This is how it marks its territory. Smeargle stands 1.2 m (3'11") tall and weighs 58.0 kg (127.9 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Smeargle base stats

Smeargle has a base stat total of 250, which is very low, suggesting it has not yet fully evolved. Its highest stat is Speed at 75 (average), while its lowest is Attack at 20 (poor). Smeargle is average speed with a base Speed of 75.

Smeargle weaknesses and resistances

As a Normal-type, Smeargle is weak to Fighting-type moves, , and is completely immune to Ghost-type moves. This gives Smeargle 1 weakness, 0 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Smeargle abilities

Smeargle's abilities include Own Tempo, Technician, Moody. Own Tempo prevents confusion.. Technician strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power. Its Hidden Ability is Moody, which raises a random stat two stages and lowers another one stage after each turn.

Smeargle moves and learnset

Smeargle can learn 1 moves in Generation 9, including 1 by leveling up.

Training Smeargle

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Smeargle can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Smeargle yields 1 Speed EV. It has a fast growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Smeargle belongs to the Ground egg group.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Smeargle. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Smeargle, or use the team builder to see how Smeargle fits into your squad.

Tools for Smeargle
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