Smeargle

ドーブル

Generation

Generation II

Abilities

Own Tempo
Technician
Moody^{(Hidden Ability)}

Pokédex

Index

Central Kalos

N/A

124

Evolves

From

None

Into

None

Footprint

Cry

Smeargle (Japanese: ドーブル, Hepburn: Dooburu) (SMEAR-gull^[1]) 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, a slightly pudgy torso, 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.

Behavior[]

Smeargle live alone, but do maintain groups of “comrades”; comrade Smeargle will pass through each other's territories, share details of food source locations with each other, and even paint each other's bodies for fun. Their tails secrete a colorful, viscous fluid that they uses to paint trees, marking their domains in this manner. Different Smeargle have “paint” of different colors; the hue is determined by a variety of factors, including genetics, diet, and environment. Recent studies have shown that the intensity of their "paint" color changes based on their emotions. Smeargle born around the same time in the same area will become comrades with one another. These groups remain close for life, though they will separate and claim their own territories upon reaching adulthood. Before Smeargle leave their groups, their comrades will paint footprint markings on their backs; if they ever meet again, they will be able to distinguish each other by the pattern. Smeargle can paint over 5,000 different kinds of brush strokes with their tails. They are the only Pokémon known to learn the move Sketch. Wild Smeargle paintings are a fairly esoteric market, but enthusiasts will pay quite hefty sums of money for certain symbols and patterns.

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 and Silver	Ruins of Alph	Uncommon
Crystal	Ruins of Alph	Uncommon
Ruby and Sapphire	Trade	None
FireRed and LeafGreen	Trade	None
Emerald	Artisan Cave	Always
Diamond and Pearl	Route 212 Poké Radar	Rare
Platinum	Route 208, Route 212 Poké Radar	Rare
HeartGold and SoulSilver	Ruins of Alph, Safari Zone	Uncommon
Black and White	Route 5	Swarm
X and Y	Route 7	Rare
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire	Trade	None

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.
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.
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.
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[]

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

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
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.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
1	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
11	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
21	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
31	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
41	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
51	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
61	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
71	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
81	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
91	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
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.

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

LevelingGeneration III
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
1	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
11	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
21	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
31	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
41	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
51	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
61	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
71	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
81	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
91	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type
1	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal
11	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal
21	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal
31	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal
41	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal
51	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal
61	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal
71	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal
81	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal
91	Sketch	—	—%	1	Normal
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[]

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.

Breeding[]

This Pokémon learns no moves by Breeding.

Breeding Generation VII
Move	Father	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

This Pokémon learns no moves by Breeding.

Breeding Generation VI
Move	Father	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category	Contest Category	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. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

This Pokémon learns no moves by Breeding.

Breeding Generation V
Move	Father	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

This Pokémon learns no moves by Breeding.

Breeding Generation IV
Move	Father	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category	Contest Category	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. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

This Pokémon learns no moves by Breeding.

Breeding Generation III
Move	Father	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Contest Category	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. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

This Pokémon learns no moves by Breeding.

Breeding Generation II
Move	Father	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. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.