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Smeargle

Normal

A special fluid oozes from the tip of its tail. It paints the fluid everywhere to mark its territory.

Category
Painter Pokémon
Height
1.2 m
Weight
58 kg
Generation
II
Abilities
Own Tempo

Prevents confusion.

Technician

Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.

Moody Hidden ability

Raises a random stat two stages and lowers another one stage after each turn.

SmearglePainter Pokémon
EVOLUTION

Evolution family

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AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.
55
AttackStrength of physical moves.
20
DefenseResistance to physical moves.
35
Special AttackStrength of special moves.
20
Special DefenseResistance to special moves.
45
SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.
75
Base stat total 250

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Fighting
×2

Resists

None by typing.

Immune to

Ghost
×0

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

SketchStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Permanently becomes the target’s last used move.

PP: 1. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

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  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
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  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 51
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  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 71
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 81
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 91
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 11
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  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 31
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 41
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 51
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  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 71
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 81
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 91
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 11
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 21
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 31
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 41
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 51
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  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 71
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  • Black White · Level Up · Level 1
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  • Black White · Level Up · Level 21
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 31
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 41
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 51
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  • Black White · Level Up · Level 71
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  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
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  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 31
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  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 51
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 61
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 71
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 81
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 91
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
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  • X Y · Level Up · Level 31
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 41
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 51
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 61
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 71
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 81
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 91
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 11
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 21
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 31
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  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 51
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  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 71
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  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 91
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  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 21
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  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 51
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  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 71
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  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 91
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 11
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 21
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 31
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 41
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 51
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 61
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 71
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 81
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 91
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 11
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 21
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 31
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 41
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 51
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 61
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 71
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 81
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 91
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Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

Gold · Leafgreen · Heartgold

A special fluid oozes from the tip of its tail. It paints the fluid everywhere to mark its territory.

Silver · Firered · Soulsilver · Y

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.

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.

Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X

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

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.

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.

POKÉMON TCG

Smeargle trading cards

20 cards

Browse cards featuring Smeargle. Select a card to view its details without leaving the Pokédex.

Card data and images: TCGdex.

Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12