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No. 0235

Smeargle

Painter Pokémon

Smeargle
Official art
Normal
Height
1.2 m 3′11″
Weight
58 kg 127.9 lbs
Base stat total
250 top 95%
Introduced
Gen II
Abilities
Pokédex entryUltra 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.
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Base stats

HP55115–162220–314
Atk2022–7940–152
Def3536–9567–185
SpA2022–7940–152
SpD4545–10685–207
Spe7572–139139–273
Total250Higher than 5% of all Pokémon
HP55Atk20Def35Spe75SpD45SpA20

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 75). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+139Max127No SP95Min85Scarf208Tailwind278

At max Speed, Smeargle outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 139Smeargle · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  19. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  20. 127Smeargle · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 95Smeargle · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fighting2×

Immune to

Ghost0×
Takes normal damage from 16 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Own Tempo

    Prevents confusion.

  • Technician

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

  • MoodyHidden ability

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

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

3.42% of teams · rank #43 · Doubles · 1695+ rating · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Focus Sash
Ability
Moody
Nature
Jolly
EVs
252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Tera Type
Ghost
  1. Spore
  2. Follow Me
  3. Decorate
  4. Fake Out

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players2.95%
  • Rated 1500+2.98%
  • Rated 1695+3.42%
  • Rated 1825+3.98%

Usage by month

Oct 20253.42%

Moves

  • Spore96.6%
  • Follow Me53.9%
  • Decorate53.7%
  • Fake Out50.7%
  • Wide Guard44.5%
  • Trick Room18.4%
  • Spiky Shield16.5%
  • Stone Axe14.7%
  • Endeavor13%
  • Burning Bulwark7.3%

Items

  • Focus Sash95.7%
  • Eject Pack1%
  • Leftovers0.9%
  • Mental Herb0.9%
  • Choice Scarf0.6%
  • Covert Cloak0.4%

Abilities

  • 67%
  • 18.5%
  • 14.5%

EV spreads

  • Jolly 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe31.2%
  • Jolly 252 HP / 4 SpD / 252 Spe19.5%
  • Timid 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe10.9%
  • Brave No investment7.2%
  • Timid 252 HP / 4 SpD / 252 Spe6.9%

Tera types

  • Ghost67.6%
  • Normal22%
  • Dark5.9%
  • Grass3.7%

Common teammates

Evolution

Smeargle does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 1

1SketchPermanently becomes the target’s last used move.NormalStatus——1

Pokédex entries

Category
Painter Pokémon
Debut
Johto · Gold & Silver
Color
White
Shape
Habitat
Urban
Pal Park area
Field
Original Johto#157Updated Johto#159Central Kalos#124Original Alola#058Original Melemele#058Updated Alola#070Updated Melemele#070Blueberry#040

  1. 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.

    Ultra Moon

  2. The fluid of Smeargle’s tail secretions changes in the intensity of its hue as the Pokémon’s emotions change.

    Ultra Sun

  3. It draws symbols all over the place to mark its territory. In towns with many Smeargle, the walls are covered in graffiti.

    Moon

  4. The unique creations produced by each Smeargle are painted using the fluid that oozes from its tail. This is how it marks its territory.

    Sun

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

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

  6. 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.

    Emerald

  7. 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.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

  8. The color of the mysterious fluid secreted from its tail is predetermined for each SMEARGLE.

    Crystal

  9. Once it becomes an adult, it has a tendency to let its comrades plant footprints on its back.

    Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · Y

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

    Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold

Names around the world

Japanese
ドーブル
Japanese (romaji)
Doble
Korean
루브도
Chinese (Traditional)
圖圖犬
Chinese (Simplified)
图图犬
French
Queulorior
German
Farbeagle
Spanish
Smeargle
Italian
Smeargle

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
1 Spe
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
88
Growth rate
Fast

Breeding

Egg groups
Field
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Route 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–10
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Route 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–10
Moon 1 area
  • Route 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–10
Sun 1 area
  • Route 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–10
Y 2 areas
  • Friend Safari (Normal)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Road 7Walking in purple flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 14
X 2 areas
  • Friend Safari (Normal)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Road 7Walking in purple flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 14
Colosseum 1 area
  • Snagem Hideout 2FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 45
SoulSilver 2 areas
  • Ruins of Alph (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
  • Safari Zone PlainsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–41
HeartGold 2 areas
  • Ruins of Alph (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
  • Safari Zone PlainsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–41
Platinum 2 areas
  • Road 208Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–20
  • Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–24
Pearl 1 area
  • Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–18
Diamond 1 area
  • Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–18
LeafGreen 1 area
  • Altering Cave (I)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–28
FireRed 1 area
  • Altering Cave (I)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–28
Emerald 1 area
  • Artisan CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–50
Crystal 1 area
  • Ruins of Alph (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Silver 1 area
  • Ruins of Alph (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Gold 1 area
  • Ruins of Alph (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22