Smeargle #0235
| Typing | Normal |
| Abilities | Own Tempo - Ability 1 Technician - Ability 2 Moody - Hidden |
| Classification | The Painter Pokémon |
| National ID | #0235 |
| Regional ID | #0040 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork

Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Stat Range | |
| HP | 55 | 115—162 | |
| Attack | 20 | 22—79 | |
| Defense | 35 | 36—95 | |
| Sp. Attack | 20 | 22—79 | |
| Sp. Defense | 45 | 45—106 | |
| Speed | 75 | 72—139 | |
| Total | 250 | Calculated Stat Range |
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Field |
| Egg Cycles | 20 |
| Egg Steps | 5120 - Generations II, III, and VII 5100 - Generations IV 5140 - Generations V and VI 5100 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 2560 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet |
| Gender Ratio | 50.00% 50.00% |
| Height | 0.1 m (0'4") |
| Weight | 5.8 kg (12.8 lbs.) |
Battle Information
Pokédex Entries
"Once a Smeargle reaches adulthood, it will have other members of its species leave paw prints on its back." "The color of the mysterious fluid secreted from the tip of the tail is predetermined for each Smeargle." | |
"It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks." | |
"The unique creations produced by each Smeargle are painted using the fluid that oozes from its tail. This is how it marks its territory." "It draws symbols all over the place to mark its territory. In towns with many Smeargle, the walls are covered in graffiti." | |
"The fluid of Smeargle’s tail secretions changes in the intensity of its hue as the Pokémon’s emotions change." "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." | |
"It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks." "Once it becomes an adult, it has a tendency to let its comrades plant footprints on its back." | |
"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." | |
"It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks." | |
"A special fluid oozes from the tip of its tail. It paints the fluid everywhere to mark its territory." "Once it becomes an adult, it has a tendency to let its comrades plant footprints on its back." | |
"Once it becomes an adult, it has a tendency to let its comrades plant footprints on its back." "A special fluid oozes from the tip of its tail. It paints the fluid everywhere to mark its territory." | |
"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." | |
"A special fluid oozes from the tip of its tail. It paints the fluid everywhere to mark its territory." "Once it becomes an adult, it has a tendency to let its comrades plant footprints on its back." | |
"The color of the mysterious fluid secreted from its tail is predeter mined for each SMEARGLE." |
Learnset
Learnset via Level-up
Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
Brilliant Diamond
CatchableShining Pearl
CatchableGeneration IX
What does each category mean?
Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.
Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.
Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.
Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.
Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites

Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites

Main Sprite