Stats & Training
Speed and HP carry most of Smeargle's stat budget. Attack's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 1 Speed EV. Follows a fast 800K XP curve.
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.
Smeargle Weakness
Smeargle's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Just 1 weak spot to worry about, which keeps teambuilding straightforward.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
 Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x90-106%KO Arm Thrust 2x25-31% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Meditite builds →Focus Blast 2x105-124%KO Drain Punch 2x78-93% Brick Break 2x78-93% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Makuhita builds →Focus Blast 2x74-88% Brick Break 2x100-119%KO Vital Throw 2x91-109%KO Arm Thrust 2x26-31% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Meditite builds →Focus Blast 2x101-120%KO Drain Punch 2x76-90% Brick Break 2x76-90% Rock Smash 2x43-51% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Makuhita builds →Focus Blast 2x73-86% Brick Break 2x97-116%KO Vital Throw 2x90-107%KO Rock Smash 2x54-64% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x273-321%KO Focus Blast 2x114-136%KO Brick Break 2x139-164%KO Vital Throw 2x130-154%KO | ||
 Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x230-271%KO Focus Blast 2x90-107%KO Brick Break 2x118-139%KO Karate Chop 2x79-93% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x142-168%KO Focus Blast 2x100-118%KO Drain Punch 2x73-86% Brick Break 2x73-86% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x185-218%KO Focus Blast 2x69-82% Brick Break 2x94-111%KO Vital Throw 2x87-104%KO | ||
 Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x69-82% Rock Smash 2x39-46% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x282-332%KO Focus Blast 2x114-134%KO Submission 2x151-179%KO Brick Break 2x144-169%KO | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x235-278%KO Focus Blast 2x91-109%KO Brick Break 2x119-140%KO Karate Chop 2x81-96% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x144-169%KO High Jump Kick 2x124-147%KO Focus Blast 2x100-118%KO Drain Punch 2x72-86% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x189-223%KO Focus Blast 2x67-80% Brick Break 2x97-115%KO Vital Throw 2x89-105%KO | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x70-83% Rock Smash 2x37-45% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x271-320%KO Focus Blast 2x112-132%KO Submission 2x148-175%KO Brick Break 2x136-162%KO | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x226-267%KO Focus Blast 2x89-105%KO Brick Break 2x114-135%KO Karate Chop 2x78-92% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x140-165%KO High Jump Kick 2x123-145%KO Focus Blast 2x95-112%KO Drain Punch 2x73-86% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x185-218%KO Focus Blast 2x67-79% Brick Break 2x95-112%KO Vital Throw 2x89-105%KO | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x67-79% Rock Smash 2x38-46% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x283-334%KO Focus Blast 2x115-136%KO Cross Chop 2x190-224%KO Submission 2x154-181%KO | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x238-280%KO Focus Blast 2x91-108%KO Cross Chop 2x158-187%KO Brick Break 2x120-142%KO | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x144-170%KO High Jump Kick 2x125-147%KO Focus Blast 2x98-116%KO Drain Punch 2x75-88% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x192-226%KO Close Combat 2x154-181%KO Focus Blast 2x67-79% Brick Break 2x98-116%KO | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x69-82% Rock Smash 2x38-45% | ||
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Zapdos can KO Smeargle with Thunderbolt (87-103%). Bronzong threatens a KO with Explosion (204-240%). Hippowdon's Earthquake also KOs at 105-124%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Zapdos builds →Thunderbolt87-103%KO Heat Wave62-73% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureBrave Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Bronzong builds →Explosion204-240%KO Earthquake81-96% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake105-124%KO | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemFocus Sash NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Empoleon builds →Ice Beam72-85% Hydro Pump131-155%KO Aqua Jet31-36% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityKeeneye ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Skarmory builds →
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HeartGold & SoulSilver Evolution
Smeargle doesn't evolve, so breeding's where the action is. You'll find a massive partner pool across one egg group, and eggs are average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Smeargle easily with 131 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Smeargle Best Moveset
One guaranteed turn is all Smeargle needs. Focus Sash buys it, max Attack and Speed EVs make it count, and Owntempo adds something extra. The goal: get Stealth Rock up and deal damage with Explosion. Utility options gives it play beyond just the lead turn.
Best Build
Smeargle best EVs are Attack and Speed
Support Moveset
- Spore
- Stealth Rock
- Explosion
- Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Not a lot to pick from. Smeargle gets Normal STAB for same-type damage, and limited coverage rounds things out. You're building around what's available rather than choosing from a deep bench.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
HeartGold & SoulSilver Smeargle Locations
Smeargle starts showing up in mid-game routes at decent spawn rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Smeargle in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Smeargle Guide
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, watch for Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Smeargle. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Smeargle has niche appeal at best. 250 base stats means you're fighting uphill by mid-game. There are better Normal Pokemon available.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Technician changes the entire equation for Smeargle. The 250 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a hazard setter. Spore with Focus Sash is the standard set.
Technician is what you want on Smeargle. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Own Tempo, Moody) work on paper but Technician is what makes Smeargle worth using.
Smeargle's best stat is Speed at base 75. Normal typing is straightforward. Pure Normal type with same-type attack bonus on Normal moves.
Game Availability
Available in 16 titles since its debut in Gold & Silver, Smeargle spans 9 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in most mainline games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves