What is Smeargle weak to?

In Ruby & Sapphire, 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.

Should I use Smeargle?

In Ruby & Sapphire, Smeargle has niche appeal at best. 250 base stats means you're fighting uphill by mid-game. There are better Normal Pokemon available.

In Ruby & Sapphire, 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 Salacberry is the standard set.

What is the best ability for Smeargle?

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.

What are Smeargle's strengths?

Smeargle's best stat is Speed at base 75. Normal typing is straightforward. Pure Normal type with same-type attack bonus on Normal moves.

Smeargle - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Hazard Setter

CTier

75Speed · Below Avg

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.

Base Stats

Below

HP55

Attack20

Defense35

Sp. Atk20

Sp. Def45

Speed75

Total250

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Fast800,000 XP

Height1.2 m

Weight58.0 kg

Base XP88

Abilities

Own TempoTop Pick

Prevents confusion.

Technician

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

MoodyHANot in game

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

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+1

Speed training source

Pokedex Entries

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.

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.

Smeargle Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Fighting
0x (Immune)	Ghost

Type ChartGood

1Weak

0Resist

1Immune

Score+1

Gen III Type Chart

Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Fighting

½xResist

None

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Ghost

STAB

No super-effective STAB

How to Beat Smeargle in Ruby & Sapphire (Best Counters)

In Ruby & Sapphire, Magneton's Thunderbolt hits Smeargle for 78-92%. Vaporeon's Surf hits Smeargle for 54-63%.

MagnetonResists Normal, wears down with Toxic, sturdy guarantees survival ElectricSteel	A
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemMagnet NatureModest Moves ThunderboltSTAB Hidden Power Fire ToxicUtility Thunder Wave Damage vs Smeargle Thunderbolt 78-92% View Magneton builds →
Vaporeon Water	B
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves Baton Pass SurfSTAB SubstituteUtility Ice Beam Damage vs Smeargle Surf 54-63% Ice Beam 36-42% View Vaporeon builds →
DusclopsImmune to Normal, excellent bulk Ghost	B
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves Will O Wisp Pain Split Shadow Ball RestRecovery View Dusclops builds →
UmbreonWears down with Toxic, excellent bulk Dark	C
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves WishRecovery ProtectPriority ToxicUtility PursuitSTAB Damage vs Smeargle Pursuit 13-16% View Umbreon builds →
Porygon2Recovers with Recover, wears down with Toxic Normal	C
Recommended Build AbilityTrace ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves RecoverRecovery Ice Beam Thunderbolt Thunder Wave Damage vs Smeargle Ice Beam 34-41% Thunderbolt 34-41% View Porygon2 builds →

Ruby & Sapphire 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

No Evolution

#235SmeargleDoes not evolve

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Smeargle easily with 102 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.

Egg Groups

Ground

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Breed With (best first)

Ruby & Sapphire Smeargle Best Moveset

Baton Pass keeps your team's momentum going. Smeargle doesn't need to stay in long, Salacberry provides extra utility and flexible EVs make every visit count. Spore threatens on the way out. Owntempo adds passive value.

Best Build

Highly recommended

Pivot

Ability

Own Tempo

Item

Salac BerryRECOVERY

Best Nature for Smeargle

Jolly+SPE

Smeargle best EVs are Speed and Sp. Def

EVs

SpD

Spe

Pivot Moveset

SporeUtility
SpikesHazard
Baton PassSTAB
SubstituteUtility

Recommended Teammates

MetagrossDecent

TyranitarDecent

AerodactylDecent

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

Lv 1

Sketch

———1Normal

Lv 11

Sketch

———1Normal

Lv 21

Sketch

———1Normal

Lv 31

Sketch

———1Normal

Lv 41

Sketch

———1Normal

Lv 51

Sketch

———1Normal

Lv 61

Sketch

———1Normal

Lv 71

Sketch

———1Normal

Lv 81

Sketch

———1Normal

Lv 91

Sketch

———1Normal

TM Moves

Smeargle can't learn any TM moves

Egg Moves

Smeargle doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Smeargle can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Smeargle in Ruby & Sapphire

No wild encounters for Smeargle in Ruby & Sapphire. It's available in Gold, Crystal, or Brilliant Diamond and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.

Smeargle is not available as a wild encounter in this game.

Catch in the wild in:

EmeraldWalking · Altering Cave

Then trade to Ruby & Sapphire.

Also found in:

Gold Crystal Diamond Platinum HeartGold Black

Smeargle Guide

In Ruby & Sapphire, 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 Ruby & Sapphire, Smeargle has niche appeal at best. 250 base stats means you're fighting uphill by mid-game. There are better Normal Pokemon available.
In Ruby & Sapphire, 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 Salacberry 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

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