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.
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 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 |
 Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Lucario builds →Close Combat 2x247-291%KO Focus Blast 2x218-256%KO Aura Sphere 2x147-173%KO Low Sweep 2x135-159%KO | ||
 Chesnaught GrassFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Chesnaught builds →Focus Blast 2x152-180%KO Hammer Arm 2x202-238%KO Low Sweep 2x133-157%KO Power-Up Punch 2x82-97% | ||
 Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Gallade builds →Close Combat 2x276-325%KO Focus Blast 2x139-164%KO Low Sweep 2x151-178%KO Power-Up Punch 2x94-111%KO | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Poliwhirl (Laverre City Super Rod) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Poliwrath builds →Focus Blast 2x147-173%KO Dynamic Punch 2x184-217%KO Submission 2x147-173%KO Low Sweep 2x119-141%KO | ||
 Mienshao Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Mienshao builds →High Jump Kick 2x298-351%KO Focus Blast 2x186-219%KO Jump Kick 2x231-272%KO Aura Sphere 2x125-148%KO | ||
 Mienfoo Fighting | D | |
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Scraggy builds →Brick Break 2x114-134%KO Rock Smash 2x66-78% | ||
 Pancham Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Pancham builds →Karate Chop 2x83-98% Rock Smash 2x69-83% Arm Thrust 2x29-36% | ||
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Machop builds →Low Sweep 2x105-124%KO Karate Chop 2x83-98% Rock Smash 2x66-78% | ||
 Croagunk PoisonFighting | D | |
Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Lucario builds →Low Sweep 2x125-148%KO Power-Up Punch 2x78-93% Rock Smash 2x78-93% | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x167-197%KO Low Sweep 2x108-128%KO Karate Chop 2x84-100%KO Power-Up Punch 2x70-83% | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x146-172%KO Low Sweep 2x134-159%KO Force Palm 2x125-148%KO Power-Up Punch 2x84-100%KO | ||
 Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x125-148%KO Low Sweep 2x117-138%KO Revenge 2x108-128%KO Storm Throw 2x108-128%KO | ||
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Sawk builds →Brick Break 2x161-190%KO Low Sweep 2x140-166%KO Karate Chop 2x108-128%KO Rock Smash 2x87-103%KO | ||
Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Lucario builds →Low Sweep 2x125-148%KO Power-Up Punch 2x78-93% Rock Smash 2x78-93% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Heracross builds →Brick Break 2x161-190%KO Rock Smash 2x87-103%KO Arm Thrust 2x34-41% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x167-197%KO Low Sweep 2x108-128%KO Karate Chop 2x84-100%KO Power-Up Punch 2x70-83% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x146-172%KO Low Sweep 2x134-159%KO Force Palm 2x125-148%KO Power-Up Punch 2x84-100%KO | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x125-148%KO Low Sweep 2x117-138%KO Revenge 2x108-128%KO Storm Throw 2x108-128%KO | ||
Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Lucario builds →Low Sweep 2x125-148%KO Power-Up Punch 2x78-93% Rock Smash 2x78-93% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Heracross builds →Brick Break 2x161-190%KO Rock Smash 2x87-103%KO Arm Thrust 2x34-41% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x167-197%KO Low Sweep 2x108-128%KO Karate Chop 2x84-100%KO Power-Up Punch 2x70-83% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x146-172%KO Low Sweep 2x134-159%KO Force Palm 2x125-148%KO Power-Up Punch 2x84-100%KO | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x125-148%KO Low Sweep 2x117-138%KO Revenge 2x108-128%KO Storm Throw 2x108-128%KO | ||
Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Lucario builds →Low Sweep 2x134-157%KO Power-Up Punch 2x83-98% Rock Smash 2x83-98% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x269-318%KO Brick Break 2x168-199%KO Rock Smash 2x93-110%KO Arm Thrust 2x38-45% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x176-208%KO Low Sweep 2x116-137%KO Karate Chop 2x90-107%KO Power-Up Punch 2x72-86% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x153-181%KO Low Sweep 2x141-166%KO Force Palm 2x131-154%KO Power-Up Punch 2x88-104%KO | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x131-154%KO Low Sweep 2x123-146%KO Revenge 2x113-134%KO Storm Throw 2x113-134%KO | ||
Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Lucario builds →Low Sweep 2x134-158%KO Power-Up Punch 2x84-99% Rock Smash 2x84-99% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x274-323%KO Brick Break 2x173-204%KO Rock Smash 2x93-110%KO Arm Thrust 2x38-45% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x177-209%KO Low Sweep 2x117-139%KO Karate Chop 2x91-108%KO Power-Up Punch 2x75-88% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x156-184%KO Low Sweep 2x144-170%KO Force Palm 2x134-158%KO Power-Up Punch 2x91-108%KO | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x134-158%KO Low Sweep 2x125-147%KO Revenge 2x115-136%KO Storm Throw 2x115-136%KO | ||
Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Lucario builds →Focus Blast 2x218-256%KO Aura Sphere 2x147-173%KO Low Sweep 2x135-159%KO Power-Up Punch 2x84-99% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x276-325%KO Focus Blast 2x98-115%KO Brick Break 2x174-205%KO Rock Smash 2x94-111%KO | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Hawlucha builds →High Jump Kick 2x231-272%KO Focus Blast 2x152-180%KO Flying Press 2x178-210%KO Low Sweep 2x118-138%KO | ||
Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Hariyama builds →Focus Blast 2x98-115%KO Vital Throw 2x157-185%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x157-185%KO Low Sweep 2x145-171%KO | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Throh builds →Superpower 2x229-270%KO Focus Blast 2x82-97% Vital Throw 2x135-159%KO Low Sweep 2x125-148%KO | ||
In X & Y, Breloom can KO Smeargle with Mach Punch (93-110%).
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemMiracleseed NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Breloom builds →Bullet Seed30-35% Mach Punch 2x93-110%KO | ||
X & Y 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 200 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
X & Y Smeargle Best Moveset
One guaranteed turn is all Smeargle needs. Focus Sash buys it, max HP and Speed EVs make it count, and Owntempo adds something extra. The goal: deal early damage and deal damage with Spore. Utility options gives it play beyond just the lead turn.
Best Build
Smeargle best EVs are HP and Speed
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Spore
- Follow Me
- Fake Out
- Wide Guard
Recommended Teammates
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Spore
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic 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
X & Y Smeargle Locations
Smeargle sits at moderate rates across 6 spots in early-game routes. Pick one from the sorted list and commit to it. Jumping between areas wastes more time than waiting in the right location.
Best Locations to Catch Smeargle in X & Y
walking encounters for Smeargle across 6 spots at Lv. 14+. The catch is that X and Y don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
Smeargle Guide
In X & Y, 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 X & Y, Smeargle has niche appeal at best. 250 base stats means you're fighting uphill by mid-game. There are better Normal Pokemon available.
In X & Y, Technician changes the entire equation for Smeargle. The 250 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier. 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