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.
It marks its territory by using its tail like a paintbrush. There are more than 5,000 different marks.
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)
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Scraggy builds →Focus Blast 2x97-114%KO Brick Break 2x114-134%KO Low Sweep 2x100-119%KO | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x175-208%KO Rock Smash 2x69-83% Double Kick 2x54-65% | ||
 Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x86-102%KO Vital Throw 2x129-152%KO Low Sweep 2x122-143%KO Revenge 2x112-134%KO | ||
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x86-102%KO Low Sweep 2x145-171%KO Rock Smash 2x89-106%KO Double Kick 2x69-83% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Scraggy builds →Focus Blast 2x97-115%KO Brick Break 2x112-134%KO Low Sweep 2x97-115%KO Rock Smash 2x62-74% | ||
 Timburr Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Timburr builds →Focus Blast 2x78-92% Wake-Up Slap 2x109-129%KO Low Sweep 2x102-120%KO Rock Smash 2x66-78% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x165-196%KO Rock Smash 2x68-80% Double Kick 2x51-60% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x81-96% Vital Throw 2x125-148%KO Low Sweep 2x115-136%KO Revenge 2x108-128%KO | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x81-96% Low Sweep 2x139-164%KO Karate Chop 2x108-128%KO Rock Smash 2x88-104%KO | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Scraggy builds →Focus Blast 2x88-104%KO Brick Break 2x105-124%KO Low Sweep 2x91-108%KO Rock Smash 2x57-68% | ||
Timburr Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Timburr builds →Focus Blast 2x75-88% Wake-Up Slap 2x105-124%KO Low Sweep 2x97-116%KO Rock Smash 2x60-72% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x175-207%KO Rock Smash 2x69-82% Double Kick 2x54-64% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x85-100%KO Vital Throw 2x130-154%KO Low Sweep 2x121-143%KO Revenge 2x112-132%KO | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x85-100%KO Brick Break 2x167-196%KO Low Sweep 2x145-171%KO Karate Chop 2x112-132%KO | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x190-225%KO Focus Blast 2x90-107%KO Brick Break 2x112-132%KO Low Sweep 2x96-114%KO | ||
Timburr Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Timburr builds →Focus Blast 2x79-93% Wake-Up Slap 2x108-129%KO Low Sweep 2x102-121%KO Rock Smash 2x63-75% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x176-207%KO Rock Smash 2x70-83% Double Kick 2x54-64% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x84-99% Vital Throw 2x132-156%KO Low Sweep 2x124-147%KO Revenge 2x114-134%KO | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x84-99% Brick Break 2x170-201%KO Low Sweep 2x149-176%KO Karate Chop 2x116-137%KO | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x195-230%KO Focus Blast 2x91-109%KO Brick Break 2x114-134%KO Low Sweep 2x100-118%KO | ||
Timburr Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Timburr builds →Focus Blast 2x76-89% Dynamic Punch 2x156-185%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x111-131%KO Low Sweep 2x102-121%KO | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodMistralton Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Cobalion builds →Focus Blast 2x173-204%KO Rock Smash 2x69-82% Double Kick 2x54-64% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x173-204%KO Rock Smash 2x69-82% Double Kick 2x54-64% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x82-96% Brick Break 2x141-166%KO Vital Throw 2x131-154%KO Low Sweep 2x120-143%KO | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x82-96% Brick Break 2x168-198%KO Low Sweep 2x146-172%KO Karate Chop 2x114-134%KO | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Gurdurr builds →Focus Blast 2x96-114%KO Dynamic Punch 2x190-224%KO Brick Break 2x143-169%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x136-160%KO | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodMistralton Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Cobalion builds →Focus Blast 2x175-207%KO Sacred Sword 2x155-183%KO Rock Smash 2x72-85% Double Kick 2x54-64% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x175-207%KO Sacred Sword 2x155-183%KO Rock Smash 2x72-85% Double Kick 2x54-64% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x83-98% Brick Break 2x142-167%KO Vital Throw 2x133-157%KO Low Sweep 2x124-146%KO | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x83-98% Brick Break 2x171-202%KO Low Sweep 2x149-175%KO Karate Chop 2x115-135%KO | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Gurdurr builds →Focus Blast 2x96-114%KO Dynamic Punch 2x196-231%KO Brick Break 2x149-175%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x137-162%KO | ||
In Black & White, Conkeldurr can KO Smeargle with Drain Punch (202-238%).
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x202-238%KO Mach Punch 2x108-127%KO | ||
Black & White 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 181 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
Black & White 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: get Stealth Rock up and deal damage with Rapid Spin. Utility options gives it play beyond just the lead turn.
Best Build
Smeargle best EVs are HP and Speed
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Spikes
- Stealth Rock
- Transform
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
Black & White Smeargle Locations
Smeargle's scattered across 2 spots in mid-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations to Catch Smeargle in Black & White
Smeargle Guide
In Black & White, 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 Black & White, Smeargle has niche appeal at best. 250 base stats means you're fighting uphill by mid-game. There are better Normal Pokemon available.
In Black & White, Technician changes the entire equation for Smeargle. The 250 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a hazard setter. Rapid Spin 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