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 |
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x224-265%KO Brick Break 2x118-141%KO Revenge 2x97-115%KO Rock Smash 2x65-79% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x200-237%KO Brick Break 2x105-126%KO Low Sweep 2x92-111%KO Revenge 2x87-103%KO | ||
 Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x193-227%KO High Jump Kick 2x167-198%KO Focus Blast 2x130-154%KO Drain Punch 2x99-117%KO | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x279-329%KO Focus Blast 2x117-139%KO Brick Break 2x143-168%KO Vital Throw 2x133-157%KO | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x193-227%KO High Jump Kick 2x167-198%KO Focus Blast 2x130-154%KO Drain Punch 2x99-117%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x279-329%KO Focus Blast 2x117-139%KO Brick Break 2x143-168%KO Vital Throw 2x133-157%KO | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x189-222%KO High Jump Kick 2x161-191%KO Focus Blast 2x129-153%KO Drain Punch 2x95-113%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x278-328%KO Focus Blast 2x114-134%KO Brick Break 2x141-166%KO Vital Throw 2x132-156%KO | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x185-218%KO High Jump Kick 2x160-189%KO Focus Blast 2x126-149%KO Drain Punch 2x93-111%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x277-326%KO Focus Blast 2x111-131%KO Brick Break 2x141-166%KO Vital Throw 2x131-154%KO | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x184-216%KO High Jump Kick 2x158-186%KO Focus Blast 2x126-149%KO Drain Punch 2x94-111%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x273-322%KO Focus Blast 2x112-132%KO Brick Break 2x138-162%KO Vital Throw 2x128-151%KO | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x184-216%KO High Jump Kick 2x158-186%KO Focus Blast 2x126-149%KO Drain Punch 2x94-111%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x273-322%KO Focus Blast 2x112-132%KO Brick Break 2x138-162%KO Vital Throw 2x128-151%KO | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Cobalion can KO Smeargle with Close Combat (217-255%).
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x217-255%KO | ||
 Urshifu FightingDark | C | |
Fighting is super effective against SmeargleView Urshifu → | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl 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.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl 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 Sticky Web. Electric coverage gives it play beyond just the lead turn.
Best Build
Smeargle best EVs are HP and Speed
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Spore
- Stealth Rock
- Nuzzle
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
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Smeargle Locations
Smeargle is only available through the PokeRadar in this game. No standard wild encounters here. 2 spots are listed below with details on how to trigger them. These become available in mid-game encounter areas.
Best Locations to Catch Smeargle in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Smeargle Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Smeargle has niche appeal at best. 250 base stats means you're fighting uphill by mid-game. There are better Normal Pokemon available.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Technician changes the entire equation for Smeargle. The 250 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier. Sticky Web 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