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)
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x295-349%KO Brick Break 2x153-181%KO Rock Smash 2x81-98% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x303-357%KO Brick Break 2x152-181%KO Rock Smash 2x84-100%KO | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x335-395%KO Focus Blast 2x102-121%KO Brick Break 2x171-201%KO Rock Smash 2x93-110%KO | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
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 Focus Blast 2x130-154%KO Drain Punch 2x99-117%KO Brick Break 2x99-117%KO | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x335-395%KO Focus Blast 2x102-121%KO Brick Break 2x171-201%KO Rock Smash 2x93-110%KO | ||
 Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Toxicroak builds →Focus Punch 2x291-344%KO Focus Blast 2x171-201%KO Brick Break 2x149-176%KO Revenge 2x117-139%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
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 Focus Blast 2x130-154%KO Drain Punch 2x99-117%KO Brick Break 2x99-117%KO | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x334-394%KO Focus Blast 2x98-116%KO Brick Break 2x170-200%KO Rock Smash 2x93-109%KO | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Toxicroak builds →Focus Punch 2x289-341%KO Focus Blast 2x170-200%KO Brick Break 2x146-172%KO Revenge 2x119-141%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x278-328%KO Focus Blast 2x114-134%KO Submission 2x148-175%KO Brick Break 2x141-166%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 | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x331-390%KO Close Combat 2x264-312%KO Focus Blast 2x96-114%KO Brick Break 2x168-198%KO | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Toxicroak builds →Focus Punch 2x286-338%KO Focus Blast 2x165-195%KO Brick Break 2x146-172%KO Revenge 2x116-137%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x277-326%KO Focus Blast 2x111-131%KO Submission 2x149-175%KO Brick Break 2x141-166%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 | ||
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodIron Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Riolu builds →Focus Punch 2x208-245%KO Focus Blast 2x88-105%KO Brick Break 2x106-125%KO Drain Punch 2x106-125%KO | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x328-386%KO Close Combat 2x264-311%KO Focus Blast 2x96-114%KO Brick Break 2x165-195%KO | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Toxicroak builds →Focus Punch 2x285-335%KO Focus Blast 2x165-195%KO Brick Break 2x144-170%KO Revenge 2x117-138%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x273-322%KO Focus Blast 2x112-132%KO Cross Chop 2x184-216%KO Submission 2x147-173%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 | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodIron Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Riolu builds →Focus Punch 2x204-241%KO Focus Blast 2x86-103%KO Brick Break 2x103-122%KO Drain Punch 2x103-122%KO | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x340-401%KO Close Combat 2x273-322%KO Focus Blast 2x98-115%KO Brick Break 2x171-202%KO | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Toxicroak builds →Focus Punch 2x295-348%KO Focus Blast 2x169-199%KO Brick Break 2x149-175%KO Revenge 2x120-142%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x281-331%KO Focus Blast 2x112-132%KO Cross Chop 2x190-223%KO Submission 2x150-178%KO | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x190-223%KO High Jump Kick 2x165-194%KO Focus Blast 2x128-151%KO Drain Punch 2x95-113%KO | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodIron Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Riolu builds →Focus Punch 2x214-252%KO Focus Blast 2x90-106%KO Brick Break 2x108-127%KO Drain Punch 2x108-127%KO | ||
In Diamond & Pearl, 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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Diamond & 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.
Diamond & Pearl 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
Diamond & Pearl Smeargle Locations
Standard wild encounters won't get you Smeargle. You'll need the PokeRadar, available at 2 different locations. These become available in mid-game encounter areas. The list below breaks down where and how each encounter works.
Best Locations to Catch Smeargle in Diamond & Pearl
Smeargle Guide
In Diamond & 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 Diamond & 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 Diamond & Pearl, 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