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.
A SMEARGLE marks its territory using a fluid that leaks out from the tip of its tail. About 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x345-406%KO Brick Break 2x174-205%KO Rock Smash 2x94-111%KO | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Hariyama builds →Focus Punch 2x333-392%KO Brick Break 2x168-198%KO Vital Throw 2x157-185%KO Rock Smash 2x90-106%KO | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Blaziken builds →Focus Punch 2x333-392%KO Sky Uppercut 2x190-224%KO Brick Break 2x168-198%KO Rock Smash 2x90-106%KO | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Breloom builds →Focus Punch 2x357-420%KO Dynamic Punch 2x239-282%KO Sky Uppercut 2x204-240%KO Brick Break 2x180-212%KO | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x286-337%KO Cross Chop 2x192-226%KO Dynamic Punch 2x192-226%KO Submission 2x152-180%KO | ||
 Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x87-104%KO Arm Thrust 2x22-27% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x87-103%KO Arm Thrust 2x22-27% | ||
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x225-266%KO Revenge 2x92-110%KO Karate Chop 2x77-91% Rock Smash 2x65-76% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x184-216%KO Vital Throw 2x86-103%KO Rock Smash 2x51-61% Arm Thrust 2x22-27% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x230-271%KO Vital Throw 2x108-129%KO Revenge 2x94-111%KO Karate Chop 2x79-93% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x185-218%KO Vital Throw 2x87-104%KO Rock Smash 2x51-61% Arm Thrust 2x20-25% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x235-276%KO Vital Throw 2x111-131%KO Revenge 2x97-115%KO Karate Chop 2x80-94% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x185-219%KO Vital Throw 2x89-104%KO Rock Smash 2x54-64% Arm Thrust 2x22-27% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x342-402%KO Brick Break 2x173-204%KO Rock Smash 2x93-110%KO | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x238-280%KO Cross Chop 2x158-187%KO Submission 2x127-150%KO Vital Throw 2x112-133%KO | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x192-226%KO Vital Throw 2x91-108%KO Rock Smash 2x53-62% Arm Thrust 2x21-25% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x342-402%KO Brick Break 2x173-204%KO Rock Smash 2x93-110%KO | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x238-280%KO Cross Chop 2x158-187%KO Submission 2x127-150%KO Brick Break 2x120-142%KO | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x192-226%KO Brick Break 2x98-116%KO Vital Throw 2x91-108%KO Rock Smash 2x53-62% | ||
In Emerald, Magneton's Thunderbolt hits Smeargle for 78-92%. Vaporeon's Surf hits Smeargle for 54-63%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemMagnet NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Magneton builds →Thunderbolt78-92% | ||
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Vaporeon builds →Surf54-63% Ice Beam36-42% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Dusclops builds →
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 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Umbreon builds →Pursuit13-16% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityTrace ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Porygon2 builds →Ice Beam34-41% Thunderbolt34-41% | ||
Emerald 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 102 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
Emerald 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
Smeargle best EVs are Speed and Sp. Def
Pivot Moveset
- Spore
- Spikes
- Baton Pass
- Substitute
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
Emerald 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 Emerald
Smeargle Guide
In Emerald, 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 Emerald, Smeargle has niche appeal at best. 250 base stats means you're fighting uphill by mid-game. There are better Normal Pokemon available.
In Emerald, 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
- 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