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.
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)
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 201 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Infernape builds →Focus Punch 2x294-346%KO Close Combat 2x237-279%KO Focus Blast 2x200-235%KO Brick Break 2x148-175%KO | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x345-406%KO Close Combat 2x276-325%KO Focus Blast 2x98-115%KO Brick Break 2x174-205%KO | ||
 Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Toxicroak builds →Focus Punch 2x300-353%KO Focus Blast 2x172-203%KO Brick Break 2x151-178%KO Revenge 2x122-143%KO | ||
 Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Gallade builds →Focus Punch 2x345-406%KO Close Combat 2x276-325%KO Focus Blast 2x139-164%KO Brick Break 2x174-205%KO | ||
 Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x192-226%KO High Jump Kick 2x166-196%KO Focus Blast 2x129-152%KO Drain Punch 2x98-115%KO | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x329-388%KO Brick Break 2x166-197%KO Rock Smash 2x91-109%KO | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x325-383%KO Brick Break 2x165-196%KO Rock Smash 2x92-108%KO | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x272-321%KO Brick Break 2x138-163%KO Vital Throw 2x131-154%KO Revenge 2x113-133%KO | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x188-221%KO Brick Break 2x94-113%KO Rock Smash 2x53-63% | ||
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 | ||
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 2x331-390%KO Close Combat 2x264-312%KO Focus Blast 2x96-114%KO Brick Break 2x168-198%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 | ||
 Croagunk PoisonFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Croagunk builds →Focus Punch 2x187-221%KO Focus Blast 2x128-151%KO Brick Break 2x96-114%KO Revenge 2x77-90% | ||
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 | ||
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 | ||
Croagunk PoisonFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Croagunk builds →Focus Punch 2x186-219%KO Focus Blast 2x128-151%KO Brick Break 2x94-111%KO Revenge 2x76-89% | ||
 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 Drain Punch 2x103-122%KO Brick Break 2x103-122%KO | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x345-406%KO Close Combat 2x276-325%KO Focus Blast 2x98-115%KO Brick Break 2x174-205%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x286-337%KO Focus Blast 2x113-134%KO Cross Chop 2x192-226%KO Submission 2x152-180%KO | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x192-226%KO High Jump Kick 2x166-196%KO Focus Blast 2x129-152%KO Drain Punch 2x98-115%KO | ||
Croagunk PoisonFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Croagunk builds →Focus Punch 2x194-228%KO Focus Blast 2x131-155%KO Brick Break 2x98-115%KO Revenge 2x78-92% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodIron Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Smeargle View Riolu builds →Focus Punch 2x215-254%KO Focus Blast 2x90-106%KO Drain Punch 2x109-129%KO Brick Break 2x109-129%KO | ||
In Platinum, 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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Platinum 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.
Platinum 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
Platinum Smeargle Locations
the PokeRadar is the only way to find Smeargle in this game. 2 locations host these encounters, and each one has its own conditions. These become available in mid-game encounter areas. Sort below to compare them.
Best Locations to Catch Smeargle in Platinum
Smeargle Guide
In Platinum, 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 Platinum, Smeargle has niche appeal at best. 250 base stats means you're fighting uphill by mid-game. There are better Normal Pokemon available.
In Platinum, 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