Smeargle
#159 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Painter Pokémon
Smeargle
#159 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Painter Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
55
220
314
Attack
20
40
152
Defense
35
67
185
Sp. Atk
20
40
152
Sp. Def
45
85
207
Speed
75
139
273
Total
250
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Normal

Shiny
Smeargle
Painter Pokémon

Growth
| Pokédexes | Updated Johto #159 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Spe |
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 88 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Lore

HeartGold
A special fluid oozes from the tip of its tail. It paints the fluid everywhere to mark its territory.

SoulSilver
Once it becomes an adult, it has a tendency to let its comrades plant footprints on its back.
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ruins of Alph Ruins of Alph (outside) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20 | 4% | - |
Ruins of Alph Ruins of Alph (outside) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 22 | 4% | - |
Ruins of Alph Ruins of Alph (outside) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20 | 1% | - |
Ruins of Alph Ruins of Alph (outside) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 22 | 1% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Plains | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 17 | 10% | In the morning |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Plains | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 17 | 10% | During the day |
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ruins of Alph Ruins of Alph (outside) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20 | 4% | - |
Ruins of Alph Ruins of Alph (outside) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 22 | 4% | - |
Ruins of Alph Ruins of Alph (outside) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20 | 1% | - |
Ruins of Alph Ruins of Alph (outside) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 22 | 1% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Plains | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 17 | 10% | In the morning |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Plains | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 17 | 10% | During the day |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Sketch | ![]() | Status | - | - | 1 | It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the foe. Once used, Sketch disappears. |
| 11 | Sketch | ![]() | Status | - | - | 1 | It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the foe. Once used, Sketch disappears. |
| 21 | Sketch | ![]() | Status | - | - | 1 | It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the foe. Once used, Sketch disappears. |
| 31 | Sketch | ![]() | Status | - | - | 1 | It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the foe. Once used, Sketch disappears. |
| 41 | Sketch | ![]() | Status | - | - | 1 | It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the foe. Once used, Sketch disappears. |
| 51 | Sketch | ![]() | Status | - | - | 1 | It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the foe. Once used, Sketch disappears. |
| 61 | Sketch | ![]() | Status | - | - | 1 | It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the foe. Once used, Sketch disappears. |
| 71 | Sketch | ![]() | Status | - | - | 1 | It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the foe. Once used, Sketch disappears. |
| 81 | Sketch | ![]() | Status | - | - | 1 | It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the foe. Once used, Sketch disappears. |
| 91 | Sketch | ![]() | Status | - | - | 1 | It enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the foe. Once used, Sketch disappears. |
Traits
Own Tempo
Ability Slot 1
Prevents the Pokémon from becoming confused.
Prevents confusion.
Technician
Ability Slot 2
Powers up the Pokémon’s weaker moves.
Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.
































Status