Smeargle
Painter Pokémon
The unique creations produced by each Smeargle are painted using the fluid that oozes from its tail. This is how it marks its territory.
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Official Art (Shiny)Competitive
Strategy Overview
Smeargle has access to the combination of Transform, Imprison, and a sleep-inducing move, granting it a unique niche in being able to shut down almost any slower defensive Pokemon. However, its subpar defensive stats result in it losing to any Pokemon faster than it due to it getting OHKOed or hit with Taunt. A fairly low base Speed stat of 75 leaves Smeargle outsped by common threats like Mega Lopunny, Mega Charizard X and Y, and Greninja. Smeargle relies heavily on sleep turns, as it can't beat any Pokemon that wakes up before it sets up Imprison and transforms.
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