Where can I find Smeargle in Polished Crystal?

Smeargle can be found in 6 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Smeargle?

Smeargle is a normal-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Smeargle learn in Polished Crystal?

Smeargle can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Smearglein Pokémon Polished Crystal

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Pokédex Entry

Painter Pokémon

The color of the mysterious fluid secreted from its tail is predetermined for each Smeargle.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Normal

Dex

#175 Johto Dex · #235 National

Abilities

Own Tempo(Primary)

Prevents it from becoming confused. Also prevents Intimidate.

Technician(Secondary)

Powers up its weaker moves.

Moody(Hidden)

Raises a stat and lowers another.

Growth Rate

Fast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

ground

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

106

EV Yield

1 Speed

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

fighting ×2

Resists

None

Immune To

ghost

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

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How to Obtain

Smeargle can be found in Route 37 (rare) in the morning and day-time, and in Ruins Of Alph Outside (rare) in the morning and day-time. Wild ones range from level 14 to 22.

Wild Encounters (4)

Level Up Moves (10)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	SketchLevel: 1Sketch	normal	0	100	1
1	SketchLevel: 1Sketch	Copies the foe's move permanently.
11	SketchLevel: 11Sketch	normal	0	100	1
11	SketchLevel: 11Sketch	Copies the foe's move permanently.
21	SketchLevel: 21Sketch	normal	0	100	1
21	SketchLevel: 21Sketch	Copies the foe's move permanently.
31	SketchLevel: 31Sketch	normal	0	100	1
31	SketchLevel: 31Sketch	Copies the foe's move permanently.
41	SketchLevel: 41Sketch	normal	0	100	1
41	SketchLevel: 41Sketch	Copies the foe's move permanently.
51	SketchLevel: 51Sketch	normal	0	100	1
51	SketchLevel: 51Sketch	Copies the foe's move permanently.
61	SketchLevel: 61Sketch	normal	0	100	1
61	SketchLevel: 61Sketch	Copies the foe's move permanently.
71	SketchLevel: 71Sketch	normal	0	100	1
71	SketchLevel: 71Sketch	Copies the foe's move permanently.
81	SketchLevel: 81Sketch	normal	0	100	1
81	SketchLevel: 81Sketch	Copies the foe's move permanently.
91	SketchLevel: 91Sketch	normal	0	100	1
91	SketchLevel: 91Sketch	Copies the foe's move permanently.