Type matchups
Damage Smeargle takes from each attacking type.
As a Normal type, Smeargle has 1 weakness, 0 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Normal typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 55
- Attack
- 20
- Defense
- 35
- Sp. Atk
- 20
- Sp. Def
- 45
- Speed
- 75
- Total
- 250
Smeargle has a base stat total of 250, higher than 4% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (75). Its Attack (20) and Sp. Atk (20) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. Its Speed of 75 is middling (faster than 56% of Pokémon). With 55 HP, 35 Defense and 45 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Smeargle can have the abilities Own Tempo, Technician and Moody.
How to beat Smeargle
Smeargle takes 2× damage from Fighting moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ghost moves have no effect on it.
Good counters: Marshadow hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Smeargle's Normal moves. Annihilape hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Smeargle's Normal moves. Crowned Zamazenta hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Normal moves.
Evolution
Smeargle does not evolve.
Best counters to Smeargle
Other Normal Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Smeargle weak to?
As a Normal type, Smeargle takes super-effective damage from Fighting moves.
What is Smeargle resistant to?
Smeargle has no type resistances. It is immune to Ghost.
What are the best counters to Smeargle?
Strong type-based picks include Marshadow, Annihilape and Crowned Zamazenta, which hit Smeargle with super-effective attacks.