Smeargle (Japanese: ドーブル Doble) is a Normal-type Pokémon.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Physiology
Smeargle are beagle-like, bipedal white and brown Pokémon that seem unremarkable at first, but they possess a long tail with an end that resembles a paintbrush. This paintbrush oozes with paint, and the color of the paint is apparently different for each Smeargle. Although sprites from the game depict green, brown and red, the anime also shows yellow and blue. It’s been implied that each Smeargle has a different colored tail.
Smeargle has a footprint on his back that has the same color as the tail-tip. Smeargle also has a round structure on its head with a point that resembles a beret in shape, with floppy, brown colored ears and a brown colored ‘collar’ on its neck. The rings encircling Smeargle’s eyes are also brown, as are Smeargle’s eyelids. Smeargle’s arms have two brown bands, and its legs only one, and each of the limbs have three digits, the fingers apparently being dexterous.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Smeargle secretes a fluid from its tail, which can be used as paint. Smeargle is the only Pokémon known to express itself in an artistic fashion. Smeargle is also the only Pokémon that can learn nearly any move permanently thanks to its signature move, Sketch.
Behavior
Smeargle live in groups. When a Smeargle reaches adulthood, the other members of the group draw a paw-print pattern on its back. Those who refuse to let themselves be marked are ostracized from the pack.
Habitat
Smeargle are very adaptable, and can live just about anywhere. One can always tell when a Smeargle’s territory is found because it will mark the boundary with the paint-like substance excreted by its tail.
Diet
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