Smeargle Pokémon HeartGold: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Smeargle in Pokémon HeartGold. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 10 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon HeartGold

Kanto

Smeargle Pokemon HeartGold Pokedex Entry

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Pokemon HeartGold Smeargle Sprites

Smeargle front-facing sprite from Pokémon HeartGold

Primary

Smeargle back-facing sprite from Pokémon HeartGold

Reverse

Shiny

Shiny Reverse

Pokémon HeartGold Smeargle Moveset

Complete registry of moves learned by Smeargle via various methods in Pokémon HeartGold.

Move	Type	Requirement
Sketch	normal	Lv. 1
Sketch	normal	Lv. 11
Sketch	normal	Lv. 21
Sketch	normal	Lv. 31
Sketch	normal	Lv. 41
Sketch	normal	Lv. 51
Sketch	normal	Lv. 61
Sketch	normal	Lv. 71
Sketch	normal	Lv. 81
Sketch	normal	Lv. 91

End of Move Database

Pokémon HeartGold Smeargle Locations

Smeargle can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon HeartGold, including Johto Safari Zone Zone Plains and Ruins Of Alph Outside. The most reliable spawn is at Johto Safari Zone Zone Plains, where you'll find it at Lv. 17 by walking through tall grass with a 10% encounter rate (day).

Ruins Of Alph Outside

4 encounters

walk
Lv. 20
4%Very Rare
walk
Lv. 22
4%Very Rare
walk
Lv. 20
1%Very Rare
walk
Lv. 22
1%Very Rare

Johto Safari Zone Zone Plains

2 encounters

walk
Lv. 17
Morning
10%Uncommon
walk
Lv. 17
Day
10%Uncommon