Smeargle Pokémon Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Smeargle in Pokémon Pearl. 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 Pearl

Sinnoh

Smeargle Pokemon Pearl Pokedex Entry

It draws symbols with the fluid that oozes from the tip of its tail. Depending on the symbol, Smeargle fanatics will pay big money for them.

Pokemon Pearl Smeargle Sprites

Smeargle front-facing sprite from Pokémon Pearl

Primary

Smeargle back-facing sprite from Pokémon Pearl

Reverse

Shiny

Shiny Reverse

Pokémon Pearl Smeargle Moveset

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

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 Pearl Smeargle Locations

Smeargle can only be caught in Pokémon Pearl at Sinnoh Route 212 North Towards Hearthome City, where it appears at Lv. 16 by walking through tall grass with a 10% encounter rate (radar on).

Sinnoh Route 212 North Towards Hearthome City

4 encounters

walk
Lv. 16
Radar on
10%Uncommon
walk
Lv. 16
Radar on
10%Uncommon
walk
Lv. 18
Radar on
1%Very Rare
walk
Lv. 18
Radar on
1%Very Rare