Smeargle Pokémon Y: Moves, Sprites & Locations

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

Kalos

Smeargle Pokemon Y 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 Y Smeargle Sprites

Smeargle front-facing sprite from Pokémon Y

Primary

Smeargle back-facing sprite from Pokémon Y

Reverse

Shiny

Shiny Reverse

Pokémon Y Smeargle Moveset

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

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 Y Smeargle Locations

Smeargle can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon Y, including Friend Safari Normal and Kalos Route 7 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Friend Safari Normal, where you'll find it at Lv. 30 by walking through tall grass with a 33% encounter rate (friend safari slot 3).

Kalos Route 7 Area

3 encounters

walk
Lv. 14
10%Uncommon
yellow flowers
Lv. 14
10%Uncommon
purple flowers
Lv. 14
10%Uncommon

Friend Safari Normal

1 encounter

walk
Lv. 30
Friend safari slot 3
33%Frequent