Pokemon #235, Smeargle, Normal type, Painter pokemon
Average Weight: 127.9 lbs.
Average Height: 3'11"
Intro
These pokemon are well known for their natural ability as a painter and their ability to use the move Sketch, which allows them to copy the last move used by other pokemon. Smeargle is a bipedal Pokémon with soft white and brown fur. It has a long tail with an end resembling a paintbrush. Their upper head is shaped like a beret resembling those worn by French artists. It has floppy, brown ears and a brown collar on its neck. The rings encircling Smeargle's eyes are also brown, as are Smeargle’s eyelids. Its arms have two brown bands, and its legs have only one. When they reach maturity, they let its comrade plant its footprint on its back.
Diet
Smeargle is a herbivorous pokemon which feeds on fresh berries and some fruits that grow near caves and water.
Habitat
Smeargle mainly inhabit caves and the surrounding area, so as not to be disturbed when they paint. Sometimes they are seen close to the big cities, and are naturally drawn towards locations with a great view, as this gives them inspiration for their best paintings.
Biology
In his tail fluids are produced that allow him to mark his territory. The color of the fluids change with their mood swings. They live in groups and most of the time they live their whole life in the same group. Sometimes groups or Smeargle run rampant while marking entire cities as their territories. In such cases, the city often ends up covered in many layers of paint.
Smeargle is a normal type pokemon, that can learn almost any attack by using his Sketch move only after watching another pokemon use it. They are usually peacefull and don't like to fight if it's not necessary. This is why you won't ever find a wild Smeargle that knows any move other than sketch.
Smeargle is unique in its ability to learn every move in the Pokemon world by copying it with the move Sketch. Smeargle with all sorts of interesting and powerful movesets can be found all over the world. Some trainers have made it a challenge to have Smeargle learn the most powerful moves usually exclusive to legendary pokemon. Such Smeargle, with for example Aeroblast, Sacred Fire, V-Create and Psycho Boost, are extremely rare and very expensive.
Pokemon League Commission notes
Despite the difficulty of finding one in the wild, this pokemon has been categorize as a Class D Pokemon under the Endangered Pokemon Act. Under this classification, this pokemon are allowed to be caught in the wild, with no limited quantities. However is forbidden to sell their paintings without autorization from the Pokemon Art Committee.