Competitive Information for Smeargle [Black/White]
Normal
Abilities:
Raises a random stat by 2 and lowers another stat by 1 at the end of each turn.
This Pokemon cannot be confused.
This Pokemon's moves of 60 power or less have 1.5x power, including Struggle.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Smeargle? These builds are optimized for Black/White Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Black/White metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get ready to meet Smeargle, the exceptional Normal-typed Pokémon! It's to see Smeargle show up as a Black/White opponent. Its only type-related weakness is Fighting. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Smeargle's strategies.
Item: Life Orb / Silk Scarf
Ability: Technician
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- False Swipe
- Spore
- Sketch
- Sleep Talk
Smeargle is an interesting Physical Sweeper. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Smeargle from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Life Orb boosts the power of Smeargle's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Technician, Smeargle's moves of 60 power or less have 1.5x power. includes struggle.
♦ Spore is a status move (causes the target to fall asleep).
♦ Sketch is a status move (permanently copies the last move target used).
♦ Sleep Talk is a status move (Smeargle must be asleep. uses another known move).
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Item: Life Orb / Focus Sash
Ability: Technician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Spore
- Sketch
- Sleep Talk
- Mean Look
Smeargle is a stupendous Special Sweeper. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Smeargle from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Life Orb boosts the power of Smeargle's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Technician, Smeargle's moves of 60 power or less have 1.5x power. includes struggle.
♦ Sketch is a status move (permanently copies the last move target used).
♦ Sleep Talk is a status move (Smeargle must be asleep. uses another known move).
♦ Mean Look is a status move (prevents the target from switching out).
Note: This moveset is considered Taunt bait! It is highly recommended you typically have atleast one move that does actual damage!
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Smeargle? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Black/White Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Black/White metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Silk Scarf
Ability: Technician
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- False Swipe
- Spore
- Sketch
- Sleep Talk
Smeargle is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Smeargle from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Life Orb boosts the power of Smeargle's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Technician, Smeargle's moves of 60 power or less have 1.5x power. includes struggle.
♦ Spore is a status move (causes the target to fall asleep).
♦ Sketch is a status move (permanently copies the last move target used).
♦ Sleep Talk is a status move (Smeargle must be asleep. uses another known move).
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Item: Life Orb / Focus Sash
Ability: Technician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Spore
- Sketch
- Sleep Talk
- Mean Look
Smeargle is a remarkable Special Sweeper. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Smeargle from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Life Orb boosts the power of Smeargle's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Technician, Smeargle's moves of 60 power or less have 1.5x power. includes struggle.
♦ Sketch is a status move (permanently copies the last move target used).
♦ Sleep Talk is a status move (Smeargle must be asleep. uses another known move).
♦ Mean Look is a status move (prevents the target from switching out).
Note: This moveset is considered Taunt bait! It is highly recommended you typically have atleast one move that does actual damage!
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Smeargle can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Black/White generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Smeargle.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Smeargle can perform in Black/White. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive BW Move and Ability Combos for Smeargle
- Moves boosted by Technician: False Swipe (BP: 40)
- Moves that inflict status: Spore
Most notable and possible best moves for Smeargle
- Copycat
- Destiny Bond
- Memento
- Roar
- Spikes
- Spore
- Stealth Rock
- Transform
- Trick
Common Effort Values for Smeargle in Black and White
- Timid Nature ( 252/0/4/0/0/252/ )
- Timid Nature ( 252/0/0/0/0/252/ )
- Optimize Smeargle's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Black and White
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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