Competitive Information for Smeargle [X/Y]
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 X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unleash the power of Smeargle, an incredible Pokémon with Normal typing. It's to see Smeargle show up as a X/Y opponent. Its only type-related weakness is Fighting. Explore the movesets below to see how Smeargle performs in battles.
Item: Life Orb / Silk Scarf
Ability: Technician
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- False Swipe
- Seismic Toss
- Spore
- Mean Look
Prepare for single battles with Smeargle as a superior Physical Sweeper. This moveset focuses to crush rivals using formidable physical moves. 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 or less power get boosted by 1.5x power. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Smeargle's normal-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Seismic Toss is a physical 0-base power Fighting-type move (does damage equal to your Smeargle's level).
◆ Spore is a status move (causes the target to fall asleep).
◆ Mean Look is a status move (prevents the target from switching out).
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Item: Life Orb / Charcoal
Ability: Technician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Flamethrower
- Spore
- Mean Look
- Odor Sleuth
Prepare for single battles with Smeargle as a wonderful Special Sweeper. This strategy is built to crush rivals using devastating special moves. 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 or less power get boosted by 1.5x power. With a Charcoal equipped to it, Smeargle's fire-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Spore is a status move (causes the target to fall asleep).
◆ Mean Look is a status move (prevents the target from switching out).
◆ Odor Sleuth is a status move (fighting, normal hit ghost. Evasiveness ignored).
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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 X/Y 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 X/Y 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
- Seismic Toss
- Spore
- Mean Look
Ready for double battles? Smeargle is an incredible Physical Sweeper. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with forceful physical power. 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 or less power get boosted by 1.5x power. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Smeargle's normal-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Seismic Toss is a physical 0-base power Fighting-type move (does damage equal to your Smeargle's level).
◆ Spore is a status move (causes the target to fall asleep).
◆ Mean Look is a status move (prevents the target from switching out).
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Item: Life Orb / Charcoal
Ability: Technician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Flamethrower
- Spore
- Mean Look
- Odor Sleuth
Smeargle thrives as a spectacular Special Sweeper perfect for double battles. The main aim of this moveset is to crush rivals using lethal special attacks. 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 or less power get boosted by 1.5x power. With a Charcoal equipped to it, Smeargle's fire-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Spore is a status move (causes the target to fall asleep).
◆ Mean Look is a status move (prevents the target from switching out).
◆ Odor Sleuth is a status move (fighting, normal hit ghost. Evasiveness ignored).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Smeargle can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon X/Y 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 X/Y. 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 XY Move and Ability Combos for Smeargle
- Moves boosted by Technician: False Swipe (BP: 40), Fury Swipes (BP: 18)
- Moves that inflict status: Spore
Most notable and possible best moves for Smeargle
- Spore
Common Effort Values for Smeargle in X and Y
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Smeargle's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon X and Y
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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