#0235
— Painter Pokémon
Smeargle
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Smeargle is a normal-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Speed — at 250 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 75) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Own Tempo ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Smeargle. Build around what Smeargle actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Smeargle takes super-effective damage from Fighting moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Smeargle into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Speed (75)
- Lowest stat
- Attack (20)
- Offensive lean
- mixed
- Speed tier
- mid-pack speed (base 75)
- BST
- 250 (low for the format)
Smeargle is a normal-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Speed — at 250 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 75) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Own Tempo ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Smeargle. Build around what Smeargle actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Smeargle
Smeargle is the Painter Pokémon a Normal type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 250 with Own Tempo or Technician as abilities.
What is Smeargle weak to?
Smeargle is a Normal-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Fighting. It is immune to Ghost.
How to counter Smeargle
To counter Smeargle in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Fighting moves and can withstand its Normal STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Smeargle in competitive teams
Smeargle can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Smeargle on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
