Smeargle

Smeargle (/ˈsmɪrɡəl/), known in Japan as Doble (Japanese: ドーブル, Hepburn: Dōburu), is a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon franchise. Smeargle first appeared in the video games Pokémon Gold and Silver and most of its subsequent sequels. Designed by Game Freak's development team and finalized by Ken Sugimori, it has also appeared in various spin-off titles, such as Pokémon Go and the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon Pokopia, and animated adaptations of the franchise, where it is primarily voiced by Koichi Sakaguchi.

Resembling a Beagle with a beret-shaped head and a paintbrush at the end of its tail, Smeargle is classified as a Normal-type Pokémon. In the franchise's fictional universe, it uses paint-like fluid that flows from its tail to paint, creating paint markings and graffiti to mark its territory. It has the signature move, Sketch, which allows it to permanently learn any move used by the opponent. An additional variant of Smeargle, dubbed Smearguru, was introduced for the video game Pokémon Pokopia.

Since its debut, Smeargle has been used to promote various merchandise as well as in a variety of collaborations with events and brands, including Expo 2025 and Van Gogh Museum. Its design has been received positively by critics and fans, with some comparing it to the Pokémon Grafaiai. Sketch caused Smeargle to receive prominent use in competitive play, going on to win to multiple tournaments as well as being banned in certain tournaments due to its overuse and unpredictability.