Name: Smeargle
Number: 235
Type: Normal
Abilities: Own Temo, Oblivious, Moody
Base Stats:
55 / 20 / 35 / 20 / 45 / 75
Level Up Move Edits:
None
Move Tutor Move/TM Edits:
None
Egg Move Edits:
None
Example Set
Baton Pass Lead @ Focus Sash
4 HP / 252 Def / 252 Spe
Any Ability, Jolly Nature
- Spore
- Baton Pass
- Shell Smash
- Substitute/
Explanation of Set
Access to the crippling Spore, the ability to Baton Pass huge stat boosts, and the ability to reflect Taunt and other non-attacking moves such as Roar and Whirlwind with Magic Coat are some of the traits that make Smeargle a formidable support Pokemon. Spore will almost always provide a free turn of setup while also putting an opposing Pokemon temporarily out of commission. This allows Smeargle to use Shell Smash, after which it will be faster than almost every Pokemon, allowing it to Baton Pass the obscene offensive boosts to a more threatening sweeper, sometimes even taking no damage in the process. Substitute is another good option on the set, as it not only prevents Dragon Tail users from phazing Smeargle, but it also provides a safe switch in for the receiver. However Magic Coat is typically the superior option for reflecting faster Taunts and preventing phazers from removing Smeargle's boosts.
