Strategy for Smeargle [Pokémon Sun and Moon]

This article contains information for the Painter Pokémon Smeargle in Pokémon Sun and Moon.
The analysis would involve: the distribution of effort values, choice of movesets, recommended held items, and other suggested options. This will also show information on how to deal with Smeargle during free battles and rating battles on Wi-Fi.

_{Please note that Dark Void has been nerfed in Pokemon Sun and Moon.}

Please check here for the related article: List of Pokemon that got nerfed [Pokemon Sun and Moon]

Basic Information on Smeargle

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Using Smeargle

Smeargle possesses unbelievable low Bast stats but makes up for it by learning almost every move. The only exceptions to this are Chatter and Hyperspace Fury. The former cannot be copied with Sketch while the latter will attempt to copy it but will fail.

Due to its measly attack stat, Smeargle should run mostly Non-Damaging moves.

For the singles format, it will usually use Fake Out, Transform, Spore, etc.

As for the doubles format, its niche is as a supporting role with Helping Hand and Dark Void.

Outside of battle, Smeargle is a useful in Breeding when a certain desired species needs to inherit number of Field Egg Group egg moves.

A breakdown of the suggested moves for Smeargle