Smeargle Archives

Pokémon TCG - Pokémon GO Set Preview: Photobombing Smeargle
Credit: Pokémon TCG Yep, that's Smeargle butting into Bibarel's card and even going as far as to steal the title of this very article away from the tree-chomping Pokémon This is a comedic recreation of the photobomb mechanic in Pokémon GO For those that don't play, Niantic has created a form of encounter where a Pokémon will[...]
Pokémon GO / Snap Event Review: A Fun Tie-In Event
Tonight, the New Pokémon Snap Celebration event will wrap up in Pokémon GO. This event featured a Timed Research focused on taking pictures of wild spawns and introduced Shiny Smeargle Generally, when an event ends in GO, one of the coolest aspects of the game is that the newly unlocked Shiny will remain available in the game[...]
TCG Spotlight: Some of the Best Smeargle Pokémon Cards
In honor of the brief but glorious release of Shiny Smeargle in Pokémon GO, let's take a look back at some of the most iconic Smeargle cards from the Pokémon TCG This includes both vintage and modern We'd love to hear from you, so chime in with your top Smeargle picks in the comments below. Promo[...]
Poké Spotlight: Getting to Know Smeargle Outside of Pokémon GO
In honor of this week's release of Shiny Smeargle, let's take a deep dive into this unique Pokémon's lore. Smeargle official artwork Credit: Pokémon Company International Dex entry number 235, Smeargle is a pure Normal-type species from the Johto Region, introduced into the world of Pokémon with Generation Two This Pokémon can be encountered as either male[...]
Shiny Galarian Ponyta to be Unlocked in Pokémon GO Event
Shiny Smeargle debuts in Pokémon GO today as part of the New Pokémon Snap Celebration Event This is not a species that can be encountered through regular means in the game, though Here is how you can encounter Smeargle in hopes of catching a Shiny in Pokémon GO. Regular & Shiny Smeargle in Pokémon GO[...]
Poké Spotlight: Getting to Know Clauncher Outside of Pokémon GO
This week, Niantic announced the Sustainability Week Event which will introduce Shiny Trubbish and the New Pokémon Snap tie-in event which will introduce Shiny Smeargle. Regular Shiny Smeargle, Trubbish, & Garbordor in Pokémon GO Credit: Niantic Here are the details for both of these upcoming Pokémon GO releases: Sustainability Week will run from Tuesday, April 20th, 2021 at 10 AM[...]
Shiny Smeargle to Debut in Pokémon GO / Snap Event
Shiny Smeargle is finally coming to Pokémon GO but only for a limited time Here are the details of the upcoming New Pokémon Snap-inspired event coming to Pokémon GO later this month. Pokémon GO / Snap Event graphic Credit: Niantic Niantic announced the event at the official Pokémon GO blog: In celebration of the release of New Pokémon Snap on[...]