Smeargle (Neo Discovery 30) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Smeargle from the Neo Discovery set is a Rare, number 30, with 50 HP. Its unique attack, Sketch, lets it copy an opponent’s move under specific conditions, offering a reactive, strategic playstyle for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -30
• Flavor Text: A special fluid oozes from the tip of its tail. It paints the fluid everywhere to mark its territory.
• Attack: Sketch — If the Defending Pokémon attacked last turn and Smeargle was in play during that attack, Smeargle copies that attack except for its Energy costs and anything else required to use that attack.
• Rarity: Rare
• Set: Neo Discovery (neo2)
• Card Number: 30

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Neo Discovery printing of Smeargle, card number 30. It is a rare card from the Neo series, featuring the unique Sketch attack that allows Smeargle to copy the opponent’s last attack under specific conditions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its set code “neo2,” rarity as Rare, and the illustrator Hironobu Yoshida. The card’s distinct Sketch attack and its Psychic resistance also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unique artwork, maintaining a flat, cool environment will help prevent warping or fading.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Neo Discovery: Introduces Smeargle with its signature Sketch attack, emphasizing strategic play by copying opponent attacks. Its modest HP and retreat cost make it a flexible Basic Pokémon, while its Psychic resistance adds defensive value.