Smeargle Collector’s Guide: HS Undaunted Rare Holo

Character Intro

Smeargle from the HS Undaunted set is a Rare Holo Basic Pokémon with 70 HP. It features the Portrait Poké-Power and the Tail Rap attack. This card is number 8 in the set.

Quick Facts

• HP: 70
• Type: Colorless
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Ability: Portrait (Poké-Power) lets you copy a Supporter card from your opponent’s hand once per turn if Smeargle is active.
• Attack: Tail Rap — Flip 2 coins; does 20 damage times the number of heads.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from HS Undaunted (card number 8). It is a Rare Holo featuring Smeargle as a Basic Pokémon with the Portrait Poké-Power and a simple, potentially effective Tail Rap attack.

Variants & Identifiers

• Set Code: hgss3
• Series: HeartGold & SoulSilver
• No known print variants for this card.
• Illustrator: Midori Harada
• Image URL: /images/hgss3/hgss3-8.jpg

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its strategic value centers on the Portrait Poké-Power, which can replicate Supporter effects from the opponent’s hand, provided Smeargle is not affected by Special Conditions.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve the holofoil and artwork.
• Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain collector value.
• Use a top loader or a binder with rigid pages for optimal protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HS Undaunted: Includes Smeargle as a Rare Holo card, emphasizing unique abilities like Portrait that add tactical options. The set is part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series, known for revisiting classic Pokémon with fresh mechanics.
• Other sets and printings of Smeargle are unknown or not documented here.