Smeargle Collector’s Guide: Fusion Strike #209

Character Intro

Smeargle from the Fusion Strike set is a common Pokémon card numbered 209. It has 70 HP and features the attacks Sketching Trash and Tail Whap. This card offers a straightforward, agile presence in any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Attacks:
• Sketching Trash: Retrieve up to 2 Fusion Strike Trainer cards from your discard pile.
• Tail Whap: Deals 80 damage with a cost of three Colorless energies.
• Flavor Text: It draws symbols with the fluid that oozes from the tip of its tail. Depending on the symbol, Smeargle fanatics will pay big money for them.
• Regulation Mark: E

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Fusion Strike set, card number 209. It is a Common rarity card with no known alternate printings or special editions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its set code “swsh8” and card number 209. The illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita is a notable identifier for collectors.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant illustration and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, it is accessible but still benefits from careful handling to maintain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fusion Strike: Introduced Smeargle as a Basic Fusion Strike Pokémon with unique Trainer card retrieval capabilities and a solid damage attack, enriching the set’s strategic options.