Smeargle

Smeargle is a Normal-type Pokémon from the Johto region. It does not evolve into nor from any other Pokémon.

Smeargle may appear in photos taken using the GO Snapshot feature and will attempt to copy the moves of the Pokémon that was the subject of the photo. If one appears in a photo, it will show up on the Trainer's Map View after exiting the photo gallery.

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Trivia

 * Maximum capture CP of Smeargle is 0. Smeargle does not receive weather boost even if the weather is Party Cloudy.
 * Only one Smeargle may appear per day.
 * Smeargle spawns for exactly one hour.
 * Each time a Trainer is photobombed by Smeargle when using GO Snapshot, they will rank-up their Cameraman medal.
 * Smeargle can learn almost any move including Legacy and Community Day moves.
 * Smeargle cannot learn a 2nd Charged attack.
 * The typing for Hidden Power does not get copied.
 * Smeargle cannot learn Transform from Ditto.
 * Both Fast and Charged TMs were able to be used to learn a new attack.
 * This is not an intended feature and was removed in the next update.
 * Smeargle was not available in April and, 2019 because Ash Pikachu was featured instead.
 * Smeargle was not available in May to, 2019 because Detective Pikachu was featured in Detective Pikachu Celebration instead.
 * Smeargle was not available in June to July, 2019 because party hat Pikachu was featured in the 3rd Anniversary instead.
 * Smeargle was not available in June to July, 2019 because party hat Pikachu was featured in the 3rd Anniversary instead.