Smeargle 32
Set: Wizards Black Star Promos
Released: Jul 1, 1999
Pokémon
Colorless Type
Promo
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About Smeargle
Once it becomes an adult, it has a tendency to let its comrades plant footprints on its back.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #235
- Card Number 32
- Card RarityPromo
- IllustratorTomokazu Komiya
- Release Date01/07/1999
- SeriesBase
- Expansion Wizards Black Star Promos
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionJohto
- Generation Generation 2
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Colorless - Health Points40 HP
- Weakness
Fighting ×2 - Resistance
Psychic -30 - Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Attacks
- Paint

Flip a coin. If heads, choose a type (other than Colorless) and put a Coloring counter on the Defending Pokémon. That Pokémon is now the type you chose. If it already had a Coloring counter, remove the old one. If tails, this attack does nothing.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Smeargle perched on a stone platform against the backdrop of an ancient, temple-like structure. The sky is bright blue with soft, fluffy clouds, lending a serene and open atmosphere to the scene. Smeargle, with its distinctive paintbrush tail highlighted in green, appears contemplative and calm. The art style is whimsical and vibrant, characterized by bold lines and simple shapes. The color palette consists of earthy browns and greens set against the bright blue and white of the sky, creating a harmonious balance. The shading is subtle, enhancing the depth and texture of the stone and foliage. Overall, the mood is peaceful and reflective.
Playability Overview
Smeargle’s ability to change an opponent’s type with a coin flip adds a layer of strategic disruption, though its low HP and reliance on luck limit its overall reliability in battle.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Artistic AdventuresThis Smeargle card captures a vibrant moment of creativity with its playful pose against a backdrop of ancient ruins. I suggest placing it on a page dedicated to artistic Pokémon, where its unique "Painting" ability can shine alongside other creative critters like Oddish or Jigglypuff, who also have a whimsical flair.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ruins / Playful / Bright Colors / Artistry / Creative Spirit















