Smeargle

Smeargle

Selected Masterpiece • 128/203
Artist Kouki Saitou
Market Price $0.24
Evolving Skies Sword & Shield 2021
The Illustrator

Kouki Saitou

Kouki Saitou has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2003, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span sets including Platinum, Black & White, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color, clear character focus, and lively, balanced compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Smeargle in a vibrant forest setting, surrounded by lush greenery and soft sunlight filtering through the trees. With a playful expression, Smeargle seems to be in the midst of creating art, its tail trailing colorful paint as it moves. The scene captures a moment of creativity and spontaneity, inviting viewers to appreciate the joy of artistic expression in nature. This snapshot of Smeargle's world feels both lively and inspiring, showcasing the Pokémon's unique talent.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 19, 2026.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Colorless
Era
Sword & Shield
Release
27/08/2021

Live Painting

30+

Reveal any number of basic Energy cards from your hand. This attack does 30 more damage for each type of basic Energy you revealed in this way.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost