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Smeargle
Lost Thunder 157/214 • rare
- Set
- Lost Thunder
- Number
- 157/214
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2018
- Energy type
- colorless energy
- Market price
- $7.10
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
Your opponent reveals their hand. You may use the effect of a Supporter card you find there as the effect of this attack.
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
It draws symbols all over the place to mark its territory. In towns with many Smeargle, the walls are covered in graffiti.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedLegal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Smeargle 157/214 was released in the Lost Thunder expansion, which debuted in the fall of 2018 as part of the Sun & Moon series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was notable for its sheer size, containing over 210 cards, and served to introduce various Pokémon from the Johto region into the then-current competitive landscape. The inclusion of Smeargle within this set highlights the design philosophy of the era, which balanced the release of powerful GX cards with smaller, utilitarian creatures that offered unique mechanical utility for players.
The card features artwork by illustrator Naoyo Kimura, a long-time contributor to the Pokémon franchise known for a soft, painterly aesthetic that suits the canine-like Smeargle perfectly. The design depicts the Pokémon in its signature pose, utilizing its tail to create art, reflecting its nature as the Painter Pokémon. Upon its release, the card was received primarily as a niche tool for casual play and collecting, appreciated more for its thematic accuracy and Kimura's evocative style than for high-tier tournament dominance.
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