Revision 1

Overview

Smearguru is one of the seven Special Pokemon in Pokemon Pokopia. It is a Smeargle distinguished by the variety of colorful paint splotches covering its body and an unusually large brush at the end of its tail. Smearguru is a prolific painter found in Bleak Beach, where it can be seen obsessing over its art. It holds the exclusive Paint specialty.

Appearance

While a standard Smeargle has a single paint-tipped tail, Smearguru's brush tail is notably larger than average, and its body is covered in a rainbow of paint splotches from its constant artistic endeavors. These colorful markings set it apart from any other Smeargle and make it instantly recognizable. Smearguru is frequently shown painting on canvas in promotional materials and the game's extended trailer.

Location

Smearguru is found in Bleak Beach, the area inspired by Vermilion City. It can be spotted near its painting setup, surrounded by canvases and paint supplies. Players encounter Smearguru during their exploration of the area.

Paint Specialty

Smearguru possesses the exclusive Paint specialty. This allows it to change the colors of furniture and add decorative patterns to items the player has crafted or placed. Paint is created using the Crush specialty (held by Onix and Pawmo), which grinds berries and food items into colored paint. Once paint is available, Smearguru can apply it to furniture and decorations.

The Paint specialty works alongside the decorating system, giving players much more creative control over the look of their settlements. Different berry types produce different paint colors, so gathering a wide variety of berries unlocks more color options.

Role in Gameplay

Smearguru provides a purely creative service. Once befriended, players can bring furniture and decorative items to Smearguru to have them repainted or recoated in a new color scheme. This does not affect the functional properties of items but dramatically changes their visual appearance. For players who enjoy the building and decorating aspects of Pokopia, Smearguru is an invaluable ally.

Name Origin

The name "Smearguru" combines "Smear" (as in Smeargle, and the act of smearing paint) with "guru," meaning a master or expert. This reflects Smearguru's status as a painting master.

Tips

• Gather a wide variety of berries to unlock more paint color options through the Crush specialty.

• Smearguru's painting service is cosmetic only. It will not change the functional properties of furniture, so feel free to experiment with colors.

• Pair Smearguru's Paint specialty with Tinkmaster's Engineer specialty and the Build specialty Pokemon for a complete customization workflow.