The unusually talented Smeargle in Pokémon Pokopia is nicknamed Smearguru.
Smearguru is a special Smeargle encountered during the effort to restore the game’s damaged habitats. The character is described as exceptionally gifted at painting, connecting directly with Smeargle’s established identity as the Pokémon associated with art and its signature move, Sketch.
The nickname combines Smeargle’s species name with “guru,” a word commonly used for an expert or teacher. It is therefore a character-specific name rather than a new evolution or a new Pokémon species.
Smeargle has traditionally stood apart from many Pokémon because its move Sketch can permanently copy another Pokémon’s move under the right conditions. Pokopia uses the species’ artistic theme in a more social and environmental context, presenting painting as part of the character’s personality.