Which Pokémon species is Smearguru in Pokémon Pokopia?

Smearguru is a Smeargle in Pokémon Pokopia.

Smeargle is the Painter Pokémon, and Pokopia gives one individual an enhanced artistic identity through the name Smearguru. The character is described as exceptionally talented at painting, connecting the game’s creative building theme with one of the franchise’s most art-focused Pokémon.

Smeargle is an especially fitting choice for a game about personal expression. Players shape habitats, place structures, and decorate spaces, while Smearguru represents painting and visual creativity within the world. The name is a character nickname, not a separate Pokémon species or evolution.

A common mix-up is Grafaiai, another Pokémon associated with painting and marks. Grafaiai was introduced later and uses poisonous saliva to create patterns, whereas Smeargle is the Pokémon traditionally defined by its tail-based painting. In Pokopia, Smearguru specifically refers to Smeargle.