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How to Catch Smeargle in Pokemon Go

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Every Pokemon Go player wants to collect all the Pokemon. However, as the game progresses, you realize that it’s easier said than done. No matter how many regions you explore and how many eggs you incubate, a few Pokemon will still be missing.

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Smeargle is one of those Pokemon that manages to evade the Pokeball. So we decided to put an end to the mad search. Here’s how you can catch Smeargle in Pokemon Go.

Pokemon Go: How to Catch Smeargle Using the Snapshot Mode

First of all, you need to enable the Snapshot Mode in Pokemon Go. From then on, follow these steps to catch the Smeargle.

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Smeargle in Pokemon Go
  • From ‘Items’ pick you camera and any Pokemon from your team.
  • Start clicking pictures of that chosen Pokemon and quit the Camera mode.
  • Now, it’s time to look at the photos that you have taken. It is likely that Smeargle might have photobombed one of the pictures.
  • If you see Smeargle in any of the photos, view that photo and click exit. A Smeargle will appear somewhere near you.
  • However, if you don’t spot a Smeargle in any of the photos, try clicking photos of random Pokemon again.
  • Now, all you have to do is catch that Smeargle!

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