Smeargle - Super-Blazing Shock (Uncommon) [SM8-070/095]

Name: Smeargle - Super-Blazing Shock (Uncommon) [SM8-070/095]
Brand: The Collector
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Japanese Pokémon card of Smeargle from the SM8 Super-Blazing Shock set, featuring Ken Sugimori art and Piet Mondrian-style background. - view 1

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Estimated value

$1 - $5

Rarity

Abundant(1/10)

SMEARGLE - SUPER-BLAZING SHOCK (UNCOMMON) [SM8-070/095]: IDENTIFICATION

A Japanese-language Pokémon card featuring Smeargle (ドープル) with artwork by Ken Sugimori. The card is numbered 070/095 U from the 'Super-Blazing Shock' (Chō-Bakunetsu Beast) expansion, denoted by the SM8 set code. The illustration utilizes a stylized grid background of primary colors, mimicking Piet Mondrian’s De Stijl aesthetic, which aligns with Smeargle's identity as the Painter Pokémon. The card lists 80 HP and features the attacks 'Imitate' (そっくりなぞる) and 'Tail Smash' (テールスマッシュ).

Compare with other trading cards in the archive: Alakazam - Expansion Pack (Holo Rare) [No. 065], Arcanine - XY Evolutions (Holo Rare) [18/108], Blastoise - Expansion Pack (Japanese Base Set) Holofoil [No. 009].

SET RELEASE & PRINT RUN

Released in Japan on September 6, 2018, as part of the SM8 Super-Blazing Shock set, this card belongs to the Sun & Moon era of the Pokémon TCG. This specific set was notable for introducing 'Ultra Beast' support and was later merged into the international 'Lost Thunder' English expansion released in November 2018. Smeargle, first introduced in the Generation II games (Pokémon Gold/Silver), is functionally unique in the video games for its 'Sketch' move, a concept reflected in the 'Imitate' attack on this card.

SCARCITY

AbundantBottom 20%

CommonLegendary

Currently in production or mass-produced within the last 50 years. Found everywhere: big box stores, eBay, flea markets. No scarcity whatsoever.

Rarity 1/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 178 trading cards items at rarity 1 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

Currently in production
Mass manufactured
No collectible value

Confidence Factors

Correct set symbols (SM8) and font kerning consistent with TPC output
Back design matches standard Japanese layout for the Sun & Moon era
Low-value uncommon cards are rarely targeted for high-fidelity forgery

How does authenticity detection work?

GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

Trading Card Market Analyst

Card Specialist

Standard identification achieved through clear visible set markers, card numbers, and artist attribution. Condition assessment is high but limited by the card being inside a plastic holder.

KEY EVIDENCE

1Set code 'SM8' visible in lower-left corner
2Card number 070/095 and 'U' rarity symbol confirm set position
3Traditional Japanese card back design with the Pokéball and elemental energy orbs
4Ken Sugimori's signature illustrative style identifies the artist

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Check for any faint surface scratches under a direct LED light source
→Verify the bottom edge for any minor pressure marks from the semi-rigid holder
→Compare centering against population report averages if considering professional grading

CONDITION & GRADE

PSA 9-10

Grading breakdown

Very sharp corners and clean edges are visible. The centering on the front has a slight top-to-bottom bias but likely remains within high-grade tolerances (60/40 or better).

Condition

The card shows excellent surface integrity and clean corners. Centering on the front appears slightly bottom-heavy. The rear image shows no immediate signs of whitening or 'silvering' along the edges, suggesting it has been kept in a protective sleeve/semi-rigid holder.

TRADING CARD MARKET VALUE

$1 - $5

Updated: May 11, 2026

Who buys this

Character collectors focusing on Smeargle or completionist collectors finishing the Japanese SM8 master set.

What increases value

•Gem Mint condition potential (PSA 10)
•Ken Sugimori artwork appeal

What lowers value

•High population of uncommon cards limits growth potential
•Japanese language cards often have lower liquidity than English unless they are high-tier chase cards