Breaking through Scream Tail usually means hitting the physical side — 65 base Attack is the obvious weak point. Dragon moves can't touch it, and only 3 types hit it super-effectively. Introduced in Gen 9. Clears the crowded base-100 Speed benchmark.
Bulk defines Scream Tail's stat line. HP and Sp. Def anchor the defensive side, but Attack can't keep up offensively. Tough to catch and worth 3 HP EVs.
Scream Tail Weakness
GoodPoison, Ghost, and Steel-type moves hit Scream Tail for super-effective damage. The upside? Dragon-type moves can't touch it at all. Scream Tail's overall bulk (115/99/115) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
At 570 base stat total, Scream Tail hits hard for a Fairy/Psychic type. No evolution chain and no egg group, just a straight pickup.
How to Evolve
Normal coverage is what separates a good sweep from a wasted boost. After Calm Mind, Scream Tail threatens a wide range with flexible EVs EVs and Booster Energy backing every hit.
Best Build
Best Scream Tail Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Psychic Noise
- Boomburst
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Coverage runs deep. Scream Tail can hit 11 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Dark. The offense anchors on Misty Explosion and Play Rough while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
A handful of locations for Scream Tail with moderate rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Best Locations
You can find Scream Tail through 4 walking encounters at Lv. 52-60. The list is sorted by game progression, so the earliest accessible spots show up first.
We rate Scream Tail B-Tier — a solid choice for the right team. At 570 BST, it fits the wall role. Base 115 HP stands out.
Scream Tail doesn't evolve and has no evolutionary line. It's a Fairy/Psychic-type Pokemon with strong stats at 570 BST — no evolution needed.
Protosynthesis raises highest stat in harsh sunlight, or if holding Booster Energy — that's the one you want on Scream Tail. It's the only ability Scream Tail has.
Base 111 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Scream Tail is leaning toward the physical side (base 65 Attack). Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a wall.
Scream Tail can be found in Scarlet & Violet.
Scream Tail joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 1 titles so far. With 1 generation of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A