Scream Tail Best Moveset
Fairy/Psychic at 115 HP and 115 Sp. Def with AbilityProtosynthesis boosting the highest stat. 111 Speed outspeeds most of the tier. 65/65 offenses mean zero damage output. The moveset is pure support: MoveWish, MoveThunder Wave, MoveEncore. Tera Fairy boosts the defensive profile. C-Tier through fast support and bulk.
Scream Tail landed at C-Tier in Gen IX. This was Scream Tail's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Protosynthesis with Leftovers, favoring a Timid nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Scream Tail best EVs are HP and Speed
Wall Moveset
- Wish
- Dazzling Gleam
- Encore
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Scream Tail Weakness
Poison, Ghost, and Steel 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Ghost, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Psychic |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
What is Scream Tail Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Scream Tail
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Scream Tail View Great Tusk builds →Rapid Spin13-15% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Scream Tail View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn8-10% Scald6-7% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Scream Tail View Hydrapple builds →Giga Drain13-15% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Scream Tail View Zapdos builds →Hurricane20-24% Volt Switch13-15% Heat Wave17-20% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Scream Tail View Corviknight builds →U Turn10-12% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Scream Tail View Torkoal builds →Rapid Spin7-8% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Scream Tail View Moltres builds →Flamethrower16-19% U Turn11-13% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Scream Tail View Garchomp builds →Earthquake25-30% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Scream Tail View Pelipper builds →Hurricane16-18% U Turn7-8% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityTintedlens ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Scream Tail View Lokix builds →U Turn25-29% Knock Off23-27% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales builds →
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Recommended Build AbilitySnow Warning ItemLightclay NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales-Alola builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves View Tornadus-Therian builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Rotom-Wash builds →
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Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Shiny Scream Tail
Scream Tail's shiny alters the prehistoric Jigglypuff's pink-and-white coloring by a fraction of a shade. When the base design is already pale pink, going slightly more pale doesn't register as a real change. Paradox Jigglypuff deserved better.
Shiny Scream Tail Evolution
Does Not EvolveShiny Scream Tail Odds & Hunting Methods
1 of 1 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyScream Tail Locations
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 to Catch Scream Tail in Scarlet & Violet
Base Stats
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.
It resembles a mysterious Pokémon described in a paranormal magazine as a Jigglypuff from one billion years ago.
Scream Tail Event Distributions
Scream Tail has been offered just once as a Mystery Gift event Pokemon.
Scream Tail GiftJan 2024 - Mar 2024ScarletVioletNot shiny
Scream Tail Guide
Use Scream Tail as a wall. Special attacks are the main output. It outspeeds most threats,
Build your team around Iron Hands, Ursaluna, and Grimmsnarl. These have the highest co-usage rates with Scream Tail in competitive formats. They cover each other's weaknesses.
Run Timid on Scream Tail. +Speed is what matters, and the -Attack cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the wall role.
Game Availability
Scream Tail joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 1 title so far. With 1 generation of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves
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