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.

What is Scream Tail weak to?

Watch for Nidoking (Poison), Dusknoir (Ghost), and Lucario (Steel) when using Scream Tail. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Scream Tail has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.

What is the best ability for Scream Tail?

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.

What role does Scream Tail play in battle?

Base 111 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Scream Tail is a special attacker with base 65 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a wall.

What are the best moves for Scream Tail?

Run Wish, Dazzling Gleam, Encore, and Thunder Wave on Scream Tail. Wish is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the wall role with a mix of damage and utility.

Scream Tail - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Special

Wall

BTier

111Speed · Fast

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.

★Gen IX — Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-AC

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.

Terastallization became available

Best Moves

SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE

Lv 70

Wish

Normal—COMMONRecovery

TM79

Dazzling Gleam

Fairy80COMMONSTAB

TM122

Encore

Normal—RAREUtility

TM82

Thunder Wave

Electric—RAREUtility

TM7

Protect

Normal—RAREPriority

TM116

Stealth Rock

Rock—RAREUtility

TM129

Calm Mind

Psychic—RARESTAB

Scream Tail Scarlet & Violet Moves Scream Tail Legends Z-A Moves

Best Build

Experimental

Wall

Scream Tail best EVs are HP and Speed

EVs

SpA

Spe

Wall Moveset

WishRecovery
Dazzling GleamSTAB
EncoreUtility
Thunder Wave

Recommended Teammates

Iron HandsDecent

UrsalunaDecent

GrimmsnarlDecent

View full Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A moveset →

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.

Scream Tail Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Poison, Ghost, Steel
0.5x (Resist)	Psychic
0.25x (Resist)	Fighting
0x (Immune)	Dragon

What is Scream Tail Weak Against

Good

3Weak

2Resist

1Immune

Score0

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

½xResist

¼xResist

0xImmune

What is Scream Tail Strong Against

4Strong

1Resisted

0Immune

Score+3

2xStrong

Fighting Poison Dragon Dark

½xResisted

Steel

0xImmune

None

Best Pokemon Against Scream Tail

Alomomola	A
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves Flip Turn WishRecovery ProtectPriority ScaldSTAB Damage vs Scream Tail Flip Turn 8-10% Scald 6-7% View Alomomola builds →
Hydrapple	B
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves Earth Power Giga Drain Fickle Beam Nasty Plot Damage vs Scream Tail Giga Drain 13-15% View Hydrapple builds →
Pelipper	C
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves HurricaneSTAB U Turn RoostRecovery Weather Ball Damage vs Scream Tail Hurricane 16-18% U Turn 7-8% View Pelipper builds →
Lokix	C
Recommended Build AbilityTintedlens ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves First Impression U Turn Knock Off Leech Life Damage vs Scream Tail U Turn 25-29% Knock Off 23-27% View Lokix builds →
Ninetales-Alola
Recommended Build AbilitySnow Warning ItemLightclay NatureTimid Moves Aurora Veil Freeze Dry EncoreUtility Moonblast View Ninetales-Alola builds →

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

No Evolution

#985Scream TailDoes not evolve

Breeding

Unavailable

Undiscovered egg group

Scream Tail Locations

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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.

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Best Locations to Catch Scream Tail in Scarlet & Violet

The Great Crater of Paldea

Lv.52-60Overworld

Rate 10%

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.

Base Stats

Pseudo

HP115

Attack65

Defense99

Sp. Atk65

Sp. Def115

Speed111

Total570

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging50 / 255

Growth Rate

Slow1.25M XP

Height1.2 m

Weight8.0 kg

Base XP285

Abilities

Protosynthesis

Raises highest stat in harsh sunlight, or if holding Booster Energy.

EV Yield

HP+3AtkDefSpASpDSpe

Strong HP training target

Pokedex Entry

It resembles a mysterious Pokémon described in a paranormal magazine as a Jigglypuff from one billion years ago.

Pokemon Violet

Scream Tail Guide

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.
Watch for Nidoking (Poison), Dusknoir (Ghost), and Lucario (Steel) when using Scream Tail. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Scream Tail has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
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 a special attacker with base 65 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a wall.
Run Wish, Dazzling Gleam, Encore, and Thunder Wave on Scream Tail. Wish is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the wall role with a mix of damage and utility.

Game Availability

Scream Tail joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 1 titles so far. With 2 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.

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