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No. 0985

Scream Tail

Paradox Pokémon

Scream Tail official artwork
Official art
FairyPsychic
Height
1.2 m 3′11″
Weight
8 kg 17.6 lbs
Base stat total
570 Higher than 88% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IX Scarlet & Violet
Abilities
Protosynthesis
Pokédex entryViolet
It resembles a mysterious Pokémon described in a paranormal magazine as a Jigglypuff from one billion years ago.
See all 2 entries

Base stats

Total 570 · Higher than 88% of Pokémon
HP115190–222340–434
Atk6576–128121–251
Def99107–166182–326
SpA6576–128121–251
SpD115121–183211–361
Spe111117–179204–353
Total570Higher than 88% of Pokémon
HP115Atk65Def99Spe111SpD115SpA65

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 HP.

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Type matchups

Weak to 3 types, resists 2, immune to 1

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

FairyPsychicshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Ghost (because of Psychic)Poison (because of Fairy)Steel (because of Fairy)

Resists

½×
Psychic (because of Psychic)
¼×
Fighting (because of Fairy and Psychic)

Immune to

0×
Dragon (because of Fairy)
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFlyingGroundRockBugFireWaterGrassElectricIceDarkFairy

Abilities

1 ability

Competitive

Showdown usage and sets

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesNUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

3.8% of teams · rank #50 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Nature
Bold
EVs
236 HP / 252 Def / 20 SpD
Tera Type
Steel
  1. Wish, Status
  2. Protect, Status
  3. Dazzling Gleam, Special, power 80, accuracy 100%
  4. Psychic Noise, Special, power 75, accuracy 100%

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All games5.1%
  • 1500 weighting4.6%
  • 1630 weighting3.8%
  • 1760 weighting3.9%

Usage by month

Oct 20253.8%

Moves

Items

Abilities

EV spreads

  • Bold 236 HP / 252 Def / 20 SpD19.5%
  • Bold 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spe15.8%
  • Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe8.6%
  • Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe8.2%
  • Calm 252 HP / 124 Def / 132 SpD6.9%

Tera types

Common teammates

Speed tiers

Max Speed 179 · outspeeds 25 of the 30 most used

The faster Pokémon moves first, so who you outspeed decides battles. Its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 111); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+179Max163No SP131Min117Scarf (Choice Scarf)268Tailwind358

At max Speed, Scream Tail outspeeds 25 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Scream Tail against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
179Scream Tail · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
163Scream Tail · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
131Scream Tail · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Moves

80 moves in Scarlet & Violet

Level up 16

1DisableFor 4 turns, disables the target's last move used.NormalStatus—100%20
1PoundNo additional effect.NormalPhysical40100%35
1SingCauses the target to fall asleep.NormalStatus—55%15
7HowlRaises the user's and ally's Attack by 1.NormalStatus——40
14Noble RoarLowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
21Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhysical60100%25
28Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhysical85100%15
35RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
42Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhysical9090%10
49Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpecial90100%10
56Psychic FangsDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.PsychicPhysical85100%10
63Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhysical80100%15
70WishNext turn, 50% of the user's max HP is restored.NormalStatus——10
77Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.SteelPhysical—100%5
84Perish SongAll active Pokémon will faint in 3 turns.NormalStatus——5
91BoomburstNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.NormalSpecial140100%10

TM / HM / TR 71

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhysical9085%20
TM03Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.DarkStatus—100%20
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM08Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhysical6595%15
TM09Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.ElectricPhysical6595%15
TM10Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.IcePhysical6595%15
TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpecial60100%20
TM16Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpecial65100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhysical70100%20
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhysical6095%15
TM41Stored Power + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts.PsychicSpecial20100%10
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhysical—100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
TM52SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def.IceStatus——10
TM54PsyshockDamages target based on Defense, not Sp. Def.PsychicSpecial80100%10
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhysical80100%10
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhysical8090%15
TM63Psychic FangsDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.PsychicPhysical85100%10
TM64Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhysical85100%15
TM67Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhysical75100%15
TM68Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhysical75100%15
TM69Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhysical75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM73Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.FightingPhysical75100%10
TM74ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——20
TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30
TM79Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.FairySpecial80100%10
TM80MetronomePicks a random move.NormalStatus——10
TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpecial—100%20
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhysical75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM92ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.PsychicStatus——10
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhysical80100%15
TM109TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.PsychicStatus—100%10
TM116Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20
TM117Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpecial90100%10
TM120Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpecial90100%10
TM122EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpecial90100%15
TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpecial90100%15
TM127Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhysical9090%10
TM128AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.PsychicStatus——20
TM129Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM132Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpecial90100%10
TM138Psychic Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Psychic power, priority-safe.PsychicStatus——10
TM139Misty Terrain5 turns. Can't status,-Dragon power vs grounded.FairyStatus——10
TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpecial11085%5
TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpecial11070%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhysical15090%5
TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpecial12070%5
TM161Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.PsychicStatus——5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpecial15090%5
TM166Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpecial11070%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpecial80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM180Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.SteelPhysical—100%5
TM191UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpecial90100%10
TM201Misty ExplosionUser faints. User on Misty Terrain: 1.5× power.FairySpecial100100%5
TM203Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhysical120100%15
TM218Expanding ForceUser on Psychic Terrain: 1.5× power, hits foes.PsychicSpecial80100%10
TM228Psychic NoiseFor 2 turns, the target is prevented from healing.PsychicSpecial75100%10

Egg moves 1

EggSunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

Evolution

Doesn’t evolve

Scream Tail does not evolve.

Where to find

Not found in the wild in our data

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

Training

Catch rate 50 · slow growth
Catch rate
50 ≈6.5% with a Poké Ball at full HP

Breeding

1 egg group · 50 egg cycles
Egg groups
Undiscovered
Gender
Genderless
Hatch time
50 egg cycles ≈13,005 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Pokédex entries

2 entries · newest from Violet
Category
Paradox Pokémon
Debut
Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color
Pink
Shape
Paldea#377

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

    Violet

  2. There has been only one reported sighting of this Pokémon. It resembles a mysterious creature depicted in an old expedition journal.

    Scarlet

Names around the world

English
Scream Tail
Japanese
サケブシッポ
Japanese (romaji)
Sakebushippo
Korean
우렁찬꼬리
Chinese (Traditional)
吼叫尾
Chinese (Simplified)
吼叫尾
French
Hurle-Queue
German
Brüllschweif
Spanish
Colagrito
Italian
Codaurlante

Biology

Biology

Scream Tail is an ancient Paradox Pokémon, a Pokémon which hails from a different time period than normal Pokémon. It hails from the distant past; such Pokémon are sometimes dubbed "Ancient Pokémon", and the Paradox Pokémon are stated to hail from alternative realities. Scream Tail resembles the Pokémon Jigglypuff, a balloon-like Pokémon known for its singing voice.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Sprites

1 generation, animated from Gen IX

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models