Scream Tail (#0985) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP115175–222340–434

Atk6563–128121–251

Def9993–166182–326

SpA6563–128121–251

SpD115108–183211–361

Spe111104–179204–353

Total570Higher than 88% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 HP.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 111). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+179Max163No SP131Min117Scarf268Tailwind358

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

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ghost2×Poison2×Steel2×

Resists

Fighting¼×Psychic½×

Immune to

Dragon0×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFlyingGroundRockBugFireWaterGrassElectricIceDarkFairy

Abilities

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

Competitive

SV SinglesNUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

3.75% of teams · rank #50 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Leftovers
Ability: Protosynthesis
Nature: Bold
EVs: 236 HP / 252 Def / 20 SpD
Tera Type: Steel

Wish
Protect
Dazzling Gleam
Psychic Noise

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

Usage by rating

All players5.14%
Rated 1500+4.62%
Rated 1630+3.75%
Rated 1760+3.92%

Usage by month

Oct 20253.75%

Moves

Wish64.9%
Protect62.5%
Dazzling Gleam46.1%
Psychic Noise32.2%
Flamethrower31%
Roar28.8%
Calm Mind25.7%
Psyshock18.7%
Stealth Rock11.6%
Encore11.4%

Items

Leftovers45.6%
Rocky Helmet28.8%
Booster Energy17.9%
Heavy-Duty Boots3.9%
Choice Scarf1.9%
Choice Specs1.8%

Abilities

100%

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

Steel30.3%
Poison23%
Fire22.3%
Electric8.6%

Common teammates

Chandelure32.5%
Duraludon30.7%
Incineroar25.4%
Munkidori25%
Raikou23.9%
Altaria21.6%
Inteleon19.5%
Flygon18.6%

Evolution

Scream Tail does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

1DisableDisables the target’s last used move for 1-8 turns.NormalStatus—100%20

1PoundInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1SingPuts the target to sleep.NormalStatus—55%15

7HowlRaises the user’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——40

14Noble RoarLowers the target’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

21BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

28Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

35RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

42Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

49Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

56Psychic FangsDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.PsychicPhys85100%10

63CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

70WishUser will recover half its max HP at the end of the next turn.NormalStatus——10

77Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

84Perish SongUser and target both faint after three turns.NormalStatus——5

91BoomburstInflicts regular damage.NormalSpec140100%10

TM / HM / TR 71

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM03Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM08Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15

TM09Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

TM10Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM16PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM41Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM52SnowscapeThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.IceStatus——10

TM54PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM63Psychic FangsDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.PsychicPhys85100%10

TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM67Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM73Drain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

TM80MetronomeRandomly selects and uses any move in the game.NormalStatus——10

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM92ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TM128AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM138Psychic TerrainProtects Pokémon on the ground from priority moves and increases the power of their Psychic moves by 50%.PsychicStatus——10

TM139Misty TerrainFor five turns, protects all Pokémon on the ground from major status ailments and confusion, and halves the power of incoming Dragon moves.FairyStatus——10

TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM161Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM180Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM201Misty ExplosionIf Misty Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has its power increased by 50%.FairySpec100100%5

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM218Expanding ForceIf Psychic Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move hits all opposing Pokemon and has its power incrased by 50%.PsychicSpec80100%10

TM228Psychic NoiseThe user attacks the target with unpleasant sound waves. For two turns, the target is prevented from recovering HP through moves, Abilities, or held items.PsychicSpec75100%10

Egg moves 1

EggSunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

Pokédex entries

Category: Paradox Pokémon
Debut: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: Pink
Shape
Habitat: —

Paldea#377

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

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

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 3 HP
Catch rate: 50 ≈6.5% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 0
Base experience: 285
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

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

Where to find

No wild encounter data. It may be obtained by evolving, trading, events, or in newer games (location data is most complete for Gen I–VII).

Scream Tail

Weak to

Resists