Scream Tail: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP115190–222340–434

Atk6576–128121–251

Def99107–166182–326

SpA6576–128121–251

SpD115121–183211–361

Spe111117–179204–353

Total570Higher than 88% of Pokémon

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

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Weak to

2×

GhostPoisonSteel

Resists

½×

Psychic

¼×

Fighting

Immune to

0×

Dragon

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFlyingGroundRockBugFireWaterGrassElectricIceDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 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 on Showdown.

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

Abilities

active or Booster Energy used: highest stat is 1.3×, or 1.5× if Speed.
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Competitive

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

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

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

100.0%

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%
Poison23.0%
Fire22.3%
Electric8.6%

Common teammates

Chandelure32.5%
Duraludon30.7%
Incineroar25.4%
Munkidori25.0%
Raikou23.9%
Altaria21.6%
Inteleon19.5%
Flygon18.6%

Evolution

Scream Tail does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 16


1	DisableFor 4 turns, disables the target's last move used.	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
1	PoundNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	35
1	SingCauses the target to fall asleep.	Normal	Status	—	55%	15
7	HowlRaises the user's and ally's Attack by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	40
14	Noble RoarLowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
21	Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
28	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Phys	85	100%	15
35	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
42	Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Fairy	Phys	90	90%	10
49	Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Normal	Spec	90	100%	10
56	Psychic FangsDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Psychic	Phys	85	100%	10
63	Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Dark	Phys	80	100%	15
70	WishNext turn, 50% of the user's max HP is restored.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
77	Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.	Steel	Phys	—	100%	5
84	Perish SongAll active Pokémon will faint in 3 turns.	Normal	Status	—	—	5
91	BoomburstNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.	Normal	Spec	140	100%	10

TM / HM / TR 71


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
TM03	Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TM06	Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM08	Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.	Fire	Phys	65	95%	15
TM09	Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.	Electric	Phys	65	95%	15
TM10	Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.	Ice	Phys	65	95%	15
TM11	Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.	Water	Spec	60	100%	20
TM16	Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.	Psychic	Spec	65	100%	20
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM36	Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Rock	Phys	60	95%	15
TM41	Stored Power + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts.	Psychic	Spec	20	100%	10
TM43	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Phys	—	100%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM51	SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.	Rock	Status	—	—	10
TM52	SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def.	Ice	Status	—	—	10
TM54	PsyshockDamages target based on Defense, not Sp. Def.	Psychic	Spec	80	100%	10
TM55	DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Ground	Phys	80	100%	10
TM59	Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.	Psychic	Phys	80	90%	15
TM63	Psychic FangsDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Psychic	Phys	85	100%	10
TM64	Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.	Fighting	Status	—	—	20
TM66	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Phys	85	100%	15
TM67	Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Phys	75	100%	15
TM68	Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Phys	75	100%	15
TM69	Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Phys	75	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM73	Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Fighting	Phys	75	100%	10
TM74	ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM75	Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM79	Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Fairy	Spec	80	100%	10
TM80	MetronomePicks a random move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM81	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Spec	—	100%	20
TM82	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
TM84	Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.	Ground	Phys	75	100%	10
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM92	ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM108	Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Dark	Phys	80	100%	15
TM109	TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.	Psychic	Status	—	100%	10
TM116	Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.	Rock	Status	—	—	20
TM117	Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Normal	Spec	90	100%	10
TM120	Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Spec	90	100%	10
TM122	EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
TM125	Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Spec	90	100%	15
TM126	Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Spec	90	100%	15
TM127	Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Fairy	Phys	90	90%	10
TM128	AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM129	Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM132	Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.	Normal	Status	—	—	40
TM135	Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Spec	90	100%	10
TM138	Psychic Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Psychic power, priority-safe.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
TM139	Misty Terrain5 turns. Can't status,-Dragon power vs grounded.	Fairy	Status	—	—	10
TM141	Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Spec	110	85%	5
TM143	Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.	Ice	Spec	110	70%	5
TM152	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Phys	150	90%	5
TM158	Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Fighting	Spec	120	70%	5
TM161	Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM163	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5
TM166	Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.	Electric	Spec	110	70%	10
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM172	RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM180	Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.	Steel	Phys	—	100%	5
TM191	UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.	Normal	Spec	90	100%	10
TM201	Misty ExplosionUser faints. User on Misty Terrain: 1.5× power.	Fairy	Spec	100	100%	5
TM203	Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Phys	120	100%	15
TM218	Expanding ForceUser on Psychic Terrain: 1.5× power, hits foes.	Psychic	Spec	80	100%	10
TM228	Psychic NoiseFor 2 turns, the target is prevented from healing.	Psychic	Spec	75	100%	10

Egg moves 1


Egg	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5

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.

Pokédex entries

: Paradox Pokémon
: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: Pink

: —

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

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

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

: 3 HP
: 50 ≈6.5% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 0
: 285
: Slow

Breeding

: Undiscovered
: Genderless
: 50 egg cycles ≈13,005 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

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.

Scream Tail

Weak to

Resists

Immune to