Scream Tail
TL;DR. Scream Tail is a fairy/psychic-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 570. There has been only one reported sighting of this Pokémon. It resembles a mysterious creature depicted in an old expedition journal.
There has been only one reported sighting of this Pokémon. It resembles a mysterious creature depicted in an old expedition journal.
Stat spread.
Total of 570. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Scream Tail in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Scream Tail reaches 2,475 CP at level 40 and 2,831 CP as a best buddy.
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Scream Tail in competitive play.
Scream Tail is a Generation 9 NU-tier pick in Smogon singles.
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Common questions about Scream Tail.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Scream Tail, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Scream Tail?
Scream Tail is a Fairy/Psychic-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Scream Tail weak to?
Scream Tail takes 2× damage from Poison, Ghost, Steel. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Scream Tail resistant to?
Scream Tail is immune to Dragon. It also resists Psychic, Fighting.
Does Scream Tail evolve?
Scream Tail does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Scream Tail from?
Scream Tail was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #0985.
What are Scream Tail's base stats?
Scream Tail has HP 115, Attack 65, Defense 99, Special Attack 65, Special Defense 115, and Speed 111. Total base stat total: 570.
What are Scream Tail's abilities?
Scream Tail can have the ability Protosynthesis.
Is Scream Tail legendary or mythical?
No. Scream Tail is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Scream Tail's best stat?
Scream Tail's highest base stat is HP at 115, which ranks 9th of 158 Fairy-type Pokémon.
Is Scream Tail good?
Scream Tail has a base stat total of 570, the 93rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 29th among Fairy-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Through the generations.
Scream Tail as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Scream Tail is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Scream Tail vs. the average Fairy-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 158 Fairy-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Scream Tail | Fairy avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 115 | 72 | +43 |
| Attack | 65 | 67 | -2 |
| Defense | 99 | 72 | +27 |
| Special Attack | 65 | 83 | -18 |
| Special Defense | 115 | 84 | +31 |
| Speed | 111 | 69 | +42 |
| Total | 570 | 447 | +123 |
Scream Tail appears in 3 games.
Every mainline release where Scream Tail is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Scream Tail isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Scream Tail is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
Scream Tail appears in 5 episodes.
From HZ080 (2025-01-17) through HZ135 (2026-04-24).
- HZ080 Total-lie Awesome Pokémon in Area Zero?! Horizons 2025-07-17
- HZ081 The Pillar of Fire Horizons 2025-07-17
- HZ086 The Rising Volt Tacklers vs. The Explorers! Horizons 2025-07-17
- HZ109 Tinkatuff's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Year! Horizons 2026-02-27
- HZ135 Awakening! The Catastrophic Rakurium Core Horizons 2026-04-24
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Scream Tail partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Scream Tail partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Scream Tail card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Scream Tail
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.