Play Rough
Learned at Lv. 42
Scarlet Violet
Power: 90Accuracy: 90PP: 10Physical
Has a chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.
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#985
POKÉDEX No. #985
Scream Tail
Paradox Pokémon
There has been only one reported sighting of this Pokémon. It resembles a mysterious creature depicted in an old expedition journal.
Weak to
Poison
Ghost
Steel
Height1.2 m
Weight8.0 kg
AbilitiesProtosynthesis
Varieties1
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP115340–434
- Attack65121–251
- Defense99182–326
- Sp. Atk65121–251
- Sp. Def115211–361
- Speed111204–353
Total570
/ 720
BST570
86 percentile (1025)+108 vs Gen 9 avg (462)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 9
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Pink
Shape
Upright
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #985 |
| Paldea | #377 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
285
EV Yield
+3 HP
Growth Curve
Slow
(5x³) / (4)Exp at Lv. 50
156,250
Exp at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Resistances
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Fighting
Dragon
Dark
Poison
Offensive Coverage
Scream Tail's Fairy / Psychic typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against fighting, dragon, dark, poison types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Calm
+Sp. Def−Attack
Careful
+Sp. Def−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
Scream Tail's 570 base stat total marks it as a defensive Pokémon that shines at absorbing hits. HP (115) carries most matchups, but a low Attack stat of 65 means careful positioning matters.
Defensively, the Fairy, Psychic combination gives Scream Tail 2 resistances, 1 immunity, and 3 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 4 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
A low catch rate of 50 makes Scream Tail a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants HP +3 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Names in Other Languages
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Pokédex Data
Height
1.2 m
Weight
8.0 kg
TypeFairyPsychic
Abilities
Raises highest stat in harsh sunlight, or if holding Booster Energy.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
No Eggs
⚧
Gender Ratio
Genderless
🐣
Hatch Steps
12,750
Hatch Counter: 50
⚪
Capture Rate
50
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
0
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Scream Tail?
Scream Tail is a dual-type Fairy, Psychic Pokémon.
What are Scream Tail's weaknesses?
Scream Tail takes 2× damage from Poison, Ghost, Steel type moves. It is immune to Dragon type moves.
How does Scream Tail evolve?
Scream Tail does not evolve.
What are Scream Tail's base stats?
Scream Tail has a base stat total of 570: HP 115, Attack 65, Defense 99, Sp. Atk 65, Sp. Def 115, Speed 111. Its highest stat is HP (115).