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Scream Tail is a Fairy / Psychic-type Pokemon. This guide covers Scream Tail’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and competitive overview.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Scream Tail guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
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Scream Tail is a Paradox Pokemon from Pokemon Scarlet. It resembles an ancient relative of Jigglypuff and is a Fairy and Psychic-type Pokemon.
Competitive Overview
Scream Tail can be useful as a fast and bulky support Pokemon with disruptive status moves and utility options.
Its offensive power is modest, but its Speed, bulk and support movepool can make it difficult to remove quickly.
Here are the key facts to know about Scream Tail, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Scream Tail
National Dex
#0985
Type
Fairy / Psychic
Species
Paradox Pokemon
Height
3’11” / 1.2 m
Weight
17.6 lbs / 8.0 kg
Abilities
Protosynthesis
Scream Tail’s stat profile helps define how it performs across Pokemon games.
These are some of Scream Tail’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
Reliable Fairy-type damage against Dark, Fighting and Dragon-type Pokemon.
Psychic-type STAB for Poison and Fighting-type Pokemon.
Locks opponents into a move and can disrupt setup or support.
Slows opposing Pokemon with paralysis.
Supports itself or teammates with healing.
Pairs well with Wish and scouting.
Can force endgame pressure and switches.
Boosts Special Attack and Special Defense.
Use the section below to view Scream Tail’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Scream Tail is a Fairy / Psychic-type Pokemon. This typing determines its major weaknesses, resistances and immunities across Pokemon games.
Type
Fairy / Psychic
Weaknesses
Poison, Ghost and Steel
Resistances
Fighting and Psychic
Immunity
Dragon
Scream Tail’s abilities shape how it performs in battle.
Boosts Scream Tail’s highest stat in harsh sunlight or when it holds Booster Energy.
Scream Tail does not evolve. It is a single-stage Paradox Pokemon.
Stage 1
Does not evolve
Scream Tail’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Check the table below for broad location and availability notes.
| Game | Where to Find Scream Tail |
|---|---|
Pokemon Scarlet |
Found in Pokemon Scarlet through Area Zero and related postgame availability. In Pokemon Violet, it is typically obtained by trade or event availability. |
Pokemon Violet |
Found in Pokemon Scarlet through Area Zero and related postgame availability. In Pokemon Violet, it is typically obtained by trade or event availability. |
Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Scream Tail |
|---|---|
Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Scream Tail. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Scream Tail is a Fairy / Psychic-type Pokemon.
Scream Tail is weak to Poison, Ghost and Steel-type moves.
Scream Tail does not evolve and has no known evolution line.
Scream Tail’s abilities are Protosynthesis.
Scream Tail’s best moves often include Dazzling Gleam, Psychic, Encore, Thunder Wave and other coverage or utility options.
Scream Tail can be good as a support Pokemon thanks to its Speed, bulk and disruptive options.
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