Scream Tail
Scream Tail is a Fairy and Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,475 CP and is weak to Ghost, Poison, and Steel-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Splash / Struggle. It is boosted by Cloudy and Windy weather. Its shiny form is not yet available.
Scream Tail Stats and Max CP
Scream Tail's Tier Ranking
Raid AttackerScream Tail Type Chart
Scream Tail takes increased damage from:
Ghost160.0%
Poison160.0%
Steel160.0%
Scream Tail takes reduced damage from:
Dragon39.1%
Fighting39.1%Psychic62.5%Scream Tail best moveset
Fast Attacks
Splash
0
17
1.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Ground
Rock
Fire
- 62.5%
Water
Grass
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 0 Energy 17 Weather boost 
Rain
Duration 1.5s Damage window 0.8s - 1.0s Trainer Battles Damage 0 Energy 12 Effects Splash has no special effects.See Splash details page ↗
Charged Attacks
Struggle3502.0sType effectiveness chart - 62.5%
- Rock
Steel
- 39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 35 Energy 0 Weather boost 
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s Damage window 1.0s - 1.8s Trainer Battles Damage 35 Energy 100 Effects Struggle has no special effects.See Struggle details page ↗
More information
The following chart shows Scream Tail's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Scream Tail's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Scream Tail has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Scream Tail CP Chart
Scream Tail reaches a maximum of 2,475 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,341–1,414 CP, rising to 1,677–1,768 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,006–1,060 CP.
 Max CP | 2475 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 1006 CP - 1060 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1341 CP - 1414 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1341 CP - 1414 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1677 CP - 1768 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
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- Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
- Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.
Max Combat Power per Level chart
Scream Tail Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 CP | 2 | 109 CP | 3 | 184 CP |
| 4 | 259 CP | 5 | 333 CP | 6 | 408 CP |
| 7 | 483 CP | 8 | 558 CP | 9 | 632 CP |
| 10 | 707 CP | 11 | 778 CP | 12 | 848 CP |
| 13 | 919 CP | 14 | 990 CP | 15 | 1060 CP |
| 16 | 1131 CP | 17 | 1202 CP | 18 | 1273 CP |
| 19 | 1343 CP | 20 | 1414 CP | 21 | 1485 CP |
| 22 | 1555 CP | 23 | 1626 CP | 24 | 1697 CP |
| 25 | 1768 CP | 26 | 1838 CP | 27 | 1909 CP |
| 28 | 1980 CP | 29 | 2051 CP | 30 | 2121 CP |
| 31 | 2157 CP | 32 | 2192 CP | 33 | 2227 CP |
| 34 | 2263 CP | 35 | 2298 CP | 36 | 2334 CP |
| 37 | 2369 CP | 38 | 2404 CP | 39 | 2440 CP |
| 40 | 2475 CP | 41 | 2506 CP | 42 | 2538 CP |
| 43 | 2570 CP | 44 | 2602 CP | 45 | 2634 CP |
| 46 | 2666 CP | 47 | 2699 CP | 48 | 2732 CP |
| 49 | 2765 CP | 50 | 2798 CP |
Pokédex information
| Pokédex Number | #985 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.2 m |
| Weight | 8 kg |
| Region | Generation 9 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 20 km |
| Released | No |
| Shiny released | No |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  3 100 |
| Additional Move Cost | 100100000 |
Evolution Chart
Scream Tail has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
Mega Pokémon that boost Scream Tail
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Scream Tail's Fairy and Psychic-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Scream Tail.
Fairy
Psychic
More information
Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza- Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.
Power-up costs
| Stardust | Candy | Candy XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL 50 | 520,000 | 304  | 296  |
| LVL 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| LVL 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| LVL 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| LVL 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| LVL 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| LVL 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| LVL 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| LVL 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Scream Tail Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Scream Tail from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Scream Tail in Pokémon GO.
Scream Tail family
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Scream Tail in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Scream TailSize information
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | |  | |  |
| 0.59 m | 0.6 m | 1.2 m | 1.8 m | 1.86 m |
Scream Tail's height ranges from 0.59 m to 1.86 m, with the average being 1.2 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
Size bounds
This table shows the size bounds of Scream Tail in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.588 m | 0.6 m |
| 1′11″ | 1′12″ | |
| XS | 0.6 m | 1.2 m |
| 1′12″ | 3′11″ | |
| M | 0.9 m | 1.5 m |
| 2′11″ | 4′11″ | |
| XL | 1.5 m | 1.8 m |
| 4′11″ | 5′11″ | |
| XXL | 1.8 m | 1.86 m |
| 5′11″ | 6′01″ |
Encounter data
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 0 |
| Jump Time | 1s |
| Attack Probability | 10.0% |
| Attack Timer | 0 |
| Dodge Probability | 15.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 0 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
Sprites
Scream Tail high resolution sprites
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Scream Tail. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
Official artwork
Wallpaper
Scream Tail Pokédex entries
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Scarlet | There has been only one reported sighting of this Pokémon. It resembles a mysterious creature depicted in an old expedition journal. |
| Violet | It resembles a mysterious Pokémon described in a paranormal magazine as a Jigglypuff from one billion years ago. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Scream Tail’s strengths and weaknesses?
As a Fairy and Psychic-type Pokémon, Scream Tail is weak to Ghost, Poison, and Steel-type moves.
What are the best moves for Scream Tail in Pokémon GO?
The best moves for Scream Tail in Pokémon GO are Splash and Struggle. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 7.722 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 268.885.
How does Scream Tail perform in Raids?
Scream Tail's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.
How does Scream Tail rank as a Fairy-type attacker?
Scream Tail's performance as a Fairy-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.
What Mega Pokémon boost Scream Tail?
The following Mega Pokémon boost Scream Tail: Mega Gardevoir, Mega Mawile, Mega Altaria, Mega Audino, Mega Diancie, Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Medicham, Mega Metagross, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Gallade, Mega Delphox, and Mega Malamar.
What is Scream Tail’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?
Scream Tail’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2475 CP and 2798 CP at Level 50.
Can Scream Tail be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Scream Tail cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.
Can Scream Tail Dynamax in Pokémon GO?
Scream Tail cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.