Scream Tail

🎯 Best Counters Against Scream Tail

Top Pokémon to use when battling Scream Tail in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Kartana	Grass Steel	323	182	139	4,206
2	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
3	Eternatus	Poison Dragon	278	192	268	5,067
4	Dialga	Steel Dragon	275	211	205	4,620
5	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
6	Dragapult	Dragon Ghost	266	170	204	4,041
7	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
8	Naganadel	Poison Dragon	263	159	177	3,630
9	Gengar	Ghost Poison	261	149	155	3,292
10	Sneasler	Fighting Poison	259	158	190	3,686

📖 Complete Scream Tail Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Scream Tail (#985) is a Fairy/Psychic-type Pokémon from the Paldea region (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,831 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Scream Tail can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Scream Tail in 2026.

📊 Scream Tail Stats Analysis

Scream Tail's Attack stat is 139 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Scream Tail may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 234 Defense (Elite) and 251 Stamina (Elite), the total stat product is 624. This excellent bulk makes Scream Tail very tanky in both PvP and raids. Compared to other Fairy-type Pokémon, Scream Tail's stat distribution favors defense.

⚔️ Best Scream Tail Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Scream Tail depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Splash (Fast) with Struggle (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Scream Tail has 1 Fast Attacks and 1 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Scream Tail PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Scream Tail can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Fairy/Psychic typing provides useful matchups against Fighting, Dragon, Psychic-type threats while being weak to Poison, Steel, Ghost types.

Ultra League (2500 CP)

In Ultra League, Scream Tail reaches 2,475 CP at Level 40. Its bulk allows it to survive key matchups.

Master League

In Master League, Scream Tail faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Scream Tail Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Scream Tail's effectiveness depends on its typing and 139 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Scream Tail use Poison, Steel-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Scream Tail in Pokémon GO

Scream Tail can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 20km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

✨ Shiny Scream Tail in Pokémon GO

Shiny Scream Tail is not yet available as of 2026. Niantic releases shinies during events, Community Days, or raid rotations. Check the events page for announcements.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Scream Tail gets a weather boost in Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,677 - 1,768 CP). The buddy distance is 20km per candy. Rare Candy is the most efficient option for powering up.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Scream Tail

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.