# Scream Tail - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 OU

> Find the best Scream Tail builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Scream Tail Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Scream%20Tail)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Scream%20Tail
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Scream Tail.

## Common Moves
- **Calm Mind**: 81.600%
- **Stored Power**: 80.763%
- **Bulk Up**: 80.507%
- **Drain Punch**: 80.503%
- **Wish**: 11.561%
- **Encore**: 10.763%
- **Protect**: 9.098%
- **Stealth Rock**: 7.559%
- **Misty Explosion**: 5.949%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 5.845%

## Common Abilities
- **Protosynthesis**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 86.715%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 6.010%
- **Light Clay**: 5.250%
- **Other**: 2.024%

## Common Teammates
- **Great Tusk**: 95.613%
- **Iron Moth**: 86.307%
- **Kingambit**: 81.108%
- **Dragonite**: 80.691%
- **Cinderace**: 80.548%
- **Walking Wake**: 9.832%

## FAQ for Scream Tail in gen9ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Scream Tail?
The most common moves for Scream Tail are Calm Mind, Stored Power, Bulk Up, Drain Punch. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Scream Tail?
Scream Tail is frequently paired with Great Tusk, Iron Moth, Kingambit, Dragonite. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Scream Tail?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Scream Tail?
The top build for Scream Tail features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/184/0/0/72`. This configuration accounts for 80.479% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Scream Tail?
Scream Tail is most effectively run with the ability **Protosynthesis** (100.000%) and the item **Leftovers** (86.715%).

### What is the most common role for Scream Tail?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Scream Tail often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen9ou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Scream Tail?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 115 |
| Attack | 65 |
| Defense | 99 |
| Sp. Atk | 65 |
| Sp. Def | 115 |
| Speed | 111 |
| **BST** | **570** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Scream Tail on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Scream%20Tail) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - Build teams with Scream Tail
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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