# Scream Tail - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2026 Regulation Set I

> Find the best Scream Tail builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2026 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Scream Tail Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set I (`homebsd`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | homebsd |
| **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/homebsd/Scream%20Tail)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebsd/Scream%20Tail
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebsd)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/homebsd](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebsd)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Poison (2x), Ghost (2x), Steel (2x) |
| **Resists** | Fighting (1/4x), Psychic (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Dragon (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 98.6%
- **Disable**: 98.6%
- **Encore**: 95.7%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 36.2%
- **Perish Song**: 30.4%
- **Scary Face**: 21.7%
- **Misty Terrain**: 7.2%
- **Thunder Wave**: 5.8%
- **Play Rough**: 1.4%
- **Hyper Voice**: 1.4%

## Common Abilities
- **Protosynthesis**: 100.0%

## Common Items
- **Booster Energy**: 64.7%
- **Mental Herb**: 35.3%

## Common Teammates
- **Miraidon**: undefined%
- **Incineroar**: undefined%
- **Koraidon**: undefined%
- **Flutter Mane**: undefined%
- **Gothitelle**: undefined%
- **Calyrex-Shadow**: undefined%

## FAQ for Scream Tail in homebsd-1760

### What are the top moves for Scream Tail?
The most common moves for Scream Tail are Protect, Disable, Encore, Dazzling Gleam. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Scream Tail?
Scream Tail is frequently paired with Miraidon, Incineroar, Koraidon, Flutter Mane. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Scream Tail weak to and resistant against?
Scream Tail is weak to Poison (2x), Ghost (2x), Steel (2x), resists Fighting (1/4x), Psychic (1/2x), and is immune to Dragon (0x).

### Which Tera Types are best for Scream Tail?
The most common Tera Types for Scream Tail are Dark. Specifically, Tera Dark is used in 100.0% of builds.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Scream Tail?
The most common nature for Scream Tail is **Timid**.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Scream Tail?
Scream Tail is most effectively run with the ability **Protosynthesis** (100.0%) and the item **Booster Energy** (64.7%).

### What is the most common role for Scream Tail?
Based on common item usage (Booster Energy), Scream Tail often functions as a **tactical** in the homebsd-1760 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/homebsd/Scream%20Tail) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebsd) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/homebsd) - Build teams with Scream Tail
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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