Scream Tail

Scream Tail

Tier E VGC 2026 Regulation I

Last Updated: 01/15/2026 01:04 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.43%
Usage Rate
43.58%
Win Rate
28.42%
Lead Rate
54.11%
Selection Rate
1070
Avg Rating
475
Total Games
207
Wins
268
Losses

Move Performance Analysis

Top 10 moves used in 10+ battles

⚠️ Important Note:

  • This data shows moves actually used in battles, not move adoption rates in team building.
  • Some moves may be on the Pokémon's moveset but never used during a battle, so they won't appear here.
  • Win rate reflects performance in battles where the move was used.
  • For actual move adoption rates, please refer to Smogon Stats or other official sources.

Usage Trend

Win Rate Trend

Performance by Rating Tier

Scream Tail Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Scream Tail currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation I metagame with a 1.4% usage rate and 43.6% win rate. This data represents 16,640 games analyzed over 14 days from 01/06/2026 to 01/13/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has declined recently, potentially due to rising counters or metagame shifts. Win rate has improved over the analysis period, suggesting either better optimization or favorable metagame conditions.

Rating Tier Performance

Usage remains consistent across all rating tiers, demonstrating broad appeal at all skill levels.

Key Moves

The most frequently used move in competitive battles is Perish Song used in 18.7% of battles. Encore demonstrates the highest win rate at 51.4% While Perish Song is the most popular choice, Encore shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Koraidon, Incineroar, and Gothitelle in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Ting-Lu, achieving a 84.8% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Incineroar, Terapagos, and Archaludon, while caution is advised against Ogerpon-Wellspring, Calyrex-Ice, and Raging Bolt.

Strategic Recommendations

Scream Tail currently faces challenges in the competitive environment. Success with this Pokemon requires careful team building and strategic play to overcome unfavorable matchups. Consider alternative options or specialized team strategies.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Scream Tail
312 games
39.7% Win
1.9% appear
285 games
37.2% Win
1.7% appear
283 games
43.1% Win
1.7% appear
226 games
37.2% Win
1.4% appear
153 games
32.7% Win
0.9% appear
77 games
49.4% Win
0.5% appear
55 games
40.0% Win
0.3% appear
48 games
81.2% Win
0.3% appear
46 games
76.1% Win
0.3% appear
46 games
84.8% Win
0.3% appear
45 games
33.3% Win
0.3% appear
44 games
79.5% Win
0.3% appear
38 games
44.7% Win
0.2% appear
33 games
57.6% Win
0.2% appear
33 games
45.5% Win
0.2% appear
29 games
44.8% Win
0.2% appear
28 games
50.0% Win
0.2% appear
25 games
56.0% Win
0.1% appear
22 games
45.5% Win
0.1% appear
21 games
52.4% Win
0.1% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Scream Tail
192 games
53.1% Win
1.15% appear
123 games
45.5% Win
0.74% appear
108 games
38.0% Win
0.65% appear
104 games
48.1% Win
0.62% appear
90 games
27.8% Win
0.54% appear
84 games
36.9% Win
0.50% appear
81 games
45.7% Win
0.49% appear
79 games
44.3% Win
0.47% appear
77 games
32.5% Win
0.46% appear
68 games
44.1% Win
0.41% appear
67 games
37.3% Win
0.40% appear
63 games
46.0% Win
0.38% appear
61 games
49.2% Win
0.37% appear
59 games
39.0% Win
0.35% appear
53 games
37.7% Win
0.32% appear
52 games
42.3% Win
0.31% appear
46 games
43.5% Win
0.28% appear
45 games
40.0% Win
0.27% appear
43 games
37.2% Win
0.26% appear
43 games
44.2% Win
0.26% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Scream Tail
46 games
84.8% Win
0.28% appear
48 games
81.2% Win
0.29% appear
44 games
79.5% Win
0.26% appear
46 games
76.1% Win
0.28% appear
33 games
57.6% Win
0.20% appear
21 games
57.1% Win
0.13% appear
25 games
56.0% Win
0.15% appear
20 games
55.0% Win
0.12% appear
21 games
52.4% Win
0.13% appear
21 games
52.4% Win
0.13% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Scream Tail
19 games
31.6% Win
0.11% appear
153 games
32.7% Win
0.92% appear
45 games
33.3% Win
0.27% appear
226 games
37.2% Win
1.36% appear
285 games
37.2% Win
1.71% appear
21 games
38.1% Win
0.13% appear
312 games
39.7% Win
1.88% appear
55 games
40.0% Win
0.33% appear
21 games
42.9% Win
0.13% appear
283 games
43.1% Win
1.70% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Scream Tail performs well against
192 games
53.1% Win
1.15% appear
32 games
53.1% Win
0.19% appear
24 games
50.0% Win
0.14% appear
24 games
50.0% Win
0.14% appear
61 games
49.2% Win
0.37% appear
104 games
48.1% Win
0.62% appear
21 games
47.6% Win
0.13% appear
34 games
47.1% Win
0.20% appear
63 games
46.0% Win
0.38% appear
81 games
45.7% Win
0.49% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Scream Tail
20 games
25.0% Win
0.12% appear
90 games
27.8% Win
0.54% appear
41 games
31.7% Win
0.25% appear
77 games
32.5% Win
0.46% appear
21 games
33.3% Win
0.13% appear
20 games
35.0% Win
0.12% appear
84 games
36.9% Win
0.50% appear
43 games
37.2% Win
0.26% appear
67 games
37.3% Win
0.40% appear
16 games
37.5% Win
0.10% appear