Scream Tail

Scream Tail

Tier E VGC 2025 Regulation J

Last Updated: 01/07/2026 01:06 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.63%
Usage Rate
48.63%
Win Rate
33.71%
Lead Rate
54.67%
Selection Rate
1181
Avg Rating
878
Total Games
426
Wins
452
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 2025 Regulation J metagame with a 1.6% usage rate and 48.6% win rate. This data represents 26,981 games analyzed over 14 days from 12/24/2025 to 01/06/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has been trending upward over the past two weeks, indicating growing popularity in the metagame. 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 Disable used in 30.9% of battles. Dazzling Gleam demonstrates the highest win rate at 69.2% While Disable is the most popular choice, Dazzling Gleam shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Incineroar, Gothitelle, and Koraidon in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Calyrex-Ice, achieving a 67.9% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Gholdengo, Ninetales-Alola, and Walking Wake, while caution is advised against Ogerpon-Wellspring, Brute Bonnet, and Ursaluna-Bloodmoon. Particularly effective against Gholdengo with a 61.5% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Scream Tail maintains a balanced presence in the metagame. Its moderate usage and win rate suggest viability in specific team archetypes. Experiment with different builds and partner Pokemon to optimize performance.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Scream Tail
741 games
47.1% Win
2.8% appear
646 games
48.0% Win
2.4% appear
627 games
47.2% Win
2.3% appear
506 games
43.5% Win
1.9% appear
409 games
42.5% Win
1.5% appear
275 games
53.1% Win
1.0% appear
85 games
57.6% Win
0.3% appear
82 games
61.0% Win
0.3% appear
79 games
41.8% Win
0.3% appear
78 games
48.7% Win
0.3% appear
72 games
51.4% Win
0.3% appear
64 games
43.8% Win
0.2% appear
51 games
54.9% Win
0.2% appear
46 games
52.2% Win
0.2% appear
41 games
48.8% Win
0.1% appear
38 games
50.0% Win
0.1% appear
36 games
55.6% Win
0.1% appear
28 games
67.9% Win
0.1% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Scream Tail
344 games
44.8% Win
1.27% appear
178 games
43.8% Win
0.66% appear
168 games
44.6% Win
0.62% appear
160 games
46.9% Win
0.59% appear
158 games
38.0% Win
0.59% appear
157 games
38.2% Win
0.58% appear
157 games
42.7% Win
0.58% appear
137 games
41.6% Win
0.51% appear
130 games
44.6% Win
0.48% appear
128 games
44.5% Win
0.47% appear
128 games
48.4% Win
0.47% appear
116 games
44.0% Win
0.43% appear
103 games
42.7% Win
0.38% appear
102 games
48.0% Win
0.38% appear
93 games
47.3% Win
0.34% appear
91 games
52.8% Win
0.34% appear
91 games
36.3% Win
0.34% appear
87 games
54.0% Win
0.32% appear
78 games
42.3% Win
0.29% appear
75 games
41.3% Win
0.28% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Scream Tail
28 games
67.9% Win
0.10% appear
82 games
61.0% Win
0.30% appear
85 games
57.6% Win
0.32% appear
36 games
55.6% Win
0.13% appear
51 games
54.9% Win
0.19% appear
275 games
53.1% Win
1.02% appear
46 games
52.2% Win
0.17% appear
72 games
51.4% Win
0.27% appear
38 games
50.0% Win
0.14% appear
41 games
48.8% Win
0.15% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Scream Tail
79 games
41.8% Win
0.29% appear
409 games
42.5% Win
1.52% appear
506 games
43.5% Win
1.88% appear
64 games
43.8% Win
0.24% appear
741 games
47.1% Win
2.75% appear
627 games
47.2% Win
2.32% appear
646 games
48.0% Win
2.39% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Scream Tail performs well against
39 games
61.5% Win
0.14% appear
43 games
55.8% Win
0.16% appear
27 games
55.6% Win
0.10% appear
87 games
54.0% Win
0.32% appear
26 games
53.9% Win
0.10% appear
58 games
53.5% Win
0.21% appear
91 games
52.8% Win
0.34% appear
40 games
52.5% Win
0.15% appear
74 games
51.4% Win
0.27% appear
39 games
51.3% Win
0.14% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Scream Tail
33 games
27.3% Win
0.12% appear
32 games
34.4% Win
0.12% appear
56 games
35.7% Win
0.21% appear
91 games
36.3% Win
0.34% appear
59 games
37.3% Win
0.22% appear
158 games
38.0% Win
0.59% appear
157 games
38.2% Win
0.58% appear
39 games
38.5% Win
0.14% appear
75 games
41.3% Win
0.28% appear
137 games
41.6% Win
0.51% appear