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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Scream Tail
|jname=サケブシッポ
|tmname=Sakebushippo
|ndex=0985
|type1=Fairy
|type2=Psychic
|category=Paradox
|height-ftin=3'11"
|height-m=1.2
|weight-lbs=17.6
|weight-kg=8.0
|abilitylayout=1
|ability1=Protosynthesis
|ability2=
|abilityd=
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=No Eggs Discovered
|egggroup2=
|eggcycles=50
|evtotal=3
|evhp=3
|evat=0
|evde=0
|evsa=0
|evsd=0
|evsp=0
|expyield=285
|lv100exp=1250000
|gendercode=255
|color=Pink
|catchrate=50
|body=06
|pokefordex=scream-tail
|generation=9
|friendship=0
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'''Scream Tail''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''サケブシッポ''' ''Sakebushippo'') is a dual-type {{2t|Fairy|Psychic}} [[Paradox Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation IX]].

While not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, it is said to be a relative of {{p|Jigglypuff}}<ref>[[Professor Sada|AI Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo|AI Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}: ''"Through analysis of its genetic makeup, as well as its behavioral patterns...I came to realize that what I had discovered was in fact an ancient{{sup/9|S}}/futuristic{{sup/9|V}} form of {{p|Cyclizar}}, the Pokémon commonly ridden in this region."'' ({{g|Scarlet and Violet}})</ref> from the ancient past or a version of it<ref>[[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}: ''"I am researching methods to catch Pokémon that live in different timelines, so I might transport them to the present day in my own timeline."'' ({{g|Scarlet and Violet}}: [[The Indigo Disk]])</ref> from a different timeline.

==Biology==
[[File:Screaming Scream Tail.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A Scream Tail screaming]]
Scream Tail is a pink Pokémon with a spherical body. It has pointed ears with black insides and small tufts of hair beneath them, tiny fangs, and large, yellow eyes with markings that resemble some form of makeup. On top of its head is a very long curled tuft of fur that extends down its back and is a darker shade of pink on the end, resembling a tail. It also has an actual tail on its backside. 

Scream Tail is capable of levitating itself, as opposed to walking. In an article from an October issue of {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Occulture}} magazine, Scream Tail is described as a creature lurking somewhere in a [[Paldea]]n forest, having the appearance of a {{p|Jigglypuff}} but with a ferocious aggression that leads it to attack anyone who comes near. Its primitive appearance and savage nature have prompted rumors that it could be a Jigglypuff from 1,000,000,000 years ago. Scream Tail is named after a creature in the [[Scarlet Book]] that is described as having a distinctive tail and scream.

According to [[Professor Sada|AI Sada]], Scream Tail is an ancient Pokémon related to Jigglypuff. However, according to a Sada brought to the [[Crystal Pool]] by {{p|Terapagos}}, Scream Tail is a counterpart of Jigglypuff from another timeline. Its true origin is unknown. Scream Tail were brought to the depths of [[Area Zero]] by a [[time machine]] built by Professor Sada ten years ago.
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==In the anime==
===Major appearances===
===Minor appearances===

==In the manga==
==In the TCG==
{{main|Scream Tail (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Fairy|type2=Psychic}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=IX}}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=377|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=There has been only one reported sighting of this Pokémon. It resembles a mysterious creature depicted in an old expedition journal.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It resembles a mysterious Pokémon described in a paranormal magazine as a {{p|Jigglypuff}} from one billion years ago.}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
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|style="border:2px solid #{{fairy color light}}; background:#{{fairy color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Scream Tail SV.png|x200px]]
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| Scream Tail in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Fairy|type2=Psychic}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|area=[[Area Zero]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|1|v=Violet|area=[[Union Circle]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Fairy|type2=Psychic}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|CoroCoro Scream Tail|All|Online|75|January 15 to March 14, 2024|link=List of event Pokémon distributions (Scarlet and Violet)#CoroCoro Paradox Pokémon}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Fairy|type2=Psychic}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Scarlet|Violet|tcolor1=FFF|gcolor2=FFF|tcolor2={{Violet color}}|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Booster Energy|size=24px|5}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Fairy
|type2=Psychic
|HP=115
|Attack=65
|Defense=99
|SpAtk=65
|SpDef=115
|Speed=111
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fairy
|type2=Psychic
|Normal=100
|Fighting=25
|Flying=100
|Poison=200
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=200
|Steel=200
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=50
|Ice=100
|Dragon=0
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|fairy=yes
|newdragon=1
}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Scream Tail|Fairy|Psychic|9}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Pound|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sing|Normal|Status|—|55|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|7|Howl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|14|Noble Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|49|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Physical|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|63|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|70|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|77|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|84|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|91|Boomburst|Normal|Special|140|100|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Scream Tail|Fairy|Psychic|9}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Scream Tail|Fairy|Psychic|9}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM008|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM009|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM010|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM016|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM052|Snowscape|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM063|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Physical|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM067|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM128|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM138|Psychic Terrain|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM139|Misty Terrain|Fairy|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM161|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM180|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM191|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM201|Misty Explosion|Fairy|Special|100|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM218|Expanding Force|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM228|Psychic Noise|Psychic|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Scream Tail|Fairy|Psychic|9}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Scream Tail|Fairy|Psychic|9}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Scream Tail|Fairy|Psychic|9}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fairy|type2=Psychic}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fairy|ndex=0985
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=251
|attack=139
|defense=234
|fast=
|special=
}}
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===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Fairy
|type2=Psychic
|pictype=art
|no1=0985
|name1=Scream Tail
|type1-1=Fairy
|type2-1=Psychic}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=fairy|type2=psychic}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX}}
<!--{{Spritebox/9|ndex=0985}}-->
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0985}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|985|Scream Tail}}

==Trivia==
* Scream Tail is the only [[Paradox Pokémon]] whose apparent {{p|Jigglypuff|relative}} was never considered a fully evolved Pokémon.
** It has the largest increase in base stat total from its apparent relative, with an increase of 300 points.
** It has the largest disparity in size with its apparent relative, being 2.4 times taller.
* Scream Tail's official artwork from {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} resembles Jigglypuff's official artwork from {{g|FireRed and LeafGreen}}.
* The magazine {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Occulture}} mentions rumors that hypothesize Scream Tail as a Jigglypuff from one billion years ago. This is longer than real-world multicellular life is thought to have existed on Earth, as the first of them could only have appeared around 600 million years ago.<ref>https://astrobiology.nasa.gov/news/how-did-multicellular-life-evolve/</ref>

===Origin===
Scream Tail is based on {{p|Jigglypuff}}. Its hostile nature, screeching voice, and sharp teeth could stem from {{wp|bats}} or {{wp|vampire}}s. Its appearance also resembles the stereotypical depiction of a cave man. The vampire motif could be reinforced as a supernatural connection with Scream Tail's golden eyes as opposed to Jigglypuff's bright blue eyes. Given the Paradox Pokémon's association with sensational paranormal tabloids, Scream Tail may also draw inspiration from {{wp|Bat Boy (character)|Bat Boy}}.

====Name origin====
Scream Tail is literally ''scream tail''.

Sakebushippo can be taken literally as 叫ぶ尻尾 ''sakebu shippo'' (screaming tail).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fairy|type2=Psychic
|ja=サケブシッポ ''Sakebushippo''|jameaning=From {{tt|叫ぶ尻尾 ''sakebu shippo''|screaming tail}}
|fr=Hurle-Queue|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|hurler|to scream}}'' and ''{{tt|queue|tail}}''
|es=Colagrito|esmeaning=From ''{{tt|cola|tail}}'' and ''{{tt|grito|scream}}''
|de=Brüllschweif|demeaning=From ''{{tt|brüllen|to shout}}'' and ''{{tt|Schweif|tail}}''
|it=Codaurlante|itmeaning=From ''{{tt|coda|tail}}'' and ''{{tt|urlante|screaming}}''
|ko=우렁찬꼬리 ''Ureongchankkori''|komeaning=From {{tt|우렁찬꼬리 ''ureongchan kkori''|roaring tail}}
|zh_cmn=吼叫尾 ''Hǒujiàowěi''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|吼叫 ''hǒujiào''|to roar}} and {{tt|尾 ''wěi''|tail}}
|zh_yue=吼叫尾 ''Haugiuméih''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|吼叫 ''haugiu''|to roar}} and {{tt|尾 ''méih''|tail}}
|hi=चीखीदुम ''Cheekheedum''|himeaning=From {{tt|चीख़ ''cīx'' / ''cīkh''|scream}} and {{tt|दुम ''dum''|tail}}
|pt_br=Cauda Brado|pt_brmeaning=From ''{{tt|cauda|tail}}'' and ''{{tt|brado|cry}}''
|th=หางตะเบ็ง ''Hangtabeng''|thmeaning=From ''{{tt|หาง hang|tail}}'' and ''{{tt|ตะเบ็ง tabeng|shout}}''
}}
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==Related articles==
* [[Paradox Pokémon]]
* [[Scarlet Book]]

==References==
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