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Scream Tail Card Details

Scream Tail

Basic Information

  • Name: Scream Tail
  • Card Type: Basic Pokémon
  • Category: Ancient
  • Type: Psychic (💜)
  • HP: 90
  • Card Number: 086/182
  • Rarity: Rare
  • Illustrator: Ryota Murayama

Card Statistics

  • Pokédex Entry: No. 0985 Paradox Pokémon
  • Height: 3'11"
  • Weight: 17.6 lbs.
  • Weakness: Dark (⚫) ×2
  • Resistance: Fighting (👊) -30
  • Retreat Cost: ⚪ (1 Energy)

Attack Details

Slap

  • Cost: 💜 (1 Psychic Energy)
  • Damage: 30
  • Effect: None

Roaring Scream

  • Cost: 💜⚪ (1 Psychic Energy + 1 Colorless Energy)
  • Damage: Special
  • Effect: This attack does 20 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon for each damage counter on this Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Card Art Description

The artwork shows Scream Tail in a vibrant jungle setting, with its distinctive pink coloring and open mouth prominently featured. The Ancient Pokémon is captured in a dynamic pose against lush foliage, creating a contrast between its cute appearance and its powerful screaming ability. The art style emphasizes both its ancient origins and its unique characteristics.

Strategy Guide

For Beginners

  • Simple first attack for early damage
  • Damage counter synergy with second attack
  • Good resistance against Fighting-types
  • Easy to understand mechanics

For Intermediate Players

  • Use damage counters strategically
  • Plan damage placement for maximum effect
  • Consider healing support cards
  • Time attacks for optimal damage output

For Advanced Players

  • Build around damage counter manipulation
  • Combine with cards that place damage counters
  • Use as a technical attacker
  • Consider recovery strategies

Competitive Tips

  1. Track damage counter placement
  2. Calculate potential damage output
  3. Use Fighting resistance advantageously
  4. Watch for Dark-type threats
  5. Consider healing support

Collection Notes

  • Features unique Ancient Pokémon design
  • Part of the Paradox Pokémon series
  • Distinctive pink color scheme
  • Combines cute aesthetics with powerful effects

Special Note

Card text includes: "There has been only one reported sighting of this Pokémon. It resembles a mysterious creature depicted in an old expedition journal."