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Scream Tail 042/131

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Set: Prismatic Evolutions Released: Jan 17, 2025

Pokémon: Scream Tail

Psychic Type Uncommon Illustrator: Ryota Murayama Pull Rate:1 in 11 packs (9.1%)

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0.07 $0.02 (22.22%)

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0.25 $0.01 (3.85%)

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8.46 $0.48 (5.37%)

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0.32 $0.06 (15.79%)

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Scream Tail 042/131 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	104.12	—	x1,487
PSA9	13.30	—	x190
PSA8	13.85	—	x198

Scream Tail 042/131 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
2
15.38%
$104.12
PSA 9 Mint
10
76.92%
$13.30
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
1
7.69%
$13.85
PSA 7 Near Mint
0
0.00%
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PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
0
0.00%
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PSA 5 Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 3 Very Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Scream Tail 042/131 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $0.07 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $32.26

$0.07

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

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PSA 7 —

$13.85

PSA 8 −$16.02

$13.30

PSA 9 −$16.50

$104.12

PSA 10 +$62.51

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $0.07 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Scream Tail 042/131 Population Report

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Scream Tail
TypePsychic
National Pokédex #[985]
Card Number 042/131
Card RarityUncommon
Pull Rate1 in 11 packs (9.1%)
IllustratorRyota Murayama
LanguageEnglish
Release Date17/01/2025
Regulation MarkG
SeriesScarlet & Violet
Expansion Prismatic Evolutions
Standard FormatLegal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusIn Print

Card Attributes

Energy Type Psychic
Health Points90 HP
Weakness Darkness ×2
Resistance Fighting -30
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Slap30
Roaring Scream
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.)

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts a wide-eyed, pink creature with a long, flowing tail emitting a powerful scream as it floats above grass, surrounded by dense foliage and beams of light filtering through the forest canopy.

Playability Overview

Scream Tail's scaling damage with its own damage counters encourages a risk-reward strategy, promoting aggressive play and careful damage management to maximize its Roaring Scream attack.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Whimsical EchoesThis card radiates a playful vibe with Scream Tail's curious expression and whimsical pose. I’d suggest placing it in a section dedicated to quirky and fun Pokémon, maybe alongside others that have a lighthearted aesthetic. The pastel colors and bubbly design can create a cheerful atmosphere.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Playful / Pastel / Sound Waves / Mysterious Friends

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Scream Tail #042/131 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Scream Tail #042/131 from Prismatic Evolutions — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Scream Tail #042/131 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Scream Tail has moved down 22.2% to $0.07. PSA 10 copies are unchanged over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Scream Tail #042/131?

Scream Tail #042/131 appears roughly 1 in 11 packs, which works out at 9.1% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Prismatic Evolutions.

How rare is Scream Tail #042/131?

Scream Tail #042/131 is a Uncommon, one of the higher rarity tiers in Prismatic Evolutions.

Is Scream Tail #042/131 worth grading?

At $0.07 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $104.12, giving a net return of +$62.51 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns −$16.50 and PSA 8 returns −$16.02, so anything below a 10 loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Scream Tail #042/131 exist?

PSA have graded 13 copies of Scream Tail #042/131, of which 2 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 15.4%, or roughly 1 in 6.5 graded copies.

Is Scream Tail #042/131 hard to get in gem mint?

Yes. At a 15.4% gem rate, Scream Tail grades worse than the Prismatic Evolutions average by 9.8 points. Clean copies are harder to come by.

Who illustrated Scream Tail #042/131?

Scream Tail #042/131 was illustrated by Ryota Murayama, who has illustrated 129 Pokémon cards in total.

Is Scream Tail #042/131 legal in tournaments?

Scream Tail #042/131 carries regulation mark G and is currently legal in Standard, legal in Expanded and legal in Unlimited.

When was Scream Tail #042/131 released?

Scream Tail #042/131 was released on 17 January 2025 as part of Prismatic Evolutions. It belongs to the Modern era.

Scream Tail 042/131