| Document and Entity Information | Nov. 15, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001850272 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 15, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | SOCIAL CAPITAL SUVRETTA HOLDINGS CORP. IV |
| Entity File Number | 001-40561 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | E9 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 98-1586546 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 2850 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 200 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Henderson |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NV |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 89052 |
| City Area Code | (650) |
| Local Phone Number | 521-9007 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Class A ordinary shares, $0.0001 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | DNAD |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | false |
