Perrserker

Perrserker is a Steel type Pokémon introduced in Generation 8.

Evolution of Galarian Meowth.

Pokédex data

National № 0863
Type Steel
Species Viking Pokémon
Height 0.8 m (2′07″)
Weight 28.0 kg (61.7 lbs)
Abilities 1. Battle Armor
2. Tough Claws
Steely Spirit (hidden ability)
Local № 0183 (Sword/Shield)

Training

EV yield 2 Attack
Catch rate 90 (11.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 154
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 70
250 344
Attack 110
202 350
Defense 100
184 328
Sp. Atk 50
94 218
Sp. Def 60
112 240
Speed 50
94 218
Total 440 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Perrserker.

Evolution chart

(Level 28)
Alolan Meowth#0052
Meowth
Alolan Meowth
Dark
(high Friendship)
Alolan Persian#0053
Persian
Alolan Persian
Dark
Galarian Meowth#0052
Meowth
Galarian Meowth
Steel
(Level 28)

Pokédex entries

Sword What appears to be an iron helmet is actually hardened hair. This Pokémon lives for the thrill of battle.
Shield After many battles, it evolved dangerous claws that come together to form daggers when extended.

Moves learned by Perrserker

Moves learnt by level up

Perrserker learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Fake OutNormalPhysical 40 100
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1Hone ClawsDarkStatus
1Iron DefenseSteelStatus
1Metal BurstSteelPhysical 100
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
12Pay DayNormalPhysical 40 100
16Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
20TauntDarkStatus 100
24SwaggerNormalStatus 85
31Fury SwipesNormalPhysical 18 80
36ScreechNormalStatus 85
42SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
48Metal SoundSteelStatus 85
54ThrashNormalPhysical 120 100

Moves learnt on evolution

Perrserker learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100

Egg moves

Perrserker learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Perrserker gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CovetNormalPhysical 60 100
CurseGhostStatus
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
SpiteGhostStatus 100

Moves learnt by TM

Perrserker is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
02CharmFairyStatus 100
03Fake TearsDarkStatus 100
07ProtectNormalStatus
18ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
20TrailblazeGrassPhysical 50 100
22Chilling WaterWaterSpecial 50 100
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
27Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60
31Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
43FlingDarkPhysical 100
47EndureNormalStatus
49Sunny DayFireStatus
50Rain DanceWaterStatus
55DigGroundPhysical 80 100
57False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
58Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
60U-turnBugPhysical 70 100
61Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
62Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
66Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus
71Seed BombGrassPhysical 80 100
80MetronomeNormalStatus
85RestPsychicStatus
87TauntDarkStatus 100
88Swords DanceNormalStatus
93Flash CannonSteelSpecial 80 100
94Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
99Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
102Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical 120 80
103SubstituteNormalStatus
104Iron DefenseSteelStatus
105X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
108CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
114Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
116Stealth RockRockStatus
117Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial 90 100
121Heavy SlamSteelPhysical 100
126ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
127Play RoughFairyPhysical 90 90
128AmnesiaPsychicStatus
130Helping HandNormalStatus
132Baton PassNormalStatus
140Nasty PlotDarkStatus
152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
166ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
167Close CombatFightingPhysical 120 100
170Steel BeamSteelSpecial 140 95
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100
177SpiteGhostStatus 100
180Gyro BallSteelPhysical 100
181Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
199Lash OutDarkPhysical 75 100
204Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
205EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
221Throat ChopDarkPhysical 80 100
223Metal SoundSteelStatus 85
224CurseGhostStatus

Moves learnt by level up

Perrserker learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Fake OutNormalPhysical 40 100
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1Hone ClawsDarkStatus
1Iron DefenseSteelStatus
1Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
1Metal BurstSteelPhysical 100
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
12Pay DayNormalPhysical 40 100
16Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
20TauntDarkStatus 100
24SwaggerNormalStatus 85
31Fury SwipesNormalPhysical 18 80
36ScreechNormalStatus 85
42SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
48Metal SoundSteelStatus 85
54ThrashNormalPhysical 120 100

Moves learnt on evolution

Perrserker learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100

Egg moves

Perrserker learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Perrserker gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CovetNormalPhysical 60 100
CurseGhostStatus
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
SpiteGhostStatus 100

Move Tutor moves

Perrserker can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Lash OutDarkPhysical 75 100

Moves learnt by TM

Perrserker is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
02Pay DayNormalPhysical 40 100
08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
15DigGroundPhysical 80 100
16ScreechNormalStatus 85
21RestPsychicStatus
23ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
24SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
25ProtectNormalStatus
31AttractNormalStatus 100
33Rain DanceWaterStatus
34Sunny DayFireStatus
39FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
56U-turnBugPhysical 70 100
57PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
58AssuranceDarkPhysical 60 100
59FlingDarkPhysical 100
65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
76RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
79RetaliateNormalPhysical 70 100

Moves learnt by TR

Perrserker is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Perrserker sprites

Type Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Perrserker sprite from Sword & Shield Perrserker sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny

Where to find Perrserker

Sword
Shield
Route 7, 9, Lake of Outrage
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus
Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Other languages

English Perrserker
Japanese ニャイキング (Nyaikingu)
German Mauzinger
French Berserkatt
Italian Perrserker
Spanish Perrserker
Korean 나이킹 (naiking)
Chinese (Simplified) 喵头目
Chinese (Traditional) 喵頭目

 

English Viking Pokémon
Japanese バイキングポケモン
German Wikinger-Pokémon
French Pokémon Viking
Italian Pokémon Vichingo
Spanish Pokémon Vikingo
Korean 바이킹포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 维京宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 維京寶可夢

Name origin

purr
sound a cat makes when content
berserker
ancient Norse warrior