Perrserker (ニャイキング Nyaikingu) is a steel-type introduced in Generation VIII.
Meowth in its Galarian form evolves into Perrserker when in reaches Level 28, instead of Persian.
Biology
Physiology
Perrserker resembles its pre-evolution, but its face has been changed dramatically. Its ears have become horns tipped with silver, similar to a Viking's helmet. The gold coin on its head has faded to Gray, while its face's fur has turned black, but its body has turned brown. It has 2 small horns on its head and 2 evil looking red eyes, with a menacing looking smile. It retains the beard from its pre evolution, while its claws are now permanently out, its arms slightly covered in black armbands. The claws can extend into daggers.
Behavior
Perrserker are rowdy characters who always desire to battle. The claws have become hardened after it has battled multiple times.
Game info
Game locations
| Locations | |||||||||
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| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity | |||||||
| Sword/Shield | Route 7 , Route 9, Giant's Mirror, Lake of Outrage | 30% (overworld) 40% (random encounter) | |||||||
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.
Stats
| Base Stats | |
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Def
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Sp. Atk
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Sp. Def
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Total
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Learnset
By leveling up
| Generation VIII | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Evo | Iron Head | 
| Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Iron Head |
| Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Metal Burst |
| Physical | ? | 100% | 10 |
| 1 | Iron Defense |
| Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Fake Out | 
| Physical | 40 | 100% | 10 |
| 1 | Growl |
| Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| 1 | Hone Claws | 
| Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Scratch |
| Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 12 | Pay Day |
| Physical | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| 16 | Metal Claw |
| Physical | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| 20 | Taunt |
| Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 24 | Swagger |
| Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| 31 | Fury Swipes |
| Physical | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| 36 | Screech |
| Status | — | 85% | 40 |
| 42 | Slash |
| Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 48 | Metal Sound |
| Status | — | 85% | 40 |
| 54 | Thrash |
| Physical | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By TM
| Generation VIII | ||||||
| Machine | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| TM02 | Pay Day |
| Physical | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| TM08 | Hyper Beam |
| Special | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM09 | Giga Impact |
| Physical | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM15 | Dig | 
| Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM16 | Screech |
| Status | — | 85% | 40 |
| TM21 | Rest | 
| Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM23 | Thief |
| Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM24 | Snore |
| Special | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| TM25 | Protect |
| Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM31 | Attract |
| Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM33 | Rain Dance | 
| Status | — | 100% | 5 |
| TM34 | Sunny Day | 
| Status | — | 100% | 5 |
| TM39 | Facade |
| Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM56 | U-turn | 
| Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM57 | Payback |
| Physical | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| TM58 | Assurance |
| Physical | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| TM59 | Fling |
| Physical | ? | 100% | 10 |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | 
| Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| TM76 | Round |
| Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM79 | Retaliate |
| Physical | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By TR
| Generation VIII | ||||||
| Machine | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| TR00 | Swords Dance |
| Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TR01 | Body Slam |
| Physical | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| TR08 | Thunderbolt | 
| Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TR09 | Thunder |
| Special | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| TR17 | Amnesia |
| Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TR20 | Substitute |
| Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR26 | Endure |
| Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk |
| Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR29 | Baton Pass |
| Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| TR31 | Iron Tail |
| Physical | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| TR32 | Crunch |
| Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR33 | Shadow Ball |
| Special | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR35 | Uproar |
| Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TR37 | Taunt |
| Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TR42 | Hyper Voice |
| Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TR46 | Iron Defense |
| Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TR52 | Gyro Ball |
| Physical | ? | 100% | 5 |
| TR53 | Close Combat | 
| Physical | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| TR58 | Dark Pulse |
| Special | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR59 | Seed Bomb | 
| Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR68 | Nasty Plot |
| Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TR73 | Gunk Shot | 
| Physical | 120 | 80% | 5 |
| TR74 | Iron Head |
| Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR79 | Heavy Slam |
| Physical | ? | 100% | 10 |
| TR81 | Foul Play |
| Physical | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| TR85 | Work Up |
| Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| TR90 | Play Rough | 
| Physical | 90 | 90% | 10 |
| TR95 | Throat Chop |
| Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By breeding
| To see the Egg Moves that Perrserker can learn, refer to Meowth. |
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By tutoring
| Generation VIII | ||||||
| Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| SWSH | Steel Beam |
| Special | 140 | 95% | 5 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
Sprites
Trivia
- Perrserker and Runerigus are the first Regional Pokémon evolutions that are separate from their pre evolutions' regular evolutions.
- Despite common depictions, Viking helmets didn't have horns.
Origin
It is based on a cat and the stereotypical image of a Viking. While not evident in their typing, their Nordic inspiration may also draw upon the Norwegian forest cat, or fairy cats, whom were adopted as pets by the Vikings and were said to have pulled the sleigh of the Norse goddess Freya. Their behavior is similar to a berserker, which were Norse warriors who dressed in warrior skins and tried to drive themselves crazy before a battle, fighting like wild animals.
Etymology
Perrserker comes from the words purr (the sound a cat makes) and berserker.
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