Perrserker (Japanese: ニャイキング, Hepburn: Nyaikingu) (purr-ZURR-kurr[1]) is a steel-type introduced in Generation VIII.
Galarian Meowth evolves into Perrserker when it 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 common depictions of 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 half-closed reddish eyes, with a menacing looking smile. It retains the beard from its pre-evolution. Its arms slightly covered in black armbands. Its claws can extend into daggers.
Shiny Perrserker has the silver colorings changed to a more gold-like consistency. The sclera also changes to white.
Behavior[]
Perrserker are rowdy and ruthless creatures who always desire to battle and they seem to relish in taking down defenseless foes in combat. Their claws have become hardened after Perrserker have battled multiple times, and they always use said claws as daggers. In the heat of battle, Perrserker enter trance-like states where they are numb to pain, mercy, and even the orders of their Trainers. They always look down on their counterpart Persian.
Game info[]
Game locations[]
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| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
| Sword and 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[]
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| Total | 341
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Learnset[]
By leveling up[]
| Generation IX | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 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. | ||||||
| Generation VIII | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Evo | Iron Head | 
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Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Iron Head |
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Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Metal Burst |
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Physical | ? | 100% | 10 |
| 1 | Iron Defense |
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Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Fake Out | 
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Physical | 40 | 100% | 10 |
| 1 | Growl |
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Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| 1 | Hone Claws | 
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Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Scratch |
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Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 12 | Pay Day |
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Physical | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| 16 | Metal Claw |
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Physical | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| 20 | Taunt |
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Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 24 | Swagger |
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Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| 31 | Fury Swipes |
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Physical | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| 36 | Screech |
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Status | — | 85% | 40 |
| 42 | Slash |
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Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 48 | Metal Sound |
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Status | — | 85% | 40 |
| 54 | Thrash |
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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 IX | ||||||
| Machine | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 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[]
Sprites[]
Trivia[]
- Perrserker and Runerigus are the first Regional Pokémon evolutions that are separate from their pre evolutions' regular evolutions.
- Perrserker also keeps the coin on its head from its pre-evolution, whereas both forms of Persian have it changed into a gem.
Origin[]
Perrserker 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. Its large grin might have drawn inspiration from the Cheshire Cat who is notable for its teethed sinister smile. Perrserker's categorization as a Steel-type Pokémon could be a reference to Crucible steel, a metal that was commonly used by Vikings.
Etymology[]
Perrserker comes from the words "purr" (the sound a cat makes), "persian" (a breed of cat known for its long hair and is also the name of the evolution of Kantonian and Alolan Meowth) and "berserker".
Gallery[]
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- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2024). Pokémon Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 405. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1-339-02801-9.