Perrserker (ニャイキング, Nyaikingu) 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.
Behavior
Perrserker are rowdy creatures who always desire to battle. The claws have become hardened after Perrserker have battled multiple times, and they always use their claws as daggers. They always look down on their counterpart Persian.
Game info
Game locations
| Locations | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Perrserker's Stats | |
|---|---|
| HP | |
| Attack | |
| Defense | |
| Sp. Atk | |
| Sp. Def | |
| Speed | |
| Total | 341
|
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
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.
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
| Regional forms | |
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| Evolutionary Line | |
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