Perrserker

Perrserker
ニャイキング Nyaikingu
Generation	Generation VIII
Generation	Generation VIII
Evolutionary Line
Evolutionary Line
Type(s)
Species	Viking Pokémon
Abilities	Battle Armor Tough Claws Hidden: Steely Spirit
Pokédex
Previous	Obstagoon
Previous	Obstagoon
Index	863
Index	863
Next	Cursola
Next	Cursola
Kanto	N/A
Kanto	N/A
Johto	N/A
Johto	N/A
Hoenn	N/A
Hoenn	N/A
Sinnoh	N/A
Sinnoh	N/A
Unova	N/A
Unova	N/A
Kalos	N/A
Kalos	N/A
Alola	N/A
Alola	N/A
Galar	183
Galar	183
Evolves
From	Galarian Meowth
Into	None
Gender	50% ♂ 50% ♀
Gender	50% ♂ 50% ♀
Weight	61.7 lbs. 28.0 kg
Weight	61.7 lbs. 28.0 kg
Height	2'7" 0.8 m
Height	2'7" 0.8 m
Pokédex color	Brown
Pokédex color	Brown
Egg group	Field
Egg group	Field
Shape
Shape

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 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 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 Max Raid Battle: Dusty Bowl, Giant's Seat, Stony Wilderness	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
HP	70
Atk	110
Def	100
Sp. Atk	50
Sp. Def	60
Speed	50
Total	440

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.

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

Perrserker's Sword and Shield sprite

Perrserker's Sword and Shield shiny sprite

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. 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 is in reference to Crucible steel, a metal that was commonly used by Vikings. The characterisation of Perrserker could be based on Beowulf, an Anglo-Saxon epic poem about a Norse warrior from Götaland who fights monsters and becomes king of the Danes, a poem that's often misattributed as being of Nordic origin. Perrserker's characterization of as a Steel type Pokémon could also be in reference to the sword that Beowulf used to decapitate Grendel, as it was described as a Damascended blade. Damascus steel is very difficult to make and it's a mystery as to how it was made because damascus steel contains Carbon Nanotubes. Which have an extraordinary electrical conductivity, heat conductivity, and mechanical properties, it also has a high tensile strength which makes it very resistant to breaking under tension. In Pokémon, the fibres of Perrserker's fur have been hardened to pure steel after living with seafaring people who came to the Galar region and settled there.

Etymology

Perrserker comes from the words purr (the sound a cat makes) and berserker.

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