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Perrserker (Japanese: ニャイキング, HepburnNyaikingu) 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[]

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[]

Stats
HP
70
Attack
110
Defense
1
Sp. Atk
50
Sp. Def
60
Speed
50
Total
341

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 Type Steel Physical 80 100% 15
1 Iron Head Type Steel Physical 80 100% 15
1 Metal Burst Type Steel Physical ? 100% 10
1 Iron Defense Type Steel Status 100% 15
1 Fake Out Type Normal Physical 40 100% 10
1 Growl Type Normal Status 100% 40
1 Hone Claws Type Dark Status 100% 15
1 Scratch Type Normal Physical 40 100% 35
12 Pay Day Type Normal Physical 40 100% 20
16 Metal Claw Type Steel Physical 50 95% 35
20 Taunt Type Dark Status 100% 20
24 Swagger Type Normal Status 85% 15
31 Fury Swipes Type Normal Physical 18 80% 15
36 Screech Type Normal Status 85% 40
42 Slash Type Normal Physical 70 100% 20
48 Metal Sound Type Steel Status 85% 40
54 Thrash Type Normal 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.

Generation VIII
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TM02 Pay Day Type Normal Physical 40 100% 20
TM08 Hyper Beam Type Normal Special 150 90% 5
TM09 Giga Impact Type Normal Physical 150 90% 5
TM15 Dig Type Ground Physical 80 100% 10
TM16 Screech Type Normal Status 85% 40
TM21 Rest Type Psychic Status 100% 10
TM23 Thief Type Dark Physical 60 100% 25
TM24 Snore Type Normal Special 50 100% 15
TM25 Protect Type Normal Status 100% 10
TM31 Attract Type Normal Status 100% 15
TM33 Rain Dance Type Water Status 100% 5
TM34 Sunny Day Type Fire Status 100% 5
TM39 Facade Type Normal Physical 70 100% 20
TM56 U-turn Type Bug Physical 70 100% 20
TM57 Payback Type Dark Physical 50 100% 10
TM58 Assurance Type Dark Physical 60 100% 10
TM59 Fling Type Dark Physical ? 100% 10
TM65 Shadow Claw Type Ghost Physical 70 100% 15
TM76 Round Type Normal Special 60 100% 15
TM79 Retaliate Type Normal Physical 70 100% 5
TR00 Swords Dance Type Normal Status 100% 20
TR01 Body Slam Type Normal Physical 85 100% 15
TR08 Thunderbolt Type Electric Special 90 100% 15
TR09 Thunder Type Electric Special 110 70% 10
TR17 Amnesia Type Psychic Status 100% 20
TR20 Substitute Type Normal Status 100% 10
TR26 Endure Type Normal Status 100% 10
TR27 Sleep Talk Type Normal Status 100% 10
TR29 Baton Pass Type Normal Status 100% 40
TR31 Iron Tail Type Steel Physical 100 75% 15
TR32 Crunch Type Dark Physical 80 100% 15
TR33 Shadow Ball Type Ghost Special 80 100% 15
TR35 Uproar Type Normal Special 90 100% 10
TR37 Taunt Type Dark Status 100% 20
TR42 Hyper Voice Type Normal Special 90 100% 10
TR46 Iron Defense Type Steel Status 100% 15
TR52 Gyro Ball Type Steel Physical ? 100% 5
TR53 Close Combat Type Fighting Physical 120 100% 5
TR58 Dark Pulse Type Dark Special 80 100% 15
TR59 Seed Bomb Type Grass Physical 80 100% 15
TR68 Nasty Plot Type Dark Status 100% 20
TR73 Gunk Shot Type Poison Physical 120 80% 5
TR74 Iron Head Type Steel Physical 80 100% 15
TR79 Heavy Slam Type Steel Physical ? 100% 10
TR81 Foul Play Type Dark Physical 95 100% 15
TR85 Work Up Type Normal Status 100% 30
TR90 Play Rough Type Fairy Physical 90 90% 10
TR95 Throat Chop Type Dark 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 IX
Games 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
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Lash Out Type Dark Physical 75 100% 5
Steel Beam Type Steel 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.
    • 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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