Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Perrserker's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 2 Attack EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
What appears to be an iron helmet is actually hardened hair. This Pokémon lives for the thrill of battle.
After many battles, it evolved dangerous claws that come together to form daggers when extended.
Perrserker Weakness
Perrserker's Steel typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Fighting, and Ground. It shrugs off Poison-type attacks completely. It resists 10 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Perrserker's physical bulk (base 100 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Fighting is super effective against PerrserkerView Annihilape → | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Ground is super effective against PerrserkerView Krookodile → | ||
In Legends: Z-A, Annihilape's Drain Punch hits Perrserker for 57-67%. Krookodile's Earthquake also KOs at 89-105%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlowerveil ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Florges builds →Moonblast31-36% | ||
Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch 2x57-67% | ||
Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x89-105%KO Knock Off29-34% Close Combat 2x71-84% | ||
Legends: Z-A Evolution
Perrserker is what Meowth becomes. Breed it for Meowth eggs (average hatch time). Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Meowth pushed Perrserker to 440 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +65. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Legends: Z-A Perrserker Best Moveset
Ironhead is the safe click most turns. Choice Band locks Perrserker into it but rewards with raw power at the cost of move flexibility. Adamant nature and max HP and Attack EVs maximize that first hit. Toughclaws helps on the margins.
Best Build
Perrserker best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Iron Head
- U Turn
- Knock Off
- Close Combat
Physical Tank Moveset
- U Turn
- Iron Head
- Stealth Rock
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Fake Out
- Iron Head
- Knock Off
- Close Combat
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Fake Out
- Iron Head
- Protect
- Helping Hand
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Perrserker won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 14 types means it always has an effective option. Steel Beam and Iron Tail anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Perrserker in Legends: Z-A
No wild encounters for Perrserker in Legends: Z-A. Bring Meowth over from Blue, Silver, or Platinum, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Perrserker Guide
For Legends: Z-A, it depends on your team. Perrserker at 440 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Steel coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
In Legends: Z-A, Perrserker looks average on paper at 440 BST. But Tough Claws is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier attacker on our tier list. Ironhead with Choice Band is the standard set.
Perrserker gets Tough Claws, Battle Armor, and Steely Spirit. But Tough Claws is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Perrserker is immune to Poison moves. Free switch-in every time. Attack is the best stat at base 110. Pure Steel type with same-type attack bonus on Steel moves.
Game Availability
Since Sword & Shield, Perrserker has been obtainable in 3 games. A Generation 8 debut means a shorter history, but Perrserker has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves