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 |
 Wooper WaterGround | C | |
 Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Growlithe builds →Flame Wheel 2x44-52% Ember 2x39-47% | ||
 Sizzlipede FireBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Sizzlipede builds →Flame Wheel 2x39-47% Ember 2x34-42% | ||
 Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Vulpix builds →Incinerate 2x47-56% Ember 2x34-42% | ||
Wooper WaterGround | C | |
Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Growlithe builds →Fire Fang 2x40-48% Flame Wheel 2x40-48% Ember 2x37-44% | ||
Sizzlipede FireBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Sizzlipede builds →Flame Wheel 2x37-44% Ember 2x29-36% | ||
Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Vulpix builds →Incinerate 2x44-52% Ember 2x29-36% | ||
Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Growlithe builds →Fire Fang 2x40-47% Flame Wheel 2x36-43% Ember 2x36-43% | ||
 Salandit PoisonFire | D | |
Sizzlipede FireBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Sizzlipede builds →Flame Wheel 2x36-43% Ember 2x30-36% | ||
Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Vulpix builds →Incinerate 2x42-51% Ember 2x30-36% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x80-95% Mud Shot 2x40-48% Sand Tomb 2x37-45% Mud-Slap 2x16-20% | ||
 Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x48-56% Revenge 2x23-28% Mud Shot 2x57-67% Mud-Slap 2x23-28% | ||
 Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Torkoal builds →Lava Plume 2x83-98% Flame Wheel 2x42-50% Ember 2x42-50% | ||
 Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 2x64-76% Dig 2x42-50% Incinerate 2x74-87% | ||
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Quagsire builds →Dig 2x57-67% Mud Shot 2x48-56% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x84-99% Mud Shot 2x40-48% Sand Tomb 2x38-46% Mud-Slap 2x15-19% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x47-56% Revenge 2x24-29% Mud Shot 2x56-67% Mud-Slap 2x22-27% | ||
Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Torkoal builds →Lava Plume 2x84-99% Flame Wheel 2x43-51% Ember 2x43-51% | ||
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 2x63-75% Dig 2x42-50% Incinerate 2x75-88% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Quagsire builds →Dig 2x56-67% Mud Shot 2x47-56% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x78-93% Brick Break 2x50-59% Bulldoze 2x59-71% Mud Shot 2x39-46% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x46-54% Revenge 2x23-28% Bulldoze 2x35-41% Mud Shot 2x55-66% | ||
Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Torkoal builds →Flamethrower 2x91-107%KO Lava Plume 2x80-95% Flame Wheel 2x41-49% Bulldoze 2x28-33% | ||
 Seismitoad WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Seismitoad builds →Dig 2x59-71% Drain Punch 2x37-44% Brick Break 2x37-44% Bulldoze 2x46-54% | ||
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 2x59-71% Dig 2x40-47% Incinerate 2x72-85% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x81-95% Brick Break 2x50-59% Bulldoze 2x61-72% Mud Shot 2x40-47% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x45-53% Revenge 2x23-28% Bulldoze 2x35-42% Mud Shot 2x55-65% | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Gastrodon builds →Earth Power 2x96-114%KO Dig 2x55-65% Bulldoze 2x41-49% Mud Shot 2x61-72% | ||
Seismitoad WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Seismitoad builds →Dig 2x61-72% Drain Punch 2x38-45% Brick Break 2x38-45% Bulldoze 2x45-53% | ||
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 2x61-72% Dig 2x40-48% Incinerate 2x73-86% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x81-96% Drill Run 2x81-96% Brick Break 2x51-60% Stomping Tantrum 2x76-90% | ||
 Ninetales Fire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Ninetales builds →Fire Blast 2x109-129%KO Inferno 2x98-116%KO Flamethrower 2x89-105%KO Dig 2x34-40% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Arcanine builds →Burn Up 2x151-178%KO Flare Blitz 2x101-120%KO Flamethrower 2x105-124%KO Dig 2x46-54% | ||
Seismitoad WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Seismitoad builds →Dig 2x61-73% Drain Punch 2x39-46% Stomping Tantrum 2x58-69% Brick Break 2x39-46% | ||
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 2x64-75% Dig 2x42-50% Stomping Tantrum 2x39-46% Incinerate 2x74-88% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Excadrill threatens a KO with Earthquake (97-114%). Cobalion's Close Combat also KOs at 88-104%.
 Heatran FireSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x97-114%KO Rapid Spin8-10% | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x88-104%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Perrserker View Volcarona builds →Psychic25-29% | ||
 Urshifu FightingDark | C | |
Fighting is super effective against PerrserkerView Urshifu → | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
Perrserker is what Meowth becomes. Breed it for Meowth eggs (average hatch time). A massive partner pool 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
Breeding
Breed with Perrserker to get Meowth eggs easily using 152 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Covet, Curse, Double-Edge and 3 more.
Sword & Shield Perrserker Best Moveset
U-turn keeps your team's momentum going. Perrserker doesn't need to stay in long, Focus Sash provides a guaranteed survive from full HP and max HP and Attack EVs make every visit count. Fakeout threatens on the way out. Toughclaws adds passive value.
Best Build
Perrserker best EVs are Attack and HP
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Fake Out
- Iron Head
- Play Rough
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Iron Head
- Close Combat
- Fake Out
- Play Rough
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Perrserker won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Iron Tail and Iron Head anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Perrserker in Sword & Shield
Perrserker starts showing up in late-game routes at high spawn rates across 6 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Perrserker in Sword & Shield
Meowth is your first catch on the way to Perrserker. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 13-52 across 10 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch MeowthRoute 4ShieldGrass Lv.13-15 Route35%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 4SwordGrass Lv.13-15 Route35%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 4ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Route23%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 4SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Route23%EarlyAll Weather
Step 2Perrserker ✓Route 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldGrass Lv.40-44 Route40%LateAll WeatherRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordGrass Lv.40-44 Route40%LateAll WeatherRoute 7ShieldOverworld Lv.37-41 Route30%LateAll WeatherRoute 7SwordOverworld Lv.37-41 Route30%LateAll WeatherLake of OutrageShieldGrass Lv.50-52 Water40%PostSnowstormLake of OutrageSwordGrass Lv.50-52 Water40%PostSnowstormor evolve from Meowth (Step 1)
Perrserker Guide
For Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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. Fakeout with Focus Sash 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