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Perrserker

Viking Pokémon

Perrserker official artwork
Official art

Perrserker is a Steel-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, Ground and Fire, with a base stat total of 440. In Pokémon Champions it’s #204 on the Doubles ladder and #247 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Height
0.8 m 2′07″
Weight
28 kg 61.7 lbs
Base stat total
440 Higher than 48% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VIII Sword & Shield
Abilities
Champions#204 Doubles ▼11 · #247 Singles ▲3Usual set Focus Sash · Adamant · HP 32 / Atk 32 / SpD 2Full set →
After many battles, it evolved dangerous claws that come together to form daggers when extended.
See all 2 entries

Base stats

HP70145–177250–344
Atk110117–178202–350
Def100108–167184–328
SpA5063–11294–218
SpD6072–123112–240
Spe5063–11294–218
Total440Higher than 48% of Pokémon
HP70Atk110Def100Spe50SpD60SpA50

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
FightingFireGround

Resists

½×
BugDragonFairyFlyingGrassIceNormalPsychicRockSteel

Immune to

0×
Poison
Takes normal damage from 4 types
GhostWaterElectricDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 50); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+112Max102No SP70Min63Scarf168Tailwind224

At max Speed, Perrserker outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Perrserker against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
112Perrserker · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
102Perrserker · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70Perrserker · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#204 of 262 used

▼ 11 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (33.6%) · (77.9%) · Adamant (39.5%) · HP 32 / Atk 32 / SpD 2 (21.0%)

MovesIron HeadFake OutProtectHelping Hand

Singles

#247 of 262 used

▲ 3 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (39.6%) · (52.1%) · Adamant (49.3%) · HP 32 / Atk 32 / Def 2 (25.6%)

MovesIron HeadFake OutMetal BurstClose Combat

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Usage over time

Values
Perrserker, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,222–
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,619–
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,315–
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,686–
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,250–
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9430.2%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

0.2% of teams · rank #139 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 25 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 25 teams behind these numbers.

Most common build

Ability
Stat Alignment
Adamant
Stat Points
2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
  1. Iron Head
  2. Fake Out
  3. Helping Hand
  4. Protect

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games0.5%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.3%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.2%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.2%

Abilities

  • 94.1%
  • 3.9%
  • 2.1%

Stat Points

  • Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe13.2%
  • Brave 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD11.3%
  • Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe9.6%
  • Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD9.3%

These 4 cover 43.4% of its sets.

Most common partners

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Evolution

Moves

Level up 16

EvoIron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
1Fake OutHits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance.NormalPhys40100%10
1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
1Hone ClawsRaises the user's Attack and accuracy by 1.DarkStatus——15
1Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
1Metal BurstIf hit by an attack, returns 1.5× damage.SteelPhys—100%10
1ScratchNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
12Pay DayScatters coins.NormalPhys40100%20
16Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.SteelPhys5095%35
20TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
24SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.NormalStatus—85%15
31Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1880%15
36ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40
42SlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhys70100%20
48Metal SoundLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.SteelStatus—85%40
54ThrashLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.NormalPhys120100%10

TM / HM / TR 58

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM02CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
TM03Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.DarkStatus—100%20
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM31Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.SteelPhys5095%35
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM57False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.NormalPhys40100%40
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM60U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20
TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15
TM62Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhys95100%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM71Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
TM80MetronomePicks a random move.NormalStatus——10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM94Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM102Gunk Shot30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
TM105X-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
TM116Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20
TM117Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10
TM121Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%10
TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TM127Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10
TM128AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM132Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM166Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10
TM167Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhys120100%5
TM170Steel BeamUser loses 50% max HP.SteelSpec14095%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10
TM180Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%5
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM199Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
TM221Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhys80100%15
TM223Metal SoundLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.SteelStatus—85%40
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

Biology

The evolution of Galarian Meowth, Perrserker lives for the thrill of fights.

Design & origin

Perrserker's design is based on the Norwegian forest cat and Vikings, due to its black hardened hair that resembles the stereotypical Viking helmet, large, grey beard, and sharp claws calling back to axes.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Viking Pokémon
Galar · Sword & Shield
Color
Brown
—
Galar#183Hyperspace#006
  1. After many battles, it evolved dangerous claws that come together to form daggers when extended.

    Shield
  2. What appears to be an iron helmet is actually hardened hair. This Pokémon lives for the thrill of battle.

    Sword

Names around the world

English
Perrserker
Japanese
ニャイキング
Japanese (romaji)
Nyaiking
Korean
나이킹
Chinese (Traditional)
喵頭目
Chinese (Simplified)
喵头目
French
Berserkatt
German
Mauzinger
Spanish
Perrserker
Italian
Perrserker

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

2 Atk
90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
50
154
Medium

Breeding

Field
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Galarian Meowth: Level 28.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 5 areas
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Path to the Peak (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Snowslide Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Shield: The Isle of Armor 3 areas
  • Brawlers' Cave (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 5 areas
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Path to the Peak (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Snowslide Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Sword: The Isle of Armor 3 areas
  • Brawlers' Cave (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Shield 8 areas
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
  • Giant's Seat (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Giant's Seat (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
  • Route 7Walking in the overworld · Lv 37–41
  • Route 9 (Outer Spikemuth)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–44
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Sword 8 areas
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
  • Giant's Seat (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Giant's Seat (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
  • Route 7Walking in the overworld · Lv 37–41
  • Route 9 (Outer Spikemuth)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–44
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.