No. 0863 · Generation VIII · Galar

Perrserker

The Viking Pokémon

Steel

Weak to Fire Fighting Ground

Sprite

TL;DR. Perrserker is a pure steel-type Pokémon from Generation VIII. Base Stat Total: 440. What appears to be an iron helmet is actually hardened hair. This Pokémon lives for the thrill of battle.

Steel

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

Height0.8 m

Weight28.0 kg

AbilitiesBattle Armor, Tough Claws

HiddenSteely Spirit

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 440. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 70

Attack 110

Defense 100

Sp. Attack 50

Sp. Defense 60

Speed 50

Total440

440 base stat total, the 527th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 46th among Steel-types.

110 base Attack, Perrserker's strongest stat, ranking 16th of 65 Steel-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Perrserker in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Perrserker reaches 2,386 CP at level 40 and 2,729 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack195

GO Defense162

GO Stamina172

Max CP (L40)2,386

Max CP (L50)2,697

Best buddy (L51)2,729

Raid catch CP 1,294–1,363 (L20). Weather boosted 1,618–1,704 (L25).

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Shiny release

Shiny Galarian Perrserker only comes from evolving a Shiny Galarian Meowth. The first Shiny in the family appeared on August 20, 2021.

Full Perrserker GO history

Competitive

Perrserker in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Perrserker across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #502 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #502 76 score

Ultra League #249 80.9 score

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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.

Quick answers

Common questions about Perrserker.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Perrserker, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Perrserker?

Perrserker is a pure Steel-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Perrserker weak to?

Perrserker takes 2× damage from Fire, Fighting, Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Perrserker resistant to?

Perrserker is immune to Poison. It also resists Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy.

How does Perrserker evolve?

Perrserker evolves from Meowth (Level 28). Perrserker is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Perrserker from?

Perrserker was introduced in Generation VIII (the Galar region). Its Pokédex number is #0863.

What are Perrserker's base stats?

Perrserker has HP 70, Attack 110, Defense 100, Special Attack 50, Special Defense 60, and Speed 50. Total base stat total: 440.

What are Perrserker's abilities?

Perrserker can have the abilities Battle Armor, Tough Claws, plus the Hidden Ability Steely Spirit.

Is Perrserker legendary or mythical?

No. Perrserker is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Perrserker's best stat?

Perrserker's highest base stat is Attack at 110, which ranks 16th of 65 Steel-type Pokémon.

Is Perrserker good?

Perrserker has a base stat total of 440, the 527th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 46th among Steel-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Perrserker as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Perrserker 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Perrserker is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Fire Fighting Ground

½× Resists

Normal Grass Ice Flying Psychic Bug Rock Dragon Steel Fairy

0× Immune to

Poison

Comparison

Perrserker vs. the average Steel-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 65 Steel-type Pokémon.

Stat	Perrserker	Steel avg	Difference
HP	70	71	-1
Attack	110	91	+19
Defense	100	108	-8
Special Attack	50	71	-21
Special Defense	60	79	-19
Speed	50	60	-10
Total	440	480	-40

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Game appearances

Perrserker appears in 3 games.

Every mainline release where Perrserker is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

How to get it

How to get Perrserker.

Every main-series game Perrserker is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXObtainable

Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- EvolveMeowth (Level 28)
Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Steel-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Needs Mega Dimension

Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game

Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildRoute 7, Route 9, Giant's Mirror, Lake of Outrage
- RaidDusty Bowl, Giant's Seat, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
- RaidGiant's Bed, Snowslide Slope, Path to the Peak, Frigid Sea (Max Raid Battle) (The Crown Tundra)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game

Pokémon HOME: Send it to HOME from Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
Pokémon Champions: Legal in Regulation M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.

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