Where can I find Perrserker in Polished Crystal?

Perrserker can be found in 6 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Perrserker?

Perrserker is a steel-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Perrserker learn in Polished Crystal?

Perrserker can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Perrserkerin Pokémon Polished Crystal

steel

Pokédex Entry

Viking Pokémon

After many battles it evolved dangerous claws that come together to form daggers when extended.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Steel

Dex

#150 Johto Dex · #863 National

Abilities

Battle Armor(Primary)

Protects from critical hits.

Tough Claws(Secondary)

Boosts moves that makes contact.

Steely Spirit(Hidden)

Boosts Steel-type moves.

Growth Rate

Medium Fast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

ground

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball8.9%

Great Ball12.1%

Ultra Ball14.9%

Base Exp

148

EV Yield

2 Attack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

fire ×2fighting ×2ground ×2

Resists

normal ×0.5grass ×0.5ice ×0.5flying ×0.5psychic ×0.5bug ×0.5rock ×0.5dragon ×0.5steel ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Immune To

poison

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Meowth (Galarian)

Base form

→

Perrserker

Level up Meowth to Lv. 28

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How to Obtain

Look for Perrserker in Shamouti Tunnel (very rare). Their levels scale with your badge count.

Wild Encounters (1)

Evolution Moves (1)

Moves learned upon evolving into Perrserker.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
Iron HeadIron Head	steel		80	100	15
Iron HeadIron Head	An attack that may cause flinching.

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Evolution Items
Find all Evolution Item locations and their requirements

Level Up Moves (16)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	CounterLevel: 1Counter	fighting	1	100	20
1	CounterLevel: 1Counter	Returns a physical attack double.
1	Play RoughLevel: 1Play Rough	fairy	90	90	10
1	Play RoughLevel: 1Play Rough	An attack that may lower Attack.
1	AstonishLevel: 1Astonish	ghost	30	100	15
1	AstonishLevel: 1Astonish	An attack that may cause flinching.
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	normal	0	100	40
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	A move that lowers the foe's Attack.
1	Hone ClawsLevel: 1Hone Claws	dark	0	100	40
1	Hone ClawsLevel: 1Hone Claws	Raises the user's Atk and accuracy.
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	40	100	35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches with sharp claws.
12	Pay DayLevel: 12Pay Day	normal	40	100	20
12	Pay DayLevel: 12Pay Day	Throws coins. Gets them back later.
16	Metal ClawLevel: 16Metal Claw	steel	50	95	35
16	Metal ClawLevel: 16Metal Claw	An attack that may up user's Attack.
20	PursuitLevel: 20Pursuit	dark	40	100	20
20	PursuitLevel: 20Pursuit	Heavily strikes switching Pokémon.
24	SwaggerLevel: 24Swagger	normal	0	85	15
24	SwaggerLevel: 24Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
31	Fury StrikesLevel: 31Fury Strikes	normal	20	85	15
31	Fury StrikesLevel: 31Fury Strikes	Scratches or jabs 2-5 times.
36	ScreechLevel: 36Screech	normal	0	85	40
36	ScreechLevel: 36Screech	Sharply lowers the foe's Defense.
42	SlashLevel: 42Slash	normal	70	100	20
42	SlashLevel: 42Slash	Has a high critical hit ratio.
48	CrunchLevel: 48Crunch	dark	80	100	15
48	CrunchLevel: 48Crunch	An attack that may lower Defense.
54	ThrashLevel: 54Thrash	normal	120	100	10
54	ThrashLevel: 54Thrash	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
60	Close CombatLevel: 60Close Combat	fighting	120	100	5
60	Close CombatLevel: 60Close Combat	Lowers the user's Def and Sp.Def.

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Egg Moves (5)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CharmCharm	fairy	0	100	20
CharmCharm	Sharply lowers the foe's Attack.
HypnosisHypnosis	psychic	0	60	20
HypnosisHypnosis	May cause the foe to fall asleep.
AmnesiaAmnesia	psychic	0	100	20
AmnesiaAmnesia	Sharply raises the user's Sp.Def.
LeerLeer	normal	0	100	30
LeerLeer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
Night SlashNight Slash	dark	70	100	15
Night SlashNight Slash	Has a high critical hit ratio.

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TM/HM Moves (28)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	0	100	40	TM12TM12
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Raises the user's Atk and accuracy.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	100	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	90	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderThunder	electric	110	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	90	100	10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	80	100	15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	60	100	25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	80	100	15	TM58TM58
Dark PulseDark Pulse	An attack that may cause flinching.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	70	100	15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Has a high critical hit ratio.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
U TurnU Turn	bug	70	100	20	TM69TM69
U TurnU Turn	Switches out after making its attack.
FlashFlash	normal	0	100	20	TM70TM70
FlashFlash	A move that lowers the foe's accuracy.
Gyro BallGyro Ball	steel	1	100	5	TM74TM74
Gyro BallGyro Ball	Does more damage at lower speed.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	100	20	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
CutCut	steel	60	100	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (14)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Baton Pass (Goldenrod Museum 2F)Baton Pass	normal	0	100	40	Goldenrod Museum 2F	TutorTutor
Baton Pass (Goldenrod Museum 2F)Baton Pass	Switches while keeping effects.
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	85	100	15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Charm (Route 35 National Park Gate)Charm	fairy	0	100	20	Route 35 National Park Gate	TutorTutor
Charm (Route 35 National Park Gate)Charm	Sharply lowers the foe's Attack.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Hyper Voice (Goldenrod Harbor)Hyper Voice	normal	90	100	10	Goldenrod Harbor	TutorTutor
Hyper Voice (Goldenrod Harbor)Hyper Voice	Attack the foe with sound waves.
Iron Head (Route 4)Iron Head	steel	80	100	15	Route 4	TutorTutor
Iron Head (Route 4)Iron Head	An attack that may cause flinching.
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	dark	65	100	20	Route 40	TutorTutor
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	Slaps down the foe's held item.
Pay Day (Goldenrod Game Corner)Pay Day	normal	40	100	20	Goldenrod Game Corner	TutorTutor
Pay Day (Goldenrod Game Corner)Pay Day	Throws coins. Gets them back later.
Seed Bomb (Yellow Forest)Seed Bomb	grass	80	100	15	Yellow Forest	TutorTutor
Seed Bomb (Yellow Forest)Seed Bomb	Slams a barrage of seeds at the foe.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	electric	120	50	5	Power Plant	TutorTutor
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	An attack that always paralyzes.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Perrserker. Use these types to counter it effectively.

fire2×fighting2×ground2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Perrserker resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

Immunities (0×)

poison

normal0.5×grass0.5×ice0.5×flying0.5×psychic0.5×bug0.5×rock0.5×dragon0.5×steel0.5×fairy0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Perrserker, either offensively or defensively.

Perrserkerin Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry