Perrserker Pokemon GO — Max CP 2,697, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: Is Perrserker good in Pokemon GO?

Perrserker ranks #28 as a Fairy-type attacker at Tier C, so there are stronger options for the same Stardust. Keep a high-IV one and skip the power-up.

Q: What is the best moveset for Perrserker in Pokemon GO?

Perrserker's best moveset in Pokemon GO is Metal Claw and Play Rough. This combination provides the highest damage output for raids and gym battles. Use a Charged TM or Fast TM to get the optimal moves.

Q: What are Perrserker's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Perrserker is a Steel-type Pokemon weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Perrserker, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Perrserker resists Poison, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Steel-type moves.

Q: What is Perrserker's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Perrserker's maximum CP is 2,697 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 2,386 at level 40. Its base stats are 195 Attack, 162 Defense, and 172 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 529. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Perrserker?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Perrserker has 1363 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 1704 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 2,697 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Perrserker showing 1363 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: Is Shadow Perrserker better than regular Perrserker?

Shadow Perrserker deals 20% more damage than its regular counterpart but also takes 20% more damage. For raids, Shadow Perrserker is generally the better investment due to higher DPS output. For PvP, it depends on the specific matchups — the extra damage taken can be a significant drawback in extended battles. Shadow Perrserker comes with Frustration, which should be replaced using a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event.

Q: How do you get Perrserker in Pokemon GO?

Perrserker can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, rescuing Shadow Perrserker from Team GO Rocket, and trading with other trainers. Walking Perrserker as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.

Q: Can Perrserker be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Perrserker availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Raids & gyms: Metal Claw Play Rough 12.9 DPS

Same-type attack bonus on Metal Claw. Play Rough costs 50 energy for 90 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Perrserker takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Fighting1.6× Fire1.6× Ground1.6×

Resists

Poison0.39× Bug0.625× Dragon0.625× Fairy0.625× Flying0.625× Grass0.625× Ice0.625× Normal0.625× Psychic0.625× Rock0.625× Steel0.625×

Base stats

Attack 195

Defense 162

Stamina 172

Stat total: 529
Buddy distance: 3.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 1,363 CP

Editor's notes

Perrserker is a Steel-type Pokémon (#863, Generation 8) that caps at 2,697 CP at level 50, built on 195/162/172 base stats — a fairly balanced stat spread.

It can chip in as a Fairy-type attacker, though it won't top any DPS charts.Its best all-round moveset is Metal Claw paired with Play Rough.

Defensively, it takes extra damage from Fighting, Fire and Ground and resists Poison, Bug and Dragon — worth remembering when you field it or plan a team around beating it.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Perrserker is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Perrserker moves

3 fast · 5 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Metal Claw Best STAB	Steel	6	5	0.5s	12	10
Metal Sound STAB	Steel	4	6	0.5s	8	12
Shadow Claw	Ghost	6	4	0.5s	12	8

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Close Combat	Fighting	105	100	2.5s	42	1.05
Foul Play	Dark	70	50	2.0s	35	1.40
Iron Head STAB	Steel	60	50	2.0s	30	1.20
Play Rough Best	Fairy	90	50	3.0s	30	1.80
Trailblaze	Grass	65	50	2.0s	32.5	1.30

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Metal Claw	Steel	5	7	1	5.00	7.00
Metal Sound	Steel	5	8	1	5.00	8.00
Shadow Claw	Ghost	6	8	1	6.00	8.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Close Combat	Fighting	100	45	2.22	Buff / debuff
Foul Play	Dark	65	40	1.63	—
Iron Head	Steel	70	50	1.40	—
Play Rough	Fairy	90	60	1.50	—
Trailblaze	Grass	65	45	1.44	Buff / debuff

Moveset analysis

For raids and gyms, Perrserker runs Metal Claw with Play Rough — 12.9 DPS and 232 TDO as a Fairy-type attacker.

The highest-damage fast move is Metal Claw (12 DPS); Metal Sound builds energy fastest (12 EPS).

Rankings

Where Perrserker places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

Type	Rank	Tier	DPS	TDO	Moveset
Fairy	#28	C	12.9	232	Metal Claw Play Rough

Evolution

Meowth 50 Candy

Persian

Meowth (Alola) 50 Candy

Persian (Alola)

Meowth (Galarian) 50 Candy

Perrserker

Family

Meowth

Persian

Meowth (Alola) Alola

Persian (Alola) Alola

Meowth (Galarian) Galarian

Perrserker This page

Shadow forms Shadow Meowth Shadow Persian

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Perrserker is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Perrserker

1

Mega BlazikenMega CounterAura Sphere 44.0DPS 758TDO 2

Mega LucarioMega Force PalmAura Sphere 43.3DPS 700TDO 3

Primal GroudonMega Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 40.5DPS 1,277TDO 4

Blacephalon Incinerate491 40.3DPS 457TDO 5

Mega Charizard YMega Fire SpinBlast Burn 39.7DPS 840TDO 6

Shadow ChandelureShadow Fire SpinOverheat 38.8DPS 491TDO

Counters carrying Fighting, Fire, Ground moves deal the most damage.

How to get Perrserker

Evolve from: Meowth (Galarian) · 50 Candy
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Perrserker knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
Purification: 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
Trading: Can be traded between trainers

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	59	2,062
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	59	2,232
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,326	1,397
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	1,650	1,738
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,326	1,397
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,003	1,056
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,326	1,397

Is Perrserker good in Pokemon GO?

Low priority

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

At Tier C (rank #28 as a Fairy-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Perrserker is a favourite.

Attack is its highest stat (195), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
Shadow Perrserker deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
Its moves get a damage boost in Snow weather — worth timing raids around.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	33
Lv 2	105
Lv 3	177
Lv 4	249
Lv 5	321
Lv 6	393
Lv 7	465
Lv 8	537
Lv 9	609
Lv 10	681
Lv 11	750
Lv 12	818
Lv 13	886

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	954
Lv 15	1,022
Lv 16	1,090
Lv 17	1,159
Lv 18	1,227
Lv 19	1,295
Lv 20	1,363
Lv 21	1,431
Lv 22	1,499
Lv 23	1,568
Lv 24	1,636
Lv 25	1,704
Lv 26	1,772

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	1,840
Lv 28	1,909
Lv 29	1,977
Lv 30	2,045
Lv 31	2,079
Lv 32	2,113
Lv 33	2,147
Lv 34	2,181
Lv 35	2,215
Lv 36	2,249
Lv 37	2,283
Lv 38	2,318
Lv 39	2,352

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	2,386
Lv 41	2,416
Lv 42	2,446
Lv 43	2,477
Lv 44	2,508
Lv 45	2,539
Lv 46	2,570
Lv 47	2,602
Lv 48	2,633
Lv 49	2,665
Lv 50	2,697

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0863
Height: 0.80 m
Weight: 28.00 kg
Family forms: 8 released forms
Game ID: V0863_POKEMON_PERRSERKER

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Perrserker in Pokemon GO?

Perrserker's best moveset is Metal Claw (fast) with Play Rough (charged), worth 12.9 DPS as a Fairy-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Perrserker's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Perrserker takes super effective damage from Fighting, Fire, Ground-type moves. It resists Poison, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Steel, so avoid those types against it.

What is Perrserker's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Perrserker reaches 2,697 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,386 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.

What CP is a 100% IV Perrserker?

A perfect 15/15/15 Perrserker shows 1,363 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,704 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.

Is Shadow Perrserker better than regular Perrserker?

Shadow Perrserker deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.

How do you get Perrserker in Pokemon GO?

Evolve it from Meowth (Galarian) (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.

Can Perrserker be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Perrserker depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.

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