Perrserker Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Perrserker in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Perrserker
Perrserker is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Steel typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 44.000 DPS.
Perrserker can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Perrserker is weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Poison, Bug, Dragon-type moves as Perrserker resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Perrserker is Mega Blaziken (44.000 DPS), Mega Lucario (43.333 DPS), and Primal Groudon (40.500 DPS).
Catching Perrserker: After defeating Perrserker, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1326 and 1397 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1650-1738 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Perrserker from raids will have exactly 1397 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Perrserker?
The best counter for Perrserker is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 44.000 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (43.333 DPS) and Primal Groudon (40.500 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Perrserker?
Perrserker can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Perrserker weak to?
Perrserker is weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground-type attacks. It resists Poison, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Perrserker be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Perrserker's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Perrserker from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Perrserker from raids will have 1397 CP at level 20, or 1738 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1326. If you see 1397 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Perrserker worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Perrserker is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Perrserker?
For the best moveset for Perrserker itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Perrserker stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Perrserker without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Perrserker can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (40.333 DPS) and Reshiram (35.214 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Perrserker in raids?
Weather boost information for Perrserker is not currently available. Steel-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.