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Perrserker Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters

Perrserker is a Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #249. Its recommended PvP moveset is Shadow Claw with Close Combat and Foul Play.

Ultra League

#249

Viable pick

Type

Steel

Best Fast Move

Shadow Claw

Charged Moves

Close CombatFoul Play

Max CP

2,697

Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026

ABOUT PERRSERKER

Is Perrserker Good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Perrserker is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #249.

Perrserker PvP Rankings

LeagueRankPvP ScoreRecommended Moves
Great League#54073.8Shadow Claw, Close Combat, Trailblaze
Ultra LeagueBest#24980.9Shadow Claw, Close Combat, Foul Play

Best Moveset for Perrserker in Pokémon GO PvP

Shadow Claw
ghost

Fast Move

DMG6Energy+8Turns2DPT3.00EPT4.00

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Normal

Close Combat
fighting

Charged Move

DMG100Energy cost45

Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic

Foul Play
dark

Charged Move

DMG65Energy cost40

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting

The recommended PvP moveset for Perrserker is Shadow Claw with Close Combat and Foul Play.

Alternative movesets

All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Perrserker in the imported game data.

Fast Moves

Metal Claw
steel

Fast Move · STAB

DMG5Energy+7Turns2DPT2.50EPT3.50

Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic

Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water

Metal Sound
steel

Fast Move · STAB

DMG5Energy+8Turns2DPT2.50EPT4.00

Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic

Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water

Shadow ClawRecommended
ghost

Fast Move

DMG6Energy+8Turns2DPT3.00EPT4.00

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Normal

Charged Moves

Close CombatRecommended
fighting

Charged Move

DMG100Energy cost45

Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic

Foul PlayRecommended
dark

Charged Move

DMG65Energy cost40

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting

Iron Head
steel

Charged Move · STAB

DMG85Energy cost50

Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic

Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water

Play Rough
fairy

Charged Move

DMG90Energy cost60

Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting

Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel

Trailblaze
grass

Charged Move

DMG65Energy cost45

Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water

Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic

Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel

Perrserker PvP Move Counts

Shadow Claw → Close Combat

6 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

6656

Shadow Claw → Foul Play

5 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

5555

Perrserker Battle Guide

Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Perrserker wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.

Perrserker Weaknesses & Resistances

Defensive type multipliers below combine Perrserker's Steel typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.

Weak to

  • fighting1.6×
  • fire1.6×
  • ground1.6×

Resistant to

  • poison0.391×
  • bug0.625×
  • dragon0.625×
  • fairy0.625×
  • flying0.625×
  • grass0.625×
  • ice0.625×
  • normal0.625×
  • psychic0.625×
  • rock0.625×
  • steel0.625×

Best Counters to Perrserker in Pokémon GO PvP

Recommended attacks are measured against Perrserker in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Perrserker's league HP.

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Double Kickfighting

    Fast Move

    Super Effective

  • Leaf Bladegrass

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    22% HP

  • Sacred Swordfighting

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    49% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Psywavepsychic

    Fast Move

    Resisted

  • Body Slamnormal

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    19% HP

  • Earthquakeground

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    77% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Taildragon

    Fast Move

    Resisted

  • Crunchdark

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    26% HP

  • Bulldozeground

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    57% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Fairy Windfairy

    Fast Move

    Resisted

  • Chilling Waterwater

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    27% HP

  • Disarming Voicefairy

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    23% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Sand Attackground

    Fast Move

    Super Effective

  • Air Cutterflying

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    18% HP

  • Iron Headsteel

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    25% HP

Ratings are shown from Perrserker's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Perrserker.

Best Teammates for Perrserker in Pokémon GO PvP

Good teammates for Perrserker should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.

Covers 4 of Perrserker's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Perrserker's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Perrserker's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 5 of Perrserker's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Perrserker's 5 hardest current matchups.

Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.

Best PvP IVs for Perrserker

LeagueRankIVsCPLevelStat Product
Great League#11/15/151,49523.51,760,366
#22/14/151,49823.51,759,351
#30/15/101,498241,759,093
#40/12/131,498241,758,341
#52/15/141,49823.51,754,724
Ultra League#10/14/152,497503,804,658
#20/15/142,498503,801,904
#32/15/152,500493,795,326
#40/13/152,490503,783,041
#51/12/152,496503,780,713

Perrserker Stats in Pokémon GO

Perrserker's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.

Great League

Perrserker 1/15/15 (Best IV)

Level
23.5
CP
1,495
Attack
126.9
Defense
114.6
HP
121

Ultra League

Perrserker 0/14/15 (Best IV)

Level
50
CP
2,497
Attack
163.9
Defense
147.9
HP
157

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Perrserker Pokémon GO PvP FAQ

What is the best moveset for Perrserker in Pokémon GO PvP?

Perrserker's recommended PvP moveset is Shadow Claw with Close Combat and Foul Play.

Is Perrserker good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Perrserker is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #249.

What counters Perrserker in Pokémon GO PvP?

Virizion, Snorlax and Zygarde (Complete Forme) are among the strongest current counters to Perrserker in Ultra League.

What is Perrserker weak to in Pokémon GO?

Perrserker is weak to Fighting (1.6×), Fire (1.6×), Ground (1.6×).