Everything about Reshiram's stat line is built to win. 150 base Sp. Atk leads the way, and even its worst stat (90 Speed) isn't a real liability. Only weak to Ground, Rock, and Dragon. Known as the Vast White Pokemon.
Sp. Atk and Attack carry most of Reshiram's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Near-impossible to catch and yields 3 Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
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Reshiram Weakness
GoodReshiram's Dragon/Fire typing leaves it vulnerable to Ground, Rock, and Dragon moves. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Reshiram's overall bulk (100/100/120) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
You can't breed Reshiram or evolve it into anything else. This Dragon/Fire legendary packs 680 stats and doesn't need a chain to be relevant.
How to Evolve
Best Build
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Level-up moves are just the starting point for Reshiram. TMs unlock coverage across 9 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Blue Flare and Overheat into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
You'll find Reshiram at Dragonspiral Tower as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
Best Locations
At 680 BST, Reshiram is built different. We rank it S-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Reshiram doesn't evolve. As a Legendary Pokemon, it stands on its own without an evolutionary line. It's a Dragon/Fire type with 680 BST.
Turboblaze bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent moves — that's the one you want on Reshiram. It's the only ability Reshiram has.
Base 90 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Reshiram is a special attacker with base 150 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Reshiram appears in 8 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
First obtainable in Black & White, Reshiram has been featured in 8 titles across 5 generations. Legendary status means a single encounter per playthrough in most games.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A