Reshiram Best Moveset
150 Sp. Atk on Dragon/Fire with AbilityTurboblaze ignoring abilities that block moves. Held ItemHeavy Duty Boots blocks TermEntry Hazards. NatureTimid at 90 Speed fires devastating special dual TermStab. Turboblaze means moves like MoveBlue Flare hit through AbilityFlash Fire and AbilityHeatproof. The moveset breaks defensive answers that other Fire-types can't touch. S-Tier through raw power.
Fire/Dragon with Turboblaze ignoring Flash Fire and abilities in Gen V (Black & White). Blue Flare from 150 Sp. Atk. Banned from standard play on arrival.
Best Moves
Best Build
Reshiram best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Draco Meteor
- Blue Flare
- Dragon Pulse
- Focus Blast
Recommended Teammates
Two gens in the restricted format in Gen VI (X & Y). Fairy-types resisted Dragon STAB but Blue Flare melted them. Fire coverage handled what Dragon couldn't.
Utility Moveset
- Blue Flare
- Draco Meteor
- Fusion Flare
- Dragon Pulse
Three gens restricted in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Turboblaze guaranteed that Flash Fire, Thick Fat, and other Fire-dampening abilities never mattered against Reshiram.
Special Tank Moveset
- Blue Flare
- Draco Meteor
- Dragon Pulse
- Fusion Flare
Four gens in the restricted format in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Max Flare set Sun while dealing massive damage. Fire/Dragon thrived in the Dynamax era.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Blue Flare
- Draco Meteor
- Fusion Flare
- Dragon Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Five straight gens restricted in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Blue Flare from 150 Sp. Atk remained as devastating as it was on debut. Consistent power across five gens.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Blue Flare
- Blue Flare
- Draco Meteor
- Draco Meteor
Recommended Teammates
Reshiram Weakness
Reshiram's Dragon/Fire typing leaves it vulnerable to Ground, Rock, and Dragon. 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground, Rock, Dragon |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Bug, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fire, Grass |
What is Reshiram Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Reshiram
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves View Ho-Oh builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityGoodasgold ItemAir Balloon NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Gholdengo builds →Shadow Ball22-26% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLightclay NatureCareful Moves View Grimmsnarl builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityCompoundeyes ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Galvantula builds →Thunder12-14% | ||
Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
How to Get Reshiram
Reshiram can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Bring it over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Reshiram is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Reshiram can't be caught in Sword & Shield. Bring it over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Reshiram is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Reshiram is a fixed encounter, not a random spawn. Walk up to it, interact, and the battle starts immediately. Head to Ultra Space Wilds when your team is ready for the fight.
How to Get Reshiram in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
No wild encounters for Reshiram in Sun & Moon. It's available in Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Reshiram cannot be caught in the wild in Sun & Moon, but you can still get it via these paths:
Obtain and trade from these games:
Then trade to Sun & Moon.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Base Stats
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 Guide
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.
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 has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Physical attackers can break through.
Game Availability
First obtainable in Black & White, Reshiram has been featured in 8 titles across 6 generations. Legendary status means a single encounter per playthrough in most games.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves