For the Black & White meta, 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.

What is Reshiram weak to?

In Black & White, watch for Rhydon (Ground), Terrakion (Rock), and Dragonite (Dragon) when using Reshiram. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Reshiram has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.

What is the best ability for Reshiram?

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.

What role does Reshiram play in battle?

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.

What counters Reshiram?

For Black & White, 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.

Reshiram - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Special

Wallbreaker

STier

90Speed · Above Avg

Stats & Training

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.

Base Stats

Legend

HP100

Attack120

Defense100

Sp. Atk150

Sp. Def120

Speed90

Total680

Details

Catch Rate

Legendary3 / 255

Growth Rate

Slow1.25M XP

Height3.2 m

Weight330.0 kg

Base XP306

Abilities

Turboblaze

Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent moves.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpA+3SpDSpe

Strong Special Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

This Pokémon appears in legends. It sends flames into the air from its tail, burning up everything around it.

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.

Reshiram Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Ground, Rock, Dragon
0.5x (Resist)	Electric, Bug, Steel
0.25x (Resist)	Fire, Grass

Type ChartGood

3Weak

5Resist

0Immune

Score+1

Gen V Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Ground Rock Dragon

½xResist

Electric Bug Steel

¼xResist

Fire Grass

0xImmune

None

STAB (5)

Dragon Grass Ice Bug Steel

How to Beat Reshiram in Black & White (Best Counters)

Roggenrola Rock	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeLv. 36 EarthquakeTM26 Rock SlideTM80 BulldozeTM78 Damage vs Reshiram Stone Edge 2x 52-61% Earthquake 2x 34-41% Rock Slide 2x 40-47% Bulldoze 2x 21-25% View Roggenrola builds →
Aerodactyl RockFlying	C
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 Rock SlideTM80 Ancient PowerLv. 25 BulldozeTM78 Damage vs Reshiram Earthquake 2x 45-54% Rock Slide 2x 52-61% Ancient Power 2x 25-30% Bulldoze 2x 28-33% View Aerodactyl builds →
Shieldon RockSteel	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 Rock SlideTM80 Ancient PowerLv. 28 Damage vs Reshiram Earthquake 2x 23-28% Dig 2x 18-22% Rock Slide 2x 26-32% Ancient Power 2x 20-24% View Shieldon builds →
Dwebble BugRock	D
Available Moves Moves Rock WreckerLv. 43 EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 Rock SlideTM80 Damage vs Reshiram Rock Wrecker 2x 70-83% Earthquake 2x 32-38% Dig 2x 26-30% Rock Slide 2x 37-43% View Dwebble builds →
Axew Dragon	D
Available Moves Moves Dragon PulseLv. 41 Dragon ClawLv. 28 DigTM28 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Reshiram Dragon Pulse 2x 22-26% Dragon Claw 2x 48-57% Dig 2x 32-38% Rock Tomb 2x 24-29% View Axew builds →

Black & White 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

No Evolution

#643ReshiramDoes not evolve

Breeding

Unavailable

Undiscovered egg group

Black & White Reshiram Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 5.

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Moves

Level-up moves are just the starting point for Reshiram. TMs unlock coverage across 8 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Blue Flare and Overheat into something with actual range.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Dragon Rage

——10010Dragon

Lv 1

Fire Fang

C659515Fire

Lv 8

Imprison

———10Psychic

Lv 15

Ancient Power

C601005Rock

Lv 22

Flamethrower

B9510015Fire

Lv 29

Dragon Breath

—6010020Dragon

Lv 36

Slash

—7010020Normal

Lv 43

Extrasensory

B8010030Psychic

Lv 50

Fusion Flare

—1001005Fire

Lv 54

Dragon Pulse

B9010010Dragon

Lv 64

Imprison

———10Psychic

Lv 71

Crunch

C8010015Dark

Lv 78

Fire Blast

B120855Fire

Lv 85

Outrage

B12010010Dragon

Lv 92

Hyper Voice

B9010010Normal

Lv 100

Blue Flare

—130855Fire

TM Moves

HM01

Cut

—509530Normal

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM02

Dragon Claw

B8010015Dragon

TM82

Dragon Tail-6

C609010Dragon

TM49

Echoed Voice

—4010015Normal

TM42

Facade

C7010020Normal

TM38

Fire Blast

B120855Fire

TM43

Flame Charge

C5010020Fire

TM35

Flamethrower

B9510015Fire

TM56

Fling

——10010Dark

HM02

Fly

C909515Flying

TM52

Focus Blast

B120705Fighting

TM21

Frustration

——10020Normal

TM68

Giga Impact

B150905Normal

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM01

Hone Claws

D——15Dark

TM15

Hyper Beam

B150905Normal

TM59

Incinerate

—3010015Fire

TM16

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TM50

Overheat

B140905Fire

TM66

Payback

C5010010Dark

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM29

Psychic

B9010010Psychic

TM33

Reflect

C——20Psychic

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM80

Rock Slide

C759010Rock

TM94

Rock Smash

D4010015Fighting

TM39

Rock Tomb

—609510Rock

TM48

Round

—6010015Normal

TM20

Safeguard

D——25Normal

TM30

Shadow Ball

B8010015Ghost

TM65

Shadow Claw

C7010015Ghost

TM22

Solar Beam

B12010010Grass

TM71

Stone Edge

C100805Rock

HM04

Strength

C8010015Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM06

Toxic

C—9010Poison

TM61

Will-O-Wisp

C—7515Fire

Egg Moves

Reshiram doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Draco Meteor

B140905Dragon

How to Get Reshiram in Black & White

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 to Catch Reshiram in Black & White

Dragonspiral Tower - 7F

Interact with Pokemon Lv.50 Building

LimitedPost

AnyRespawns if missed

N's Castle - 5F

Interact with Pokemon Lv.50 Building

LimitedPost

Any

Reshiram Guide

For the Black & White meta, 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.
In Black & White, watch for Rhydon (Ground), Terrakion (Rock), and Dragonite (Dragon) when using Reshiram. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Reshiram has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
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.
For Black & White, 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.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Crustle BugRock	C
Available Moves Moves Rock WreckerLv. 55 EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 Rock SlideTM80 Damage vs Reshiram Rock Wrecker 2x 102-120%KO Earthquake 2x 45-54% Dig 2x 37-43% Rock Slide 2x 52-62% View Crustle builds →
Druddigon Dragon	C
Available Moves Moves OutrageLv. 62 EarthquakeTM26 Dragon ClawLv. 27 DigTM28 Damage vs Reshiram Outrage 2x 91-108%KO Earthquake 2x 51-61% Dragon Claw 2x 62-74% Dig 2x 42-49% View Druddigon builds →
Fraxure Dragon	C
Available Moves Moves OutrageLv. 60 Dragon PulseLv. 42 Dragon ClawLv. 28 DigTM28 Damage vs Reshiram Outrage 2x 90-106%KO Dragon Pulse 2x 26-31% Dragon Claw 2x 61-72% Dig 2x 41-48% View Fraxure builds →
Rampardos Rock	C
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves Head SmashLv. 58 EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 Rock SlideTM80 Damage vs Reshiram Head Smash 2x 150-177%KO Earthquake 2x 67-79% Dig 2x 54-64% Rock Slide 2x 75-89% View Rampardos builds →
Bastiodon RockSteel	C
Obtain MethodEvolve Shieldon (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 Rock SlideTM80 Ancient PowerLv. 28 Damage vs Reshiram Earthquake 2x 27-32% Dig 2x 22-26% Rock Slide 2x 30-36% Ancient Power 2x 20-24% View Bastiodon builds →

Archen RockFlying	C
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 18 Rock ThrowLv. 5 Damage vs Reshiram Ancient Power 2x 33-39% Rock Throw 2x 39-47% View Archen builds →
Roggenrola Rock	C
Available Moves Moves Rock BlastLv. 14 Mud-SlapLv. 17 Damage vs Reshiram Rock Blast 2x 20-24% Mud-Slap 2x 7-8% View Roggenrola builds →
Tirtouga WaterRock	C
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 18 RolloutLv. 5 Damage vs Reshiram Ancient Power 2x 26-32% Rollout 2x 20-24% View Tirtouga builds →
Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Move Moves RolloutLv. 16 Damage vs Reshiram Rollout 2x 16-20% View Omanyte builds →
Drilbur Ground	D
Available Moves Moves DigLv. 19 Mud-SlapLv. 8 Damage vs Reshiram Dig 2x 53-63% Mud-Slap 2x 9-12% View Drilbur builds →

Archen RockFlying	C
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 18 Rock ThrowLv. 5 Damage vs Reshiram Ancient Power 2x 33-38% Rock Throw 2x 38-45% View Archen builds →
Roggenrola Rock	C
Available Moves Moves Smack DownLv. 23 Rock BlastLv. 14 Mud-SlapLv. 17 Damage vs Reshiram Smack Down 2x 29-35% Rock Blast 2x 17-21% Mud-Slap 2x 6-7% View Roggenrola builds →
Tirtouga WaterRock	C
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 18 RolloutLv. 5 Damage vs Reshiram Ancient Power 2x 26-31% Rollout 2x 20-24% View Tirtouga builds →
Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Move Moves RolloutLv. 16 Damage vs Reshiram Rollout 2x 14-17% View Omanyte builds →
Drilbur Ground	D
Available Moves Moves DigLv. 19 Mud-SlapLv. 8 Damage vs Reshiram Dig 2x 50-59% Mud-Slap 2x 8-10% View Drilbur builds →

Aerodactyl RockFlying	C
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 Ancient PowerLv. 25 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Reshiram Earthquake 2x 45-55% Ancient Power 2x 25-30% Rock Tomb 2x 43-52% View Aerodactyl builds →
Archen RockFlying	C
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 Ancient PowerLv. 18 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Reshiram Earthquake 2x 47-57% Dig 2x 37-44% Ancient Power 2x 28-33% Rock Tomb 2x 43-52% View Archen builds →
Shieldon RockSteel	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Reshiram Earthquake 2x 23-28% Dig 2x 20-24% Rock Tomb 2x 22-27% View Shieldon builds →
Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Mud ShotLv. 25 RolloutLv. 16 Damage vs Reshiram Rock Tomb 2x 22-27% Mud Shot 2x 20-24% Rollout 2x 12-15% View Omanyte builds →
Lileep RockGrass	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift TM Move Moves Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Reshiram Rock Tomb 2x 22-27% View Lileep builds →

Aerodactyl RockFlying	C
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 Ancient PowerLv. 25 BulldozeTM78 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Reshiram Earthquake 2x 46-55% Ancient Power 2x 25-29% Bulldoze 2x 29-34% Rock Tomb 2x 43-51% View Aerodactyl builds →
Archen RockFlying	C
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 Ancient PowerLv. 18 Dragon BreathLv. 31 Damage vs Reshiram Earthquake 2x 48-57% Dig 2x 39-46% Ancient Power 2x 29-35% Dragon Breath 2x 20-23% View Archen builds →
Shieldon RockSteel	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 Ancient PowerLv. 28 BulldozeTM78 Damage vs Reshiram Earthquake 2x 24-29% Dig 2x 20-23% Ancient Power 2x 20-24% Bulldoze 2x 15-18% View Shieldon builds →
Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Mud ShotLv. 25 RolloutLv. 16 Damage vs Reshiram Rock Tomb 2x 22-27% Mud Shot 2x 21-25% Rollout 2x 13-16% View Omanyte builds →
Lileep RockGrass	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift TM Move Moves Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Reshiram Rock Tomb 2x 22-27% View Lileep builds →

Garchomp DragonGround	S
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves EarthquakeSTAB OutrageSTAB Swords Dance Stealth Rock Damage vs Reshiram Earthquake 2x 96-113%KO Outrage 2x 116-136%KO View Garchomp builds →
Dragonite DragonFlying	A
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves Dragon Dance Extreme Speed OutrageSTAB Fire Punch Damage vs Reshiram Extreme Speed 29-34% Outrage 2x 130-153%KO View Dragonite builds →
Excadrill GroundSteel	A
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves EarthquakeSTAB Rapid Spin Iron Head Rock Slide Damage vs Reshiram Earthquake 2x 99-117%KO Rapid Spin 16-20% Rock Slide 2x 50-59% View Excadrill builds →
Terrakion RockFighting	A
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves Close Combat Stone Edge Quick Attack X Scissor Damage vs Reshiram Close Combat 57-68% Stone Edge 2x 96-113%KO View Terrakion builds →
Rhyperior GroundRock	C
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves EarthquakeSTAB Stone Edge Megahorn Stealth Rock Damage vs Reshiram Earthquake 2x 167-197%KO Stone Edge 2x 167-197%KO Megahorn 33-39% View Rhyperior builds →