For the Black 2 & White 2 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 2 & White 2, 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 2 & White 2, 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

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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 2 & White 2 (Best Counters)

Terrakion RockFighting	A
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 BulldozeTM78 Rock TombTM39 Smack DownTM23 Damage vs Reshiram Rock Slide 2x 61-72% Bulldoze 2x 33-39% Rock Tomb 2x 49-58% Smack Down 2x 42-50% View Terrakion builds →
Lunatone RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeLv. 41 Rock SlideTM80 BulldozeTM78 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Reshiram Stone Edge 2x 42-50% Rock Slide 2x 32-38% Bulldoze 2x 17-21% Rock Tomb 2x 26-31% View Lunatone builds →
Boldore Rock	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeLv. 48 Power GemLv. 25 Rock SlideTM80 BulldozeTM78 Damage vs Reshiram Stone Edge 2x 68-81% Power Gem 2x 27-33% Rock Slide 2x 52-62% Bulldoze 2x 28-33% View Boldore builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeLv. 46 DigTM28 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Reshiram Stone Edge 2x 36-43% Dig 2x 30-36% Rock Slide 2x 27-33% Rock Tomb 2x 23-27% View Onix builds →
Solrock RockPsychic	D
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeLv. 41 Rock SlideTM80 BulldozeTM78 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Reshiram Stone Edge 2x 64-75% Rock Slide 2x 48-57% Bulldoze 2x 26-31% Rock Tomb 2x 39-46% View Solrock builds →

Black 2 & White 2 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 2 & White 2 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 9 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

Tutor

Dragon Pulse

B9010010Dragon

Tutor

Earth Power

B9010010Ground

Tutor

Heat Wave

B1009010Fire

Tutor

Hyper Voice

B9010010Normal

Tutor

Outrage

B12010010Dragon

Tutor

Roost

C——10Flying

Tutor

Sleep Talk

D——10Normal

Tutor

Snore

—4010015Normal

Tutor

Tailwind

C——30Flying

Tutor

Zen Headbutt

C809015Psychic

How to Get Reshiram in Black 2 & White 2

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 2 & White 2

Dragonspiral Tower - 7F

Interact with Pokemon Lv.70 Building

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AnyRequires Light Stone

Reshiram Guide

For the Black 2 & White 2 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 2 & White 2, 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 2 & White 2, 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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Terrakion RockFighting	A
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeLv. 67 Rock SlideTM80 BulldozeTM78 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Reshiram Stone Edge 2x 81-96% Rock Slide 2x 61-72% Bulldoze 2x 33-39% Rock Tomb 2x 49-58% View Terrakion builds →
Haxorus Dragon	B
Available Moves Moves OutrageLv. 66 Dragon PulseLv. 42 Dragon ClawLv. 28 DigTM28 Damage vs Reshiram Outrage 2x 109-129%KO Dragon Pulse 2x 33-39% Dragon Claw 2x 73-86% Dig 2x 49-57% View Haxorus builds →
Probopass RockSteel	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeLv. 46 Earth PowerLv. 43 Power GemLv. 32 Rock SlideTM80 Damage vs Reshiram Stone Edge 2x 42-50% Earth Power 2x 27-32% Power Gem 2x 36-43% Rock Slide 2x 32-38% View Probopass builds →
Aggron SteelRock	C
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 Rock SlideTM80 BulldozeTM78 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Reshiram Dig 2x 39-46% Rock Slide 2x 54-63% Bulldoze 2x 29-34% Rock Tomb 2x 43-51% View Aggron builds →
Flygon GroundDragon	C
Available Moves Moves Earth PowerLv. 39 Dragon ClawLv. 55 DigTM28 Rock SlideTM80 Damage vs Reshiram Earth Power 2x 43-51% Dragon Claw 2x 54-63% Dig 2x 54-63% Rock Slide 2x 34-40% View Flygon builds →

Terrakion RockFighting	A
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeLv. 67 Rock SlideTM80 BulldozeTM78 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Reshiram Stone Edge 2x 81-96% Rock Slide 2x 61-72% Bulldoze 2x 33-39% Rock Tomb 2x 49-58% View Terrakion builds →
Haxorus Dragon	B
Available Moves Moves OutrageLv. 66 Dragon PulseLv. 42 Dragon ClawLv. 28 DigTM28 Damage vs Reshiram Outrage 2x 109-129%KO Dragon Pulse 2x 33-39% Dragon Claw 2x 73-86% Dig 2x 49-57% View Haxorus builds →
Probopass RockSteel	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeLv. 46 Earth PowerLv. 43 Power GemLv. 32 Rock SlideTM80 Damage vs Reshiram Stone Edge 2x 42-50% Earth Power 2x 27-32% Power Gem 2x 36-43% Rock Slide 2x 32-38% View Probopass builds →
Aggron SteelRock	C
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 Rock SlideTM80 BulldozeTM78 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Reshiram Dig 2x 39-46% Rock Slide 2x 54-63% Bulldoze 2x 29-34% Rock Tomb 2x 43-51% View Aggron builds →
Flygon GroundDragon	C
Available Moves Moves Earth PowerLv. 39 Dragon ClawLv. 55 DigTM28 Rock SlideTM80 Damage vs Reshiram Earth Power 2x 43-51% Dragon Claw 2x 54-63% Dig 2x 54-63% Rock Slide 2x 34-40% View Flygon builds →

Terrakion RockFighting	A
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeLv. 67 Rock SlideTM80 BulldozeTM78 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Reshiram Stone Edge 2x 81-96% Rock Slide 2x 61-72% Bulldoze 2x 33-39% Rock Tomb 2x 49-58% View Terrakion builds →
Haxorus Dragon	B
Available Moves Moves OutrageLv. 66 Dragon PulseLv. 42 Dragon ClawLv. 28 DigTM28 Damage vs Reshiram Outrage 2x 109-129%KO Dragon Pulse 2x 33-39% Dragon Claw 2x 73-86% Dig 2x 49-57% View Haxorus builds →
Probopass RockSteel	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeLv. 46 Earth PowerLv. 43 Power GemLv. 32 Rock SlideTM80 Damage vs Reshiram Stone Edge 2x 42-50% Earth Power 2x 27-32% Power Gem 2x 36-43% Rock Slide 2x 32-38% View Probopass builds →
Aggron SteelRock	C
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 Rock SlideTM80 BulldozeTM78 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Reshiram Dig 2x 39-46% Rock Slide 2x 54-63% Bulldoze 2x 29-34% Rock Tomb 2x 43-51% View Aggron builds →
Flygon GroundDragon	C
Available Moves Moves Earth PowerLv. 39 Dragon ClawLv. 55 DigTM28 Rock SlideTM80 Damage vs Reshiram Earth Power 2x 43-51% Dragon Claw 2x 54-63% Dig 2x 54-63% Rock Slide 2x 34-40% View Flygon builds →

Sandslash Ground	C
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 Rock TombTM39 Sand TombLv. 23 RolloutLv. 7 Damage vs Reshiram Dig 2x 56-66% Rock Tomb 2x 28-33% Sand Tomb 2x 26-30% Rollout 2x 16-18% View Sandslash builds →
Trapinch Ground	C
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 Rock SlideLv. 25 BulldozeLv. 21 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Reshiram Dig 2x 56-66% Rock Slide 2x 36-42% Bulldoze 2x 41-50% Rock Tomb 2x 28-33% View Trapinch builds →
Krokorok GroundDark	D
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 Rock TombTM39 Sand TombLv. 13 Mud-SlapLv. 19 Damage vs Reshiram Dig 2x 49-58% Rock Tomb 2x 25-29% Sand Tomb 2x 23-28% Mud-Slap 2x 9-11% View Krokorok builds →
Dwebble BugRock	D
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 Rock SlideLv. 29 Rock TombTM39 Smack DownLv. 17 Damage vs Reshiram Dig 2x 28-33% Rock Slide 2x 39-47% Rock Tomb 2x 32-39% Smack Down 2x 28-33% View Dwebble builds →
Baltoy GroundPsychic	D
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 Rock TombTM39 Ancient PowerLv. 21 Mud-SlapLv. 7 Damage vs Reshiram Dig 2x 30-36% Rock Tomb 2x 16-18% Ancient Power 2x 14-17% Mud-Slap 2x 9-11% View Baltoy builds →

Sandslash Ground	C
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 BulldozeTM78 Rock TombTM39 Sand TombLv. 23 Damage vs Reshiram Dig 2x 54-64% Bulldoze 2x 42-49% Rock Tomb 2x 28-33% Sand Tomb 2x 25-30% View Sandslash builds →
Trapinch Ground	C
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 Rock SlideLv. 25 BulldozeTM78 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Reshiram Dig 2x 54-64% Rock Slide 2x 33-39% Bulldoze 2x 42-49% Rock Tomb 2x 28-33% View Trapinch builds →
Krokorok GroundDark	D
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 BulldozeTM78 Rock TombTM39 Sand TombLv. 13 Damage vs Reshiram Dig 2x 46-54% Bulldoze 2x 35-42% Rock Tomb 2x 23-28% Sand Tomb 2x 20-25% View Krokorok builds →
Dwebble BugRock	D
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 Rock SlideLv. 29 BulldozeTM78 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Reshiram Dig 2x 26-31% Rock Slide 2x 35-42% Bulldoze 2x 19-23% Rock Tomb 2x 29-34% View Dwebble builds →
Baltoy GroundPsychic	D
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 Rock TombTM39 Ancient PowerLv. 21 BulldozeTM78 Damage vs Reshiram Dig 2x 29-34% Rock Tomb 2x 15-18% Ancient Power 2x 12-15% Bulldoze 2x 23-27% View Baltoy 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 →