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.
Flames spew from its tail as it flies through the sky like a jet airplane. It’s said that this Pokémon will scorch the world.
According to myth, if people ignore truth and let themselves become consumed by greed, Reshiram will arrive to burn their kingdoms down.
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 |
In Sword & Shield, Excadrill can KO Reshiram with Earthquake (99-117%). Garchomp threatens a KO with Earthquake (96-113%). Nihilego deals 62-73% with Power Gem.
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x99-117%KO Rapid Spin16-20% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x96-113%KO | ||
 Nihilego RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Nihilego builds →Power Gem 2x62-73% | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemRocky Helmet NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake 2x85-100%KO Stone Edge 2x85-100%KO | ||
Sword & Shield 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
Sword & Shield Reshiram Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
STAB runs through Blue Flare and Overheat for the basics, but Reshiram's real strength is the 10-type coverage spread. Rock and Normal hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Reshiram in Sword & Shield
Reshiram Guide
For the Sword & Shield 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.
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 Sword & Shield, 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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves