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 |
 Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Ground is super effective against ReshiramView Swampert → | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Dragon is super effective against ReshiramView Hydreigon → | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Ground is super effective against ReshiramView Excadrill → | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Rock is super effective against ReshiramView Terrakion → | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Rock is super effective against ReshiramView Rhyperior → | ||
In Sun & Moon, Swampert can KO Reshiram with Earthquake (122-144%). Hydreigon threatens a KO with Draco Meteor (105-123%). Excadrill's Earthquake also KOs at 99-117%.
Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x122-144%KO Scald23-27% Waterfall49-57% | ||
Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Hydreigon builds →Draco Meteor 2x105-123%KO Dark Pulse32-38% U Turn7-8% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x99-117%KO Rapid Spin16-20% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Terrakion builds →Close Combat86-101%KO Stone Edge 2x143-169%KO Earthquake 2x96-113%KO | ||
Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake 2x95-112%KO Stone Edge 2x95-112%KO | ||
Sun & Moon 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
Sun & Moon Reshiram Best Moveset
Best Build
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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
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Reshiram in Sun & Moon
No wild encounters for Reshiram in Sun & Moon. It's available in Black, White 2, or Ultra Sun and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Reshiram is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Special encounter in:
Then trade to Sun & Moon.
Also found in:
Reshiram Guide
For the Sun & Moon 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 Sun & Moon, 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