Is Reshiram Good in Black & White Playthrough?
Dragon/Fire with AbilityTurboblaze ignoring opponent abilities. The box legendary for Black. Mandatory catch during the N battle at the Pokemon League. You use Reshiram immediately against Ghetsis afterward. 680 BST with special-leaning stats. Handles Ghetsis's entire team if needed.
Reshiram resists most of Cilan's coverage and hits back hard.
Reshiram resists most of Chili's coverage and hits back hard.
Reshiram resists most of Cress's coverage and hits back hard.
Reshiram resists most of Lenora's coverage and hits back hard.
Reshiram resists most of Burgh's coverage and hits back hard.
Reshiram resists most of Elesa's coverage and hits back hard.
Reshiram resists most of Clay's coverage and hits back hard.
Reshiram resists most of Skyla's coverage and hits back hard.
Reshiram resists most of Brycen's coverage and hits back hard.
Reshiram resists most of Drayden's coverage and hits back hard.
Reshiram has the type edge here and should clean up Shauntal's team.
Reshiram has the type edge here and should clean up Grimsley's team.
Reshiram has the type edge here and should clean up Caitlin's team.
Reshiram has the type edge here and should clean up Marshal's team.
Reshiram resists most of Alder's coverage and hits back hard.
Catch Reshiram on Dragonspiral Tower (interact, Lv 50, limited). If boxes/party full on first encounter. Return to Dragonspiral Tower after defeating the Elite Four
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.
How to Get Reshiram in Black & White
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
What is Reshiram Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Reshiram
 Drilbur Ground | C | |
 Roggenrola Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Roggenrola builds →Rock Blast 2x20-24% Mud-Slap 2x7-8% | ||
Drilbur Ground | C | |
Roggenrola Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Roggenrola builds →Smack Down 2x29-35% Mud-Slap 2x6-7% | ||
Drilbur Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Drilbur builds →Earthquake 2x59-70% Rock Tomb 2x20-24% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Aerodactyl builds →Earthquake 2x45-55% Rock Tomb 2x35-42% | ||
 Cranidos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Cranidos builds →Earthquake 2x52-61% Rock Tomb 2x40-48% | ||
 Hippopotas Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Hippopotas builds →Earthquake 2x52-61% Rock Tomb 2x18-22% | ||
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Archen builds →Earthquake 2x47-57% Rock Tomb 2x38-45% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x86-102%KO Rock Slide 2x44-52% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Rampardos builds →Earthquake 2x66-79% Rock Tomb 2x52-62% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Aerodactyl builds →Earthquake 2x46-55% Rock Tomb 2x36-43% | ||
 Krokorok GroundDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x56-67% Rock Tomb 2x20-23% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Archen builds →Earthquake 2x48-57% Rock Tomb 2x38-46% Dragon Breath 2x20-23% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x87-103%KO Rock Slide 2x45-53% | ||
 Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x75-89% Rock Tomb 2x26-30% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Rampardos builds →Earthquake 2x69-82% Rock Tomb 2x53-62% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Aerodactyl builds →Earthquake 2x47-56% Rock Tomb 2x36-43% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x58-70% Rock Tomb 2x20-24% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x82-97% Rock Slide 2x41-49% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Rampardos builds →Rock Slide 2x73-86% Earthquake 2x65-76% | ||
 Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Archeops builds →Rock Slide 2x64-76% Earthquake 2x57-68% Dragon Breath 2x25-30% | ||
Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x71-84% Rock Slide 2x35-42% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Slide 2x51-60% Earthquake 2x45-53% | ||
Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x75-89% Rock Slide 2x38-45% Dragon Tail 2x30-36% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x84-99% Rock Slide 2x42-50% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Rampardos builds →Rock Slide 2x75-89% Earthquake 2x67-79% Dragon Tail 2x41-49% | ||
Golurk GroundGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Golurk builds →Earthquake 2x78-93% Rock Slide 2x39-46% | ||
Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Archeops builds →Rock Slide 2x65-77% Earthquake 2x58-68% Dragon Tail 2x36-42% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x148-174%KO Earthquake 2x66-78% Dragon Tail 2x40-47% | ||
Haxorus Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Haxorus builds →Outrage 2x107-127%KO Earthquake 2x60-71% Rock Slide 2x45-53% | ||
 Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x54-64% Stone Edge 2x36-43% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 2x83-98% Earthquake 2x55-65% Dragon Claw 2x44-52% | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Obtain MethodAbundant Shrine Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Landorus builds →Earthquake 2x78-92% Stone Edge 2x52-61% | ||
In Black & White, Genesect's Explosion hits Reshiram for 75-89%. Groudon deals 72-84% with Earthquake.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureNaive Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Genesect builds →U Turn11-13% Ice Beam19-23% Explosion75-89% | ||
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Groudon builds →Earthquake 2x72-84% Stone Edge 2x72-84% | ||
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityBaddreams ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Darkrai builds →Dark Pulse29-35% Focus Blast44-52% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Reshiram View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin10-12% | ||
Reshiram Evolutions
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
BW Reshiram Best Moveset
150 Sp. Atk fires Dragon/Fire TermStab from AbilityTurboblaze ignoring abilities that would block or weaken the attacks. 100 Speed for a legendary. The moveset hits with unblockable Fire and Dragon special attacks at power levels few Pokemon survive. Banned from standard play.
Best Build
Reshiram best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Draco Meteor
- Blue Flare
- Dragon Pulse
- Focus Blast
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
This Pokémon appears in legends. It sends flames into the air from its tail, burning up everything around it.
When Reshiram’s tail flares, the heat energy moves the atmosphere and changes the world’s weather.
Reshiram Black & White 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. Draco Meteor with Choice Specs is the standard set.
Reshiram is a static encounter at Unova Dragonspiral Tower in Black & White. Reshiram appears at level 50. Prerequisite: If boxes/party full on first encounter. Save before the encounter. These one-shot Pokemon don't respawn if you knock them out or run out of Poke Balls.
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 mixed attacker with base 120 Attack and 150 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a wallbreaker.
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
- 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