Name origin

re
used as a softer sound than ‘ze’ to indicate a weaker character
shiro
Japanese for ‘white’


Reshiram artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 643
Type Dragon Fire
Species Vast White Pokémon
Height 10′6″ (3.20m)
Weight 727.5 lbs (330.0 kg)
Abilities Turboblaze
Local № 149 (Black, White)
295 (Black 2, White 2)

Breeding

Egg Groups Undiscovered
Gender Genderless
Egg cycles 121 (minimum 30,855 steps)

Training

EV yield 3 Special Attack
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 0 (lower than normal)
Base EXP 306
Growth Rate Slow

Type defenses

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Reshiram stats

The base stats for Reshiram are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 100
310 - 404
Attack 120
220 - 372
Defense 100
184 - 328
Sp. Atk 150
274 - 438
Sp. Def 120
220 - 372
Speed 90
166 - 306
Total 680

Pokedex descriptions

Black This Pokémon appears in legends. It sends flames into the air from its tail, burning up everything around it.
White When Reshiram’s tail flares, the heat energy moves the atmosphere and changes the world’s weather.
Black 2
White 2
This legendary Pokémon can scorch the world with fire. It helps those who want to build a world of truth.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Reshiram learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Dragon RageDragonSpecial-100
1 Fire FangFirePhysical6595
8 ImprisonPsychicStatus--
15 AncientPowerRockSpecial60100
22 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
29 DragonBreathDragonSpecial60100
36 SlashNormalPhysical70100
43 ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial80100
50 Fusion FlareFireSpecial100100
54 Dragon PulseDragonSpecial90100
64 ImprisonPsychicStatus--
71 CrunchDarkPhysical80100
78 Fire BlastFireSpecial12085
85 OutrageDragonPhysical120100
92 Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial90100
100 Blue FlareFireSpecial13085

Egg moves

Reshiram does not learn any egg moves.

Move Tutor moves

Reshiram can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
OutrageDragonPhysical120100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial90100
RoostFlyingStatus--
TailwindFlyingStatus--
Dragon PulseDragonSpecial90100
Earth PowerGroundSpecial90100
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090
Draco MeteorDragonSpecial14090

Reshiram can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Draco MeteorDragonSpecial14090

Moves learnt by HM

Reshiram is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
2 FlyFlyingPhysical9095
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100

Moves learnt by TM

Reshiram is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Hone ClawsDarkStatus--
2 Dragon ClawDragonPhysical80100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
16 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
20 SafeguardNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
33 ReflectPsychicStatus--
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
38 Fire BlastFireSpecial12085
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Flame ChargeFirePhysical50100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
49 Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100
50 OverheatFireSpecial14090
52 Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
59 IncinerateFireSpecial30100
61 Will-O-WispFireStatus-75
65 Shadow ClawGhostPhysical70100
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
71 Stone EdgeRockPhysical10080
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
82 Dragon TailDragonPhysical6090
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Reshiram sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Reshiram normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Reshiram shiny sprite

See all Reshiram sprites


Where to find Reshiram

White
Black
Dragonspiral Tower, N's Castle

Answers to Reshiram questions