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No. 0643

Reshiram

Vast White Pokémon

Reshiram
Official art
DragonFire
Height
3.2 m 10′06″
Weight
330 kg 727.5 lbs
Base stat total
680 top 1%
Introduced
Gen V
Abilities
Legendary
According to myth, if people ignore truth and let themselves become consumed by greed, Reshiram will arrive to burn their kingdoms down.
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Base stats

HP100160–207310–404
Atk120112–189220–372
Def10094–167184–328
SpA150139–222274–438
SpD120112–189220–372
Spe9085–156166–306
Total680Higher than 99% of all Pokémon
HP100Atk120Def100Spe90SpD120SpA150

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 90). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+156Max142No SP110Min99Scarf234Tailwind312

At max Speed, Reshiram outspeeds 16 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Reshiram · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  15. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  16. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  17. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  18. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  19. 142Reshiram · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 110Reshiram · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Dragon2×Ground2×Rock2×

Resists

Fire¼×Grass¼×Bug½×Electric½×Steel½×
Takes normal damage from 10 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGhostWaterPsychicIceDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Turboblaze

    Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent moves.

Competitive

SV SinglesUberSV DoublesDUberNational DexUber

1.21% of teams · rank #70 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability
Turboblaze
Nature
Rash
EVs
252 HP / 204 Def / 52 Spe
Tera Type
Fairy
  1. Blue Flare
  2. Draco Meteor
  3. Stone Edge
  4. Dragon Tail

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players1.33%
  • Rated 1500+1.28%
  • Rated 1630+1.21%
  • Rated 1760+1.3%

Usage by month

Oct 20251.21%

Moves

  • Blue Flare94.7%
  • Draco Meteor83.1%
  • Stone Edge55.6%
  • Dragon Tail31.7%
  • Scale Shot24.4%
  • Fusion Flare23.4%
  • Earth Power17.5%
  • Dragon Pulse14.8%
  • Dragon Dance12.1%
  • Focus Blast11.9%

Items

  • Heavy-Duty Boots30.8%
  • Life Orb24%
  • Choice Specs17.3%
  • Loaded Dice12.2%
  • Choice Scarf9.3%
  • Assault Vest4.5%

Abilities

  • 100%

EV spreads

  • Rash 252 HP / 204 Def / 52 Spe17%
  • Lonely 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe12%
  • Naive 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe11.5%
  • Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe10.8%
  • Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe10.4%

Tera types

  • Fairy43.3%
  • Flying26.2%
  • Fire12%
  • Dragon7.8%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

Reshiram does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 15

1Ancient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5
1Dragon BreathHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20
1Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15
1Noble RoarLowers the target’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
8SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20
16CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
24ExtrasensoryHas a 10% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicSpec80100%20
32Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
40FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
48Fusion FlareWith Fusion Bolt, inflicts double damage.FireSpec100100%5
56Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10
64Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
72ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10
80OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10
88Blue FlareHas a 20% chance to burn the target.FireSpec13085%5

TM / HM / TR 59

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM08Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15
TM24Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15
TM38Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20
TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10
TM44Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20
TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30
TM78Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10
TM92ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10
TM97FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15
TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15
TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15
TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10
TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10
TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10
TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10
TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10
TM157OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5
TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM165Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15
TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10
TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.DragonSpec13090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20
TM189Heat CrashPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.FirePhys—100%10
TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10
TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10
TM200Scale ShotBoosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.DragonPhys2590%20
TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM215Scorching SandsHas a 30% chance to burn the target.GroundSpec70100%10
TM222Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15
TM226Dragon CheerThe user raises its allies’ morale with a draconic cry so that their future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. This rouses Dragon types more.DragonStatus——15

Pokédex entries

Category
Vast White Pokémon
Debut
Unova · Black & White
Color
White
Shape
Habitat
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Original Unova#149Updated Unova#295
  1. According to myth, if people ignore truth and let themselves become consumed by greed, Reshiram will arrive to burn their kingdoms down.

    Shield
  2. 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.

    Sword
  3. This legendary Pokémon can scorch the world with fire. It helps those who want to build a world of truth.

    Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
  4. When Reshiram’s tail flares, the heat energy moves the atmosphere and changes the world’s weather.

    White · Y · Alpha Sapphire
  5. This Pokémon appears in legends. It sends flames into the air from its tail, burning up everything around it.

    Black

Names around the world

Japanese
レシラム
Japanese (romaji)
Reshiram
Korean
레시라무
Chinese (Traditional)
萊希拉姆
Chinese (Simplified)
莱希拉姆
French
Reshiram
German
Reshiram
Spanish
Reshiram
Italian
Reshiram

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
3 SpA
Catch rate
3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
0
Base experience
306
Growth rate
Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
Undiscovered
Gender
Genderless
Hatch time
120 egg cycles ≈30,855 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 70
Ultra Sun 2 areas
  • Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
  • Ultra Space Wilds Rocky WorldStatic encounter · Lv 60
Omega Ruby 1 area
  • Fabled CaveStatic encounter · Lv 50
White 2 1 area
  • Dragonspiral TowerStatic encounter · Lv 70
Black 2 areas
  • Dragonspiral TowerStatic encounter · Lv 50
  • N's CastleStatic encounter · Lv 50