For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section. |
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Reshiram
Vast White Pokémon |
レシラム
Reshiram |
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#643 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Ability
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
Egg Group
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Hatch time
30840 - 31096 steps
Egg not obtainable |
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 3 |
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HP |
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Atk |
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3
Sp.Atk |
0
Sp.Def |
0
Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Reshiram (Japanese: レシラム Reshiram) is a dual-type Dragon/Fire Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Reshiram is the game mascot of Pokémon Black, appearing on the boxart.
Along with Zekrom and Kyurem, it is a member of the Tao trio, which exists in the legends of the Unova region.
Reshiram fuses with Kyurem using the DNA Splicers to become White Kyurem.
Biology
Reshiram in Overdrive mode
Reshiram is a white, bipedal Pokémon with draconic, avian, and mammalian traits. A long, voluminous wispy mane streams out from the upper side of the snout and outwards from its head. The top of this mane is adorned with two protrusions, which resemble ears. Reshiram's face is fringed with spiky features, and it has a small, pointed extension below the chin. Its eyes have blue irises and black pupils. There are two pairs of pointed teeth visible when its mouth is open, one in the upper jaw and one in the lower.
Reshiram has a long and slender neck, with a fluffy, collar-like protrusion jutting out of two gray, glass-like neck-bands. Its arms begin slender and arm-like, but then flare out into a more wing-like appearance, sporting four claws which resemble hands on the leading edge. There are plates at the back of Reshiram's "hands", that sport a similar color to its neck rings. Reshiram has a feathered or furry feature on its chest, with the lower portion protruding outwards to a point. Long feather-like protrusions jut out of its thighs. On its feet are large gray claws, three at the front and one positioned at the back, resembling high heels. Reshiram's tail is a mass of plume and ribbon-like extensions, surrounded by two large bands, similar to the ones around its neck. When its emotions surge, it enters Overdrive mode and its tail lights up with a fiery glow.
Reshiram has a jet engine-like tail, which it uses to accelerate itself when flying at high speeds. It can send flames from its tail into the air to incinerate everything around it. By flaring its tail, Reshiram is capable of moving the world's atmosphere and changing the weather. This tail generator is also activated when influenced by either Fusion Bolt or Bolt Strike, which in turn powers up Reshiram's own Fusion Flare or Blue Flare. In Unova fake story, Reshiram sided with the older brother who sought the truth. As a result, it firmly believes in truth. According to one fake story, Reshiram is said to burn down kingdoms of people who ignore truth due to being consumed by greed.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Reshiram (M14)
Reshiram appeared in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram. In the former, it is controlled by Damon, while in the latter, it is controlled by Ash. Along with Zekrom, Reshiram can speak through telepathy.
Reshiram (anime)
Reshiram played a major role in the N arc, where it was the main target in Ghetsis and Team Plasma's scheme.
Minor appearances
Reshiram debuted in the opening sequence of In The Shadow of Zekrom!.
A Reshiram appeared in a fantasy in New Places...Familiar Faces!.
A Reshiram appeared in a dream in Farewell, Unova! Setting Sail for New Adventures!.
In the beginning of Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, a Reshiram was summoned by a Hoopa Unbound in Dahara City one hundred years prior to the events of the movie, alongside a Zekrom and Regigigas. The three fought Hoopa, but were easily defeated and sent back through portals to their original homes.
In Getting More Than You Battled For!, a Reshiram was pulled out of one of Hoopa's rings.
Pokémon Generations
Reshiram in
Pokémon Generations
In The King Returns, N used a Reshiram to try and stop Ghetsis and Kyurem from freezing Unova, but Ghetsis fused the two Pokémon to made up White Kyurem before N could act.
GOTCHA!
A Reshiram briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of N.
In the manga
Reshiram in
Pokémon Adventures
Be the Best! Pokémon B+W
Monta was revealed to have caught a Reshiram sometime before The Birth of the Best Pokémon Trainer!.
Movie adaptations
- Main article: Reshiram (M14)
Reshiram is a major character in the manga adaptation of White—Victini and Zekrom by Momota Inoue.
Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~
Hiro owns a Reshiram, which was responsible for the defeat of Team Plasma.
Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder
A Reshiram appeared in The King's Identity...!!. In order to stop N's rule over Unova, Shin sought out, was recognized as a hero by, and befriended a Reshiram.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Tao trio (Adventures)
Black owns a Reshiram after awakening it from the Light Stone. It first appeared in The Mystery of the Missing Fossil.
Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~
A Reshiram appeared in The Yellow Scroll: Hanbei vs Kanbei.
Pokémon RéBURST
Fraud, a leader of Great Gavel has a Reshiram, which he can use as a Burst form.
In the TCG
- Main article: Reshiram (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Reshiram appears on the Unova Pokémon League stage. When it appears, it starts a fire on the stage, damaging fighters.
Reshiram trophy in
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
Reshiram also appears as a trophy exclusive to the 3DS version.
Trophy information
By setting its torch-like tail ablaze, this Pokémon can heat the atmosphere and change the weather. In fact, legend has it that Reshiram's flames are capable of incinerating the world itself, so perhaps the world's continued safety is a sign of its goodwill. Reshiram is said to help those who seek to build a world of truth.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Reshiram returns on the Unova Pokémon League stage, as well as appearing as a Spirit.
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
Generation V |
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Unova
BW: #149 |
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Unova
B2W2: #295 |
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 |
This legendary Pokémon can scorch the world with fire. It helps those who want to build a world of truth. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
#— |
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Hoenn
#— |
X |
This legendary Pokémon can scorch the world with fire. It helps those who want to build a world of truth. |
Y |
When Reshiram's tail flares, the heat energy moves the atmosphere and changes the world's weather. |
Omega Ruby |
This legendary Pokémon can scorch the world with fire. It helps those who want to build a world of truth. |
Alpha Sapphire |
When Reshiram's tail flares, the heat energy moves the atmosphere and changes the world's weather. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
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Kanto
#— |
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
#— |
Sword |
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. |
Shield |
According to fake story, if people ignore truth and let themselves become consumed by greed, Reshiram will arrive to burn their kingdoms down. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
Generation V |
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Black |
N's Castle or Dragonspiral Tower* (Only one) |
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White |
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Black 2 |
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White 2 |
Dragonspiral Tower (Only one) |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Fabled Cave (Only one, requires a Level 100 Pokémon in the player's party.) |
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Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Space Wilds (Rocky World) (Only one) |
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Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
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Sword Expansion Pass |
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one) |
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Reshiram in
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
Cave: All (Random Legendary Encounter) |
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PokéPark 2 |
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Conquest |
Ignis (special; Wi-Fi download) |
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MD GTI |
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Rumble U |
Sealed Door: The Place to Return To, Chill Battle: Fever! (Reward) |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
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Rumble World |
Black Realm: Obsidian Shrine (Special Boss) |
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Super MD |
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Picross |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Greninja Sea, Buzzwole SeaFinal |
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In events
W |
Ash's Reshiram |
Japanese |
Japan |
100 |
July 9, 2011
July 16 to September 30, 2011 |
W |
Ash's Reshiram |
Korean |
South Korea |
100 |
December 22, 2011 to February 29, 2012 |
W |
Dutch Spring 2012 Reshiram |
English |
The Netherlands |
100 |
February 18, 2012 |
W |
Spring 2012 Reshiram |
English |
Wi-Fi |
100 |
March 10 to April 8, 2012 |
W |
Spring 2012 Reshiram |
French |
Wi-Fi |
100 |
March 10 to 25, 2012 |
W |
Spring 2012 Reshiram |
German |
Wi-Fi |
100 |
March 10 to April 8, 2012 |
W |
Spring 2012 Reshiram |
Italian |
Wi-Fi |
100 |
March 10 to April 8, 2012 |
W |
Spring 2012 Reshiram |
Spanish |
Wi-Fi |
100 |
March 10 to April 8, 2012 |
M |
Legendary Pokémon Celebration Reshiram |
PAL region |
Nintendo Network |
60 |
October 5 to 21, 2018 |
UM |
Legendary Pokémon Celebration Reshiram |
PAL region |
Nintendo Network |
100 |
October 5 to 21, 2018 |
M |
Legendary Pokémon Celebration Reshiram |
Taiwanese region |
Nintendo Network |
60 |
October 5 to 21, 2018 |
UM |
Legendary Pokémon Celebration Reshiram |
Taiwanese region |
Nintendo Network |
100 |
October 5 to 21, 2018 |
M |
Legendary Pokémon Celebration Reshiram |
American region |
Online |
60 |
October 12, 2018 to 28 January, 2019 |
UM |
Legendary Pokémon Celebration Reshiram |
American region |
Online |
100 |
October 12, 2018 to 28 January, 2019 |
UM |
Korean League Final Season Reshiram |
all |
South Korea |
100 |
June 8 to 9, 2019 |
Held items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Events* |
Dragon Gem (100%) |
Gold Bottle Cap (100%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
100
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160 - 207 |
310 - 404 |
Attack:
120
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112 - 189 |
220 - 372 |
Defense:
100
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94 - 167 |
184 - 328 |
Sp. Atk:
150
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139 - 222 |
274 - 438 |
Sp. Def:
120
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112 - 189 |
220 - 372 |
Speed:
90
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85 - 156 |
166 - 306 |
Total:
680
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Learnset
By leveling up
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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Move |
1 |
Dragon Breath |
Dragon |
Special |
60 |
100% |
20 |
1 |
Noble Roar |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
30 |
1 |
Ancient Power |
Rock |
Special |
60 |
100% |
5 |
1 |
Fire Fang |
Fire |
Physical |
65 |
95% |
15 |
8 |
Slash |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
16 |
Crunch |
Dark |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
24 |
Extrasensory |
Psychic |
Special |
80 |
100% |
20 |
32 |
Dragon Pulse |
Dragon |
Special |
85 |
100% |
10 |
40 |
Flamethrower |
Fire |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
48 |
Fusion Flare |
Fire |
Special |
100 |
100% |
5 |
56 |
Hyper Voice |
Normal |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
64 |
Fire Blast |
Fire |
Special |
110 |
85% |
5 |
72 |
Imprison |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
80 |
Outrage |
Dragon |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
10 |
88 |
Blue Flare |
Fire |
Special |
130 |
85% |
5 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Reshiram
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Reshiram
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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By TM/TR
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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Move |
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TM06 |
Fly |
Flying |
Physical |
90 |
95% |
15 |
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TM08 |
Hyper Beam |
Normal |
Special |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM09 |
Giga Impact |
Normal |
Physical |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM11 |
Solar Beam |
Grass |
Special |
120 |
100% |
10 |
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TM17 |
Light Screen |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TM18 |
Reflect |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TM19 |
Safeguard |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
25 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM22 |
Rock Slide |
Rock |
Physical |
75 |
90% |
10 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM30 |
Steel Wing |
Steel |
Physical |
70 |
90% |
25 |
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TM33 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM34 |
Sunny Day |
Fire |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM38 |
Will-O-Wisp |
Fire |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM40 |
Swift |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
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TM41 |
Helping Hand |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TM44 |
Imprison |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM46 |
Weather Ball |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
10 |
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TM48 |
Rock Tomb |
Rock |
Physical |
60 |
95% |
15 |
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TM57 |
Payback |
Dark |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
10 |
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TM59 |
Fling |
Dark |
Physical |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TM65 |
Shadow Claw |
Ghost |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
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TM68 |
Fire Fang |
Fire |
Physical |
65 |
95% |
15 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM92 |
Mystical Fire |
Fire |
Special |
75 |
100% |
10 |
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TM97 |
Brutal Swing |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
20 |
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TM99 |
Breaking Swipe |
Dragon |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TR02 |
Flamethrower |
Fire |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR11 |
Psychic |
Psychic |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR15 |
Fire Blast |
Fire |
Special |
110 |
85% |
5 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR24 |
Outrage |
Dragon |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR32 |
Crunch |
Dark |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR33 |
Shadow Ball |
Ghost |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR36 |
Heat Wave |
Fire |
Special |
95 |
90% |
10 |
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TR42 |
Hyper Voice |
Normal |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR43 |
Overheat |
Fire |
Special |
130 |
90% |
5 |
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TR47 |
Dragon Claw |
Dragon |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR51 |
Dragon Dance |
Dragon |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR55 |
Flare Blitz |
Fire |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
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TR62 |
Dragon Pulse |
Dragon |
Special |
85 |
100% |
10 |
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TR64 |
Focus Blast |
Fighting |
Special |
120 |
70% |
5 |
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TR67 |
Earth Power |
Ground |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR69 |
Zen Headbutt |
Psychic |
Physical |
80 |
90% |
15 |
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TR75 |
Stone Edge |
Rock |
Physical |
100 |
80% |
5 |
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TR88 |
Heat Crash |
Fire |
Physical |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TR99 |
Body Press |
Fighting |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Reshiram
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Reshiram
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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By breeding
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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Parent |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding. |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Reshiram in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Reshiram in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Reshiram
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Reshiram
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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By tutoring
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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Move |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Draco Meteor |
Dragon |
Special |
130 |
90% |
5 |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Dual Wingbeat |
Flying |
Physical |
40 |
90% |
10 |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Scale Shot |
Dragon |
Physical |
25 |
90% |
20 |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Scorching Sands |
Ground |
Special |
70 |
100% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Reshiram
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Reshiram
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
VI - VII |
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Gen. |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Cut |
Normal |
Physical |
50 |
95% |
30 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Defog |
Flying |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Dragon Rage × |
Dragon |
Special |
— |
100% |
10 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Dragon Tail |
Dragon |
Physical |
60 |
90% |
10 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Echoed Voice |
Normal |
Special |
40 |
100% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Flame Charge |
Fire |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hone Claws |
Dark |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Incinerate |
Fire |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Laser Focus |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mist |
Ice |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rock Smash |
Fighting |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Roost |
Flying |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Strength |
Normal |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Tailwind |
Flying |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Reshiram
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Reshiram
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Reshiram images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
Reshiram and Zekrom at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2010
Reshiram in Pokémon Battle Chess
- In games prior to Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Reshiram has a catch rate of 45. This is likely due to Reshiram being a required capture during the storyline of Pokémon Black and White.
- Reshiram was first revealed simultaneously alongside Zekrom on both the official English and Japanese Pokémon websites on May 28, 2010. This makes them the first two Pokémon simultaneously revealed worldwide.
- Reshiram, as well as Zekrom, made an appearance alongside Pikachu and a Poké Ball in 2010's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
- Reshiram appears in Pokémon Battle Chess BW Version. Alongside Zekrom, the player must lose a specific number of pieces (four in Reshiram's case) to use it, and it takes four spaces on the board.
Origin
Reshiram and its counterpart Zekrom are based on the concept of yin and yang in Taoism, directly referenced by Reshiram's Japanese species: the White Yang Pokémon. According to Ken Sugimori, Reshiram has a light, airy, feminine design to contrast to Zekrom's tough and masculine design. While the white design matches Reshiram's yang species names (yang being characterized by light), its feminine design contrasts with yang (yang being characterized as masculine). In both versions of the fourteenth movie, however, Reshiram speaks with a distinctly male voice. Reshiram's tail, the center point of its design, is based on an electric turbine.[1] Additionally, Reshiram has a more feathery, natural appearance, which contrasts with Zekrom's industrial appearance.
Appearance-wise, it resembles a wyvern with characteristics of other animals, such as birds, pterosaurs, and canines. The crest on its head and its feathers resemble smoke trails, as well as white fire, which can burn up to temperatures of 1,500 °C (2,730 °F). The fake story about how Zekrom and Reshiram came about, regarding two brothers infighting. There is also some resemblance to the Zoroastrian fake belief of two equally powerful creatures, one representing light and truth, and the other representing lies and darkness. Reshiram may also draw from folkloric depictions of dragons, in that its appearance may be inspired by the white dragon of England, and its association with fire may also be a reference to how dragons are associated with fire in Western folklore.
Name origin
Reshiram is derived from 白 shiro (white). Ken Sugimori has also stated that Re was used because it was a softer sound than Zekrom's Ze, as Reshiram is a less physically powerful character.[2]
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
レシラム Reshiram |
Contains 白 shiro |
French |
Reshiram |
Same as English/Japanese name |
Spanish |
Reshiram |
Same as English/Japanese name |
German |
Reshiram |
Same as English/Japanese name |
Italian |
Reshiram |
Same as English/Japanese name |
Korean |
레시라무 Reshiram |
Transliteration of Japanese name |
Cantonese Chinese |
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Mandarin Chinese |
雷希拉姆 Léixīlāmǔ |
Transliteration of Japanese name |
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Greek |
Ρέσιραμ Résiram |
Transcription of English name |
Russian |
Реширам Reshiram |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
เรชิรัม Rechiram |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
- Reshiram (M14)
- Reshiram (anime)
- Tao trio
- Tao trio (Adventures)
- Legendary Pokémon
Notes
- ↑ Interview with Ken Sugimori and development team
- ↑ Official Nintendo Magazine UK, Issue 65
External links
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