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Reshiram (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Dragon/Fire legendary Pokémon that made its first appearance in the fifth generation games Black and White as the game mascot for Black. It is a part of the Tao trio along with Zekrom and Kyurem. It can fuse with Kyurem to form White Kyurem with the DNA Splicers.

Physiology and Behavior[]

Appearances[]

Pokémon series[]

PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond: Reshiram is a Pokémon that watches over PokéPark alongside Zekrom. Together, they task Pikachu and his Pals to save PokéPark from a looming threat. Reshiram resides in a domain that can be accessed from the dais located in the Arcane Area, if the player has collected at least 20 of the Vast White Quills scattered around PokéPark.

Super Smash Bros. series[]

On the Unova Pokémon League stage, Reshiram can appear along with Zekrom, Whimsicott, Milotic and Shaymin in its Sky Forme. As it arrives on the stage, it starts a fire that goes across the stage, damaging fighters.

In Pokkén Tournament[]

Reshiram can be used as an assist in Pokkén Tournament.

In the anime[]

Reshiram in

Reshiram in Pokémon the Movie: Black—Victini and Reshiram and White—Victini and Zekrom

Reshiram starred alongside Victini and Zekrom in Pokémon the Movie: Black—Victini and Reshiram and White—Victini and Zekrom.

Reshiram played a major role in the N arc of Pokémon the Series: Black and White, where it was the main target in Team Plasma's scheme.

In Pokémon Generations, N used a Reshiram to try and stop Ghetsis and Kyurem from freezing Unova, but Ghetsis fused the two Pokémon to create White Kyurem before N could act.

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black This Pokémon appears in legends. It sends flames into the air from its tail, burning up everything around it.
Pokémon White When Reshiram's tail flares, the heat energy moves the atmosphere and changes the world's weather.
Pokémon Black 2 This legendary Pokémon can scorch the world with fire. It helps those who want to build a world of truth.
Pokémon White 2 This legendary Pokémon can scorch the world with fire. It helps those who want to build a world of truth.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X This legendary Pokémon can scorch the world with fire. It helps those who want to build a world of truth.
Pokémon Y When Reshiram's tail flares, the heat energy moves the atmosphere and changes the world's weather.
Pokémon Omega Ruby This legendary Pokémon can scorch the world with fire. It helps those who want to build a world of truth.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire When Reshiram's tail flares, the heat energy moves the atmosphere and changes the world's weather.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon Shield According to myth, if people ignore truth and let themselves become consumed by greed, Reshiram will arrive to burn their kingdoms down.


Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
N's Castle/Dragonspiral Tower (only one)
Pokémon White 2
Dragonspiral Tower (only one)
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Trade
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Fabled Cave (Requires a Level 100 Pokémon in the player's party.) (only one)
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ultra Sun
Ultra Space Wilds (Rocky World)
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet
East Province: Area One
Pokémon Violet
East Province: Area One

Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 100
Attack 120
Defense 100
Sp. Attack 150
Sp. Defense 120
Speed 90
Total 680

Moveset[]

Main article: Reshiram/moveset

Gallery[]

  Main article: Reshiram/gallery

Sprites[]

Sprites and renders
Black White
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Sword Shield
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Trivia[]

  • 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.
  • The initial design drafts for what would become Reshiram and its counterpart Zekrom were done by Keiko Moritsugu, while their final designs were created by Ken Sugimori.
    • According to Moritsugu, Zekrom's final design is mostly similar to her draft, while Reshiram's final design ended up being significantly different from her draft.