Type matchups
Damage Reshiram takes from each attacking type.
As a Dragon/Fire type, Reshiram has 3 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 3 other Pokémon share the Dragon/Fire typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 100
- Attack
- 120
- Defense
- 100
- Sp. Atk
- 150
- Sp. Def
- 120
- Speed
- 90
- Total
- 680
Reshiram has a base stat total of 680, higher than 97% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (150) well above Attack (120), it works best as a special attacker. Its Speed of 90 is middling (faster than 71% of Pokémon). With 100 HP, 100 Defense and 120 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against special hits.
Reshiram's only ability is Turboblaze.
How to beat Reshiram
Reshiram takes 2× damage from Ground, Rock and Dragon moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Diancie hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and is immune to Reshiram's Dragon moves and resists its Fire moves. Carbink hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and is immune to Reshiram's Dragon moves and resists its Fire moves. Primal Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and resists its Fire moves.
Evolution
Reshiram does not evolve.
Best counters to Reshiram
Other Dragon/Fire Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Reshiram weak to?
As a Dragon/Fire type, Reshiram takes super-effective damage from Ground, Rock and Dragon moves.
What is Reshiram resistant to?
Reshiram resists Bug, Steel, Electric, Fire (¼×) and Grass (¼×) moves.
What are the best counters to Reshiram?
Strong type-based picks include Diancie, Carbink and Primal Groudon, which hit Reshiram with super-effective attacks.