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LegendaryGeneration V · #0643 — Vast White Pokémon
Reshiram, known as the Vast White Pokémon, is a legendary Dragon/Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V that stands as one of the most iconic creatures of the Unova region. As the mascot of Pokémon Black Version, Reshiram appears prominently on the game's box art and serves as a central figure in the region's mythological lore. This majestic creature is one-third of the Tao trio, alongside Zekrom and Kyurem, legendary Pokémon that embody the philosophical concepts of truth, ideals, and a balance between the two. With a base stat total of 680, Reshiram boasts exceptional special attack of 150 and respectable defenses across the board, making it a formidable legendary Pokémon in competitive play. Its signature ability, Turboblaze, allows it to bypass the abilities of opposing Pokémon that would otherwise hinder or prevent its moves, granting it strategic advantages in battles where ability-blocking would otherwise be a disadvantage.
Base Stats
Height
3.2m
Weight
330.0kg
Category
Vast White Pokémon
Gender
Genderless
Color
white
Shape
wings
Abilities
Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent moves.
Reshiram Biology & Physical Characteristics
Reshiram is a white, bipedal Pokémon with a striking blend of draconic, avian, and mammalian characteristics that create a uniquely majestic appearance. Standing at an impressive 3.2 meters (10'06") tall and weighing 330 kilograms (727.5 lbs), Reshiram commands an imposing physical presence. Its most distinctive feature is a long, voluminous wispy mane that streams outward from the upper side of its snout and head, adorned at the top with two protrusions resembling ears that add to its regal appearance. The creature's face is defined by spiky features with a small, pointed extension below its chin, while its eyes feature striking blue irises set against black pupils. Reshiram possesses a long, slender neck accented by a fluffy collar-like protrusion that juts out between two gray, glass-like neckbands. Its arms begin as slender, limb-like appendages but gradually flare into wing-like structures, allowing for both grasping and aeronautical functions. The most prominent feature for which Reshiram is renowned is its magnificent tail, which serves as the source of its incredible thermal power and meteorological influence.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Reshiram Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Reshiram is classified as a genderless Pokémon, reflecting its status as a legendary creature beyond the normal biological reproduction found in standard Pokémon species. This genderless classification places Reshiram in the "Undiscovered" egg group, meaning it cannot breed with any other Pokémon and cannot be obtained through breeding mechanics in any Pokémon game. The genderless designation emphasizes Reshiram's role as a singular, irreplaceable legendary force rather than a species with multiple individuals capable of reproduction. Its base friendship stat is set to 0, significantly lower than normal Pokémon, further reinforcing its distant, legendary nature and the difficulty trainers face in bonding with such a powerful and ancient being. The combination of genderlessness, the Undiscovered egg group classification, and the low base friendship value all work together to establish Reshiram as a truly unique Pokémon that exists outside the normal biological frameworks of the Pokémon world, emphasizing its mythological significance and separation from ordinary creatures.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
black white
tm01
black 2 white 2
tm01
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm01
x y
tm02
emerald
tm02
firered leafgreen
tm02
ruby sapphire
tm02
black white
tm02
heartgold soulsilver
tm02
platinum
tm02
colosseum
tm02
diamond pearl
tm02
black 2 white 2
tm02
sun moon
tm02
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm02
x y
tm02
xd
tm02
ultra sun ultra moon
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm05
ruby sapphire
+830 more TMs/HMs
Reshiram Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Reshiram does not evolve from any other Pokémon, nor does it evolve into any subsequent form through conventional means, standing as a complete legendary Pokémon from its introduction. However, Reshiram possesses a unique connection to Kyurem through the mysterious DNA Splicers, an item that allows these two legendary Pokémon to fuse together into a form known as White Kyurem. This fusion represents a special mechanic exclusive to these creatures, rather than traditional evolution or Mega Evolution, and fundamentally alters Kyurem's appearance and stats by combining it with Reshiram's power. The DNA Splicers mechanic highlights the deep mythological connection between the members of the Tao trio and suggests ancient ties that predate their current separate existence. Unlike many legendary Pokémon that may receive Mega Evolutions in later generations, Reshiram maintains its base form throughout all games, preserving its status as a singular, unchanging legendary presence whose power remains constant and unyielding regardless of the game generation.
Where to Find
ns castle
unova
dragonspiral tower
unova
fabled cave
hoenn
ultra space wilds
alola
ultra space
alola
Reshiram Behaviour and Natural Habitat
According to the myths and legends of the Unova region, Reshiram embodies the concept of truth and serves as a force of justice that manifests when humanity strays from righteous paths. The Pokédex entries reveal that Reshiram will arrive to scorch the kingdoms of those who ignore truth and allow themselves to become consumed by greed, acting as a divine punishment for moral transgressions. This legendary Pokémon is known to help those who genuinely wish to build a world founded on truth and honesty, suggesting a complex moral agency rather than simple destruction. When in flight, Reshiram sends flames into the air from its magnificent tail, burning up everything around it with devastating thermal power. The creature's most extraordinary ability relates to its tail's behavior: when Reshiram's tail flares, the heat energy it produces moves the atmosphere itself, fundamentally altering the world's weather patterns on a massive scale. This incredible control over meteorological systems demonstrates Reshiram's immense power and its role as a legendary force of nature within the Pokémon world.
Pokedex Entries
Generation V
This Pokémon appears in legends. It sends flames into the air from its tail, burning up everything around it.
This legendary Pokémon can scorch the world with fire. It helps those who want to build a world of truth.
When Reshiram’s tail flares, the heat energy moves the atmosphere and changes the world’s weather.
Generation VI
This legendary Pokémon can scorch the world with fire. It helps those who want to build a world of truth.
When Reshiram’s tail flares, the heat energy moves the atmosphere and changes the world’s weather.
This legendary Pokémon can scorch the world with fire. It helps those who want to build a world of truth.
When Reshiram’s tail flares, the heat energy moves the atmosphere and changes the world’s weather.
Generation VIII
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.
According to myth, if people ignore truth and let themselves become consumed by greed, Reshiram will arrive to burn their kingdoms down.
Reshiram Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Reshiram likely derives from a combination of linguistic elements: "Re" may reference rebirth or renewal, while the end of the name carries similarities to Japanese phonetic patterns found in other legendary Pokémon. The creature's design draws heavily from white dragons found in East Asian mythology and art, combined with characteristics reminiscent of phoenixes and other celestial birds, creating a hybrid aesthetic that feels both ancient and divine. The flowing white coloration and wispy mane design evoke clouds and ethereal energy, reinforcing Reshiram's connection to weather manipulation and its role as a legendary force of nature rather than a concrete physical being. The creature's avian-influenced wing-like arms and prominent tail structure reflect phoenixes and other mythological birds associated with fire and rebirth, while its draconic elements ground it in the Dragon-type classification and link it to the serpentine imagery prevalent in Eastern philosophy. The overall aesthetic was carefully crafted to represent the concept of truth itself—pure, bright, unwavering, and ethereal—making Reshiram visually distinct from its counterpart Zekrom while maintaining thematic coherence within the Tao trio's complementary design philosophy.
Learnable Moves
Reshiram can learn 91 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ancient power | rock | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| blue flare | fire | Special | 130 | 85 | 5 |
| body press | fighting | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| breaking swipe | dragon | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| brutal swing | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| defog | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| draco meteor | dragon | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| dragon breath | dragon | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| dragon cheer | dragon | Status | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| dragon claw | dragon | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dragon dance | dragon | Status | — | — | 20 |
| dragon pulse | dragon | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| dragon rage | dragon | Special | — | 100 | 10 |
| dragon tail | dragon | Physical | 60 | 90 | 10 |
| dual wingbeat | flying | Physical | 40 | 90 | 10 |
| earth power | ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| echoed voice | normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| extrasensory | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fire blast | fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| fire fang | fire | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| fire spin | fire | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| flame charge | fire | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| flamethrower | fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| flare blitz | fire | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| fly | flying | Physical | 90 | 95 | 15 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| fusion flare | fire | Special | 100 | 100 | 5 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| heat crash | fire | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| heat wave | fire | Special | 95 | 90 | 10 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hone claws | dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| imprison | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| incinerate | fire | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| mystical fire | fire | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| noble roar | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| outrage | dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| overheat | fire | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| roost | flying | Status | — | — | 5 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| scale shot | dragon | Physical | 25 | 90 | 20 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| scorching sands | ground | Special | 70 | 100 | 10 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| slash | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| steel wing | steel | Physical | 70 | 90 | 25 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| tailwind | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| weather ball | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| will o wisp | fire | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Reshiram Competitive Battle Guide
Reshiram's competitive viability is anchored by its exceptional special attack stat of 150, paired with solid bulk featuring 100 HP and 120 special defense, allowing it to function as both an offensive and defensive threat in competitive play. Its signature ability, Turboblaze, provides crucial utility by bypassing the abilities of opposing Pokémon, which proves invaluable when facing defensive walls that rely on abilities like Marvel Scale, Filter, or Thick Fat to mitigate damage. With access to powerful moves such as Fusion Flare, Flamethrower, Fire Blast, and Dragon Pulse, Reshiram can leverage its tremendous special attack to deal significant damage to a wide variety of threats across the competitive metagame. The Dragon/Fire typing grants Reshiram reasonable offensive coverage, though it does saddle the legendary with notable weaknesses to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves that must be carefully managed through team composition and positioning. Its Speed stat of 90 is respectable but not exceptional for competitive play, meaning Reshiram often requires support from teammates that can provide speed control or entry hazard removal to maximize its effectiveness. The legendary's access to diverse move pools including status moves and coverage options allows for flexible sets tailored to specific metagame demands, though its high catch rate of 3 in its original games and restriction to legendary-only competitive formats limits its accessibility compared to other viable competitive Pokémon.
Commonly Asked Questions About Reshiram
What type is Reshiram?
Reshiram is a dragon and fire type Pokemon.
What does Reshiram evolve from?
Reshiram does not evolve.
What are Reshiram's weaknesses?
Reshiram is weak to ground, rock and dragon type moves.
Where can I find Reshiram?
Reshiram can be found in ns castle (unova), dragonspiral tower (unova) and fabled cave (hoenn) and 2 other locations.
Reshiram Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Reshiram has become an iconic symbol of the Pokémon Black/White generation, serving as the visual representation of Pokémon Black Version on its box art and becoming deeply integrated into the identity of Generation V. The creature's prominent role in the core narrative of Pokémon Black and its association with the concept of truth established it as a culturally significant legendary Pokémon that resonates with players who value moral absolutes and philosophical depth in their gaming experiences. In the Pokémon anime, Reshiram's dramatic appearances have captivated audiences and expanded the legendary's presence beyond the games into multimedia popularity. The Tao trio's philosophical underpinnings, with Reshiram representing truth itself, have inspired extensive fan discussions and analysis about the nature of truth, ideals, and balance within the Pokémon universe, elevating Reshiram beyond a mere battle encounter to a symbol of deeper narrative themes. Merchandise featuring Reshiram remains popular among collectors and fans, with the legendary's striking white coloration and majestic design making it a visually recognizable icon even to casual Pokémon enthusiasts. The creature's representation in competitive Pokémon formats and its appearances in various spin-off games have maintained its relevance across multiple generations, ensuring Reshiram's status as one of the franchise's most memorable and beloved legendary Pokémon.
Where to Find Reshiram in Every Pokémon Game
Reshiram is available as a legendary Pokémon encountered through the main story of Pokémon Black Version at the end of the campaign, where it plays a crucial narrative role tied to the player's journey and the central conflict of the game's story. In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, Reshiram appears in a location determined by the player's chosen version and can be captured as part of the postgame content. The legendary became available through distribution events across various Pokémon games in subsequent generations, with special event distributions allowing players in different regions to obtain Reshiram through Mystery Gift mechanisms. Reshiram is obtainable in Pokémon X and Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, and later generation games, though its specific availability varies based on the mechanics and story requirements of each individual title. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Reshiram is available as a legendary encounter, with its catchability restored to more reasonable rates compared to the original games' extremely low catch rate of 3, which applied to Generation V and continued through some later generations. Players seeking Reshiram for competitive or collection purposes can obtain it through a combination of story progression, event distributions, or by transferring previously captured individuals through Pokémon Bank and Home services that enable movement of legendary Pokémon between compatible games.