Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Reshiram
Say it: RESH-ih-ram
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Reshiram is the Vast White Pokémon — Dragon and Fire Legendary. In Pokémon GO it is a top Fire/Dragon attacker; Fusion Flare is the signature Elite / event charged move when available. Fire helps against Grass, Bug, Ice, and Steel; Dragon helps against Dragons. Ground, Rock, and Dragon punish it. Catch from Legendary raids or special events.
Say it: RESH-ih-ram
Reshiram (#643) is a Dragon / Fire Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a premier Fire/Dragon attacker with Dragon Breath / Fire Fang + Crunch / Overheat / Draco Meteor / Stone Edge / Fusion Flare. Against Reshiram, lead with Ground, Rock, or Dragon. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Reshiram is a Dragon / Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0643. Legendaries shine in Master League and 5-star raids when IVs and moves align.
Where in GO: Legendary raids, research breakthroughs, and GO Tour events
Invest tip: Priority move: Fusion Flare when available (Elite Charged TM / event if missing). Fire Fang + Fusion Flare / Overheat is the Fire kit. Shadow Reshiram is elite Fire DPS — remove Frustration before investing.
Type matchups
- Dragon moves hit Dragon hard.
- Fire moves hit Grass, Ice, Bug, and Steel hard.
When Reshiram is your opponent, Ground, Rock, Dragon hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 275
- Defense
- 211
- Stamina
- 205
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Primal Groudon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Precipice Blades
- 2. Shadow Excadrill · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Drill Run
- 3. Landorus (Therian) · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 4. Excadrill · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Drill Run
- 5. Garchomp · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 6. Shadow Mamoswine · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + High Horsepower
- 7. Rhyperior · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 8. Groudon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Precipice Blades
- 9. Krookodile · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 10. Golurk · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earth Power
- 11. Flygon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 12. Donphan · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Rhyperior · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 2. Donphan · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 3. Flygon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 4. Golem · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 5. Sandslash · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 6. Hippowdon · beats Ground
Sand Tomb + Earth Power
- 7. Seismitoad · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earth Power
- 8. Quagsire · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 9. Gastrodon · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earth Power
- 10. Camerupt · beats Ground
Rock Throw + Earth Power
- 11. Dugtrio · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 12. Marowak · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Bone Club
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists the always-available TM pool. Fusion Flare may need an Elite TM if you missed the featured window.
Fast
- Fire Fang · Standard
Fire damage / default
- Dragon Breath · Standard
Dragon damage
Charged
- Fusion Flare · Elite / event
Best Fire nuke
- Overheat · Standard
Fire alternate
- Draco Meteor · Standard
Dragon nuke
- Stone Edge · Standard
Rock coverage
- Crunch · Standard
Dark coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- dragon breath
- fire fang
Charged
- crunch
- overheat
- draco meteor
- stone edge
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #386 of 954 · CP 1500
Fire Fang + Overheat
- Ultra League · rank #283 of 747 · CP 2480
Fire Fang + Overheat
- Master League · rank #22 of 1023 · CP 4565
Fire Fang + Overheat
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
As a raid boss
5-star · Dragon / Fire · weak to Ground, Rock, Dragon
Watch out: Fusion Flare, Draco Meteor.
- 1. Primal Kyogre
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 2. Mega Rayquaza
Dragon Tail + Dragon Ascent
- 3. Shadow Dragonite
Dragon Tail + Outrage
- 4. Garchomp
Mud Shot + Earth Power
- 5. Rampardos
Smack Down + Rock Slide
- 6. Shadow Rampardos
Smack Down + Rock Slide
Raid attacker roles
Recommended vs these bosses
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 3: Current Meta Tier Lists (July 2026)
…il Freeze Shock / Blizzard Attacker Exceptional dual-type coverage; punishes Dragon leads Reshiram Dragon / Fire Dragon Breath Fusion Flare / Crunch Charger High Charged Move damage; domin…
- Ch. 4: Best Raid Attackers by Type
…fall + Origin Pulse Shadow Kyogre Kingler / Gyarados Bubble + Crabhammer / Aqua Tail Fire Reshiram / Mega Charizard Y Fire Fang + Fusion Flare / Blast Burn Shadow Charizard Darmanitan Fire…
- Ch. 7: Recommended Movesets
…tus Dragon Tail Dynamax Cannon Dragon / Poison Primal Kyogre Waterfall Origin Pulse Water Reshiram Fire Fang Fusion Flare Fire Zekrom Charge Beam Fusion Bolt Electric Mamoswine Powder Snow…
- Ch. 8: Team Building Strategies
… Bash Safe Switch Palkia (Origin) Pivot Dragon Breath / Aqua Tail / Special Rend Attacker Reshiram Charger Dragon Breath / Fusion Flare / Crunch
- Ch. 12: Raid Counters — 5-Star Legendaries
…- If Palkia has Hydro Pump: Fairy counters are safer than Dragon/Water types like Kingdra Reshiram (Dragon/Fire) Weaknesses: Ground, Rock, Dragon | Resistances: Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ic…
- Ch. 17: Rocket Leaders & Giovanni
…--| | 1 | **Persian** (Normal) | | 2 | Rhyperior · Machamp · Kangaskhan | | 3 (catch) | **Reshiram** (Dragon / Fire) | **Suggested team:** Lucario · Poliwrath · Swampert Always lead Fighti…
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).