Reshiram
Dragon/Fire-type, Generation 5. Ranked #14 among Fire-type raid attackers (Tier B). #19 in Master League.
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Fire Fang Fusion Flare 17.6 DPS
- Master League
- Fire Fang Overheat 66.86% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Fusion Flare is an Elite TM move. Fusion Flare costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Reshiram takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 691
- Buddy distance
- 20.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,307 CP
Reshiram moves
2 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath STAB | Dragon | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Fire Fang Best STAB | Fire | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Draco Meteor STAB | Dragon | 150 | 100 | 3.5s | 42.9 | 1.50 |
| Overheat STAB | Fire | 160 | 100 | 4.0s | 40 | 1.60 |
| Stone Edge | Rock | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
| Fusion Flare Best STAB Elite | Fire | 140 | 100 | 2.0s | 70 | 1.40 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath | Dragon | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Fire Fang | Fire | 8 | 6 | 1 | 8.00 | 6.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Draco Meteor | Dragon | 150 | 65 | 2.31 | Buff / debuff |
| Overheat | Fire | 130 | 55 | 2.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 55 | 1.82 | — |
| Fusion Flare | Fire | 90 | 45 | 2.00 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Reshiram runs Fire Fang with Fusion Flare — 17.6 DPS and 381 TDO as a Fire-type attacker. It also covers the Rock slot with Fire Fang and Stone Edge.
In Master League it runs Fire Fang and Overheat. PvP movesets favour energy generation and shield pressure over raw damage, which is why they often differ from the raid set.
The highest-damage fast move is Fire Fang (13 DPS); Fire Fang builds energy fastest (9 EPS). Fusion Flare is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Reshiram places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | #14 | B | 17.6 | 381 | Fire Fang Fusion Flare |
| Rock | #30 | C | 14.1 | 304 | Fire Fang Stone Edge |
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master League | #19 | B | 66.86% | Fire Fang Overheat | 15/15/15 |
Evolution
Reshiram does not evolve.
Raids
- Raid tier
- 5-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Reshiram raid guide
Best counters against Reshiram
Use Reshiram against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Reshiram
- Raids
- 5-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Reshiram knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 20,000 Dust + 20 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 104 | 3,490 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 104 | 3,779 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,272 | 2,365 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,827 | 2,942 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,272 | 2,365 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,718 | 1,788 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,272 | 2,365 |
Is Reshiram good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B at rank #14 makes Reshiram a useful Fire-type filler rather than an endgame pick. Build one if your Fire bench is thin, but keep the XL Candy for something stronger.
- Attack is its highest stat (275), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Reshiram deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 57 |
| Lv 2 | 179 |
| Lv 3 | 300 |
| Lv 4 | 422 |
| Lv 5 | 544 |
| Lv 6 | 666 |
| Lv 7 | 788 |
| Lv 8 | 910 |
| Lv 9 | 1,032 |
| Lv 10 | 1,154 |
| Lv 11 | 1,269 |
| Lv 12 | 1,384 |
| Lv 13 | 1,500 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,615 |
| Lv 15 | 1,731 |
| Lv 16 | 1,846 |
| Lv 17 | 1,961 |
| Lv 18 | 2,077 |
| Lv 19 | 2,192 |
| Lv 20 | 2,307 |
| Lv 21 | 2,423 |
| Lv 22 | 2,538 |
| Lv 23 | 2,654 |
| Lv 24 | 2,769 |
| Lv 25 | 2,884 |
| Lv 26 | 3,000 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 3,115 |
| Lv 28 | 3,231 |
| Lv 29 | 3,346 |
| Lv 30 | 3,462 |
| Lv 31 | 3,519 |
| Lv 32 | 3,577 |
| Lv 33 | 3,635 |
| Lv 34 | 3,692 |
| Lv 35 | 3,750 |
| Lv 36 | 3,808 |
| Lv 37 | 3,865 |
| Lv 38 | 3,923 |
| Lv 39 | 3,981 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 4,038 |
| Lv 41 | 4,090 |
| Lv 42 | 4,141 |
| Lv 43 | 4,193 |
| Lv 44 | 4,245 |
| Lv 45 | 4,298 |
| Lv 46 | 4,351 |
| Lv 47 | 4,404 |
| Lv 48 | 4,457 |
| Lv 49 | 4,511 |
| Lv 50 | 4,565 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0643
- Height
- 3.20 m
- Weight
- 330.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0643_POKEMON_RESHIRAM
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Reshiram in Pokemon GO?
Reshiram's best moveset is Fire Fang (fast) with Fusion Flare (charged), worth 17.6 DPS as a Fire-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Reshiram's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Reshiram takes super effective damage from Dragon, Ground, Rock-type moves. It resists Fire, Grass, Bug, Electric, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Reshiram's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Reshiram reaches 4,565 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 4,038 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
Is Reshiram good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Reshiram is ranked #19 (Tier B) in Master League with a 66.86% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Master League is 15/15/15 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Reshiram bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Reshiram?
A perfect 15/15/15 Reshiram shows 2,307 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,884 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Reshiram better than regular Reshiram?
Shadow Reshiram deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Reshiram in Pokemon GO?
Reshiram spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 5-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Reshiram be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Reshiram depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.