Reshiram
Reshiram is a Dragon/Fire type Tier 5 Raid boss in Pokémon GO. Best Reshiram counters for this fiery dragon include powerful Dragon, Ground, and Rock types.
A perfect 100% IV Reshiram is 2307 CP (non-boosted) or 2884 CP (boosted). It can be caught with the following Combat Power values:
- 2217 – 2307 CP at Level 20, no weather boost
- 2771 – 2884 CP at Level 25 with Windy or Sunny weather boost
Reshiram can be ideally beaten with a team of 3-4 Trainers with optimal counters. However, to be on the safe side, 2-5 high-level Trainers or 6-8 lower-level players are recommended to successfully take down this legendary raid boss.
In this guide, we will provide detailed coverage of the best Reshiram counters in order to defeat it without much effort.
Can Reshiram Be Shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Reshiram is available in Pokémon GO raids, usually at a 1 in 20 (≈5%) chance.
Best Reshiram Counters in Pokémon GO
The best non-mega Raid counters according to our GO Hub battle simulator for Reshiram are listed below. In general, best Mega counters for Reshiram are Mega Rayquaza, Mega Garchomp, and Mega Diancie.
| # | Attacker | Fast Move | Charge Move | DPS | Faints | TTW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |
Eternatus
|
Dragon Tail  |
Dynamax Cannon |
34.26 | 18 | 444s |
| 2. |
Mega Rayquaza
|
Dragon Tail |
Breaking Swipe |
35.14 | 21 | 445s |
| 3. |
Mega Garchomp
|
Dragon Tail |
Breaking Swipe |
32.16 | 18 | 483s |
| 4. |
Primal Groudon
|
Mud Shot  |
Precipice Blades |
30.53 | 17 | 510s |
| 5. |
Shadow Garchomp
|
Dragon Tail |
Breaking Swipe |
29.28 | 27 | 526s |
| 6. |
Shadow Palkia
|
Dragon Tail |
Draco Meteor |
28.69 | 27 | 532s |
| 7. |
Mega Diancie
|
Rock Throw  |
Rock Slide |
27.65 | 24 | 569s |
| 8. |
Mega Salamence
|
Dragon Tail |
Outrage |
27.56 | 24 | 566s |
| 9. |
Shadow Rhyperior
|
Mud-Slap |
Rock Wrecker |
27.29 | 26 | 576s |
| 10. |
Origin Palkia
|
Dragon Tail |
Spacial Rend |
26.88 | 23 | 560s |
| 11. |
Mega Latios
|
Dragon Breath |
Dragon Claw |
26.51 | 30 | 593s |
| 12. |
Shadow Salamence
|
Dragon Tail |
Outrage |
27.69 | 41 | 567s |
| 13. |
Black Kyurem
|
Dragon Tail |
Outrage |
27.00 | 36 | 585s |
| 14. |
Shadow Groudon
|
Mud Shot |
Precipice Blades |
26.26 | 32 | 592s |
| 15. |
Origin Dialga
|
Dragon Breath |
Roar of Time |
25.70 | 28 | 604s |
| 16. |
Mega Tyranitar
|
Smack Down |
Stone Edge |
24.42 | 18 | 634s |
| 17. |
Shadow Dialga
|
Dragon Breath |
Draco Meteor |
26.28 | 35 | 593s |
| 18. |
Shadow Dragonite
|
Dragon Tail |
Outrage |
26.63 | 38 | 586s |
| 19. |
Garchomp
|
Dragon Tail |
Breaking Swipe |
24.99 | 26 | 620s |
| 20. |
Mega Latias
|
Dragon Breath |
Outrage |
24.60 | 27 | 634s |
| 21. |
Rayquaza
|
Dragon Tail |
Breaking Swipe |
25.83 | 37 | 604s |
| 22. |
Regidrago
|
Dragon Breath |
Dragon Energy |
24.83 | 31 | 610s |
| 23. |
Palkia
|
Dragon Tail |
Draco Meteor |
24.23 | 26 | 626s |
| 24. |
Shadow Tyrantrum
|
Dragon Tail |
Meteor Beam |
24.83 | 34 | 614s |
| 25. |
Haxorus
|
Dragon Tail |
Breaking Swipe |
25.33 | 40 | 615s |
| 26. |
Mega Aerodactyl
|
Rock Throw |
Rock Slide |
24.04 | 34 | 659s |
| 27. |
Shadow Latios
|
Dragon Breath |
Dragon Claw |
24.77 | 43 | 636s |
| 28. |
Shadow Rampardos
|
Smack Down |
Rock Slide |
26.01 | 55 | 625s |
| 29. |
Shadow Tyranitar
|
Smack Down |
Stone Edge |
23.44 | 30 | 667s |
| 30. |
Rhyperior
|
Mud-Slap |
Rock Wrecker |
22.94 | 26 | 681s |
Reshiram’s Stats and Moves in Pokémon GO
Reshiram
DragonFire
|
|
|---|---|
| Max CP | 4565 |
| ATK | 275 |
| DEF | 211 |
| HP | 205 |
| Weak to | |
| Resists |      |
| Fast moves |
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*Only obtainable via Elite TM.
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