Reshiram

Professor Noctowl's Raid Research: Reshiram

A Scholarly Analysis from the Pokebattler Pokémon Research Institute

Raid Introduction

Hello students! My name is Professor Geekbeak, and today, I wish to draw attention to Reshiram. Reshiram is not only one of this professor’s favorite legendary, but a fire type attacker worthy of the legendary moniker, both in PvP and PvE. Grab your notebooks, class is in session. For those who wish to do their research independently, our raw data can be found here. And for those who wish for a simple visual guide, go ahead and take a look at the below visual guide by CaptGoldfish.

Visual Guide

Raid Syllabus

Course Schedule

This raid will take place from June 3rd to June 9th. It will be preceded by Mega Medicham and Tapu Fini, coincide with Mega Audino, and be followed by Mega Lopunny and Zekrom.

Course Information

  • Catch CP: 2217 - 2307
  • Boosted (Sunny/Clear): 2771 - 2884
  • Minimum Required Trainers (Lvl 40, best friends, optimal weather): 2
  • Recommended: 4+ with Lvl 20 counters

Type Effectiveness & Moveset List

The dragon typing of Reshiram protects it from its usual fire weakness, and one should be careful of Draco Meteor, as it will hit hard, and can be super effective on some of the best counters.

Effectiveness Types
Double Resist (0.4x) Fire Fire Grass Grass
Resist (0.6x) Bug Bug Steel Steel Electric Electric
Neutral Normal Normal Fighting Fighting Flying Flying Poison Poison Ghost Ghost Water Water Psychic Psychic Ice Ice Dark Dark Fairy Fairy
Super Effective (1.6x) Ground Ground Rock Rock Dragon Dragon
Double Super Effective (2.6x)

Reshiram’s moveset includes the following charge moves:

  • Rock Stone Edge
  • Fire Overheat
  • Dark Crunch
  • Dragon Draco Meteor
  • Fire Fusion Flare

The Dean's List - Top 5 Counters

<p>The Dean’s List consists of the top 5 counters to <strong>Reshiram</strong>. As always, the Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and the Third Ranked will have their best moveset alternatives in a table with their rankings and a table detailing their defensive prowess against the charge moves listed above.</p>

Eternatus

Eternatus A

Best Moveset: Dragon Dragon Tail / Dragon Dynamax Cannon
DPS
Tank
Reliability
2
Trainers
(Lvl 40)
Quick Move Charge Move Efficacy
Dragon Dragon Tail Dragon Dynamax Cannon 100%
Poison Poison Jab Dragon Dynamax Cannon 87%
Dragon Dragon Tail Dragon Dragon Pulse 62%
Dragon Dragon Tail Poison Sludge Bomb 56%
Poison Poison Jab Dragon Dragon Pulse 53%
Poison Poison Jab Poison Sludge Bomb 45%
Mega Rayquaza

Mega Rayquaza A

Best Moveset: Dragon Dragon Tail / Dragon Breaking Swipe
DPS
Tank
Reliability
2
Trainers
(Lvl 40)
Quick Move Charge Move Efficacy
Dragon Dragon Tail Dragon Breaking Swipe 100%
Dragon Dragon Tail Dragon Outrage 84%
Dragon Dragon Tail Flying Dragon Ascent 80%
Flying Air Slash Dragon Breaking Swipe 77%
Dragon Dragon Tail Flying Hurricane 73%
Dragon Dragon Tail Rock Ancient Power 68%
Mega Garchomp

Mega Garchomp A

Best Moveset: Dragon Dragon Tail / Dragon Breaking Swipe
DPS
Tank
Reliability
2
Trainers
(Lvl 40)
Quick Move Charge Move Efficacy
Dragon Dragon Tail Dragon Breaking Swipe 100%
Ground Mud Shot Dragon Breaking Swipe 94%
Dragon Dragon Tail Ground Earth Power 88%
Dragon Dragon Tail Ground Earthquake 87%
Dragon Dragon Tail Dragon Outrage 86%
Ground Mud Shot Ground Earth Power 82%

<h3>Defensive Grades for Top 3</h3>

Boss Move ETERNATUS RAYQUAZA_MEGA GARCHOMP_MEGA
Dragon Draco Meteor
Rock Stone Edge 🛡
Fire Overheat 🛡 🛡 🛡
Dark Crunch
Primal Groudon

Primal Groudon A

Best Moveset: Ground Mud Shot / Ground Precipice Blades
DPS
Tank
Reliability
2
Trainers
(Lvl 40)
Shadow Garchomp

Shadow Garchomp A

Best Moveset: Dragon Dragon Tail / Dragon Breaking Swipe
DPS
Tank
Reliability
2
Trainers
(Lvl 40)
Also Noteworthy: A: Shadow Groudon

Honor Roll - The Bottom 5

<p>We here at Pokebattler Pok&eacute;mon Research Institute can’t expect you to have the best counters every time. So, here are some of our other best options, most of which will be easier to find than the members of the Dean’s List.</p>

Mega Diancie

Mega Diancie A

Best Moveset: Rock Rock Throw / Rock Rock Slide
DPS
Tank
Reliability
3
Trainers
(Lvl 40)
Mega Salamence

Mega Salamence A

Best Moveset: Dragon Dragon Tail / Dragon Draco Meteor
DPS
Tank
Reliability
3
Trainers
(Lvl 40)
Dialga - Origin

Dialga - Origin A

Best Moveset: Dragon Dragon Breath / Dragon Roar of Time
DPS
Tank
Reliability
3
Trainers
(Lvl 40)
Shadow Palkia

Shadow Palkia A

Best Moveset: Dragon Dragon Tail / Dragon Draco Meteor
DPS
Tank
Reliability
3
Trainers
(Lvl 40)
Shadow Rhyperior

Shadow Rhyperior A

Best Moveset: Ground Mud-Slap / Rock Rock Wrecker
DPS
Tank
Reliability
3
Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Honorable Mentions

<p>Of course, besides our 10 best counters, there are plenty of Pok&eacute;mon that also work against <strong>Reshiram</strong>. Here are a few star choices, worthy of praise.</p>

A Shadow RegigigasShadow RegigigasMega DragoniteMega DragoniteShadow DialgaShadow DialgaRayquazaRayquazaLandorus TherianLandorus TherianHaxorusHaxorusBlack KyuremBlack KyuremPalkia - OriginPalkia - OriginMega Mewtwo YMega Mewtwo YMega TyranitarMega TyranitarMega Mewtwo XMega Mewtwo XShadow DragoniteShadow DragoniteMega LatiosMega LatiosGarchompGarchompGroudonGroudonShadow TyrantrumShadow TyrantrumShadow SalamenceShadow SalamenceMega AerodactylMega AerodactylShadow GigalithShadow Gigalith

Weather Specialists

<p>Sometimes, the weather can be your most powerful ally. In certain weather conditions, certain Pok&eacute;mon on our list excel. The most transformative cases are noted below.</p>

Partly CloudyPartly Cloudy
Mega Diancie (1.7)Shadow Regigigas (1.8)Shadow Rhyperior (1.8)
WindyWindy
Dialga - Origin (1.8)Shadow Palkia (1.8)

Raid Conclusion

Overall, Reshiram is tough to crack, but possible. It hits very hard, and will not let up, especially with that powerful Dragon typing. Of course, if you wish to do more research on your box’s best Pokémon for the job, Pokebattler.com itself can be a great help! Remember, the best counter is the one you have powered up and ready to go. I grant extra credit to those who use their best friend bonus and the weather to their advantage. Class dismissed!