Reshiram Raid Guide – Best Counters, Weakness, CP & Strategy

📊 Reshiram Stats

Reshiram is very offensive-focused, so dodging moves can help conserve your counters.

🎯 Catch CP & 100% IV

After defeating Reshiram, you’ll encounter a wild Reshiram.

CP Range:

• No Weather Boost: 2,217-2,307 CP
• Weather Boost: 2,771-2,884 CP

100% IV:

• 2307 (Normal)
• 2884 (Weather Boosted)

Use:

• Golden Razz Berry
• Curveball Excellent Throws

💊 Revive & Potion Cost

• Average revives used: 8–14
• Average potions used: 10–18
• Dodging significantly reduces resource usage
• Using Mega Pokémon reduces total relobbies

❌ Common Raid Mistakes

• Not bringing a Mega Pokémon for team boosts
• Using weather-boosted Pokémon of the wrong type
• Relobbying too late and losing damage time
• Ignoring dodging during hard-hitting moves

🧩 Best Team Compositions

• Lead with strongest Dragon attacker
• Follow with 2–3 additional Dragon Pokémon
• Add 1–2 Rock-type Pokémon for stability
• Keep backups ready for relobby

Maintaining steady super-effective damage while minimizing relobby time is key to defeating Reshiram efficiently.

Best Team (3–5 Trainers)

• Primal Groudon (Mud Shot + Precipice Blades)
• Mega Rayquaza
• Mega Garchomp (Mud Shot + Earth Power)
• Origin Dialga

Balanced / Accessible Team

• Rhyperior (Smack Down + Rock Wrecker)
• Mega Diancie
• Shadow Tyranitar (Smack Down + Stone Edge)
• Shadow Rampardos (Smack Down + Rock Slide)
• Shadow Garchomp (Mud Shot + Earth Power)

This mix covers all three key weakness types (Ground, Rock, Dragon) and keeps your counters resilient.

👥 Raid Difficulty & Trainers Needed

Reshiram is moderately bulky but manageable with strong counters.

• 2–3 Trainers: Possible with optimized Dragon teams
• 4 Trainers: Comfortable clear
• 5+ Trainers: Very safe win

🧠 Raid Strategy & Advanced Tips

1. Choose Between Speed or Stability

Dragon-type teams provide the fastest clears but can faint quickly. Rock-type Pokémon offer better survivability while maintaining strong damage output.

2. Watch for Draco Meteor

Reshiram’s Dragon-type charged move can deal massive damage. Be prepared to relobby if using multiple Dragon-type attackers.

3. Coordinate Mega Evolutions

Using a Mega Dragon or Mega Rock Pokémon boosts team-wide damage. Coordinate with your group to maintain consistent boosted DPS throughout the battle.

Reshiram’s Dragon and Fire dual typing gives it several key weaknesses — particularly to **Rock**, **Dragon**, **Ground** moves. Counters that exploit these weaknesses not only deal super-effective damage but are also more likely to survive Reshiram’s charged attacks. For example, **Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche** deals heavy Ice-type damage, while **Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Outrage** provides strong Dragon-type pressure. **Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam** is a reliable counter that resists many of Reshiram’s charged hits.

Weather conditions significantly influence this fight. In **Partly Cloudy** or **Cloudy weather**, Dragon moves receive boosts, which strengthens Dragon counters. Checking the in-game weather before assembling your team helps you take advantage of these boosted moves and maximize your overall damage per second (DPS).

Reshiram can use powerful charged moves like **Overheat** and **Dragon Claw**, which can quickly knock out unprepared counters. Learning to dodge the most damaging charged moves — especially when your Pokémon are low on health — can greatly improve survivability and total damage output. This is particularly important in smaller raid groups where every hit matters more.

When planning your raid team, lead with your highest DPS counters that exploit Reshiram’s weaknesses. Once those Pokémon begin to faint, rotate in secondary attackers that still deal super-effective damage but offer greater bulk or durability. In larger raid lobbies, coordinating roles — such as sending Ice and Dragon counters first followed by Ground types — helps keep constant pressure on Reshiram and makes the battle smoother overall.

Using Mega Evolutions that support your counter types — such as **Mega Ampharos** for Electric or **Mega Gardevoir** for support — can further boost your team’s effectiveness. With thoughtful team composition, weather-aware planning, and tactical dodging, you’ll be in a strong position to defeat Reshiram efficiently and maximize your catch chances.

Beginner Raid Strategy

If you are new to legendary raids, follow these simple tips:

• Join raids with at least 6 trainers
• Use strong Dragon or Rock attackers
• Revive fainted Pokémon quickly
• Focus on dealing consistent damage

Advanced Raid Strategy

Experienced trainers can defeat Reshiram more efficiently using optimized raid teams.

• Use Mega Evolutions like Mega Rayquaza
• Coordinate attacks with teammates
• Use Party Play bonuses
• Build high-DPS teams

Solo / Duo / Group Difficulty

🌦️ Weather Boost

Reshiram is boosted in Sunny and Windy weather, making it stronger and faster in those conditions.

☀️ Sunny Weather

• Boosts Fire-type moves

🌬️ Windy Weather

• Boosts Dragon-type moves

⛅ Partly Cloudy Weather

• Boosts Rock-types moves

🌀 Reshiram Moveset

The best moveset for Reshiram is:

🗡️ Fast Moves

• Fire Fang
• Dragon Breath

💥 Charged Moves

• Stone Edge
• Draco Meteor
• Overheat
• Crunch

🔄 Elite Moves

• Fusion Flare