Reshiram (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Reshiram (disambiguation).

Reshiram Vast White Pokémon レシラム Reshiram #0643 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Dragon Fire Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Ability Turboblaze Cacophony Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 3 (1.6%)
Breeding Egg Group No Eggs Discovered Hatch time 120 cycles Egg not obtainable
Height 10'06" 3.2 m Reshiram 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 727.5 lbs. 330.0 kg Reshiram 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 306	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Reshiram 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 3 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   White	Base friendship 0
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Reshiram (Japanese: レシラム Reshiram) is a dual-type Dragon/Fire Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Reshiram is the game mascot of Pokémon Black, appearing on the boxart.

Reshiram, Zekrom, and Kyurem are often collectively referred to as the Tao trio by fans. The group is referred to in the myths and legends of the Unova region.

Reshiram can absofuse with Kyurem using the DNA Splicers to become White Kyurem.

Biology

Reshiram in its Overdrive mode

Reshiram is a white, bipedal Pokémon with draconic, avian, and mammalian traits. A long, voluminous wispy mane streams out from the upper side of the snout and outwards from its head. The top of this mane is adorned with two protrusions resembling ears. Reshiram's face is fringed with spiky features, and it has a small, pointed extension below the chin. Its eyes have blue irises and black pupils. There are two pairs of pointed teeth visible when its mouth is open, one in the upper jaw and one in the lower. Reshiram has a long and slender neck, with a fluffy, collar-like protrusion jutting out of two gray, glass-like neckbands. Its arms begin slender and arm-like but then flare into a more wing-like appearance, sporting four claws resembling hands on the leading edge. There are plates at the back of Reshiram's "hands", that sport a similar color to its neck rings. Reshiram has a feathered or furry feature on its chest, with the lower portion protruding outwards to a point. Long feather-like protrusions jut out of its thighs. On its feet are large gray claws, three at the front and one positioned at the back, resembling high heels. Reshiram's tail is a mass of plume and ribbon-like extensions, surrounded by two large bands, similar to the ones around its neck. When its emotions surge, it enters Overdrive mode, and its tail lights up with a fiery glow.

Reshiram has a jet engine-like tail, which it uses to accelerate itself when flying at high speeds. It can send flames from its tail into the air to incinerate everything around it. By flaring its tail, Reshiram can move the world's atmosphere and change the weather. This tail generator is also activated when influenced by either Zekrom's signature moves, which in turn powers up Reshiram's. Reshiram loves Reshiram Treats made by Snacksworth, who once encountered it in the past.

In Unovan mythology, Reshiram was created from a single Dragon Pokémon owned by the twin heroes when it split into two: Reshiram and Zekrom. It sided with the older brother who sought the truth, as a result, it firmly believes in truth. Reshiram is said to be Zekrom's equal in battle, meaning neither of the two dragons can truly defeat the other. It is powerful enough to destroy the region it resides in with its fire powers. Reshiram will transform into the Light Stone should its body get destroyed or when attacked by Kyurem's tendril-like appendages. It can willingly transform back from said stone when awakened by a hero who believes in truth. According to one myth, Reshiram is said to burn down kingdoms of people who ignore truth due to being consumed by greed.

Reshiram is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Blue Flare by leveling up. Additionaly Reshiram and White Kyurem are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Fusion Flare by leveling up. Reshiram and White Kyurem are also the only known Pokémon that can have Turboblaze as an Ability.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova  B  W : #149 Unova  B2  W2 : #295 Black This Pokémon appears in legends. It sends flames into the air from its tail, burning up everything around it. White When Reshiram's tail flares, the heat energy moves the atmosphere and changes the world's weather. Black 2 This legendary Pokémon can scorch the world with fire. It helps those who want to build a world of truth. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— X This legendary Pokémon can scorch the world with fire. It helps those who want to build a world of truth. Y When Reshiram's tail flares, the heat energy moves the atmosphere and changes the world's weather. Omega Ruby This legendary Pokémon can scorch the world with fire. It helps those who want to build a world of truth. Alpha Sapphire When Reshiram's tail flares, the heat energy moves the atmosphere and changes the world's weather.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus. Sword Flames spew from its tail as it flies through the sky like a jet airplane. It's said that this Pokémon will scorch the world.* Shield According to myth, if people ignore truth and let themselves become consumed by greed, Reshiram will arrive to burn their kingdoms down.*
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black N's Castle or Dragonspiral Tower* (Only one) White Trade, Event Black 2 Trade White 2 Dragonspiral Tower (Only one)
Generation VI X Y Trade Omega Ruby Fabled Cave (requires a Level 100 Pokémon in the player's party) (Only one) Alpha Sapphire Trade
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Space Wilds (Rocky World) (Only one) Ultra Moon Trade Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Pokémon HOME TradeVersion 1.3.0+ Sword Expansion Pass Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Unobtainable Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet TradeVersion 3.0.0+ The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Scarlet) East Province: Area One after receiving the Reshiram Treat from Snacksworth (Only one) (Solo Quest) The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Violet) East Province: Area One after receiving the Reshiram Treat from Snacksworth (Only one) (Group Quest)

In side games

Reshiram in PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Rumble Blast Cave: All (Random Legendary Encounter) PokéPark 2 Wish Park Conquest Ignis (special; Wi-Fi download or password) MD GTI Ivory Peak* Rumble U Sealed Door: The Place to Return To, Chill Battle: Fever! (Reward)
Generation VI Battle Trozei Dragon Hill: Stage 3 Rumble World Black Realm: Obsidian Shrine (Special Boss)(Replaced by White Kyurem from 12:00 to 1:00 AM/PM after catching Normal Kyurem) Super MD Sky Ruins Picross Area 23: Stage 12
Generation VII Rumble Rush Greninja Sea, Buzzwole SeaFinal
Generation VIII This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation Shuffle Event: Reshiram Appears Masters EX Master Fair sync pair scout: N (Anniversary 2021) & Reshiram

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
W	Ash's Reshiram	Japanese	Japan	100	July 9, 2011 July 16 to September 30, 2011
W	Ash's Reshiram	Korean	South Korea	100	December 22, 2011 to February 29, 2012
W	Dutch Spring 2012 Reshiram	English	The Netherlands	100	February 18, 2012
W	Spring 2012 Reshiram	English	Wi-Fi	100	March 10 to April 8, 2012
W	Spring 2012 Reshiram	French	Wi-Fi	100	March 10 to 25, 2012
W	Spring 2012 Reshiram	German	Wi-Fi	100	March 10 to April 8, 2012
W	Spring 2012 Reshiram	Italian	Wi-Fi	100	March 10 to April 8, 2012
W	Spring 2012 Reshiram	Spanish	Wi-Fi	100	March 10 to April 8, 2012
M	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Reshiram	PAL region	Nintendo Network	60	October 5 to 21, 2018
UM	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Reshiram	PAL region	Nintendo Network	100	October 5 to 21, 2018
M	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Reshiram	Taiwanese region	Nintendo Network	60	October 5 to 21, 2018
UM	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Reshiram	Taiwanese region	Nintendo Network	100	October 5 to 21, 2018
M	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Reshiram	American region	Online	60	October 12, 2018 to 28 January, 2019
UM	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Reshiram	American region	Online	100	October 12, 2018 to 28 January, 2019
UM	Korean League Final Season Reshiram	all	South Korea	100	June 8 to 9, 2019

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Dragon Gem (100%)	Gold Bottle Cap (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 100		160 - 207	310 - 404
Attack: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Defense: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Atk: 150		139 - 222	274 - 438
Sp. Def: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Speed: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Total: 680	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ¼× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ¼× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ¼× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ¼× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

Reshiram is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Dragon Breath Dragon Special 06060 100100% 20 011 Noble Roar Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5 011 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 09595% 15 088 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 1616 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 2424 Extrasensory Psychic Special 08080 100100% 20 3232 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100100% 10 4040 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100100% 15 4848 Fusion Flare Fire Special 100100 100100% 5 5656 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100100% 10 6464 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 08585% 5 7272 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10 8080 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100100% 10 8888 Blue Flare Fire Special 130130 08585% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Reshiram Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Reshiram Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM008 TM008 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM024 TM024 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 085}}85% 15 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM036 TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM038 TM038 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM043 TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM044 TM044 Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 06060 090}}90% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM059 TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TM061 TM061 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM074 TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM075 TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM078 TM078 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM086 TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM089 TM089 Body Press Fighting Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM092 TM092 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM097 TM097 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 TM100 TM100 Dragon Dance Dragon Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM107 TM107 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM108 TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM113 TM113 Tailwind Flying Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM114 TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM115 TM115 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10 TM117 TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM118 TM118 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10 TM120 TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM125 TM125 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM133 TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM141 TM141 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TM150 TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM156 TM156 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10 TM157 TM157 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM158 TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM165 TM165 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM168 TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM169 TM169 Draco Meteor Dragon Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM172 TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM189 TM189 Heat Crash Fire Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM193 TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM197 TM197 Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 04040 090}}90% 10 TM200 TM200 Scale Shot Dragon Physical 02525 090}}90% 20 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM215 TM215 Scorching Sands Ground Special 07070 100}}100% 10 TM222 TM222 Breaking Swipe Dragon Physical 06060 100}}100% 15 TM226 TM226 Dragon Cheer Dragon Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Reshiram Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Reshiram Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Reshiram Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Reshiram Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Reshiram Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Gigantic (9 tiles) How to Recruit: Boss of Sky Ruins Connected to: None Connection Orb Set: None Phrases Normal I'm the true embodiment of flame! My blinding white flames will scorch everything! Low HP (< 50%) My flames burn more fiercely when I take damage!
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●●● Defense ●●●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.17 seconds Base HP: 59 Base Attack: 87 Base Defense: 61 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: Reshiram is watching over PokéPark and Wish Park. Reshiram wishes for a world filled with genuine brightness and kindness.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★★ Move: Blue Flare Attack: ★★★★★ Ability 1: Turboblaze Defense: ★★★★★ Speed: ★★★★ Does not evolve into or from anything Range: 3 Perfect Links: Hideyoshi
Pokémon Battle Trozei Dragon Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Fire Attack Power: 80 - 145 20 #420 Barrier Bash+ Sometimes removes three barrier-type disruptions. Swappable Skill(s): Barrier Bash++
Pokémon GO Base HP: 205 Base Attack: 275 Base Defense: 211 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Dragon Breath, Fire Fang Charged Attacks: Crunch, Overheat, Draco Meteor, Stone Edge, Fusion Flare†

Evolution data

Unevolved Reshiram  Dragon  Fire

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Sword Shield
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Reshiram images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In the anime

Main series

Reshiram in the anime

Major appearances

Reshiram (M14)

Reshiram appeared in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram. In the former, it is controlled by Damon, while in the latter, it is controlled by Ash. Along with Zekrom, Reshiram can speak through telepathy.

Reshiram (anime)

Reshiram played a major role in the N arc, where it was the main target in Ghetsis and Team Plasma's scheme.

Minor appearances

Reshiram debuted in the opening sequence of In The Shadow of Zekrom!.

A Reshiram appeared in a fantasy in New Places...Familiar Faces!.

A Reshiram appeared in a dream in Farewell, Unova! Setting Sail for New Adventures!.

In the beginning of Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, a Reshiram was summoned by a Hoopa Unbound in Dahara City one hundred years prior to the events of the movie, alongside a Zekrom and Regigigas. The three fought Hoopa, but were easily defeated and sent back through portals to their original homes.

In Getting More Than You Battled For!, a Reshiram was pulled out of one of Hoopa's rings.

Pokémon Generations

Reshiram in Pokémon Generations

In The King Returns, N used a Reshiram to try and stop Ghetsis and Kyurem from freezing Unova, but Ghetsis fused the two Pokémon to create White Kyurem before N could act.

GOTCHA!

A Reshiram briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of N.

In the manga

Reshiram in Pokémon Adventures

Be the Best! Pokémon B+W

Monta was revealed to have caught a Reshiram sometime before The Birth of the Best Pokémon Trainer!.

Movie adaptations

Main article: Reshiram (M14)

Reshiram is a major character in the manga adaptation of White—Victini and Zekrom by Momota Inoue.

Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~

Hiro owns a Reshiram, which was responsible for the defeat of Team Plasma.

Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder

A Reshiram appeared in The King's Identity...!!. In order to stop N's rule over Unova, Shin sought out, was recognized as a hero by, and befriended a Reshiram.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Tao trio (Adventures)

Black owns a Reshiram after awakening it from the Light Stone. It first appeared in The Mystery of the Missing Fossil.

Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~

A Reshiram appeared in PNA3.

Pokémon RéBURST

Fraud, a leader of Great Gavel has a Reshiram, which he can use as a Burst form.

In the TCG

Main article: Reshiram (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

Reshiram appears on the Unova Pokémon League stage. When it appears, it starts a fire on the stage, damaging fighters.

Reshiram trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS

Reshiram also appears as a trophy exclusive to the 3DS version.

Trophy information

By setting its torch-like tail ablaze, this Pokémon can heat the atmosphere and change the weather. In fact, legend has it that Reshiram's flames are capable of incinerating the world itself, so perhaps the world's continued safety is a sign of its goodwill. Reshiram is said to help those who seek to build a world of truth.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Reshiram returns on the Unova Pokémon League stage, as well as appearing as a Spirit.

Trivia

Reshiram and Zekrom at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2010

Reshiram in Pokémon Battle Chess

• In games prior to Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Reshiram has a catch rate of 45. This is likely due to Reshiram being a required capture during the storyline of Pokémon Black and White.
• Reshiram was first revealed simultaneously alongside Zekrom on both the official English and Japanese Pokémon websites on May 28, 2010. This makes them the first two Pokémon simultaneously revealed worldwide.
• Reshiram, as well as Zekrom, made an appearance alongside Pikachu and a Poké Ball in 2010's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
• Reshiram appears in Pokémon Battle Chess BW Version. Alongside Zekrom, the player must lose a specific number of pieces (four in Reshiram's case) to use it, and it takes four spaces on the board.
• The initial design drafts for what would become Reshiram and its counterpart Zekrom were done by Keiko Moritsugu, while their final designs were created by Ken Sugimori.
  • According to Moritsugu, Zekrom's final design is mostly similar to her draft, while Reshiram's final design ended up being significantly different from her draft.

Origin

Reshiram and its counterpart Zekrom are based on the concept of yin and yang in Taoism, directly referenced by Reshiram's Japanese category name: はくようポケモン White Yang Pokémon. Reshiram's design was made to be light, airy, graceful, and feminine, to contrast Zekrom's tough and masculine design. Its feminine design, however, contrasts the traditionally masculine characterization of yang in Taoism. In both versions of the fourteenth movie, however, it speaks with a distinctly male voice. Its tail, the center point of its design, is based on an electric turbine.

Reshiram in its Light Stone form may take inspiration from the Jewish concepts of Urim and Thummim (possibly translated as “light and perfection”). In pop culture, they are commonly depicted as a white and black stone. Its association with truth would align with the idea of light.

Appearance-wise, it resembles a wyvern with characteristics of other animals, such as birds, pterosaurs, and canines. The crest on its head and its feathers resemble smoke trails, as well as white fire, which can burn up to temperatures of 1,500 °C (2,730 °F). The mythology about how Zekrom and Reshiram came about, regarding two brothers infighting, also bears some similarities to Romulus and Remus or Cain and Abel. There is also some resemblance to the Zoroastrian belief of two equally powerful deities, one representing light and truth, and the other representing lies and darkness. In this case, Reshiram can resemble Ahura Mazda, due to its light and winged appearance, and the fact that it sided with truth, but also the fact that it is a Fire-type Pokémon, and Ahura Mazda was associated with fire. It may also draw from folkloric depictions of dragons, in that its appearance may be inspired by the white dragon of England, and its association with fire may also be a reference to how dragons are associated with fire in Western folklore.

Name origin

Reshiram is derived from 白 shiro (white). Ken Sugimori has also stated that Re was used because it was a softer sound than Zekrom's Ze, as Reshiram is a less physically powerful character.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese レシラム Reshiram Contains 白 shiro French Reshiram Same as English/Japanese name Spanish Reshiram Same as English/Japanese name German Reshiram Same as English/Japanese name Italian Reshiram Same as English/Japanese name Korean 레시라무 Reshiram Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 萊希拉姆 / 莱希拉姆 Láixīlāmǔ* 雷希拉姆 Léixīlāmǔ* Transcription of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese 萊希拉姆 Lòihhēilāaimóuh* 雷希拉姆 Lèuihhēilāaimóuh* Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name

More languages Greek Ρέσιραμ Résiram Transcription of English name Hindi रेशिरैम Reshiram Transcription of English/Japanese name Russian Реширам Reshiram Transcription of English name Thai เรชิรัม Rechiram Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Reshiram (M14)
• Reshiram (anime)
• Tao trio
• Tao trio (Adventures)
• Legendary Pokémon
• Pokémon fusion

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