
Reshiram is a Legendary Dragon- and Fire-type Pokémon from the Unova region. In Pokémon GO, it is best known as one of the strongest Fire-type attackers in the game, making it a highly desirable raid target. However, like all Pokémon, Reshiram has specific weaknesses that trainers can exploit to defeat it efficiently in raids.
This guide breaks down Reshiram’s weaknesses, resistances, best counters, and helpful raid strategies.
Because of its dual typing, Reshiram has a limited number of weaknesses but also several strong resistances.

Reshiram is weak to three attack types in Pokémon GO:
Moves of these types deal 1.6× (super-effective) damage to Reshiram.
| Effectiveness | Attack Types |
|---|---|
| Super Effective | Dragon, Ground, Rock |
| Neutral Damage | Normal, Water, Ice, Fighting, Flying, Poison, Psychic, Ghost, Dark, Fairy |
| Resisted | Bug, Electric, Steel |
| Double Resisted | Fire, Grass |
Important:
Avoid using Fire- or Grass-type Pokémon, as Reshiram double-resists these types and takes significantly reduced damage from them.
The most effective counters are Dragon-, Ground-, and Rock-type Pokémon with strong movesets. Dragon-type attackers are especially powerful because they deal super-effective damage while resisting Reshiram’s Fire-type moves.
| Pokémon | Fast Move | Charged Move | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Rayquaza | Dragon Tail | Breaking Swipe | Dragon |
| Mega Garchomp | Dragon Tail | Outrage | Dragon/Ground |
| Primal Groudon | Mud Shot | Precipice Blades | Ground |
| Mega Salamence | Dragon Tail | Outrage | Dragon |
| Mega Diancie | Rock Throw | Rock Slide | Rock/Fairy |
| Rayquaza | Dragon Tail | Breaking Swipe | Dragon |
| Origin Forme Palkia | Dragon Tail | Spacial Rend | Dragon/Water |
| Origin Forme Dialga | Dragon Breath | Roar of Time | Dragon/Steel |
| Shadow Garchomp | Dragon Tail | Outrage | Dragon/Ground |
Mega Evolutions provide additional raid-wide damage bonuses and are strongly recommended if available.
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Reshiram is a powerful Legendary Pokémon, but its Dragon, Ground, and Rock weaknesses give trainers clear paths to victory. Building a team of strong Dragon-type attackers or high-damage Ground and Rock counters will help you defeat it quickly and efficiently.
Understanding Reshiram’s resistances and preparing the right counters is the key to a successful raid — and a chance at adding this iconic Unova Legendary to your collection.
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