Reshiram vs Zekrom
Reshiram and Zekrom have the same base stat total (680), they have the same Speed (142 at Level 50), and each can hit the other super effectively with its own types (Reshiram’s Dragon moves hit Zekrom for 2×; Zekrom’s Dragon moves hit Reshiram for 2×).
The Unova box-art dragons: Truth and Ideals.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Reshiram | Zekrom |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 100 | 100 |
| Attack | 120 | 150 (higher) |
| Defense | 100 | 120 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 150 (higher) | 120 |
| Sp. Def | 120 (higher) | 100 |
| Speed | 90 | 90 |
| Total | 680 | 680 |
| Bulk | 320 | 320 |
Who has the edge?
Reshiram has the higher Sp. Atk (150 vs 120) and hits Zekrom for 2× with its Dragon moves, but Zekrom has the higher Attack (150 vs 120) and hits Reshiram for 2× with its Dragon moves.
Reshiram is ahead on
- has the higher Sp. Atk (150 vs 120)
- hits Zekrom for 2× with its Dragon moves
Zekrom is ahead on
- has the higher Attack (150 vs 120)
- hits Reshiram for 2× with its Dragon moves
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Reshiram: Turboblaze; Zekrom: Teravolt), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Reshiram and Zekrom both reach 142 Speed. A speed tie is decided at random.
| Speed | Reshiram | Zekrom |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 90 | 90 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 142 | 142 |
Type matchup, both ways
Reshiram (Dragon/Fire) attacking Zekrom
Dragon 2×, Fire ½×. Using only its own types, Reshiram hits Zekrom for 2× with Dragon moves (super effective) and ½× with Fire moves (not very effective).
Zekrom (Dragon/Electric) attacking Reshiram
Dragon 2×, Electric ½×. Using only its own types, Zekrom hits Reshiram for 2× with Dragon moves (super effective) and ½× with Electric moves (not very effective).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Reshiram: Ground 2× (super effective), Rock 2× (super effective), Dragon 2× (super effective).
- Zekrom: Ice 2× (super effective), Ground 2× (super effective), Dragon 2× (super effective), Fairy 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Reshiram
- Turboblaze. Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent moves.
Zekrom
- Teravolt. Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent moves.
Size, generation and evolution
Reshiram is taller (3.2 m vs 2.9 m for Zekrom), and Zekrom is heavier (345 kg vs 330 kg for Reshiram).
| Detail | Reshiram | Zekrom |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 3.2 m | 2.9 m |
| Weight | 330 kg | 345 kg |
| Generation | 5 (Unova) | 5 (Unova) |
| Evolution line | Reshiram (does not evolve) | Zekrom (does not evolve) |
Reshiram (#0643) is a Dragon/Fire-type Vast White Pokémon from Unova, first seen in Generation 5, a Legendary Pokémon. Reshiram does not evolve.
Zekrom (#0644) is a Dragon/Electric-type Deep Black Pokémon from Unova, first seen in Generation 5, a Legendary Pokémon. Zekrom does not evolve.
Keep exploring
- Open Reshiram and Zekrom in the Compare tool
- Reshiram and Zekrom Pokédex pages
- Dragon/Fire weaknesses · Dragon/Electric weaknesses
- Speed tiers