Master League PvP guide
Reshiram (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Reshiram (Shadow) is a Dragon/Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #13. Its recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Breath with Fusion Flare and Draco Meteor.
Master League
#13
Meta staple
Type
Dragon/Fire
Best Fast Move
Dragon Breath
Charged Moves
Max CP
4,565
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT RESHIRAM (SHADOW)
Is Reshiram (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Reshiram (Shadow) is currently one of the strongest options in Master League where it is ranked #13.
Reshiram (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #279 and a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #469.
Reshiram (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #469 | 75.9 | Dragon Breath, Fusion Flare, Draco Meteor |
| Ultra League | #279 | 80.0 | Dragon Breath, Fusion Flare, Draco Meteor |
| Master LeagueBest | #13 | 92.7 | Dragon Breath, Fusion Flare, Draco Meteor |
Best Moveset for Reshiram (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Reshiram (Shadow) is Dragon Breath with Fusion Flare and Draco Meteor.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Reshiram (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Reshiram (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Dragon Breath → Fusion Flare
12 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Dragon Breath → Draco Meteor
17 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Reshiram (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Reshiram (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Reshiram (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Reshiram (Shadow)'s Dragon/Fire typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- dragon1.6×
- ground1.6×
- rock1.6×
Resistant to
- fire0.391×
- grass0.391×
- bug0.625×
- electric0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Reshiram (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Reshiram (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Reshiram (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Neutral
55% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
46% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Neutral
48% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
84% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
38% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Super Effective
103% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Fusion Flarefire
Charged Move
Resisted
22% HP
- Ice Burnice
Charged Move
Neutral
88% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
50% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
54% HP
Ratings are shown from Reshiram (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Reshiram (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Reshiram (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Reshiram (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Reshiram (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 2 of Reshiram (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers
Covers 3 of Reshiram (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Reshiram (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/13/8 | 1,500 | 14 | 1,631,476 |
| #2 | 5/15/13 | 1,497 | 13.5 | 1,631,391 | |
| #3 | 5/15/14 | 1,500 | 13.5 | 1,631,391 | |
| #4 | 0/15/6 | 1,500 | 14 | 1,630,514 | |
| #5 | 6/14/13 | 1,499 | 13.5 | 1,629,973 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/12 | 2,499 | 23 | 3,545,697 |
| #2 | 0/13/14 | 2,499 | 23 | 3,539,602 | |
| #3 | 0/14/12 | 2,494 | 23 | 3,530,008 | |
| #4 | 0/14/13 | 2,499 | 23 | 3,530,008 | |
| #5 | 1/13/12 | 2,497 | 23 | 3,527,098 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/14 | 4,555 | 50 | 8,515,163 |
| #2 | 15/15/15 | 4,565 | 50 | 8,515,163 | |
| #3 | 14/15/14 | 4,539 | 50 | 8,485,801 | |
| #4 | 14/15/15 | 4,550 | 50 | 8,485,801 | |
| #5 | 15/14/14 | 4,545 | 50 | 8,477,486 |
Reshiram (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Reshiram (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Reshiram (Shadow) 0/13/8 (Best IV)
- Level
- 14
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 137.5
- Defense
- 112
- HP
- 106
Ultra League
Reshiram (Shadow) 0/15/12 (Best IV)
- Level
- 23
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 176.2
- Defense
- 144.8
- HP
- 139
Master League
Reshiram (Shadow) 15/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,555
- Attack
- 243.7
- Defense
- 189.9
- HP
- 184
Reshiram (Shadow) Evolution
Reshiram (Shadow) has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Reshiram (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
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Shares Dragon typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Mega Master League #21
Shares Dragon typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Mega Master League #27
Shares Dragon typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Mega Master League #23
Shares Dragon typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Master League #55
Shares Fire typing · Same Dragon Breath fast move · Mega Ultra League #123
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Reshiram (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Reshiram (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Reshiram (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Breath with Fusion Flare and Draco Meteor.
Is Reshiram (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Reshiram (Shadow) is currently one of the strongest options in Master League, where it is ranked #13.
What counters Reshiram (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Lunala, Kyogre and Palkia (Origin) are among the strongest current counters to Reshiram (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Reshiram (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Reshiram (Shadow) is weak to Dragon (1.6×), Ground (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).