Reshiram Pokémon GO Raid Battle Strategy

Reshiram is a Legendary Dragon- and
Fire-type Pokémon originally discovered in the Unova region. According to the
Pokédex, Reshiram can scorch the world with its fire. Learn which Pokémon will
be most effective in Raid Battles against Reshiram, how to catch Reshiram after
winning a Raid Battle, and how best to use the Vast White Pokémon after you’ve
caught it.

As a Dragon- and Fire-type Pokémon, Reshiram is vulnerable
to Ground-, Rock-, and Dragon-type attacks. When choosing six Pokémon for your
Reshiram Raid Battle lineup, it helps to choose Pokémon that have a Ground-, Rock-,
or Dragon-type Fast Attack and Charged Attack if you want to deal as much
damage as possible. A Pokémon that shares a type with these attacks will
benefit from a same-type attack bonus, which will allow these attacks to deal
an additional 20% damage. Note that Dragon-type Pokémon will be vulnerable to Reshiram’s
Dragon-type attacks.

If you have multiple Pokémon that know Ground-, Rock-, or
Dragon-type attacks, choose the Pokémon with the highest CP and best overall
stats. Remember that speed of victory affects how many Premier Balls you will
receive after a successful Raid Battle, so bring your strongest Pokémon and
defeat Reshiram as quickly as possible.

After a successful Reshiram raid, you’ll have a limited
number of Premier Balls you can use to catch Reshiram, so make each one count.
You can earn extra Premier Balls by battling with friends and defeating
Reshiram more quickly.

In an encounter with Reshiram, your chance of catching it is
greatest when the target ring is small enough for you to score Excellent Throws.
Curveball Throws
can improve your chances even more. But work within your abilities—if you don’t
think you can reliably make Excellent Curveball Throws, aim for Nice Throws or
Great Throws rather than risk missing the target ring completely.

Reshiram isn’t going to make it easy on
you by sitting still while you’re trying to catch it. Don’t waste your
Premier Balls by throwing while it’s moving around. Watch Reshiram to
get a feel for its cycle of movement and the pauses in between that cycle.
During one of these pauses, wait for the target ring to reappear, and then
throw as it starts to grow smaller to increase your odds of making a Great
Throw or an Excellent Throw.

Berries can help you catch Reshiram. A
Razz Berry will make Reshiram easier to catch, and a Golden Razz Berry will
make it much easier to catch. If you find yourself failing to land any throws,
a Nanab Berry will calm Reshiram, making its movements less erratic and
allowing you to make precise throws more easily. If you need extra Reshiram
Candy, using a Silver Pinap Berry will make Reshiram easier to catch and grant
you extra Candy when you catch it.

Like all Legendary
Pokémon, Reshiram is tricky to catch, so don’t be discouraged if it
escapes. Get a second wind by stocking up on useful items—like Max Potions, Max
Revives, and Golden Razz Berries—and try again.

As a Dragon- and Fire-type Pokémon, Reshiram has a type
advantage against Fire-, Grass-, Electric-, Bug-, and Steel-type Pokémon. Reshiram
is among the most powerful Fire-type Pokémon, making it an excellent choice for
certain Raid Battles, such as against Mega Beedrill, Scizor, Registeel, Mega
Abomasnow, and Zekrom.

Reshiram can be helpful in the GO Battle League’s Master League, as
Reshiram’s dual typing, Fire-type attacks, and high maximum CP make it a solid
asset in Trainer Battles. To take full advantage of Reshiram’s potential in the
GO Battle League and Raid Battles, you’ll want to power up Reshiram as much as
possible. It’s also beneficial to teach Reshiram a second Charged Attack,
ensuring that it has access to different attack types. Participate in more
Reshiram Raid Battles to help you get the Candy you need to power up Reshiram
and teach it a second Charged Attack.

Good luck with your next Raid Battle, and
remember to check back to Pokemon.com/Strategy for more Pokémon
GO, video game, and Pokémon TCG tips.

Source: Pokemon