# Reshiram - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 16

> Find the best Reshiram builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 16. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Reshiram Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 16 (`vgc2016`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2016 |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Reshiram)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Reshiram
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2016](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ground (2x), Rock (2x), Dragon (2x) |
| **Resists** | Fire (1/4x), Grass (1/4x), Electric (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Blue Flare**: 86.308%
- **Draco Meteor**: 69.258%
- **Dragon Pulse**: 62.331%
- **Heat Wave**: 51.233%
- **Fusion Flare**: 41.934%
- **Protect**: 29.479%
- **Sleep Talk**: 26.692%
- **Earth Power**: 17.342%
- **Other**: 15.422%

## Common Abilities
- **Turboblaze**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 36.442%
- **Choice Scarf**: 29.419%
- **Life Orb**: 27.692%
- **Berry Juice**: 2.948%
- **Other**: 3.499%

## Common Teammates
- **Ferrothorn**: 53.059%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 48.537%
- **Zekrom**: 40.515%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 34.576%
- **Meowstic**: 30.935%
- **Thundurus**: 26.812%

## FAQ for Reshiram in vgc2016-1760

### What are the top moves for Reshiram?
The most common moves for Reshiram are Blue Flare, Draco Meteor, Dragon Pulse, Heat Wave. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Reshiram?
Reshiram is frequently paired with Ferrothorn, Salamence-Mega, Zekrom, Gengar-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Reshiram weak to and resistant against?
Reshiram is weak to Ground (2x), Rock (2x), Dragon (2x), resists Fire (1/4x), Grass (1/4x), Electric (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### Which Tera Types are best for Reshiram?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Reshiram?
The top build for Reshiram features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 30.941% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Reshiram?
Reshiram is most effectively run with the ability **Turboblaze** (100.000%) and the item **Choice Specs** (36.442%).

### What is the most common role for Reshiram?
Based on common item usage (Choice Specs), Reshiram often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the vgc2016-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Reshiram?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 100 |
| Attack | 120 |
| Defense | 100 |
| Sp. Atk | 150 |
| Sp. Def | 120 |
| Speed | 90 |
| **BST** | **680** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Reshiram on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Reshiram) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2016) - Build teams with Reshiram
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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