Reshiram

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Reshiram (莱希拉姆)
Alias(es)	True Dragon; Dragon of Truth; White Divine Dragon
Species/Race	Legendary Pokémon from another world
Gender	Unknown
Type(s)	Dragon / Fire 286
Tera Type	Fire 844
Ability	Turbulent Flame 286
Affiliation	Su Hao, its contracted True Hero
Occupation/Role	Guardian and source of truth for its True Hero
Status	Active; retains peak Class One Legendary strength through the Flame Plate Fragment despite losing its compatible Hero power boost 1580
First Appearance	Chapter 231 (voice in Su Hao's dream); Chapter 245 (spiritual manifestation) 231 245

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Damaged spiritual remnant / illusory Light Stone	245 286	Its body had been devoured by Void Shadow after Dark Matter destroyed its world. It became a Light Stone within Su Hao's mind to repair itself.
Early consciousness awakening	394	Its consciousness awakens ahead of schedule; it estimates that reconstructing its body will require another two to three months.
Revived True Dragon	648	Su Hao completes their contract by declaring his truth. Reshiram materializes fully and blocks Cresselia's full-force attack.
Restored to peak strength	665	Burning away Cresselia's immense dream construct restores the strength that would otherwise have required time to recover.
Flame Plate Fragment resonance	1137 1138	Seizes and resonates with the Flame Plate Fragment, greatly advancing its command of Fire laws and elevating Blue Flare beyond its previous level.
Post-compatible-Hero state	1580	Loses the amplification supplied by its perfectly compatible Hero, but uses the Flame Plate Fragment to maintain peak Class One Legendary power.

Background / History

Reshiram originated as part of the Dragon God of the Way before separating from Zekrom. After the split, its power leaked away continuously, accelerating whenever the two dragons fought. To slow the loss, Reshiram entered slumber as a Light Stone at Revelation Mountain. 890

When it later awakened, a human girl from beyond the Storm Wall explained that Dark Matter had devastated the Human Continent and was invading the Pokémon Continent. Though she wished to become its True Hero, Reshiram found her unqualified; it nevertheless formed a temporary contract with her because of the crisis. The alliance eventually suffered defeat, the girl died, and Reshiram survived only through Zekrom's sacrifice. 891

Reshiram eventually reached Su Hao's world, where it had been reduced to a Light Stone after its body was devoured by Void Shadow. It contacted Su Hao through dreams and called him to the First Tower, where it entrusted him with purifying negative energy and safeguarding the World Tree. 231 245

After observing Su Hao's actions and resolve, Reshiram recognized him as its True Brave One. Their contract was completed during the Cresselia crisis, restoring Reshiram's physical form and allowing the pair to share a near-wordless mutual understanding in battle. 648

Appearance

Reshiram is a sacred white dragon whose body combines draconic, avian, and wolf-like traits. Its presence is described as dignified and divine, with white feathered wings and clear azure eyes. 245 648

• Its neck and tail base bear metallic rings with a Metal Coat-like sheen. 245
• Its tail ends in an engine-like thruster structure resembling flames or drifting mist. 245
• Activating Overclocked Drive Mode turns the tail thruster crimson and releases rocket-like flames. 649
• It can appear as a small spiritual or chibi dragon while residing in Su Hao's Sea of Psyche. 466 1104
• Like other Legendary Pokémon, it can alter its size; against Nihilego, it expanded into a hundred-meter form. 1343

Personality

Reshiram is guided by truth and refuses to lie, even when honesty is inconvenient. It is especially hostile toward those who indulge their desires, scorn reality, or exploit others for personal ambition. 420 464 1255

Though composed and dignified in battle, it is deeply protective of Su Hao and readily risks itself to defend him. It also possesses a competitive, irritable streak around Kyurem, with whom it frequently argues over Su Hao. 477 1524

Reshiram acts as a demanding mentor toward Zeraora. Its harsh training is intended to give Zeraora a goal strong enough to pursue, although it quietly worries about the younger Pokémon's development. 658 1255 1389

Abilities & Skills

Blue Flare

Reshiram's exclusive azure fire is the manifestation of the truth it pursues. It can burn away negative energy, sinful karma, and desires rather than merely incinerating physical targets. 420 720

• Grows stronger when striking enemies driven by desire, using those desires as fuel. 420
• Purified Cresselia's corrupted energy and helped create an opportunity for her rebirth. 652 653
• Burned through Dark Lugia's storms and Water Spouts, exploiting the latter's rage and desires. 844
• Can be controlled precisely enough to melt higher-order ice without harming the frozen Pokémon inside. 1507
• A detached Blue Flare without Reshiram's direct support can be resisted, worn down, or discarded by a sufficiently powerful opponent. 1298

Hero's Contract

Reshiram requires a hero it sincerely recognizes to fully display its power. Its strength is sustained by the spiritual strength and will of its contracted hero. 844 960

• A qualified True Hero stops its power from leaking away and greatly amplifies its combat strength. 891
• Su Hao's completed contract allows the two to coordinate instinctively in combat. 648
• Without a qualified hero, Reshiram's temporary contract with the human girl left it among the weakest Class One Legendary Pokémon. 891
• Even after losing Su Hao's compatible-Hero boost, it can maintain its strength through the Flame Plate Fragment. 1580

Overclocked Drive Mode

Reshiram's full-combat mode maximizes the output of its tail thruster and prepares it to use its full strength. 649

• Enhances its aerial speed and maneuverability to jet-like levels. 844
• Used against Cresselia, Dark Lugia, Yveltal, and during the final campaign against Dawn Wings Necrozma. 649 844 958 1580
• Allows it to escape gravity and operate in cosmic space. 1580

Fire and Dragon Techniques

Reshiram employs both overwhelming firepower and precise Dragon-type combat techniques.

• Fusion Flare — A massive fire attack used against Groudon, Dark Lugia, Solgaleo, Nihilego, Rayquaza, and Dark Mewtwo. 789 844 1205 1341 1269 1548
• Dragon Pulse — Used for ranged clashes, counterattacks, and neutralizing hostile attacks. 649 789 844 1205
• Dragon Claw — Forms enormous Dragon-type energy claws around its wing claws for close combat. 789 958
• War Cry — Its fully developed roar can suppress Yveltal's death-bearing winds. 958
• Extrasensory — Used to restrain Heatran while Reshiram seized the Flame Plate Fragment. 1137

Plate Resonance and Enhanced Flames

Reshiram can resonate with the Flame Plate Fragment, a relic from the Arceus of its original world. 1136 1137

• The fragment significantly improves its control over Fire laws. 1138
• Its enhanced Blue Flare possesses an oppressive quality above most flames and can neutralize unstable Plate-generated lava energy. 1138
• Combining its own power, the Flame Plate Fragment, and a Fire Z-Crystal enables the devastating Flame Burst. 1253
• Can use Inferno Overdrive: Blue Flame Style when empowered by Z-Energy. 789

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Light Stone — Reshiram's initial damaged state and residence within Su Hao's Sea of Psyche; it can shift between illusory and physical form. 245 658
• Flame Plate Fragment — Resonates with Reshiram and strengthens its Fire-law authority. 1137 1138
• Fire Z-Crystal — Used through Su Hao to empower Inferno Overdrive and Flame Burst; an ordinary Z-Crystal can only sustain a limited amount of Reshiram's power. 789 874 1252

Relationships

• Su Hao — Its contracted True Hero and closest partner. Reshiram recognizes Su Hao's will as capable of upholding truth and fights to fulfill his wishes. 648 844 1580
• Kyurem — A fellow divine dragon and former part of the same original entity. They are allies when necessary, but openly compete over Su Hao and struggle to tolerate each other. 477 1524 1564
• Zekrom — Its counterpart from the original split of the Dragon God of the Way. Zekrom's sacrifice allowed Reshiram to survive the defeat in its former world. 890 891
• Diancie — Su Hao's partner and a trusted ally. Reshiram repeatedly protects Diancie in Legendary battles, while Diancie later helps carry out Su Hao's final wish alongside it. 958 1580
• Zeraora — A trainee whom Reshiram pushes through severe battles and blunt criticism, despite privately caring about its growth. 658 1255 1389
• Calyrex — A respected fellow Legendary Pokémon. Reshiram advised Calyrex against relying on faith power and later negotiated a deal concerning the Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield. 466 1071
• Latias and Latios — Allies in Cresselia's purification and the stabilization of the collapsing Life and Death Secret Realm. 652 653 961
• Xerneas — A fellow protector with whom Reshiram divides responsibilities during the Yveltal crisis. 961 967

Story Role / Major Arcs

• First Tower and the Light Stone — Calls Su Hao through dreams, reveals the destruction of its original world, and entrusts him with opposing Dark Matter's negative energy. 231 245
• True Brave One Trial — Declares Su Hao its True Brave One, confronts Kyurem's attempt to recruit him, and provides Blue Flare Seeds to help Su Hao's Fire-type Pokémon grow. 477 478
• Cresselia and Tokyo Incident — Completes its contract with Su Hao, revives physically, defeats Full Moon's schemes, and purifies Cresselia with Blue Flare. 648 649 652
• Legendary Battles — Faces Groudon, Dark Lugia, Yveltal, and other high-level Legendary Pokémon while protecting Su Hao and his allies. 789 844 958
• Flame Plate Fragment Incident — Suppresses Heatran, seizes the Flame Plate Fragment, and prevents the unstable lava-energy mass from devastating the Mount Coronet region. 1137 1138
• World Championship — Defeats Ash's Solgaleo, securing Su Hao's victory in the Masters Eight Elimination Tournament. 1205
• Ultra Megalopolis — Joins Mega Mewtwo Y in destroying Megalopolis Tower with Flame Burst. 1253
• Nihilego Conflict — Serves as the principal force holding off Gigantamax Nihilego, using its enhanced firepower and size-changing ability to create openings for Su Hao's plan. 1341 1343
• Final Stellar Terastallization — Despite diminished strength, joins Blue Star's Legendary Pokémon in a final assault against Dawn Wings Necrozma's black canopy. 1580

Notable Quotes

“Su Hao is my True Brave One now!” 478

“Your will shall uphold truth!” 648

“I... don't know.” 1520