Reshiram

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition): Shining Legends
Rarity (source): Rare
Illustrator: TOKIYA
Source reference: sm3.5-14

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The Pokémon’s story

In myths, Reshiram is linked to those who uphold truth. Flames from its tail can propel it through the air and release enough heat to disrupt the atmosphere. Such power goes beyond an ordinary battle: the Pokédex imagines weather being transformed on a global scale. Its flight therefore carries an idea as well as a danger: a dragon that answers human convictions with immense fire.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

According to a myth reported in Pokémon Shield, Reshiram could burn an entire country when its people disregard truth and succumb to greed. The text presents this punishment as a legend. It sheds light on the moral connection Pokémon stories draw between the dragon and human choices.

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Card details

HP: 130
Type (source): Fire
Stage (source): Basic
Pokédex number: 643
Retreat cost: 3 Energy
Weakness (source): Water ×2

Printed card text — English

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Description from the source

This legendary Pokémon can scorch the world with fire. It helps those who want to build a world of truth.

Attacks

Outrage

Cost: Colorless · Colorless

Damage: 20+

This attack does 10 more damage for each damage counter on this Pokémon.

Scorching Breath

Cost: Fire · Fire · Colorless

Damage: 130

This Pokémon can’t attack during your next turn.

Documented variants

Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.

Normal
normal · standard

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