MATCHUP · SIMULATOR RESULT

Reshiram vs. Zekrom: Who wins?

Of 100 simulated battles (level 50, standard sets), Reshiram wins 59 and Zekrom 41.

Assumptions: level 50, no items, neutral nature, last four level-up moves, Gen 9 mechanics, greedy AI on both sides. For close matchups the win rate can vary by roughly 10 to 15 points between simulation runs.

Reshiram — modern sprite

Reshiram

DragonFire
VS
Zekrom — modern sprite

Zekrom

DragonElectric

WIN RATE

ReshiramZekrom

WHY IT PLAYS OUT THIS WAY

Both have 110 Speed — the move order is a coin flip each turn.

Best answer of Reshiram: Dragon Pulse hits Zekrom super effectively (×2) for 76.6–92.6% HP per hit.

Best answer of Zekrom: Dragon Claw hits Reshiram super effectively (×2) for 73.1–86.9% HP per hit.

SPEED CHECK

Reshiram
110
Zekrom
110

Speed tie — move order is random.

BATTLE LENGTH

2turns (median)

Half of the 100 battles were over within 2 turns.

Reshiram → Zekrom

  • Dragon Pulse134–162 HP76.6–92.6%×2
  • Extrasensory43–51 HP24.6–29.1%×1
  • Fusion Flare40–48 HP22.9–27.4%×½

Zekrom → Reshiram

  • Dragon Claw128–152 HP73.1–86.9%×2
  • Zen Headbutt43–51 HP24.6–29.1%×1
  • Fusion Bolt40–48 HP22.9–27.4%×½

TRANSPARENCY

Simulated standard sets

Reshiram

Extrasensory · Dragon Pulse · Flamethrower · Fusion Flare

Zekrom

Zen Headbutt · Dragon Claw · Thunderbolt · Fusion Bolt

Both sides fought at level 50 with their last four level-up moves, no items and neutral natures. 100 seeded battles with greedy AI on both sides — fully reproducible.

Think it goes differently? Simulate it yourself

The same pairing is preloaded in the battle simulator — change moves, items, abilities and level, then fight it out turn by turn.

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Q&A

Neither — both have 110 Speed, so the move order is a coin flip each turn.

Rarely. Of 100 simulated battles (level 50, standard sets), Reshiram wins 59 and Zekrom only 41. Custom moves or items can change the picture — try it in the simulator above.

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