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, first regular ability, 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: level 50, last four level-up moves, no items, neutral natures and first regular abilities. 100 seeded battles with greedy AI on both sides.

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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