Today, December 15, 2021, the last raid hour with Reshiram and Zekrom takes place in Pokémon GO. We at MeinMMO have looked at which counters you should use against the two legendary monsters and whether the raid hour is worth it.
What event is this about? As every Wednesday, today, December 15, 2021, a raid hour starts again in Pokémon GO. As you are used to, level 5 raids will take place in almost all gyms within one hour, where you can battle legendary monsters.
Today you will encounter Reshiram and Zekrom for the last time.
Last Raid Hour with Reshiram and Zekrom – Best Counters
When does the raid hour take place? As you know from the previous weeks, the raid hour starts again today promptly at 6:00 PM local time and lasts one hour. You can already see the dark eggs above the gyms, which announce the upcoming raids. By 7:00 PM, everything is already over.
Best Counters Against Reshiram
Reshiram is a dragon and fire Pokémon and thus has a weakness against the attacks of rock, ground, and dragon types. For this reason, you should rely on the following counters (via pokebattler.com).
| Pokémon | Moveset |
| (Shadow) Salamence | Dragon Tail and Outrage |
| (Shadow) Dragonite | Dragon Tail and Outrage |
| Rampardos | Smack Down and Rock Slide |
| Rayquaza | Dragon Tail and Outrage |
| (Shadow) Tyranitar | Smack Down and Stone Edge |
| Garchomp | Dragon Tail and Dragon Claw |
| Rhyperior | Mud Slap and Rock Wrecker |
| Garchomp | Dragon Tail and Outrage |
| Dialga | Fire Breath and Draco Meteor |
| Zekrom | Fire Breath and Outrage |
You can also use your Mega Evolutions:
- Mega-Gyarados with Dragon Tail and Outrage
- Mega-Charizard X with Fire Breath and Dragon Claw
- Mega-Charizard Y with Fire Breath and Dragon Claw
We have compiled further strong attackers in our Counter Guide to Reshiram.
Best Counters Against Zekrom
Zekrom is a dragon and electric-type Pokémon. Again, you can rely on ground and dragon attackers, as well as the types ice and fairy (via pokebattler.com).
| Pokémon | Moveset |
| (Shadow) Mamoswine | Mud Slap and Avalanche |
| (Shadow) Dragonite | Dragon Tail and Dragon Claw |
| (Shadow) Salamence | Dragon Tail and Outrage |
| Palkia | Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor |
| Rayquaza | Dragon Tail and Outrage |
| Zekrom | Fire Breath and Outrage |
| Garchomp | Dragon Tail and Outrage |
| Reshiram | Fire Breath and Draco Meteor |
| Dialga | Fire Breath and Draco Meteor |
| (Shadow) Gardevoir | Charm and Fairy Wind |
As Mega Evolution, the following counters are suitable against Zekrom:
- Mega-Charizard X with Fire Breath and Dragon Claw
- Mega-Charizard Y with Fire Breath and Dragon Claw
- Mega-Gyarados with Dragon Tail and Outrage
A selection of further strong attackers can be found in our Counter Guide to Zekrom.
Is the raid hour with Reshiram and Zekrom worth it?
How strong are Reshiram and Zekrom? Both legendary monsters can score with high values in attack and stamina. For this reason, they are among the best attackers in Pokémon GO. According to PvPoke, they are also a good choice for the Master League (via pvpoke.com).
Can you catch a shiny? Yes, both Reshiram and Zekrom are available in their shiny form in the game.
Who benefits from the raid hour today? Reshiram and Zekrom have been available in level 5 raids for several days. So anyone who hasn’t secured a strong specimen yet should take the chance today one last time. And shiny hunters also have the opportunity to encounter a shiny Reshiram or Zekrom for the last time today.
What will happen in the upcoming weeks? Reshiram and Zekrom will only be available in level 5 raids until tomorrow at 10:00 AM. After that, they will be replaced by Kyurem. Additionally, tomorrow the first part of the Christmas event in Pokémon GO will begin. This will feature numerous spawns, raid bosses, and bonuses.
Will you take part in the last raid hour with Reshiram and Zekrom today? Have you already secured a shiny specimen? Or are you looking forward to the new raid boss? Feel free to share your thoughts with us here on MeinMMO in the comments.
