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==Myths==
==Myths==
[[File:Reshiram Zekrom artwork.png|thumb|Artwork featuring Reshiram and Zekrom]]The mythologies of the trio are implied to be connected, despite having no true relation. The origins of Zekrom and Reshiram are told in legends, as they were once a single powerful Dragon Pokémon used by twin heroes in order to create the Unova region. But the brothers each sought something different in life—truth for the older brother and ideals for the younger—and they began to argue, then fight, over whose side was right. The single dragon, in response, split into two Pokémon: Reshiram, who sided with the older twin, and Zekrom, who sided with the younger twin.
[[File:The Legend of Reshiram.png|thumb|250px|Reshiram and the hero]]
[[File:The Legend of Zekrom.png|thumb|250px|Zekrom and the hero]]
The mythologies of the trio are implied to be connected, despite having no true relation. The origins of Zekrom and Reshiram are told in legends, as they were once a single powerful Dragon Pokémon used by twin heroes in order to create the Unova region. But the brothers each sought something different in life—truth for the older brother and ideals for the younger—and they began to argue, then fight, over whose side was right. The single dragon, in response, split into two Pokémon: Reshiram, who sided with the older twin, and Zekrom, who sided with the younger twin.


The two dragons were equally matched as they battled and neither conquered the other. As a result, the brothers set aside their differences and equally declared that there was no right side, either. But the sons of the heroes resumed the fight, and Reshiram and Zekrom destroyed the region with their fire and lightning powers. They subsequently disappeared afterward.
The two dragons were equally matched as they battled and neither conquered the other. As a result, the brothers set aside their differences and equally declared that there was no right side, either. But the sons of the heroes resumed the fight, and Reshiram and Zekrom destroyed the region with their fire and lightning powers. They subsequently disappeared afterward.


At the beginning of {{2v2|Black|White}}, one of them resides in [[Dragonspiral Tower]], who is called upon by [[N]] to create his ideal world. The {{player}} is tasked with finding the other dragon in its corresponding stone ({{key|V|Light Stone}} in Black and {{key|V|Dark Stone}} in White) and revive it to resolve the history the twins began in the past.
At the beginning of {{2v2|Black|White}}, one of them resides in [[Dragonspiral Tower]], who is called upon by [[N]] to create his ideal world. The {{player}} is tasked with finding the other dragon in its corresponding stone ({{key|V|Light Stone}} in Black and {{key|V|Dark Stone}} in White) and revive it to resolve the history the twins began in the past.
<!--Drayden: "Zekrom [...] and Reshiram [...] were once the same Pokémon."  
<!--Drayden: "Zekrom [...] and Reshiram [...] were once the same Pokémon."
Iris: "The single Dragon Pokémon, along with twin heroes, brought a new region into being. And people and Pokémon lived happy lives!"  
Iris: "The single Dragon Pokémon, along with twin heroes, brought a new region into being. And people and Pokémon lived happy lives!"
Drayden: "One day, however... The twin heroes, the older brother who sought the truth, and the younger brother who sought ideals, began to argue about how to decide which one of them was right... The single Dragon-type Pokémon that had been with them all that time split its body into two. One sided with the older brother, and the other with the younger brother."  
Drayden: "One day, however... The twin heroes, the older brother who sought the truth, and the younger brother who sought ideals, began to argue about how to decide which one of them was right... The single Dragon-type Pokémon that had been with them all that time split its body into two. One sided with the older brother, and the other with the younger brother."
Iris: "In its pursuit of truth, the white Dragon-type Pokémon sought to usher in a new and better world... Its name was Reshiram. And the other, the black Dragon-type Pokémon, sough ideals and to usher in a new world—a world of hope. Its name was Zekrom."  
Iris: "In its pursuit of truth, the white Dragon-type Pokémon sought to usher in a new and better world... Its name was Reshiram. And the other, the black Dragon-type Pokémon, sough ideals and to usher in a new world—a world of hope. Its name was Zekrom."
Drayden: "Because the two of them were once the same entity, their battle raged endlessly and neither one could be declared the winner. They simply exhausted themselves. The twin heroes proclaimed that there was no one side that was right and ceased the conflict."  
Drayden: "Because the two of them were once the same entity, their battle raged endlessly and neither one could be declared the winner. They simply exhausted themselves. The twin heroes proclaimed that there was no one side that was right and ceased the conflict."
Iris: "But, but... The twin heroes sons' started the battle again! And an instant later, Reshiram and Zekrom destroyed Unova with fire and lightning! Then, they disappeared! But, but... If people work with Pokémon in the right way, we don't have to worry anymore about the work being destroyed. I mean, Reshiram and Zekrom worked hard for everyone and made a new region! So it should be alright, I think.-->
Iris: "But, but... The twin heroes sons' started the battle again! And an instant later, Reshiram and Zekrom destroyed Unova with fire and lightning! Then, they disappeared! But, but... If people work with Pokémon in the right way, we don't have to worry anymore about the work being destroyed. I mean, Reshiram and Zekrom worked hard for everyone and made a new region! So it should be alright, I think.-->


Kyurem's origins were believed to be much different than those of the other two. The third dragon came down to the [[Pokémon world]] from an icy meteor and crashed into a place called [[Giant Chasm]]. An old legend in [[Lacunosa Town]] describing Kyurem claims that it would take people and Pokémon away from the town and eat them; this is why the town is now surrounded by a giant wall, and why none of its residents set foot outside their homes after dark. During {{2v2|Black|White|2}} however, an NPC claims that this story of Kyurem's origin might not be true. [[Professor Juniper]] theorized that the meteorite from the story could have been a [[Dragon Stone]], similar to the ones that Reshiram and Zekrom were revived from. The fact that Star Pieces and Comet Shards can be found in the Giant Chasm supports this theory. However, [[Drayden]] tells the player character of an old legend that tells a different story of Kyurem's origins. The legend says that when the original dragon split into Reshiram and Zekrom, a third dragon was "created" from the leftovers: Kyurem. The Pokédex entry for Kyurem also states that it is waiting for a hero to fill in the missing parts of its body with "truth and ideals". This is completed in-game with the creation of its [[Form differences#Kyurem|alternate forms]], White Kyurem and Black Kyurem, created by Kyurem fusing with Reshiram or Zekrom (but not both).
Kyurem's origins were believed to be much different than those of the other two. The third dragon came down to the [[Pokémon world]] from an icy meteor and crashed into a place called [[Giant Chasm]]. The fact that Star Pieces, Comet Shards and extraterrestrial Pokémon can be found in the Giant Chasm strongly support this theory. An old legend in [[Lacunosa Town]] describing Kyurem claims that it would take people and Pokémon away from the town and eat them; this is why the town is now surrounded by a giant wall, and why none of its residents set foot outside their homes after dark. During {{2v2|Black|White|2}} however, an NPC claims that this story of Kyurem's origin might not be totally true. [[Professor Juniper]] theorized that the meteorite from the story could have been a [[Dragon Stone]], similar to the ones that Reshiram and Zekrom were revived from. However, [[Drayden]] tells the player character of an old legend that tells a conflicting story of Kyurem's origins. The legend says that when the original dragon split into Reshiram and Zekrom, a third dragon was "created" from the leftovers: Kyurem. The Pokédex entry for Kyurem also states that it is waiting for a hero to fill in the missing parts of its body with "truth or ideals". This is completed in-game with the creation of its [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Kyurem|alternate forms]], White Kyurem and Black Kyurem, created by Kyurem fusing with Reshiram or Zekrom (but not both).


===In the anime===
===In the anime===
[[File:The Legend of Reshiram.png|thumb|Reshiram and the hero]]
'''The Legend of Reshiram''' was a story told by [[Cedric Juniper]] and {{an|N}} in ''[[BW120|Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!]]''. It comes from the White Chapter of Pokémon Mythology.
'''The Legend of Reshiram''' was a story told by [[Cedric Juniper]] and {{an|N}} in ''[[BW120|Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!]]''. It comes from the White Chapter of Pokémon Mythology.  
:''When a person appears who is searching deeply for the truth, Reshiram will appear. At first, Reshiram will battle with that person as a test of their strength and heart. And if it decides that person is a hero, it will pass on the wisdom it has accumulated over thousands of years and then bare it fangs against the hero's enemies. From that point on, Reshiram will treat the hero with kindness, as a parent would treat a child. But although the person called the hero will be able to attain great riches and power, the goodness in their heart will be lost, and the country built by the hero will be consumed in flames. Then, Reshiram will depart.''
:''When a person appears who is searching deeply for the truth, Reshiram will appear. At first, Reshiram will battle with that person as a test of their strength and heart. And if it decides that person is a hero, it will pass on the wisdom it has accumulated over thousands of years and then bare it fangs against the hero's enemies. From that point on, Reshiram will treat the hero with kindness, as a parent would treat a child. But although the person called the hero will be able to attain great riches and power, the goodness in their heart will be lost, and the country built by the hero will be consumed in flames. Then, Reshiram will depart.''
[[File:The Legend of Zekrom.png|thumb|200px|Zekrom and the hero]]


'''The Legend of the Hero''' was a story told by Cedric Juniper in ''[[BW064|Explorers of the Hero's Ruin!]]''. It comes from Section Eighteen of the Chapter of Darkness in Pokémon Mythology.
'''The Legend of the Hero''' was a story told by Cedric Juniper in ''[[BW064|Explorers of the Hero's Ruin!]]''. It comes from Section Eighteen of the Chapter of Darkness in Pokémon Mythology.
:''When the hero turns darkness into light and the hero's heart becomes one with the Pokémon, Zekrom shall descend and lend the hero his power.''
:''When the hero turns darkness into light and the hero's heart becomes one with the Pokémon, Zekrom shall descend and lend the hero his power.''
==Artwork==
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|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background: #{{dragon color light}}; width:auto" | [[File:Reshiram Zekrom artwork.png|165px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background: #{{dragon color light}}; width:auto" | [[File:Reshiram Zekrom Fusion Flare Bolt artwork.png|400px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background: #{{dragon color light}}; width:auto" | [[File:Reshiram Zekrom Blue Flare Bolt Strike artwork.png|285px]]
|-
| Reshiram and Zekrom
| Zekrom and Reshiram using Fusion Bolt and Fusion Flare
| Zekrom and Reshiram using Bolt Strike and Blue Flare
|}


==Similar movesets==
==Similar movesets==
[[File:Reshiram Zekrom Fusion Flare Bolt artwork.png|thumb|250px|Zekrom and Reshiram using Fusion Bolt and Fusion Flare, their first signature moves]]
[[File:Reshiram Zekrom Blue Flare Bolt Strike artwork.png|thumb|250px|Zekrom and Reshiram using Bolt Strike and Blue Flare, their second signature moves]]
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| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | [[File:643Reshiram.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Reshiram|{{fire color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Fire}}</small>
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | [[File:644Zekrom.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Zekrom|{{electric color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | [[File:646Kyurem-White.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|White Kyurem|{{ice color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ice}}</small>
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | [[File:646Kyurem.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Kyurem|{{ice color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ice}}</small>
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | [[File:646Kyurem.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Kyurem|{{ice color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ice}}</small>
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | [[Image:646Kyurem-White.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|White Kyurem|{{ice color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ice}}</small>
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:646Kyurem-Black.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Black Kyurem|{{ice color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ice}}</small>
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:646Kyurem-Black.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Black Kyurem|{{ice color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Ice}}</small>
|-  
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | [[File:644Zekrom.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Zekrom|{{electric color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|Start}}
|-
| colspan="1" style="background:#{{fire color light}}" |'''{{mcolor|Fire Fang|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|1}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" |'''{{mcolor|Fire Fang|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Icy Wind|{{ice color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Thunder Fang|{{electric color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Thunder Fang|{{electric color dark}}}}'''
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Icy Wind|{{ice color dark}}}}'''
|-
|-  
| colspan="5" style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | {{mcolor|Dragon Rage|{{dragon color dark}}}}
| colspan="5" style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | {{mcolor|Dragon Rage|{{dragon color dark}}}}
|-  
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|8}}
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|8}}
| colspan="5" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Imprison|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
| colspan="5" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Imprison|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
|-  
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|15}}
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|15}}
| colspan="5" style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{mcolor|Ancient Power|{{rock color dark}}}}
| colspan="5" style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{mcolor|Ancient Power|{{rock color dark}}}}
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|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|22}}
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|22}}
| colspan="1" style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Flamethrower|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Flamethrower|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Ice Beam|{{ice color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Thunderbolt|{{electric color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Thunderbolt|{{electric color dark}}}}'''
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Ice Beam|{{ice color dark}}}}'''
|-
|-  
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|29}}
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|29}}
| colspan="5" style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Dragon Breath|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
| colspan="5" style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Dragon Breath|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
|-  
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|36}}
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|36}}
| colspan="5" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Slash|{{normal color dark}}}}
| colspan="5" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Slash|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-  
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|43}}
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|43}}
| colspan="1" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | {{mcolor|Extrasensory|{{psychic color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | {{mcolor|Extrasensory|{{psychic color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | {{mcolor|Zen Headbutt|{{psychic color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | {{mcolor|Fusion Flare|{{fire color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Scary Face|{{normal color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Scary Face|{{normal color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | {{mcolor|Fusion Flare|{{fire color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | {{mcolor|Fusion Bolt|{{electric color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | {{mcolor|Fusion Bolt|{{electric color dark}}}}
|-  
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | {{mcolor|Zen Headbutt|{{psychic color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|50}}
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|50}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Fusion Flare|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Fusion Flare|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Fusion Bolt|{{electric color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Ice Burn|{{ice color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Glaciate|{{ice color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Glaciate|{{ice color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Ice Burn|{{ice color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Freeze Shock|{{ice color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Freeze Shock|{{ice color dark}}}}'''
|-  
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Fusion Bolt|{{electric color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|54{{tt|*|57 for Kyurem}}}}
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|54{{tt|*|57 for Kyurem}}}}
| colspan style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Dragon Pulse|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
| colspan="4" style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Dragon Pulse|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Dragon Claw|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Dragon Claw|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Dragon Pulse|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
|-
|-  
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|64}}
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|64}}
| colspan="5" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Imprison|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
| colspan="5" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Imprison|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
|-  
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|71}}
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|71}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | {{mcolor|Crunch|{{dark color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | {{mcolor|Crunch|{{dark color dark}}}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Endeavor|{{normal color dark}}}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Endeavor|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-  
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | {{mcolor|Crunch|{{dark color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|78}}
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|78}}
| colspan="1" style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Fire Blast|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Fire Blast|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Blizzard|{{ice color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Thunder|{{electric color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Thunder|{{electric color dark}}}}'''
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Blizzard|{{ice color dark}}}}'''
|-
|-  
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|85}}
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|85}}
| colspan="5" style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Outrage|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
| colspan="5" style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Outrage|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
|-  
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|92}}
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|92}}
| colspan="5" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Hyper Voice|{{normal color dark}}}}
| colspan="5" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Hyper Voice|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-  
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|100}}
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|100}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Blue Flare|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Blue Flare|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| colspan="3" |
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Bolt Strike|{{electric color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Bolt Strike|{{electric color dark}}}}'''
|  
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|-
| colspan="6" style="background:#{{dragon color dark}}; color: #{{dragon color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}"| <small>Moves in '''bold''' are {{color2|{{dragon color light}}|Same-type attack bonus|STAB}}. Moves in ''italics'' do no damage.</small>
| colspan="6" style="background:#{{dragon color dark}}; color: #{{dragon color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}"| <small>Moves in '''bold''' are {{color2|{{dragon color light}}|Same-type attack bonus|STAB}}. Moves in ''italics'' do no damage.</small>
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
Zekrom debuted in the first episode of the ''[[Best Wishes series]]'', ''[[BW001|In the Shadow of Zekrom!]]''. It appeared above the sky in Nuvema Town, where it created a bizzare thunderstorm and caused Pikachu's electricity to malfunction, inflicting pain. Zekrom always appeared above Ash. Later, in ''[[BW110|The Name's N!]]'', N speculated that Ash's encounter with Zekrom was not coincidental.
Zekrom debuted in the first episode of the ''[[Best Wishes series]]'', ''[[BW001|In the Shadow of Zekrom!]]''. It appeared above the sky in Nuvema Town, where it created a bizarre thunderstorm and caused Pikachu's electricity to malfunction, inflicting pain. Zekrom always appeared above Ash. Later, in ''[[BW110|The Name's N!]]'', N speculated that Ash's encounter with Zekrom was not coincidental.


Reshiram appeared in a flashback about N's memories of N's Castle in ''[[BW110|The Name's N!]]''; Reshiram incinerated the castle during N's crowning by Ghetsis, which he later speaks of in ''[[BW118|The Secrets From Out Of The Fog!]]'' when talking of his experience as a former Team Plasma member. It appeared during the present in ''[[BW122|What Lies Beyond Truth and Ideals!]]'', when Ghetsis revived it from the Light Stone and took possession of it using Colress's machine. Ghetsis then unleashed it unto everyone in hopes of utter destruction. It then left in peace after N communed with it, and supposedly told it something before it left, though N kept that a secret.
Reshiram appeared in a flashback about N's memories of N's Castle in ''[[BW110|The Name's N!]]''; Reshiram incinerated the castle during N's crowning by Ghetsis, which he later speaks of in ''[[BW118|The Secrets From Out Of The Fog!]]'' when talking of his experience as a former Team Plasma member. It appeared during the present in ''[[BW122|What Lies Beyond Truth and Ideals!]]'', when Ghetsis revived it from the Light Stone and took possession of it using Colress's machine. Ghetsis then unleashed it unto everyone in hopes of utter destruction. It then left in peace after N communed with it, and supposedly told it something before it left, though N kept that a secret.
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Reshiram and Zekrom later appeared in Ash's dream in ''[[BW123|Farewell, Unova! Setting Sail for New Adventures!]]'', when Ash was riding one but was thrown off by Zekrom (carrying Iris) using Thunderbolt, causing Ash to fall off and soon awaken Ash. This was revealed to be Pikachu using {{m|Thunderbolt}} on him.
Reshiram and Zekrom later appeared in Ash's dream in ''[[BW123|Farewell, Unova! Setting Sail for New Adventures!]]'', when Ash was riding one but was thrown off by Zekrom (carrying Iris) using Thunderbolt, causing Ash to fall off and soon awaken Ash. This was revealed to be Pikachu using {{m|Thunderbolt}} on him.


In movie canon, Reshiram and Zekrom made a major appearance in ''[[M14|White—Victini and Zekrom]]'' and ''[[M14|Black—Victini and Reshiram]]''. In these two variants of the same movie, Reshiram and Zekrom share opposite roles. Either Reshiram or Zekrom is summoned by [[Damon]] and used to fight off those who oppose him while he raises the [[Sword of the Vale]]. It allied with Damon when he wished to restore the Kingdom of the Vale. The opposite dragon depending on the version is awakened by Ash, and allies with him upon his wish to help Victini. The two dragons battle, but Ash ultimately defeats Damon. However, the two dragons then realize that Damon's actions had unleashed a corrupted Dragon Force that has put the world into jeopardy, and the duo reveal this to Damon by blowing away the clouds. They then help relocate the Sword of the Vale in order to stop the Dragon Force. They then leave, and fly off, forming a rainbow in the process. It is unknown as to whether or not these are the same Reshiram and Zekrom that appeared in the mainstream anime.
Reshiram and Zekrom made a major appearance in ''[[M14|White—Victini and Zekrom]]'' and ''[[M14|Black—Victini and Reshiram]]''. In these two variants of the same movie, Reshiram and Zekrom share opposite roles. Either Reshiram or Zekrom is summoned by [[Damon]] and used to fight off those who oppose him while he raises the [[Sword of the Vale]]. It allied with Damon when he wished to restore the Kingdom of the Vale. The opposite dragon depending on the version is awakened by Ash, and allies with him upon his wish to help Victini. The two dragons battle, but Ash ultimately defeats Damon. However, the two dragons then realize that Damon's actions had unleashed a corrupted Dragon Force that has put the world into jeopardy, and the duo reveal this to Damon by blowing away the clouds. They then help relocate the Sword of the Vale in order to stop the Dragon Force. They then leave, and fly off, forming a rainbow in the process. It is unknown as to whether or not these are the same Reshiram and Zekrom that appeared in the mainstream anime.


Kyurem makes a separate appearance in ''[[M15|Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice]]''. In this movie, Kyurem is sought after Keldeo, in hopes that the latter can defeat Kyurem in a match to become one among the Swords of Justice. Kyurem accepts Keldeo's challenge, but proves far too great a match for the young Pokémon to handle, and it gained massive advantage. When Terrakion interfered to protect Keldeo, Kyurem froze it, along with Cobalion and Virizion in ice. Keldeo then escaped and took refuge on the top of a train. Kyurem, refusing to let the battle end unfairly, doggedly pursued Keldeo. When Keldeo reappeared for a rematch, Kyurem revealed to Keldeo that it knew that it was lying about being a Sword of Justice. The two then battle, and Keldeo learns how to use {{m|Secret Sword}} in the process. Though Keldeo does not win, it still wins Kyurem's respect as Keldeo vowed to protect its friends. When Kyurem's den was falling apart, it used ice to freeze it so that no further disaster would occur. In this movie, Kyurem is shown to be able to change between Black Kyurem, White Kyurem, and normal Kyurem at will. It is also notable for controlling an army of {{p|Cryogonal}} who would do its bidding: their presence also often marked Kyurem's arrival at a location. According to {{an|Iris}}, Kyurem is considered the most powerful Dragon-type in the world.
Kyurem makes a separate appearance in ''[[M15|Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice]]''. In this movie, Kyurem is sought after Keldeo, in hopes that the latter can defeat Kyurem in a match to become one among the Swords of Justice. Kyurem accepts Keldeo's challenge, but proves far too great a match for the young Pokémon to handle, and it gained massive advantage. When Terrakion interfered to protect Keldeo, Kyurem froze it, along with Cobalion and Virizion in ice. Keldeo then escaped and took refuge on the top of a train. Kyurem, refusing to let the battle end unfairly, doggedly pursued Keldeo. When Keldeo reappeared for a rematch, Kyurem revealed to Keldeo that it knew that it was lying about being a Sword of Justice. The two then battle, and Keldeo learns how to use {{m|Secret Sword}} in the process. Though Keldeo does not win, it still wins Kyurem's respect as Keldeo vowed to protect its friends. When Kyurem's den was falling apart, it used ice to freeze it so that no further disaster would occur. In this movie, Kyurem is shown to be able to change between Black Kyurem, White Kyurem, and normal Kyurem at will. It is also notable for controlling an army of {{p|Cryogonal}} who would do its bidding: their presence also often marked Kyurem's arrival at a location. According to {{an|Iris}}, Kyurem is considered the most powerful Dragon-type in the world.


Reshiram, Zekrom, and Kyurem all appeared in ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]''. Reshiram and Zekrom were seen in a flashback of events 100 years ago, when Hoopa in its Unbound form summoned the two of them and battled them in order to entertain people in [[Dahara City]]. Kyurem is summoned in the present by an entity of Hoopa's Unbound form, along with Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and the [[creation trio]], and is controlled by the entity in order to terrorize Dahara City. After Hoopa's Unbound power is sealed and Kyurem is freed from its control, Kyurem helps in holding off a dimensional wall while Hoopa saves the Dahara City inhabitants from destruction. Kyurem then leaves the scene.
Reshiram, Zekrom, and Kyurem all appeared in ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]''. Reshiram and Zekrom were seen in a flashback of events 100 years ago, when Hoopa in its Unbound form summoned the two of them and battled them in order to entertain people in [[Dahara City]]. Kyurem is summoned in the present by an entity of Hoopa's Unbound form, along with Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and the [[creation trio]], and is controlled by the entity in order to terrorize Dahara City. After Hoopa's Unbound power is sealed and Kyurem is freed from its control, Kyurem helps in holding off a dimensional wall while Hoopa saves the Dahara City inhabitants from destruction. Kyurem then leaves the scene.
==In the manga==
===[[Pokémon Adventures]]===
In the {{chap|Black & White}}, Zekrom is the first member of the Tao trio to appear. It was successfully awakened at the [[Dragonspiral Tower]] by [[N]], who was given the Dark Stone that the [[Shadow Triad]] successfully stole from [[Nacrene Museum]]. N eventually convinced Zekrom to join his cause, making him the Hero of Ideals, and proceeded to another location to challenge [[Alder]].
At around the same time that Zekrom was awakened, [[Brycen]] consulted with [[Drayden]] about the Light Stone, which [[Team Plasma]] were unaware of, that was also being stored at the museum. Brycen agreed to train {{adv|Black}} and entrust him with the Light Stone. After completing the training course under Brycen, Black failed an initial attempt to summon Reshiram. In the middle of the battle between N and Alder, which Black came to witness, Reshiram made another attempt to emerge from the Light Stone, however Zekrom's roar forced it back in. It wasn't until Black became fully aware of Team Plasma's intentions, during the [[Pokémon League (Unova)|Unova League tournament]], that he finally summoned Reshiram and became the Hero of Truth. Black eventually squared up against N, pitting Reshiram and Zekrom against each other, and Reshiram emerged victorious.
In the {{chap|Black 2 & White 2}}, Kyurem is mentioned during a conversation between {{adv|Cheren}} and Drayden.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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** The Tao trio may also relate to The {{wp|Three Pure Ones}}.
** The Tao trio may also relate to The {{wp|Three Pure Ones}}.
* They are the only Legendary trio so far with no confirmed [[trio master]].
* They are the only Legendary trio so far with no confirmed [[trio master]].
** According to [[Drayden]] and [[Ghetsis]] in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, however, {{p|Kyurem}} is the remainder of the {{tt|original dragon|the single dragon that Reshiram and Zekrom used to be}} after it was split into two. Also, Kyurem shifts into its two forms by fusing with either Reshiram or Zekrom. In this case, Kyurem could be an internal trio master, much like {{p|Rayquaza}} and {{p|Landorus}}.
** According to [[Drayden]] in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, however, {{p|Kyurem}} is the remainder of the {{tt|original dragon|the single dragon that Reshiram and Zekrom used to be}} after it was split into two. Also, Kyurem shifts into its two forms by fusing with either Reshiram or Zekrom. In this case, Kyurem could be an internal trio master, much like {{p|Rayquaza}} and {{p|Landorus}}.
* The secondary types of the Tao trio are the same as the primary types of the [[Legendary birds]].
* The secondary types of the Tao trio are the same as the primary types of the [[Legendary birds]].
** Additionally, each member of the trio learns one aspect of the move {{m|Tri Attack}}.
** Additionally, each member of the trio learns one aspect of the move {{m|Tri Attack}}.
* Although the Tao trio are the [[game mascot]]s of the [[Generation V]] games, none of the members is the mascot of the game matching its [[List of Pokémon by color|Pokédex color]]. Reshiram is the mascot of ''Pokémon Black'', Zekrom is the mascot of ''Pokémon White'', and although Kyurem's alternate forms match the colors of ''Black 2'' and ''White 2'' they are still listed as gray due to its base form.
* Although the Tao trio are the [[game mascot]]s of the [[Generation V]] games, none of the members is the mascot of the game matching its [[List of Pokémon by color|Pokédex color]]. Reshiram is the mascot of ''Pokémon Black'', Zekrom is the mascot of ''Pokémon White'', and although Kyurem's alternate forms match the colors of ''Black 2'' and ''White 2'' they are still listed as gray due to its base form.
* Reshiram, Zekrom, and Kyurem are the only Legendary Pokémon to have more than one [[signature move]], along with {{p|Keldeo}}.
* Reshiram, Zekrom, and Kyurem are the only Legendary Pokémon to have more than one [[signature move]].
** Kyurem possesses the most signature moves out of all the members of the Tao trio. It has access to {{m|Glaciate}} in its default state, {{m|Ice Burn}} as White Kyurem, and {{m|Freeze Shock}} as Black Kyurem.
** Kyurem possesses the most signature moves out of all the members of the Tao trio. It has access to {{m|Glaciate}} in its default state, {{m|Ice Burn}} as White Kyurem, and {{m|Freeze Shock}} as Black Kyurem.
* Reshiram and Zekrom have the highest catch rate of any Legendary Pokémon with a base stat total above 600, with 45. This is because the player is forced to catch them to proceed the storyline in Black and White.
* Reshiram and Zekrom have the highest catch rate of any Legendary Pokémon with a base stat total above 600, with 45 (tied with {{p|Rayquaza}} in {{2v2|Omega Ruby|Alpha Sapphire}}). This is because the player is forced to catch them to proceed the storyline in Black and White.
* Each member of the Tao trio has a secondary Sugimori artwork depicting their Abilities activated. Kyurem has two of them, one for each alternate form.
* Each member of the Tao trio has a secondary Sugimori artwork depicting their Abilities activated. Kyurem has two of them, one for each alternate form.
* The Tao trio have their own battle transition. A few lights will gather in the center of the screen, and a swirl vortex will zoom in from the center.
* The Tao trio have their own battle transition. A few lights will gather in the center of the screen, and a swirl vortex will zoom in from the center.
* Like the [[Legendary beasts]] in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, each member of the trio shares battle music that is slightly remixed to match their secondary type. Zekrom's theme has a crackling thunder effect and Reshiram's theme has a burning fire effect. While Kyurem's theme does not have a similar special effect, it has an extra slapped bass part playing in the background.
* Like the [[Legendary beasts]] in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, each member of the trio shares battle music that is slightly remixed to match their secondary type. Zekrom's theme has a crackling thunder effect and Reshiram's theme has a burning fire effect. While Kyurem's theme does not have a similar special effect, it has an extra slapped bass part playing in the background.
** All three members use Zekrom's variant in {{2v2|Omega Ruby|Alpha Sapphire}}.
* All three members of the Tao trio can [[Talking Pokémon|speak telepathically]] in the anime; they, along with the [[Swords of Justice]], are the only Legendary trios to have this ability for all three members.
* All three members of the Tao trio can [[Talking Pokémon|speak telepathically]] in the anime; they, along with the [[Swords of Justice]], are the only Legendary trios to have this ability for all three members.
* Neither White Kyurem nor Black Kyurem can be traded.
* Neither White Kyurem nor Black Kyurem can be traded or captured.
* All three members of the Tao Trio are voiced by [[Marc Thompson]] in their respective English movies.


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