Reshiram (レシラム, Reshiramu), Zekrom (ゼクロム, Zekuromu) and Kyurem (キュレム, Kyuremu) are Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon franchise. Created by Ken Sugimori, Reshiram, Zekrom and Kyurem first appeared in the video games Pokémon Black and White, also appearing in various merchandise, spinoff titles and animated and printed adaptations of the franchise.
Reshiram, Zekrom and Kyurem are a trio of dragon-like legendary Pokémon, and serve as the version mascots of Pokémon Black, White, Black 2 and White 2. In their first appearance in Pokémon Black and White, Reshiram and Zekrom played an integral role in the game's plot and backstory, with Kyurem appearing as an optional boss character. Kyurem would play a larger role in the games' direct sequels Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, where it served as a major antagonist. These games also saw Kyurem gain the ability to transform into two alternate forms, Black Kyurem (ブラックキュレム, Burakku Kyuremu) amd White Kyurem (ホワイトキュレム, Howaito Kyuremu), created by combining with Zekrom or Reshiram respectively. Reshiram, Zekrom and Kyurem have been well-received, with (...).
