Ho-Oh (Pokémon)
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| Ho-Oh ホウオウ Houou | |
 Artwork from GSC | |
| National Dex | #250 |
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| Johto Dex | #248 |
| Hoenn Dex | #— |
| Sinnoh Dex | #— |
| Fiore Browser | R— |
| Almia Browser | R— |
| Type | Fire / Flying |
| Species | Rainbow Pokémon |
| Height | 12′06″ (3.8m) |
| Weight | 438.7 lbs. (199.0kg) |
| Ability | Pressure |
| Egg group | No eggs |
| Time to hatch | 30,720 steps |
| Effort yield | 3 SpD |
| Exp. yield | 220 base exp. |
| Lv100 at | 1,250,000 exp. |
| Gender | — |
| Pokédex color | Red |
| Catch rate | 3 |
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Ho-Oh (Japanese: ホウオウ Houou) is a dual-type Fire/Flying Pokémon. It is often considered to be closely related to Lugia, even sometimes as its polar opposite, represented by gold as Lugia is represented by silver, and "guardian of the skies" as Lugia is "guardian of the seas". It is a Legendary Pokémon and is said to glow in seven colors. It is the master of the legendary beasts.
Ho-Oh comes with the ability Pressure, which causes the foe to use two PP instead of one each time it uses a move.
Ho-Oh is the version mascot of Pokémon Gold, appearing on the boxart.
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Biology
It can be speculated that Ho-Oh can breed in the Pokémon anime because its unofficial polar opposite (Lugia) can.
Physiology
Ho-Oh is a phoenix-like bird with red being its dominant color. Ho-Oh also has yellow tail-feathers, a white underside, and green feathers at the tip of its wings. Ho-Oh has a green stripe on its neck, a yellow beak, black rings around its eye and a peacock's feather-crest.
Gender differences
Ho-Oh is a genderless species.
Special abilities
Ho-Oh's wings are prismatic, causing it to trail a rainbow behind it. Ho-Oh can reincarnate the dead, which it did to create Raikou, Entei, and Suicune. Ho-Oh mostly has power over Fire, but it can control other elements (with the exception of Water).
Ho-Oh is the only known Pokémon that learns Sacred Fire.
Behavior
Habitat
Ho-Oh used to perch at the top of Tin Tower until the Brass Tower was destroyed by fire. It now presumably flies through the world's skies.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Ho-Oh appeared at the end of the first episode, flying across the sky, which had a rainbow. The Pokédex was unable to identify it. It was also the first Generation II Pokémon ever seen.
According to the anime, Ho-Oh lived in Tin Tower in ancient times. But when war broke out, burning Tin Tower and Brass Tower down, it created Raikou, Entei, and Suicune, and all four disappeared. Later, a new Tin Tower was erected, but Ho-Oh since then has never come back for sure. Also, a sacred flame burns in Dragon's Den which came from Ho-Oh in the same ancient war that burned Tin Tower; it still burns today, protected in a shrine.
After competing in the Silver Conference, Ash saw Ho-Oh flying towards Hoenn.
In the eighth movie, Mew transforms into Ho-Oh.
Ho-Oh was most recently seen by Ash flying into the sunset at the end of Battling the Enemy Within.
In the manga
In Pokémon Special, Ho-Oh was used by Pryce to kidnap children in his plans to capture Celebi, including Blue and Silver, five years prior to the start of the entire manga. Prior to the events of the GSC saga, Pryce had lost his control over Ho-Oh, and thus attacked Tin Tower using Team Rocket to prompt Ho-Oh to return to Ecruteak City. Ho-Oh was later seen at Indigo Plateau under Pryce's control, alongside Lugia, wreaking havoc and destruction.
In the TCG
- Main article: Ho-Oh (TCG)
In the TFG
One Ho-Oh figure has been released.
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Melee
When released from a Poké Ball, Ho-Oh unleashes a spiral of Sacred Fire that deals massive amounts of damage to any opponent caught in it.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Ho-Oh reappears in Brawl with the same move as in Melee
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
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| II | Gold | Legends claim this Pokémon flies the world's skies continuously on its magnificent seven-colored wings. |
| Silver | A legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind it when it flies. | |
| Crystal | It will reveal itself before a pure-hearted trainer by shining its bright rainbow-colored wings. | |
| Stadium 2 | Legends claim this Pokémon flies the world's skies continuously on its magnificent seven-colored wings. | |
| III | Ruby | Ho-Oh's feathers glow in seven colors depending on the angle at which they are struck by light. These feathers are said to bring happiness to the bearers. This Pokémon is said to live at the foot of a rainbow. |
| Sapphire | Ho-Oh's feathers glow in seven colors depending on the angle at which they are struck by light. These feathers are said to bring happiness to the bearers. This Pokémon is said to live at the foot of a rainbow. | |
| Emerald | Its feathers--which glow in seven colors depending on the angle at which they are struck by light--are thought to bring joy. It is said to live at the foot of a rainbow. | |
| FireRed | A legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind it when it flies. | |
| LeafGreen | Legends claim this Pokémon flies the world's skies continuously on its magnificent seven-colored wings. | |
| IV | Diamond | It possesses seven-colored wings. It is said that those who see Ho-oh are promised an eternal happiness. |
| Pearl | It possesses seven-colored wings. It is said that those who see Ho-oh are promised an eternal happiness. |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| II | Pokémon Gold and Silver | One | Tin Tower |
| Pokémon Crystal | One | Tin Tower | |
| III | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire | None | Trade |
| Pokémon Emerald | One | Navel Rock (requires Mysticticket) | |
| Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen | One | Navel Rock (requires Mysticticket) | |
| Pokémon Colosseum | One | Mt. Battle | |
| Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness | None | Trade | |
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | None | Pal Park |
| Pokémon Platinum | Unknown | ||
| Pal Park | Mountain |
Side games
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Trozei! | Random Agent Cards Mr. Who's Den |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | Mt. Faraway (40F) |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2 | Mt. Mistral (19F) |
Base stats
| HP: | 106 | |
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| Attack: | 130 | |
| Defense: | 90 | |
| SpAtk: | 110 | |
| SpDef: | 154 | |
| Speed: | 90 |
Type effectiveness
| Weakness | Resistance | |
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Learnset
Ho-Oh is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
By leveling up
| Level | Generation II | Generation III | Generation IV |
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| Start | Sacred Fire | Whirlwind | Whirlwind |
| 9 | Safeguard | ||
| 11 | Safeguard | Safeguard | |
| 15 | Gust | ||
| 22 | Gust | Gust | |
| 23 | Recover | ||
| 29 | Fire Blast | ||
| 33 | Recover | Recover | |
| 37 | Sunny Day | ||
| 43 | Swift | ||
| 44 | Fire Blast | Fire Blast | |
| 51 | Natural Gift | ||
| 55 | Sunny Day | Sunny Day | |
| 57 | AncientPower | ||
| 65 | Extrasensory | ||
| 66 | Swift | Swift | |
| 71 | Punishment | ||
| 77 | Whirlwind | Sacred Fire | |
| 79 | Future Sight | ||
| 85 | Sacred Fire | ||
| 88 | AncientPower | AncientPower | |
| 93 | Calm Mind | ||
| 99 | Future Sight | Future Sight | Sky Attack |
By TM/HM
By breeding
None.
By tutoring
In Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald:
In Pokémon Emerald Only:
Special moves
Side game data
| Pokémon Trozei! | ||
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| Rarity: Rare |
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| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | ||
| Body size: 4 | Recruit Rate: 99.9% | Friend Area: Rainbow Peak |
| Phrases | ||
| 51%-100% HP | A vivid rainbow gives me protection! | |
| 26%-50% HP | How can this be? My HP is reduced halfway? | |
| 1%-25% HP | It's no good... Even my rainbow has faded away... | |
| Level Up | Leveled up! Let the seven colors of my rainbow blaze across the sky!
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Evolution
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Basic
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Sprites
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| I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
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| II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
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| III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
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| IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | Back | |||
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For other sprites and images, please see Ho-Oh images on Bulbagarden Archives.Trivia
- Ho-Oh is one of the three legendary Pokémon whose location changed between generations.
- Ho-Oh's name is a palindrome.
- Ho-Oh's Generation IV sprite is similar to its Generation III sprite, except being bigger.
- Ho-Oh bears some resemblance to Dyna Blade from Nintendo's Kirby series.
- Ho-Oh's cry is the same as Tyrogue's only deeper pitched.
- Ho-Oh, besides Raikou, is the only second generation legendary to not appear in its own film.
Origin
Ho-Oh, like Moltres, is based on the legend of the Phoenix; unlike Moltres, it is based on the Fènghuáng (the immortal phoenix of China). Many cultures view the Phoenix as a symbol of resurrection; this is seen in Ho-Oh, which was reborn rising from its own ashes and had a hand in resurrecting Suicune, Raikou and Entei.
Name origin
Its English name is simply another way of transcribing 鳳凰 Hōō, which is the Japanese word for phoenix, specifically, the Chinese phoenix, or Fènghuáng.
In other languages
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