Ho-Oh (Pokémon)
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| Ho-Oh ホウオウ Houou | |
 Artwork from Ranger | |
| Types | Fire/Flying |
|---|---|
| Species | Rainbow Pokémon |
| National Dex | #250 |
| Johto Dex | #248 |
| Hoenn Dex | #— |
| Sinnoh Dex | #— |
| Fiore Browser | R— |
| Almia Browser | R— |
| 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. |
| Lv. 100 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 legendary Pokémon.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
It is often considered to be closely related to Lugia, even sometimes as its polar opposite. Silver represents Lugia as "guardian of the seas", and Gold represents Ho-Oh as "guardian of the skies."
Ho-Oh is the version mascot of Pokémon Gold Version, 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. On the other hand, being that they are opposites, they may also be opposite in the way of breeding. Ho-Oh may thus be incapable of breeding.
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 feathered-crest. Ho-Oh's wings are prismatic, causing it to trail a rainbow behind it.
Gender differences
Ho-Oh is a genderless species.
Special abilities
Ho-Oh's most notable ability is its power to resurrect the dead. 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. 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. This encouraged him to get over his depression and continue his own journey.
In the eighth movie, Mew transforms into Ho-Oh.
Ho-Oh was most recently seen flying into the sunset at the end of Battling the Enemy Within. This time, Brock, May, Max, Scott and Brandon saw Ho-Oh as well.
Pokédex entries
- EP001: "There is no data. There are still Pokémon yet to be identified."
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/Brawl
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.
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | |
| Platinum | Currently unknown |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| II | Gold | Silver | One | Tin Tower (requires Rainbow Wing) |
| Crystal | One | Tin Tower (requires Rainbow Wing) | ||
| III | Ruby | Sapphire | None | Trade |
| Emerald | One | Navel Rock (requires Mysticticket) | ||
| FireRed | LeafGreen | One | Navel Rock (requires Mysticticket) | |
| Colosseum | One | Mt. Battle | ||
| XD | None | Trade | ||
| IV | Diamond | Pearl | None | Pal Park |
| Platinum | None | Trade | ||
| Pal Park | Mountain | |||
Side games
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Trozei! | Random Agent Cards Mr. Who's Den |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue) | Mt. Faraway (40F) |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness) | Mt. Mistral (19F) (with Mystery Part or Secret Slab in the bag) |
Base stats
| HP: | 106 | |
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| Attack: | 130 | |
| Defense: | 90 | |
| SpAtk: | 110 | |
| SpDef: | 154 | |
| Speed: | 90 |
Type effectiveness
| Weak to | Resistant to | Immune to | Normal effectiveness |
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Notes:
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Learnset
Ho-Oh is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.
- Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.
- Moves in italics are damaging moves to which STAB applies for potential evolutions of this Pokémon, if it has any.
By leveling up
| Generation IV Other generation learnsets: II - III | ||||||||
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| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Contest | Appeal |
| Start | Whirlwind | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 | Smart | 0 |
| 9 | Safeguard | Normal | Status | — | —% | 25 | Beauty | 2 ♥♥
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| 15 | Gust | Flying | Special | 40 | 100% | 35 | Smart | 3 ♥♥♥
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| 23 | Recover | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | Smart | 0 |
| 29 | Fire Blast | Fire | Special | 120 | 85% | 5 | Beauty | 2 ♥♥
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| 37 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | —% | 5 | Beauty | 2 ♥♥
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| 43 | Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | —% | 20 | Cool | 2 ♥♥
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| 51 | Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 | Cool | 2 ♥♥
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| 57 | AncientPower | Rock | Special | 60 | 100% | 5 | Tough | 2 ♥♥
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| 65 | Extrasensory | Psychic | Special | 80 | 100% | 30 | Cool | 2 ♥♥
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| 71 | Punishment | Dark | Physical | — | 100% | 5 | Smart | 1 ♥
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| 79 | Future Sight | Psychic | Special | 80 | 90% | 15 | Smart | 2 ♥♥
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| 85 | Sacred Fire | Fire | Physical | 100 | 95% | 5 | Beauty | 2 ♥♥
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| 93 | Calm Mind | Psychic | Status | — | —% | 20 | Smart | 0 |
| 99 | Sky Attack | Flying | Physical | 140 | 90% | 5 | Cool | 1 ♥
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| Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon | ||||||||
By TM/HM
By breeding
None.
By tutoring
| Generation III and IV Other generation learnsets: II - III | ||||||||||||||
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| Game | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Contest | Appeal | ||||||
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Air Cutter | Flying | Special | 55 | 95% | 25 | Cool | 3 ♥♥♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | AncientPower | Rock | Special | 60 | 100% | 5 | Tough | 2 ♥♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 | Tough | 0 |
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Dream Eater | Psychic | Special | 100 | 100% | 15 | Smart | 1 ♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Earth Power | Ground | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 | Smart | 0 |
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Endure | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | Tough | 2 ♥♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Heat Wave | Fire | Special | 100 | 90% | 10 | Beauty | 2 ♥♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Iron Head | Steel | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 | Tough | 2 ♥♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Mimic | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | Cute | 0 |
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Mud-Slap | Ground | Special | 20 | 100% | 10 | Cute | 3 ♥♥♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Ominous Wind | Ghost | Special | 60 | 100% | 5 | Smart | 0 |
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Psych Up | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | Smart | 0 |
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Signal Beam | Bug | Special | 75 | 100% | 15 | Beauty | 0 |
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | Cute | 3 ♥♥♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100% | 15 | Cool | 3 ♥♥♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | Smart | 1 ♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 90% | 15 | Cute | 2 ♥♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | —% | 20 | Cool | 2 ♥♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Thunder Wave | Electric | Status | — | 100% | 20 | Cool | 2 ♥♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Twister | Dragon | Special | 40 | 100% | 20 | Cool | 3 ♥♥♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90% | 15 | Beauty | 2 ♥♥
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| Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game, while a colored background indicates that the move is available. | ||||||||||||||
Special moves
Side game data
| Pokémon Trozei! | ||
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| Rarity: Rare |
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| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team | ||
| 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! | |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness | ||
 Body size: 4
| Recruit Rate: 10% | IQ Group: D |
Evolution
| Does not evolve | ||
 Ho-Oh Fire Flying | ||
Sprites
| Gen | Game | |||||
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| I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back |
| This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I. | ||||||
| II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | ||
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