Ho-Oh (Pokémon)

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Pokémon
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Ho-Oh (disambiguation).
Ho-Oh
Rainbow Pokémon
ホウオウ
Houou
#250
Ho-Oh



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Fire Flying
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Pressure Cacophony
Cacophony
Regenerator
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Catch rate
3 (1.6%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Undiscovered
Hatch time
120 cycles
Egg not obtainable
Height
12'06" 3.8 m
Ho-Oh
0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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Weight
438.7 lbs. 199.0 kg
Ho-Oh
0 lbs. 0 kg
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0 lbs. 0 kg
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0 lbs. 0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
220
Gen. II-IV
Unknown
IV
306
V+
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
Ho-Oh
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
3
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
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Footprint
F250.png F000.png
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Pokédex color
Red
Base friendship
0
External Links

Ho-Oh (Japanese: ホウオウ Houou) is a dual-type Fire/Flying Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

It is often considered to be closely related to Lugia as a duo, 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 also the trio master of the Legendary beasts.

Ho-Oh is the game mascot of Pokémon Gold and its remake Pokémon HeartGold, appearing on the boxart of both.

Biology

Ho-Oh is an avian Pokémon resembling a phoenix and a peacock. Its feathers are predominantly gold and red, with 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 red eyes, and a feathered, yellow crest on its head. Ho-Oh's wings are prismatic, causing it to trail a rainbow behind it. It has darkly colored feet and legs with four toes and long talons.

Ho-Oh has a mythical power to resurrect the dead. Ho-Oh was the only known Pokémon to learn Sacred Fire, its former signature move. It is said that when it flies its huge wings create bright, colorful rainbows. The rare few who bear witness to Ho-Oh are promised an eternal happiness. Ho-Oh used to perch at the top of the Bell Tower (or Tin Tower) until the Brass Tower was destroyed by fire. It now presumably flies through the world's skies in search of a Trainer with a pure heart.

In the anime

In the main series

Ho-Oh in the anime

According to the anime, Ho-Oh lived in the Tin Tower in ancient times. When a war broke out, burning both the Tin Tower and the 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. A sacred flame from Ho-Oh burns in the Dragon's Den; it was obtained during the same war.

Major appearances

Ho-Oh (anime)

A Ho-Oh appeared to Ash at the end of the first episode, flying alongside a rainbow across the sky after the thunderstorm.

After competing in the Silver Conference, Ash saw Ho-Oh flying towards Hoenn. This encouraged him to get over his depression at his loss and continue his journey.

Ho-Oh was 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 (on a slightly related note, this time, someone other than Ash managed to identify it first).

Minor appearances

A Ho-Oh appeared in a flashback during Pop Goes The Sneasel.

Ho-Oh had a cameo appearance in the openings of Jirachi: Wish Maker, Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, The Rise of Darkrai, Arceus and the Jewel of Life and Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, Mew also transformed into Ho-Oh.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP001 Ho-Oh Ash's Pokédex There is no data. There still are Pokémon yet to be identified.

In Pokémon Generations

A wild Ho-Oh appeared in Ecruteak City in The Reawakening.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Pokémon Adventures, Ho-Oh first appeared as a silhouette in Just a Spearow Carrier. It appeared again as a silhouette in Hitmonlee, Baby! (One More Time), when Green was explaining to Bill that she believes the Elite Four were the ones who controlled it to capture her. It was used by the Masked Man to kidnap children showing remarkable talent in his scheme to capture Celebi, including Green and Silver, six 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 the 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. It was then lent to Karen and Will to fight Green with alongside Lugia, and nearly defeated her Legendary birds, but both of them were eventually brought back to their senses and freed.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

Ho-Oh appeared in GDZ65.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Ho-Oh appeared in The Legendary Ho-oh!! and PMHGSS02.

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. However, it appears very rarely.

Melee trophy information

As it soars around the skies of the world, this Rainbow Pokemon leaves a trail of rainbows and myths in its wake. Its signature move is called Sacred Fire, and it is believed to appear only before trainers who are pure of heart. If you see a trainer with Ho-oh, you can assume that catching it took a lot of work.

Brawl trophy information

"A Rainbow Pokémon. On sparkling wings of seven colors, Ho-Oh leaves a rainbow behind as it flies. Legend says that Ho-Oh suppressed a war that scorched the land in ancient times. Its attack Sacred Fire can melt ice in an instant and also damage the target with burns. Ho-Oh will show its solemn figure only for the most righteous Trainers."

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Ho-Oh returns as an occasional stage hazard in the Blazing Chamber of the Kalos Pokémon League stage. Rarely appearing, it makes the flames supporting the platforms flare up with higher intensity, likely KOing any characters unfortunate enough to be on the platforms at the time.

Trophy Information

This Pokémon flies through the skies, trailing rainbows from its wings, and is said to promise eternal happiness to all who see it. Supposedly, it appears every once in a while in the Fire-type Elite Four Trainer's room in the Kalos Pokémon League stage. Its screams cause pillars of fire to rise all the way to the ceiling.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation 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.
Generation 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
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.
Generation IV
Diamond It possesses seven-colored wings. It is said that those who see Ho-Oh are promised an eternal happiness.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold Legends claim this Pokémon flies the world's skies continuously on its magnificent seven-colored wings.
SoulSilver A legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind it when it flies.
Generation V
Black It possesses seven-colored wings. It is said that those who see Ho-Oh are promised an eternal happiness.
White
Black 2 Its feathers are in seven colors. It is said that anyone seeing it is promised eternal happiness.
White 2
Generation VI
X A legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind it when it flies.
Y It will reveal itself before a pure-hearted Trainer by shining its bright, rainbow-colored wings.
Omega 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.
Alpha Sapphire


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver
Tin Tower (requires Rainbow Wing) (only one)
Crystal
Tin Tower (requires Rainbow Wing) (only one)
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Navel Rock (requires MysticTicket)
FireRed LeafGreen
Navel Rock (requires MysticTicket)
Colosseum
Mt. Battle
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Trade
Platinum
Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
Bell Tower (requires Clear Bell* and Rainbow Wing) (only one)
Pal Park
Mountain
Generation V
Black White
Poké Transfer
Black 2 White 2
Transfer from Dream Radar (requires Pokémon HeartGold)
Generation VI
X Y
Trade
Omega Ruby
Sea Mauville (requires Clear Bell) (only one)
Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Pokémon Bank


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Trozei!
Random Agent Cards, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Mt. Faraway (40F)
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Mt. Mistral (19F)
MD Sky
Mt. Mistral (19F)
Ranger: GS
Rainbow Dais
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Autumnwood: Volcanic Slope, Firebreathing Mountain (Random Legendary Encounter)
MD GTI
Eternal Ruins
Rumble U
Secret Warehouse: Walking a Thin Line (Reward),
Challenge Battle: The Battle for Sky and Land ("Land" Boss)
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Island of Haste: Stage 5
Shuffle
Event: Ho-oh Swoops In!, Ho-Oh Appears
Rumble World
Gold Plateau: Revival Mountain (Special Boss)
Super MD
Prism Bridge
Picross
Area 24: Stage 12


In events

Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Ho-Oh English United States 40Shiny November 15 to 21, 2002;
December 6 to 12, 2002
RSEFRLG Top Ten Distribution Ho-Oh English United Kingdom 70 June 10, 2006;
October 14 to November 19, 2006
RSEFRLG Top Ten Distribution Ho-Oh Italian Italy 70 June 23 to 25, 2006
RSEFRLG Top Ten Distribution Ho-Oh Spanish Spain 70 June 27 to August 27, 2006
RSEFRLG Top Ten Distribution Ho-Oh German Germany 70 September 24 to November 5, 2006
RSEFRLG Top Ten Distribution Ho-Oh French France 70 September 26, 2006
ORAS Pokémon Center Kyoto Ho-Oh All Japan 50Shiny March 15, 2016
March 16 to May 8, 2016

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Gold Silver Sacred Ash Sacred Ash (100%)
Crystal
Emerald Sacred Ash Sacred Ash (100%)
HeartGold SoulSilver Sacred Ash Sacred Ash (100%)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Sacred Ash Sacred Ash (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
106
166 - 213 322 - 416
130
121 - 200 238 - 394
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
110
103 - 178 202 - 350
154
143 - 226 281 - 447
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
Total:
680
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
4/4 ★★★★
Power
3/4 ★★★
Skill
4/5 ★★★★
Stamina
3/4 ★★★
Jump
5/5 ★★★★★
Total
19/22 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Whirlwind Normal Status 0000 —% 20
011 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100100% 10
099 Gust Flying Special 04040 100100% 35
1515 Brave Bird Flying Physical 120120 100100% 15
2323 Extrasensory Psychic Special 08080 100100% 20
2929 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —% 5
3737 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 08585% 5
4343 Sacred Fire Fire Physical 100100 09595% 5
5050 Punishment Dark Physical 0000 100100% 5
5757 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5
6565 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —% 25
7171 Recover Normal Status 0000 —% 10
7979 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100100% 10
8585 Natural Gift Normal Physical 0000 100100% 15
9393 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 —% 20
9999 Sky Attack Flying Physical 140140 09090% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ho-Oh
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ho-Oh
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM04Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM05Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM06Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM10Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM11Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM15Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM16Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 30
TM17Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM18Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM19Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png TM19 Roost Flying Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM20Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 25
TM21Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM22Bag TM Grass VI Sprite.png TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM24Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM25Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM26Bag TM Ground VI Sprite.png TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM27Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM29Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM30Bag TM Ghost VI Sprite.png TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM32Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
TM33Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM35Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM37Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM38Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM40Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
TM42Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM43Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM43 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM44Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM48Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM49Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15
TM50Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM50 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5
TM51Bag TM Steel VI Sprite.png TM51 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25
TM57Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10
TM58Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png TM58 Sky Drop Flying Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
TM61Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM68Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM73Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 090}}90% 20
TM76Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png TM76 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15
TM77Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM78Bag TM Ground VI Sprite.png TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM85Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15
TM87Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM90Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
XTM100Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ho-Oh
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ho-Oh
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Ho-Oh in Generation VII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Ho-Oh in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ho-Oh
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ho-Oh
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Ho-Oh can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Ho-Oh cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ho-Oh
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ho-Oh
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani250.png
Rarity: Rare
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, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 250.png Body size: 4
Recruit rate: 10%
IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Fire
Poké Assist:
(present)
Fire Assist.png
Fire
Field move:
(present)
None - field move.png
(None ×-)
Not available in the past.
Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]]
It creates many pillars of fire to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Fire
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT250.png

Power of Five
Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon.
Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Fire
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 80 - 115 Raise Max Level.png 5

#306
Shuffle250.png

Power of 5+
Attacks do even more damage when you make a match of five.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Pyre, Nosedive


Pokémon GO
GO250.png Base HP: 212 Base Attack: 263 Base Defense: 301
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Extrasensory, Steel Wing
Charged Attacks: Brave Bird, Fire Blast, Solar Beam

Evolution

250Ho-Oh.png
Unevolved
Ho-Oh
 Fire  Flying 



Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Spr 2g 250.png Spr b 2g 250.png Spr 2s 250.png Spr b 2s 250.png Spr 2c 250.png Spr b 2c 250.png
Spr 2g 250 s.png Spr b 2g 250 s.png Spr 2s 250 s.png Spr b 2s 250 s.png Spr 2c 250 s.png Spr b 2c 250 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 250.png Spr b 3r 250.png Spr 3e 250.png Spr b 3e 250.png Spr 3f 250.png Spr b 3f 250.png
Spr 3r 250 s.png Spr b 3r 250 s.png Spr 3e 250 s.png Spr b 3e 250 s.png Spr 3f 250 s.png Spr b 3f 250 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 250.png Spr b 4d 250.png Spr 4p 250.png Spr b 4p 250.png Spr 4h 250.png Spr b 4h 250.png
Spr 4d 250 s.png Spr b 4d 250 s.png Spr 4p 250 s.png Spr b 4p 250 s.png Spr 4h 250 s.png Spr b 4h 250 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 250.png Spr b 5b 250.png Spr 5b2 250.png Spr b 5b2 250.png
Spr 5b 250 s.png Spr b 5b 250 s.png Spr 5b2 250 s.png Spr b 5b2 250 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 250.png
Spr b 6x 250.png
Spr 6o 250.png
Spr b 6o 250.png
Spr 6x 250 s.png
Spr b 6x 250 s.png
Spr 6o 250 s.png
Spr b 6o 250 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 250.png
Spr b 7s 250.png
Spr 7s 250.png
Spr b 7s 250.png
Spr 7s 250 s.png
Spr b 7s 250 s.png
Spr 7s 250 s.png
Spr b 7s 250 s.png
Front Back Front Back
250MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Ho-Oh images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • Ho-Oh is the first Generation II Pokémon to be shown in the anime, making it the first sign that the franchise would ever expand beyond 151 Pokémon. It is seen at the end of the very first episode of the anime. However, the Pokédex does not know what it is.
  • Ho-Oh's name is a palindrome.
  • Ho-Oh has the highest base Special Defense stat of all Fire-type Pokémon and is tied with Lugia for the highest base Special Defense stat of all Flying-type Pokémon.
    • Ho-Oh is tied with Reshiram for the highest base stat total of all Fire-type Pokémon.
  • Ho-Oh and Lugia are the only two Legendary game mascots with counterparts that have both appeared yet not yet had a conflict in the anime. While Solgaleo and Lunala have not had a conflict either, they have yet to appear in the anime at all.
    • However, in the opening of The Johto Journeys, there is a brief scene of the two facing off in the sky, and the first preview for M13 featured the two fighting despite neither of them appearing in the movie.
    • It should be noted that Ho-Oh and Lugia, alongside Solgaleo and Lunala, are the only legendary mascots that have no conflict with each other in any lore from any media.
  • It is indirectly implied in a myth in Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver that Ho-Oh revived Raikou, Entei, and Suicune.
  • Ho-Oh's Hidden Ability Regenerator reflects a phoenix's ability to be reborn from its ashes.

Origin

Ho-Oh may be based on the legend of the phoenix, specifically the Fenghuang, the immortal phoenix of China from which it derives its name. It may also based on the Huma bird, a Legendary bird that is said to never rest, living its entire life flying continuously, and resurrects itself and others in its own ashes and flames. It is a symbol of fortune and friendship and will bestow happiness to anyone who simply glimpses it. Many cultures view the Phoenix and Huma as symbols 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. It may also be based on many other firebirds; some examples are the three-legged bird, Simurgh, and the Ember Bird. It also is similar to the rainbow-feathered bird god Achiyalabopa.

Name origin

Ho-Oh and Houou are alternate transcriptions of 鳳凰 Hōō (phoenix), specifically the Chinese phoenix, Fènghuáng. The ou may also refer to 皇 ō (emperor) or 王 ō (king).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ホウオウ Houou From 鳳凰 Hōō
France Flag.png French Ho-Oh Same as English name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Ho-Oh Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Ho-Oh Same as English name
Italy Flag.png Italian Ho-Oh Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 칠색조 Chilsaeckjo From ; literally means "seven-colored bird"
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 鳳王 / 凤王 Fèngwáng Literally "Phoenix king"
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 鳳凰 Fuhngwòhng Literally referring to the Chinese Phoenix


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Generation I: ArticunoZapdosMoltresMewtwo
Generation II: RaikouEnteiSuicuneLugiaHo-Oh
Generation III: RegirockRegiceRegisteelLatias
LatiosKyogreGroudonRayquaza
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Generation V: CobalionTerrakionVirizionTornadusThundurus
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