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====Major appearances==== | ====Major appearances==== | ||
=====[[Ho-Oh (anime)]]===== | =====[[Ho-Oh (anime)]]===== | ||
Ho-Oh appeared to {{Ash}} at the end of ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', 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 ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within!]]''. This time, {{an|Brock}}, {{an|May}}, [[Max]], [[Scott]], and {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}} saw Ho-Oh as well. Ho-Oh reappeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', which is based in a continuity different from the main series. In the movie, it played a major role. | |||
====Minor appearances==== | |||
A Ho-Oh appeared in a flashback during ''[[EP265|Pop Goes The Sneasel]]'', where it used its then-[[signature move]], {{m|Sacred Fire}}. | |||
Ho-Oh | A Ho-Oh made a brief cameo appearance in the opening sequence of ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''. | ||
Ho-Oh | Two Ho-Oh made brief cameos in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''. The first appeared during the opening intro of the {{pkmn|movie}}, while the other was simply one of {{OBP|Mew|M08}}'s {{m|Transform|transformations}}. | ||
A Ho-Oh made a brief cameo appearance in the opening sequence of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', where it was seen flying through space. | |||
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Ho-Oh | A Ho-Oh made brief cameo appearances in the opening sequences of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' and ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. | ||
====Pokédex entries==== | ====Pokédex entries==== | ||
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===In Pokémon Generations=== | ===In Pokémon Generations=== | ||
A wild Ho-Oh appeared in [[Ecruteak City]] in ''[[PG06|The Reawakening]]''. | A {{pkmn2|wild}} Ho-Oh appeared in [[Ecruteak City]] in ''[[PG06|The Reawakening]]'', during a flashback about the creation of the [[legendary beasts]]. | ||
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===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
{{main|Tower duo (Adventures)}} | {{main|Tower duo (Adventures)}} | ||
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], Ho-Oh first appeared as a silhouette in ''[[PS039|Just a Spearow Carrier]]''. It appeared again as a silhouette in ''[[PS059|Hitmonlee, Baby! (One More Time)]]'', when Green was explaining to {{adv|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 {{adv|Celebi}}, including {{adv|Green}} and {{adv|Silver}}, six years prior to the start of the entire manga. Prior to the events of the | In [[Pokémon Adventures]], Ho-Oh first appeared as a silhouette in ''[[PS039|Just a Spearow Carrier]]''. It appeared again as a silhouette in ''[[PS059|Hitmonlee, Baby! (One More Time)]]'', when Green was explaining to {{adv|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 {{adv|Celebi}}, including {{adv|Green}} and {{adv|Silver}}, six years prior to the start of the entire manga. | ||
Prior to the events of the {{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}, Pryce had lost his control over Ho-Oh, and thus attacked the [[Bell Tower|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 {{p|Lugia}}, wreaking havoc and destruction. It was then lent to [[Karen]] and [[Will]] to fight Green with alongside {{p|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=== | ===In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga=== | ||
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[[File:Ho-Oh SSBB.png|220px|thumb|Ho-Oh in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]] | [[File:Ho-Oh SSBB.png|220px|thumb|Ho-Oh in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]] | ||
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]=== | ===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]=== | ||
When released from a | When released from a {{i|Poké Ball}}, Ho-Oh unleashes a spiral of {{m|Sacred Fire}} that deals massive amounts of damage to any opponent caught in it. However, it appears very rarely. | ||
====Melee trophy information==== | ====Melee trophy information==== | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=II}} | {{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=248}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Legends claim this Pokémon flies the world's skies continuously on its magnificent seven-colored wings.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Legends claim this Pokémon flies the world's skies continuously on its magnificent seven-colored wings.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=A legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind it when it flies.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=A legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind it when it flies.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=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.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=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.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=IV}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=253}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It possesses seven-colored wings. It is said that those who see Ho-Oh are promised an eternal happiness.}} | {{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It possesses seven-colored wings. It is said that those who see Ho-Oh are promised an eternal happiness.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Legends claim this Pokémon flies the world's skies continuously on its magnificent seven-colored wings.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Legends claim this Pokémon flies the world's skies continuously on its magnificent seven-colored wings.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It possesses seven-colored wings. It is said that those who see Ho-Oh are promised an eternal happiness.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It possesses seven-colored wings. It is said that those who see Ho-Oh are promised an eternal happiness.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Its feathers are in seven colors. It is said that anyone seeing it is promised eternal happiness.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Its feathers are in seven colors. It is said that anyone seeing it is promised eternal happiness.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=VI}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=A legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind it when it flies.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=A legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind it when it flies.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=It will reveal itself before a pure-hearted Trainer by shining its bright, rainbow-colored wings.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=It will reveal itself before a pure-hearted Trainer by shining its bright, rainbow-colored wings.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t2=FFF|entry=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.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t2=FFF|entry=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.}} | ||
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====In events==== | ====In events==== | ||
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Fire|type2=Flying}} | {{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Fire|type2=Flying}} | ||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Ho-Oh|English|United States|40 | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Ho-Oh|English|United States|40{{shinystar|II}}|November 15 to 21, 2002;<br>December 6 to 12, 2002|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Shiny Ho-Oh}} | ||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top Ten Distribution Ho-Oh|English|United Kingdom|70|June 10, 2006;<br>October 14 to November 19, 2006|link=List of English event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Ho-Oh}} | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top Ten Distribution Ho-Oh|English|United Kingdom|70|June 10, 2006;<br>October 14 to November 19, 2006|link=List of English event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Ho-Oh}} | ||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top Ten Distribution Ho-Oh|Italian|Italy|70|June 23 to 25, 2006|link=List of Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Ho-Oh}} | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top Ten Distribution Ho-Oh|Italian|Italy|70|June 23 to 25, 2006|link=List of Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Ho-Oh}} | ||
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top Ten Distribution Ho-Oh|German|Germany|70|September 24 to November 5, 2006|link=List of German event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Ho-Oh}} | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top Ten Distribution Ho-Oh|German|Germany|70|September 24 to November 5, 2006|link=List of German event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Ho-Oh}} | ||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top Ten Distribution Ho-Oh|French|France|70|September 26, 2006|link=List of French event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Ho-Oh}} | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top Ten Distribution Ho-Oh|French|France|70|September 26, 2006|link=List of French event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Ho-Oh}} | ||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Center Kyoto Ho-Oh|All|Japan|50 | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Center Kyoto Ho-Oh|All|Japan|50{{shinystar|VI}}|March 15, 2016<br>March 16 to May 8, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon Center Kyoto Ho-Oh}} | ||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Mount Tensei Ho-Oh|Japanese region|Online|100|July 15 to September 14, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Mount Tensei Ho-Oh}} | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Mount Tensei Ho-Oh|Japanese region|Online|100|July 15 to September 14, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Mount Tensei Ho-Oh}} | ||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Mount Tensei Ho-Oh|Korean region|Online|100|December 21, 2017 to January 31, 2018|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Mount Tensei Ho-Oh}} | |||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|M}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Ho-Oh|American region|Online|60|November 2, 2018 to February 28, 2019|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Ho-Oh}} | |||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|UM}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Ho-Oh|American region|Online|100|November 2, 2018 to February 28, 2019|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Ho-Oh}} | |||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|M}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Ho-Oh|PAL region|Online|60|November 2, 2018 to February 28, 2019|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Ho-Oh}} | |||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|UM}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Ho-Oh|PAL region|Online|100|November 2, 2018 to February 28, 2019|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Ho-Oh}} | |||
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{{learnlist/event7|[[Ultra Space Wilds#Cliff World|Ultra Space Wilds (Cliff World)]]{{sup/7|US}}|Burn Up|Fire|Special|130|100|5||'''}} | {{learnlist/event7|[[Ultra Space Wilds#Cliff World|Ultra Space Wilds (Cliff World)]]{{sup/7|US}}|Burn Up|Fire|Special|130|100|5||'''}} | ||
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|stamina=212 | |stamina=212 | ||
|attack=263 | |attack=263 | ||
|defense=301 | |defense=301 | ||
|fast={{m|Extrasensory}}, {{m|Steel Wing}} | |fast={{m|Extrasensory}}, {{m|Steel Wing}}, {{m|Hidden Power}}{{tt|*|From Feburary 1, 2019 onward}} | ||
|special={{m|Brave Bird}}, {{m|Fire Blast}}, {{m|Solar Beam}} | |special={{m|Brave Bird}}, {{m|Fire Blast}}, {{m|Solar Beam}} | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Ho-Oh is the first {{cat|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 [[EP001|very first episode]] of the anime. However, the [[Pokédex]] does not know what it is. | * Ho-Oh is the first {{cat|Generation II Pokémon}} to be shown in the {{pkmn|anime}}, making it the first sign that the franchise would ever expand beyond 151 Pokémon. It is seen at the end of the [[EP001|very first episode]] of the anime. However, the [[Pokédex]] does not know what it is. | ||
** Aside from the opening theme song, which featured {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Mew}}, and the [[Legendary birds]] of [[Kanto]], Ho-Oh was also the first [[Legendary Pokémon]] ever seen in the | ** Aside from the opening theme song, which featured {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Mew}}, and the [[Legendary birds]] of [[Kanto]], Ho-Oh was also the first [[Legendary Pokémon]] ever seen in the anime. | ||
* Ho-Oh's name is a {{wp|palindrome}}. | * Ho-Oh's name is a {{wp|palindrome}}. | ||
* Ho-Oh has the highest base {{stat|Special Defense}} stat of all {{type|Fire}} Pokémon and is tied with {{p|Lugia}} for the highest base {{stat|Special Defense}} stat of all {{type|Flying}} Pokémon. | * Ho-Oh has the highest base {{stat|Special Defense}} stat of all {{type|Fire}} Pokémon and is tied with {{p|Lugia}} for the highest base {{stat|Special Defense}} stat of all {{type|Flying}} Pokémon. | ||
* It is | * It is directly implied in a myth in {{5v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} that Ho-Oh revived {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|Suicune}} upon their original deaths. | ||
* Ho-Oh | * As of [[Generation VI]], Ho-Oh is the only game mascot to lose its signature move. | ||
* From [[Generation VI]] onward, Ho-Oh is the heaviest Pokémon that can be taken to the sky by using {{m|Sky Drop}}. | |||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Ho-Oh may be based on the legend of the {{wp|Phoenix (mythology)|phoenix}}, specifically the {{wp|Fenghuang}}, the immortal phoenix of China from which it derives its name. It may also based on the {{wp|Huma bird}}, a Legendary bird that is said to never rest, living its entire life flying continuously, and resurrects itself and others in its | Ho-Oh may be based on the legend of the {{wp|Phoenix (mythology)|phoenix}}, specifically the {{wp|Fenghuang}}, the immortal phoenix of China from which it derives its name. It may also be based on the {{wp|Huma bird}}, a Legendary bird that is said to never rest, living its entire life flying continuously, and resurrects itself and others in its 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 [[Sacred Ash|its ashes]] and had a hand in resurrecting {{p|Suicune}}, {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Entei}}; additionally, this is also reflected by its Hidden Ability {{a|Regenerator}}. | ||
Given its category, it may also be an embodiment of the rainbow, very likely inspired by the multicolored aspect of the Fenghuang or by the rainbow-feathered bird god {{wp|Achiyalabopa}}. Ho-Oh could also be inspired by many other {{wp|firebird}}s; some notable examples are the {{wp|Three-legged crow#Japan|three-legged bird}}, {{wp|Simurgh}}, and the {{wp|Firebird (Slavic folklore)|Ember Bird}}. | |||
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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 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
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)
Ho-Oh appeared to Ash at the end of Pokémon - I Choose You!, 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. Ho-Oh reappeared in I Choose You!, which is based in a continuity different from the main series. In the movie, it played a major role.
Minor appearances
A Ho-Oh appeared in a flashback during Pop Goes The Sneasel, where it used its then-signature move, Sacred Fire.
A Ho-Oh made a brief cameo appearance in the opening sequence of Jirachi: Wish Maker.
Two Ho-Oh made brief cameos in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew. The first appeared during the opening intro of the movie, while the other was simply one of Mew's transformations.
A Ho-Oh made a brief cameo appearance in the opening sequence of The Rise of Darkrai, where it was seen flying through space.
A Ho-Oh made brief cameo appearances in the opening sequences of Arceus and the Jewel of Life and Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
Pokédex entries
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In Pokémon Generations
A wild Ho-Oh appeared in Ecruteak City in The Reawakening, during a flashback about the creation of the legendary beasts.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Tower duo (Adventures)
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 Gold, Silver & Crystal arc, 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
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In events
Games | Event | Language/Region | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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GSC | Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Ho-Oh | English | United States | 40 | 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 | 50 | March 15, 2016 March 16 to May 8, 2016 |
SM | Mount Tensei Ho-Oh | Japanese region | Online | 100 | July 15 to September 14, 2017 |
USUM | Mount Tensei Ho-Oh | Korean region | Online | 100 | December 21, 2017 to January 31, 2018 |
M | Legendary Pokémon Celebration Ho-Oh | American region | Online | 60 | November 2, 2018 to February 28, 2019 |
UM | Legendary Pokémon Celebration Ho-Oh | American region | Online | 100 | November 2, 2018 to February 28, 2019 |
M | Legendary Pokémon Celebration Ho-Oh | PAL region | Online | 60 | November 2, 2018 to February 28, 2019 |
UM | Legendary Pokémon Celebration Ho-Oh | PAL region | Online | 100 | November 2, 2018 to February 28, 2019 |
Held items
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Gold | Silver | Sacred Ash (100%) | |
Crystal | |||
Emerald | Sacred Ash (100%) | ||
HeartGold | SoulSilver | Sacred Ash (100%) | |
Omega Ruby | Alpha Sapphire | Sacred Ash (100%) | |
Ultra Sun | Ultra Moon | Sacred Ash (100%) | |
Events* | Sacred Ash (100%) | Gold Bottle Cap (100%) |
Stats
Base stats
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HP: 106
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166 - 213 | 322 - 416 | |
130
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121 - 200 | 238 - 394 | |
90
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85 - 156 | 166 - 306 | |
110
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103 - 178 | 202 - 350 | |
154
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143 - 226 | 281 - 447 | |
90
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85 - 156 | 166 - 306 | |
Total: 680
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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.
- Aside from the opening theme song, which featured Mewtwo, Mew, and the Legendary birds of Kanto, Ho-Oh was also the first Legendary Pokémon ever seen in the anime.
- 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.
- It is directly implied in a myth in Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver that Ho-Oh revived Raikou, Entei, and Suicune upon their original deaths.
- As of Generation VI, Ho-Oh is the only game mascot to lose its signature move.
- From Generation VI onward, Ho-Oh is the heaviest Pokémon that can be taken to the sky by using Sky Drop.
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 be 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 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 ashes and had a hand in resurrecting Suicune, Raikou and Entei; additionally, this is also reflected by its Hidden Ability Regenerator.
Given its category, it may also be an embodiment of the rainbow, very likely inspired by the multicolored aspect of the Fenghuang or by the rainbow-feathered bird god Achiyalabopa. Ho-Oh could also be inspired by many other firebirds; some notable examples are the three-legged bird, Simurgh, and the Ember Bird.
Name origin
Ho-Oh and Houou are alternate transcriptions of the Chinese phoenix known as a Fènghuáng (鳳凰), via its Japanese on'yomi name Hōō. The ou may also refer to 皇 ō (emperor) or 王 ō (king).
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