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'''Ho-Oh''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ホウオウ''' ''Houou'') is a dual-type {{2t|Fire|Flying}} [[legendary Pokémon]].  
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'''Ho-Oh''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ホウオウ''' ''Houou'') is a dual-type {{2t|Fire|Flying}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation II]].


It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.  
It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.


It is often considered to be closely related to {{p|Lugia}}, even sometimes as its polar opposite. [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Silver]] represents Lugia as "guardian of the seas", and [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold]] represents Ho-Oh as "guardian of the skies."
It was the first {{cat|Generation II Pokémon}} revealed, in the August 1996 issue of [[CoroCoro]],<ref>https://www.zoidsland.com/1rebyu-/koro96-8.html</ref> less than six months after the release of [[Pokémon Red and Green]], and more than three years before the release of [[Pokémon Gold and Silver]].


Ho-Oh is the [[version mascot]] of {{game3|Gold and Silver|Pokémon Gold|s}} and its remake, {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold|s}}, appearing on the boxart of both.
Ho-Oh is the [[game mascot]] of {{game3|Gold and Silver|Pokémon Gold|s}} and its remake {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|Pokémon HeartGold|s}}, appearing on the boxart of both.
 
Along with {{p|Lugia}}, it is considered part of the [[tower duo]] by fans. It is often viewed as the [[Legendary group#Legendary leaders|leader]] of the [[Legendary beasts]]. In the {{pkmn|anime}}, it is associated with {{p|Marshadow}}.


==Biology==
==Biology==
===Physiology===
Ho-Oh is an avian {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} 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 is a phoenix-like bird with gold and red being its dominant colors.  Ho-Oh also resembles a peacock. Ho-Oh 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 red-iris eyes, and a feathered-crest. Ho-Oh's wings are prismatic, causing it to trail a rainbow behind it.


====Gender differences====
Ho-Oh is considered the guardian of the skies and has a mythical power to resurrect the dead. Prior to [[Generation VI]], Ho-Oh was the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Sacred Fire}}. 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 eternal happiness. Ho-Oh used to perch at the top of the various towers located across the Johto region: the [[Bell Tower]] until the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] was destroyed by fire and the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower|Goldenrod Tower]] in ancient times. It now presumably flies through the world's skies in search of a Trainer with a pure heart. Ho-Oh loves [[Ho-Oh Treat]]s made by [[Snacksworth]], who once witnessed it flying over him in the past.
Ho-Oh is a genderless species.


====Special abilities====
==In the anime==
Ho-Oh's most notable ability is its mythical power to resurrect the dead. Ho-Oh is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] that learns {{m|Sacred Fire}} and can hold [[Sacred Ash]]. It is said that when it flies its huge wings create bright, colorful rainbows.
===Main series===
[[File:Ho-Oh anime.png|thumb|250px|Ho-Oh in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
According to the {{pkmn|anime}}, Ho-Oh lived in the [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]] in ancient times. When a war broke out, burning both the Tin Tower and the Brass Tower down, it created {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|Suicune}}, and all four disappeared. Later, a new Tin Tower was erected, but Ho-Oh since then has never come back for sure. A {{m|Sacred Fire|sacred flame}} from Ho-Oh burns in the [[Ho-Oh Shrine]] at [[Mt. Silver]]; it was obtained during the same war.


===Behavior===
====Major appearances====
Not much is known about this creature, due to the fact that few trainers have been lucky enough to see it. It has been observed to be territorial at times when its nest is disturbed. It freely flies the world's skies in search of a Trainer with a pure heart.
=====[[Ho-Oh (anime)]]=====
On occasion, Ho-Oh would only be seen by {{Ash}}, and always fleetingly. This trend began at the end of ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', where Ash saw it flying alongside a rainbow across the sky after the thunderstorm. In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', which is set in a continuity different from the main series, Ho-Oh played a major role.


===Habitat===
====Minor appearances====
[[File:Rare.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rare Pokémon}}]]
A Ho-Oh appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''.
Ho-Oh used to perch at the top of [[Bell Tower]] until the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] was destroyed by fire. It now presumably flies through the world's skies.


===Diet===
In ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', a Ho-Oh appeared in the intro, and then as a {{m|transform}}ation of {{OBP|Mew|M08}}.
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==In the anime==
In the opening sequence of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', a Ho-Oh was flying through space.
[[File:HoOh anime.png|250px|thumb|Ho-Oh in the anime]]
 
According to the {{pkmn|anime}}, Ho-Oh lived in the [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]] in ancient times. When a war broke out, burning both the Tin Tower and the Brass Tower down, it created {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|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.
A Ho-Oh appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.
 
A Ho-Oh appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
 
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP001|Ho-Oh|Ash's Pokédex|There is no data. There are still Pokémon yet to be identified.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
 
===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Ho-Oh PG.png|thumb|250px|Ho-Oh in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
A {{pkmn2|wild}} Ho-Oh appeared in [[Ecruteak City]] in ''[[PG06|The Reawakening]]'', during a flashback about the creation of the [[legendary beasts]].
 
===GOTCHA!===
A Ho-Oh briefly appeared as a silhouette in [[GOTCHA!]].
 
===Pokémon Evolutions===
In ''[[PE07|The Show]]'', a Ho-Oh appeared in a fantasy alongside {{p|Lugia}} during the [[Kimono Girl]]s' performance.
{{-}}


===Major appearances===
==In the manga==
====[[Ho-Oh (anime)]]====
[[File:Ho-Oh Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Ho-Oh in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
A Ho-Oh appeared to {{Ash}} at the end of [[EP001|the first episode]], flying across the sky after the thunderstorm. Ash's Pokédex could not identify it. It was the first {{cat|Generation II Pokémon}} to be seen, and was seen before most {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}}.
===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Ho-Oh (anime)}}
Ho-Oh appeared in a flashback in [[ICYR1]]. It reappeared in [[ICYR3]].


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.
===Pocket Monsters HGSS===
A Ho-Oh appeared in [[PMHGSS02]].


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 (on a slightly related note, this time, {{an|May|someone else}} other than Ash managed to identify it first).
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Tower duo (Adventures)#Ho-Oh|Ho-Oh (Adventures)}}
{{spoilers}}
Ho-Oh first appeared as a silhouette in a flashback in ''[[PS039|Just a Spearow Carrier]]''. 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.


===Minor appearances===
Prior to the events of the {{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}, the Masked Man had lost control over Ho-Oh, and thus attacked the [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]] using [[Neo Team Rocket]] to prompt Ho-Oh to return to [[Ecruteak City]]. Ho-Oh was later seen at [[Indigo Plateau]] under the Masked Man'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 {{adv|legendary birds}}, but both of them were eventually brought back to their senses and freed.
Ho-Oh had a cameo appearance during the opening sequence for ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''.
{{endspoilers}}


In the [[M08|eighth movie]], [[Mew (movie 8)|Mew]] transforms into Ho-Oh.
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
Ho-Oh debuted in a fantasy in ''[[GB22|Farewell To Pikachu?!]]''. It physically debuted in ''[[GB23|Let's Fight For The Future!!]]'', at the very end of the manga.


Ho-Oh made a small cameo in the introduction of the movies ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' and ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.
===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
Ho-Oh appeared in [[GDZ65]].


===Pokédex entries===
===Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic===
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
A Ho-Oh appeared in [[Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic]].
{{Animedexbody|EP001|Ho-Oh|Ash's Pokédex|There is no data. There still are Pokémon yet to be identified.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Kanto}}


==In the manga==
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
[[File:Ho-Oh Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Ho-Oh in Pokémon Adventures]]
A Ho-Oh appeared in ''[[PM090|The Legendary Ho-oh!!]]''.
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], Ho-Oh was used by the [[Masked Man]] to kidnap children showing remarkable talent in his scheme to capture {{p|Celebi}}, including {{adv|Green}} and {{adv|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 [[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 TCG==
==In the TCG==
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==Other appearances==
==Other appearances==
[[File:SSBB Ho-Oh.png|220px|right|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 [[Poké Ball]], Ho-Oh unleashes a spiral of {{m|Sacred Fire}} that deals massive amounts of damage to any opponent caught in it.
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====
 
''As it soars around the skies of the world, this Rainbow Pokémon 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 Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
 
Ho-Oh returns as an occasional stage hazard in the {{DL|Pokémon League (Kalos)|Blazing Chamber}} of the {{st|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.''
 
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Ho-Oh appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}}.


==Game data==
==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
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|emeralddex=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/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto}}
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|leafgreendex=Legends claim this Pokémon flies the world's skies continuously on its magnificent seven-colored wings.
{{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.}}
|dpptdex=It possesses seven-colored wings. It is said that those who see Ho-Oh are promised an eternal happiness.
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|soulsilverdex=A legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind it when it flies.
|}
|bwdex={{tt|なないろの つばさを もつ。ホウオウを みた ものは えいえんの しあわせが やくそくされるという。|It possesses seven-colored wings. It is said that those who see Ho-Oh are promised an eternal happiness.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=253}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|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/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}
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{{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|v2=Alpha 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.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword, Shield]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=Its feathers are in seven colors. It is said that anyone seeing it is promised eternal happiness.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}


===Game locations===
===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]]<sup>Version 3.0.0+</sup>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Scarlet)|color={{scarlet color dark}}|t=fff|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero |area=South Province: [[South Province (Area Four)|Area Four]] after receiving the [[Ho-Oh Treat]] from [[Snacksworth]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Scarlet and Violet)#Ho-Oh|Only one]]) <small>('''Solo Quest''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Violet)|color={{violet color dark}}|t=fff|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero |area=South Province: [[South Province (Area Four)|Area Four]] after receiving the [[Ho-Oh Treat]] from [[Snacksworth]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Scarlet and Violet)#Ho-Oh|Only one]]) <small>('''Group Quest''')</small>}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}


====In side games====
====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
{{Availability/Header|type=Fire|type2=Flying}}
|type=fire
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
|type2=flying
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
|trozei=Random Agent Cards<br>[[Mr. Who's Den]]
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=II}}
|md=[[Mt. Faraway]] (40F)
|}
|md2=[[Mt. Mistral]] (19F){{tt|*|Mystery Part or Secret Slab needed in the bag)}}
|}
|ranger3=[[Rainbow Dais]]
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=Random Agent Cards, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Mt. Faraway]] (40F)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Mt. Mistral]] ({{tt|19F|Mystery Part or Secret Slab needed in the bag}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Mt. Mistral]] ({{tt|19F|Mystery Part or Secret Slab needed in the bag}})}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|color={{GS color}}|area=[[Rainbow Dais]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Autumnwood: [[Volcanic Slope]], [[Firebreathing Mountain]] ([[Pokémon Rumble Blast#Legendary Boss Pokémon|Random Legendary Encounter]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD GTI|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity|color={{silver color}}|area={{DL|Legend of the Mysterious Ruins|Eternal Ruins}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Secret Warehouse#Walking a Thin Line|Secret Warehouse: Walking a Thin Line]] <small>(Reward)</small>,<br>[[Challenge Battle#The Battle for Sky and Land|Challenge Battle: The Battle for Sky and Land]] <small>("Land" Boss)</small>}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Island of Haste#Stage 5|Island of Haste: Stage 5]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Gold Plateau#Revival Mountain|Gold Plateau: Revival Mountain]] <small>(Special Boss)</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|color={{gold color}}|area=[[Prism Bridge]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 24|Area 24: Stage 12]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Bulbasaur Sea]], [[Entei Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD Red color}}|area=[[Mt. Faraway]] (60F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Fireflow Volcano]]<sup>Post-credits</sup>}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=Event: ''[[Great Challenge|Ho-Oh Swoops In!]]''<br>Event: ''[[Great Challenge|Ho-Oh Appears]]''}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{orange color}}|area=[[Legendary event]]/[[Legendary Adventures]] (''[[Pure Hearts and Rainbow Wings]]''): {{sync|Silver|Ho-Oh}}<br>Poké Fair {{DL|Sync pair|sync pair scout}}: {{sync|Morty|Ho-Oh|sygna=1}}{{shinystar}}}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}


====In events====
====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Fire|type2=flying}}
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Fire|type2=Flying}}
{{eventAvail|List of 10th Anniversary event Pokémon#Entei and Ho-Oh|10th Anniversary|Europe|2006|70}}
{{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 PCNY event Pokémon distributions (Generation II)#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 (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 (Generation III)#Ho-Oh}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top Ten Distribution Ho-Oh|Spanish|Spain|70|June 27 to August 27, 2006|link=List of Spanish event Pokémon distributions (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 (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 (Generation III)#Ho-Oh}}
{{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 (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 (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#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 (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#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 (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#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 (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#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 (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#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 (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Ho-Oh}}
|}
|}


===Held items===
===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=fire|type2=flying
{{HeldItems/header|type=Fire|type2=Flying}}
|gsc1=Sacred Ash|gsc1type=None|gsc1rar=100
{{HeldItems/Games2|Gold|Silver|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions}}
|hgss1=Sacred Ash|hgss1type=None|hgss1rar=100
{{HeldItems/Items1|Sacred Ash|100|rows=6}}
}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Crystal|Pokémon Crystal Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Emerald|tcolor=fff|Pokémon Emerald Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|HeartGold|SoulSilver|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Omega Ruby|Alpha Sapphire|tcolor1=fff|tcolor2={{alpha sapphire color}}|gcolor2=fff|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ultra Sun|Ultra Moon|tcolor2={{ultra moon color}}|gcolor2=fff|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
|}


===Stats===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
{{BaseStats
type=fire|
|type=Fire
type2=flying|
|type2=Flying
HP=    106 |
|HP=    106
Attack=130 |
|Attack=130
Defense=90 |
|Defense=90
SpAtk= 110 |
|SpAtk= 110
SpDef= 154 |
|SpDef= 154
Speed=  90 }}
|Speed=  90}}


====Pokéathlon stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
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===Type effectiveness===
===Type effectiveness===
{{DP Type effectiveness|
{{TypeEffectiveness
type1=fire|
|type1=Fire
type2=flying|
|type2=Flying
Normal=  100 |
|Normal=  100
Fighting= 50 |
|Fighting= 50
Flying=  100 |
|Flying=  100
Poison=  100 |
|Poison=  100
Ground=    0 |
|Ground=    0
Rock=    400 |
|Rock=    400
Bug=      25 |
|Bug=      25
Ghost=  100 |
|Ghost=  100
Steel=    50 |
|Steel=    50
 
|Fire=    50
Fire=    50 |
|Water=  200
Water=  200 |
|Grass=    25
Grass=    25 |
|Electric=200
Electric=200 |
|Psychic= 100
Psychic= 100 |
|Ice=    100
Ice=    100 |
|Dragon=  100
Dragon=  100 |
|Dark=    100
Dark=    100 |
|Fairy=    50
 
|notes=yes
notes=yes|
|flying=ironballiv
flying=yes|
|newground=2}}
newground=2}}


===Learnset===
===Learnset===
Ho-Oh is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Ho-Oh|Fire|Flying|5|2}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Ho-Oh|Fire|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Gust|Flying|Special|40|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|||20}}
{{learnlist/level5|9|Gust|Flying|Special|40|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|15|Brave Bird|Flying|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|23|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|9|Life Dew|Water|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/level5|29|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Safeguard|Normal|Status|||25}}
{{learnlist/level5|37|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|120|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|||20}}
{{learnlist/level5|43|Sacred Fire|Fire|Physical|100|95|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|50|Punishment|Dark|Physical|&mdash;|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|45|Recover|Normal|Status|||5}}
{{learnlist/level5|57|AncientPower|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|54|Sacred Fire|Fire|Physical|100|95|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|65|Safeguard|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|63|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|||5}}
{{learnlist/level5|71|Recover|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|72|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|79|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|81|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|85|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|90|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|140|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|93|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|99|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|99|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|140|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Ho-Oh|Fire|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Ho-Oh|Fire|Flying|5|2}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Ho-Oh|Fire|Flying|5|2}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Ho-Oh|Fire|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM024|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60||20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM038|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM040|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|60|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM22|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|||5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM065|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|||20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|||30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM33|Reflect|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM097|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|120|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|&mdash;|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status||85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM43|Nitro Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|||15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Canon|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echo Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM50|Overheat|Fire|Special|140|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM58|Freefall|Flying|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Devastate|Fire|Special|30|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM61|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|&mdash;|75|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|||20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|||20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Smooth Over|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM160|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM88|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM164|Brave Bird|Flying|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM165|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM02|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Ho-Oh|Fire|Flying|5|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM197|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM215|Scorching Sands|Ground|Special|70|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM217|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Ho-Oh|Fire|Flying|2}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Ho-Oh|Fire|Flying|5|2}}
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Ho-Oh|Fire|Flying|2|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/breed5null}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Ho-Oh|Fire|Flying|5|2}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Ho-Oh|Fire|Flying|2}}
 
====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Ho-Oh|Fire|Flying|5|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Ho-Oh|Fire|Flying|5|2}}
 
====Special moves====


===Side game data===
===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire|type2=Flying}}
type=fire |
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=250|rarity=Rare}}
type2=flying |
|-
ndex=250 |
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=250
Trozei=yes |
|body=4
rarity=Rare |
|rate=99.9
Dungeon=yes |
|area=Rainbow Peak
body=4 |
|P1=A vivid rainbow gives me protection!
rate=99.9 |
|P2=How can this be? My HP is reduced halfway?
area=Rainbow Peak |
|P3=It's no good... Even my rainbow has faded away...
P1=A vivid rainbow gives me protection! |
|PL=Leveled up! Let the seven colors of my rainbow blaze across the sky!
P2=How can this be? My HP is reduced halfway? |
P3=It's no good... Even my rainbow has faded away... |
PL=Leveled up! Let the seven colors of my rainbow blaze across the sky! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=4 |
rate2=10 |
iq=D |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Fire |
assist3=Fire |
field3=None |
field3power=- |
browser3=It creates many pillars of fire to attack. |
}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=250
|body=4
|rate=10
|IQ=D
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=250
|coset=20
|conto={{p|Lugia}}
|recruitment=Boss of [[Prism Bridge]]
|gigantic=1
|P1=Ask for my aid, and I'll help you anytime!
|P2=It's hard…but let me show you what I can do!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|field=None
|past=NA
|num=286
|browser=It creates many pillars of fire to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Fire
|att=5
|def=5
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=250
|walk=0.82
|hp=60
|attack=86
|defense=63
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=250
|power=5
|skill=Power of Five
|skilldesc=Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon.
}}
|-
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===Evolution===
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Aside from the opening theme song, which featured {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Mew}}, and the [[legendary birds]] of [[Kanto]], Ho-Oh was the first [[legendary Pokémon]] ever seen in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
[[File:Ho-Oh Red Battle Chess.png|thumb|Ho-Oh in Pokémon Battle Chess]]
** Ho-Oh is also 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.
* Ho-Oh was first revealed in the August 1996 issue of [[Corocoro]], along with {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, thus making it the first sign that the [[Pokémon]] franchise would ever expand beyond 151 Pokémon.
* Ho-Oh's English name is a {{wp|palindrome}}; it shares this distinction with {{p|Eevee}} and {{p|Girafarig}}.
** In addition, Ho-Oh is the first {{cat|Generation II Pokémon}} to be shown in the {{pkmn|anime}}. It is seen at the end of the [[EP001|very first episode]] of the anime. However, the [[Pokédex]] is unable to identify it.
* Ho-Oh is one of the only two [[version mascots]] with a wild held item ([[Sacred Ash]]). The other is {{p|Pikachu}} (with [[Light Ball]] or [[Oran Berry]]).
** 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 is one of eight Pokémon whose name has a non-alphabetic character in it, the others being {{p|Nidoran♀}}, {{p|Nidoran♂}}, {{p|Farfetch'd}}, {{p|Mr. Mime}}, {{p|Porygon2}}, {{p|Mime Jr.}} and {{p|Porygon-Z}}.
* Ho-Oh's name is a {{wp|palindrome}}.
** Ho-Oh is the only legendary Pokémon with a non-alphabetic character in its name.
* 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 {{stat|Special Defense}} of all {{type|Fire}} Pokémon and is tied with {{p|Lugia}} for the highest Special Defense of all {{type|Flying}} Pokémon.
* 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 has the highest single base stat of all Fire-type Pokémon.
* As of [[Generation VI]], Ho-Oh is the only [[game mascot]] with a former [[signature move]], since {{m|Sacred Fire}} can now also be learned by {{p|Entei}}.
** Ho-Oh is tied with Lugia and {{p|Rayquaza}} for highest base stat total of all Flying-type Pokémon. Tied with {{p|Reshiram}}, it also has the highest base stat total of all Fire-type Pokémon.
* From [[Generation VI]] onward, Ho-Oh is the heaviest Pokémon that can be taken to the sky by using {{m|Sky Drop}}.
* In HeartGold and SoulSilver, when the [[Kimono Girl]]s are summoning the legendary Pokémon, they dance clockwise for Ho-Oh and counterclockwise for Lugia.
* Ho-Oh appears in {{DL|Pokémon Battle Chess|Pokémon Battle Chess}}. Alongside Lugia, the player must lose a specific number of pieces (three in Ho-Oh's case) to use it, and it takes four spaces on the board.
* Ho-Oh is one of four game mascots that shares the first letter of its name with the game it is the mascot of: HeartGold. The other three are {{p|Blastoise}} (Blue), {{p|Dialga}} (Diamond), and {{p|Palkia}} (Pearl).
* In the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo]], Ho-Oh was a pure {{type|Flying}} legendary Pokémon.
** Though, this is only true with [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|the remake]], and not [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|the original]].
* Ho-Oh and Lugia are the only Legendary Pokémon that are [[game mascot]]s that are not version-exclusives in their representative games.  
* Ho-Oh, along with Lugia are the only two legendary version mascots with counterparts that have not had a conflict in the anime.
* Despite Pokédex entries making reference to Ho-Oh's rainbow colored feathers, the colors of Ho-Oh's feathers colors consist of only green, white, red and gold.
* It is indirectly said in a myth in {{5v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} that it created {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|Suicune}}.


===Origin===
===Origin===
Ho-Oh is 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 own ashes and flames. It is a symbol of fortune and friendship and will bestow happiness to anyone who simply glimpses it. Ho-Oh, like {{p|Moltres}}, is also based on the legend of the {{wp|Phoenix}}; unlike Moltres, it is based more on the {{wp|Fenghuang}}, the immortal phoenix of China. 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 own ashes]] and had a hand in resurrecting {{p|Suicune}}, {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Entei}}. It may also be based on many other {{wp|firebird}}s; some examples are the {{wp|Yatagarasu|Three-legged bird}}, {{wp|Simurgh}}, and the {{wp|Firebird (Slavic folklore)|Ember Bird}}. It also is similar to the rainbow-feathered bird god {{wp|Achiyalabopa}}. Also, it's English name suggests it might be based on the Chinese phoenixes, known as hou-ous, literally pronounced ho-oh.
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}}. It 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}}.


====Name origin====
====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 ''{{wp|Fenghuang|Fènghuáng}}''.
Ho-Oh and Houou may be derived from 鳳凰 ''Hōō'', Japanese reading of the ''{{wp|Fenghuang|Fènghuáng}}'' (Chinese phoenix). It may also be derived from 皇 ''ō'' (emperor) or 王 ''ō'' (king).


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Ho-Oh
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*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Ho-Oh
|ja=ホウオウ ''Houou''|jameaning=From {{tt|鳳凰 ''Hōō''|Fenghuang}} and possibly {{tt|皇 ''ō''|emperor}} or {{tt|王 ''ō''|king}}
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 칠색조 ''Chilsaekjo'' - Means "Seven-colored bird."
|fr=Ho-Oh|frmeaning=Same as English name
*[[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]: 鳳王 ''Fèng Wáng'' - "Phoenix King".
|es=Ho-Oh|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Ho-Oh|demeaning=Same as English name
|it=Ho-Oh|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=칠색조 ''Chilsaeckjo''|komeaning=From {{tt|칠색조 (七色鳥) ''chilsaekjo''|seven-colored bird}}
|zh_cmn=鳳王 / 凤王 ''Fèngwáng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 鳳凰 / 凤凰 ''{{wp|Fenghuang|Fènghuáng}}'' and {{tt|王 ''wáng''|king}}
|zh_yue=鳳王 ''Fuhngwòhng''{{tt|*|Games}}<br>鳳凰 ''Fuhngwòhng''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From 鳳凰 ''{{wp|Fenghuang|Fuhngwòhng}}'' and {{tt|王 ''wòhng''|king}}<br>From {{tt|鳳凰 ''Fuhngwòhng''|Chinese phoenix}}
|hi=हो-ओह ''Ho-oh''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Хо-Ох ''Kho-Okh''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=โฮโอ ''Ho-o''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
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==Related articles==
==Related articles==
* [[Ho-Oh (anime)]]
* [[Ho-Oh (anime)]]
* [[Tower duo]]
* [[Legendary beasts]]
* [[Tower duo (Adventures)]]
* [[Legendary Pokémon]]
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]
==References==
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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 was the first Generation II Pokémon revealed, in the August 1996 issue of CoroCoro,[1] less than six months after the release of Pokémon Red and Green, and more than three years before the release of Pokémon Gold and Silver.

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

Along with Lugia, it is considered part of the tower duo by fans. It is often viewed as the leader of the Legendary beasts. In the anime, it is associated with Marshadow.

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 is considered the guardian of the skies and has a mythical power to resurrect the dead. Prior to Generation VI, Ho-Oh was the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Sacred Fire. 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 eternal happiness. Ho-Oh used to perch at the top of the various towers located across the Johto region: the Bell Tower until the Brass Tower was destroyed by fire and the Goldenrod Tower in ancient times. It now presumably flies through the world's skies in search of a Trainer with a pure heart. Ho-Oh loves Ho-Oh Treats made by Snacksworth, who once witnessed it flying over him in the past.

In the anime

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 Ho-Oh Shrine at Mt. Silver; it was obtained during the same war.

Major appearances

Ho-Oh (anime)

On occasion, Ho-Oh would only be seen by Ash, and always fleetingly. This trend began at the end of Pokémon - I Choose You!, where Ash saw it flying alongside a rainbow across the sky after the thunderstorm. In I Choose You!, which is set in a continuity different from the main series, Ho-Oh played a major role.

Minor appearances

A Ho-Oh appeared in the opening sequence of Jirachi: Wish Maker.

In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, a Ho-Oh appeared in the intro, and then as a transformation of Mew.

In the opening sequence of The Rise of Darkrai, a Ho-Oh was flying through space.

A Ho-Oh appeared in the opening sequence of Arceus and the Jewel of Life.

A Ho-Oh appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Pokédex entries

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

Pokémon Generations

A wild Ho-Oh appeared in Ecruteak City in The Reawakening, during a flashback about the creation of the legendary beasts.

GOTCHA!

A Ho-Oh briefly appeared as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.

Pokémon Evolutions

In The Show, a Ho-Oh appeared in a fantasy alongside Lugia during the Kimono Girls' performance.

In the manga

Movie adaptations

Main article: Ho-Oh (anime)

Ho-Oh appeared in a flashback in ICYR1. It reappeared in ICYR3.

Pocket Monsters HGSS

A Ho-Oh appeared in PMHGSS02.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Ho-Oh (Adventures)
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Ho-Oh first appeared as a silhouette in a flashback in Just a Spearow Carrier. 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, the Masked Man had lost control over Ho-Oh, and thus attacked the Tin Tower using Neo Team Rocket to prompt Ho-Oh to return to Ecruteak City. Ho-Oh was later seen at Indigo Plateau under the Masked Man'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.

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Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Ho-Oh debuted in a fantasy in Farewell To Pikachu?!. It physically debuted in Let's Fight For The Future!!, at the very end of the manga.

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

Ho-Oh appeared in GDZ65.

Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic

A Ho-Oh appeared in Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

A Ho-Oh appeared in The Legendary Ho-oh!!.

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 Pokémon 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/Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Ho-Oh appears as a Spirit.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto
#248
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 Hoenn
#—
Kanto
#—
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 Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#253
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 Unova
#—
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 Kalos
#—
Hoenn
#—
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
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#—
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus.
Brilliant Diamond Its feathers are in seven colors. It is said that anyone seeing it is promised eternal happiness.
Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.


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, Event
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, Event
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade, Event
Ultra Sun
Ultra Space Wilds (Cliff World) (Only one)
Ultra Moon
Trade, Event
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
TradeVersion 1.3.0+
Sword Expansion Pass
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one)
Brilliant Diamond
Ramanas Park (requires Rainbow Slate) (Only one)
Shining Pearl
Trade
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
TradeVersion 3.0.0+
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Scarlet)
South Province: Area Four after receiving the Ho-Oh Treat from Snacksworth (Only one) (Solo Quest)
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Violet)
South Province: Area Four after receiving the Ho-Oh Treat from Snacksworth (Only one) (Group Quest)


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
Rumble World
Gold Plateau: Revival Mountain (Special Boss)
Super MD
Prism Bridge
Picross
Area 24: Stage 12
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Bulbasaur Sea, Entei SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Mt. Faraway (60F)
New Snap
Fireflow VolcanoPost-credits
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Event: Ho-Oh Swoops In!
Event: Ho-Oh Appears
Masters EX
Legendary event/Legendary Adventures (Pure Hearts and Rainbow Wings): Silver & Ho-Oh
Poké Fair sync pair scout: Sygna Suit Morty & Ho-OhShiny


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
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

Games Held items
Gold Silver
Sacred Ash Sacred Ash (100%)
Crystal
Emerald
HeartGold SoulSilver
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon

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

Ho-Oh is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Gust Flying Special 04040 100100% 35
011 Whirlwind Normal Status 0000 00——% 20
011 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100100% 10
011 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5
099 Life Dew Water Status 0000 00——% 10
1818 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 00——% 25
2727 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 00——% 20
3636 Extrasensory Psychic Special 08080 100100% 20
4545 Recover Normal Status 0000 00——% 5
5454 Sacred Fire Fire Physical 100100 09595% 5
6363 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00——% 5
7272 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 08585% 5
8181 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100100% 10
9090 Sky Attack Flying Physical 140140 09090% 5
9999 Overheat Fire Special 130130 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

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM023Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM023 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10
TM024Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM024 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 085}}85% 15
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM027Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM032Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM038Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM038 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM040Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM040 Air Cutter Flying Special 06060 095}}95% 25
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM050Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM051Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM059Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15
TM065Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM065 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15
TM066Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM074Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM075Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM092Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM092 Imprison Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM097Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM097 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15
TM099Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM107Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM107 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM111Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM111 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10
TM113Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM113 Tailwind Flying Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TM114Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM117Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM118Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM118 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10
TM120Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM125Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM125 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM126Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM129Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM129 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM130Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM133Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM141Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM141 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM149Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM152Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM157Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM157 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5
TM160Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM160 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM163Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM164Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM164 Brave Bird Flying Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM165Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM165 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM166Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM168Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM193Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10
TM197Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM197 Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 04040 090}}90% 10
TM203Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM203 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM204Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM215Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM215 Scorching Sands Ground Special 07070 100}}100% 10
TM217Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM217 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100}}100% 10
  • 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 or an alternate form of Ho-Oh
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 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
  • 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

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 Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 250.png

Body size: Gigantic (9 tiles)
How to Recruit: Boss of Prism Bridge
Connected to: Lugia
Connection Orb Set: 20

Phrases
Normal Ask for my aid, and I'll help you anytime!
Low HP (< 50%) It's hard…but let me show you what I can do!
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 R-286
It creates many pillars of fire to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush250Body.png Walking Speed: 0.82 seconds Base HP: 60
Base Attack: 86 Base Defense: 63 Base Speed: 60
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+
Deals even more damage when you make a match of five.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Pyre, Nosedive


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Fire
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 80 - 115 Raise Max Level.png 5

#306
Shuffle250S.png

Cross Attack+
Deals even more damage when making a + shaped match.


Pokémon GO
GO250.png Base HP: 214 Base Attack: 239 Base Defense: 244
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Extrasensory, Steel Wing, Hidden Power*, Incinerate*
Charged Attacks: Brave Bird, Fire Blast, Solar Beam, FrustrationAs Shadow Pokémon, ReturnAs Purified Pokémon, Earthquake, Sacred Fire, Sacred Fire+As Apex Shadow Ho-Oh, Sacred Fire++As Apex Purified Ho-Oh
New Pokémon Snap
NPS250.png
Photodex entry #153
People say that if you find a feather from one of Ho-Oh’s seven-colored wings, you’ll be promised eternal happiness. Ho-Oh looked so beautiful, sparkling and shining with each flap of its wings.

Evolution data

0250Ho-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
Cross-Generation
HOME
HOME0250.png HOME0250 s.png
250MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Ho-Oh images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

Ho-Oh in Pokémon Battle Chess

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. It 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 may be derived from 鳳凰 Hōō, Japanese reading of the Fènghuáng (Chinese phoenix). It may also be derived from 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 and possibly ō or ō
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 칠색조 (七色鳥) chilsaekjo
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 鳳王 / 凤王 Fèngwáng From 鳳凰 / 凤凰 Fènghuáng and wáng
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 鳳王 Fuhngwòhng*
鳳凰 Fuhngwòhng*
From 鳳凰 Fuhngwòhng and wòhng
From 鳳凰 Fuhngwòhng


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