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Ho-Oh (Japanese: ホウオウ, HepburnHouou) (HOE-OH[1]) is a Fire/Flying-type Legendary Pokémon[1] introduced in Generation II. It is the Version Mascot for Pokémon Gold, along with its remake, Pokémon HeartGold. It also is the Trio Master of the Legendary Beasts and also called the Guardian of the skies.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Like its lesser counterpart Pokémon Moltres, Ho-Oh is based on the legendary Phoenix, a creature of Greek Mythology also known as the Firebird or the Phoenix (also the capital of Arizona). It is also based on the vermilion bird of the south. It bears a resemblance to a red peacock. Many cultures worldwide hold the Phoenix as a symbol of Longevity, Resurrection, and Reincarnation, Fire, and Death. Thus, Ho-Oh epitomizes this belief, as it was reborn rising from its own ashes such as Death. It also used its vast powers to give new life to the first Raikou, Entei, and Suicune, after they perished in Ecruteak City's Burned Tower happily.

It is said that wherever a Ho-Oh flies, a beautiful rainbow appears behind it.

Behavior[]

It is believed that anyone lucky enough to see this Pokémon will be blessed with eternal happiness. Some believe that Ho-oh will stop to rest at the feet of rainbows, but will only appear to those who have pure hearts.

Special abilities[]

Ho-oh, a Legendary Bird Pokémon based on the Phoenix Bird, is a vastly powerful Fire-and-Flying type Pokémon. It can revive any Pokémon, is incredibly fast, and has the devastating Fire-Type attack, "Sacred Fire".

It also holds an item called Sacred Ash, which is like a Pokémon Center, only portable. This Held Item is unique in that it revives all fainted Pokémon in your party to full HP/full PP. If caught at Navel Rock in Emerald/FireRed/LeafGreen the Sacred Ash is buried under the spot that Ho-Oh occupies. After Ho-Oh is caught or defeated, press the A button and you will obtain the Hold Item Sacred Ash.

Evolution[]

Ho-Oh does not evolve.

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Gold and Silver Tin Tower (requires Rainbow Wing, Gold only) One
Crystal Tin Tower (requires Rainbow Wing) One
Ruby and Sapphire Trade None
FireRed and LeafGreen Navel Rock (requires Mystic Ticket) One
Emerald Navel Rock (requires Mystic Ticket) One
Diamond and Pearl Trade None
Platinum Trade None
HeartGold and SoulSilver Bell Tower (requires Rainbow Wing and Clear Bell, Heart Gold only) One
Black and White Trade One
Black 2 and White 2 Trade or receive from Pokémon Dream Radar One
X and Y Transfer None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Sea Mauville (Omega Ruby only) One
Sun and Moon Transfer None
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Ultra Space Wilds (Cliff World; Ultra Sun only) One
Sword and Shield Trade None
SWSH
The Crown Tundra
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Sword Only) One
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Ramanas Park (requires Rainbow Slate) (BD Only) One

Side game locations[]

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Trozei! Random Agent Cards, Mr. Who's Den
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Mt. Mistral (19F)(with Mystery Part or Secret Slab in the bag)


Pokédex entries[]

  • 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.

  • Ruby

    Ho-Oh's feathers glow in seven colors depending on the angle at which they are struck by light. These feathers are said to bring happiness to the bearers. This Pokémon is said to live at the foot of a rainbow.

  • Sapphire

    Ho-Oh's feathers glow in seven colors depending on the angle at which they are struck by light. These feathers are said to bring happiness to the bearers. This Pokémon is said to live at the foot of a rainbow.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Diamond

    It possesses seven-colored wings. It is said that those who see Ho-Oh are promised an eternal happiness.

  • Pearl

    It possesses seven-colored wings. It is said that those who see Ho-Oh are promised an eternal happiness.

  • Platinum

    It possesses seven-colored wings. It is said that those who see Ho-Oh are promised an eternal happiness.

  • 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.

  • Black

    It possesses seven-colored wings. It is said that those who see Ho-Oh are promised an eternal happiness.

  • White

    It possesses seven-colored wings. It is said that those who see Ho-Oh are promised an eternal happiness.

  • Black 2

    It possesses seven-colored wings. It is said that those who see Ho-Oh are promised an eternal happiness.

  • White 2

    It possesses seven-colored wings. It is said that those who see Ho-Oh are promised an eternal happiness.

  • 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

    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.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
106
Attack
130
Defense
90
Sp. Atk
110
Sp. Def
154
Speed
90
Total
680

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Whirlwind —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Weather Ball 50 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
9 Gust 40 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Special
15 Brave Bird 120 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
23 Extrasensory 80 100% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
29 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
37 Fire Blast 110 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
43 Sacred Fire 100 95% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
50 Punishment 100% 5 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
57 Ancient Power 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special
65 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
71 Recover —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
79 Future Sight 120 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
85 Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
93 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
99 Sky Attack 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Whirlwind —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 3 0 ♥
1 Weather Ball 50 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
9 Gust 40 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Special Clever 2 3 ♥
15 Brave Bird 120 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 6 0 ♥
23 Extrasensory 80 100% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Cool 2 1 ♥
29 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
37 Fire Blast 110 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 1 0 ♥
43 Sacred Fire 100 95% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical Beautiful 3 0 ♥
50 Punishment 100% 5 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Cool 2 1 ♥
57 Ancient Power 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special Tough 1 0 ♥
65 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
71 Recover —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 2 0 ♥
79 Future Sight 120 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 2 0 ♥
85 Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
93 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 1 0 ♥
99 Sky Attack 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Whirlwind 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Weather Ball 50 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
9 Gust 40 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Special
15 Brave Bird 120 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
23 Extrasensory 80 100% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
29 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
37 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
43 Sacred Fire 100 95% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
50 Punishment 100% 5 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
57 AncientPower 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special
65 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
71 Recover —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
79 Future Sight 100 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
85 Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
93 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
99 Sky Attack 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
N/ADPPt
1HGSS
Weather Ball 50 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 2
1DPPt
1HGSS
Whirlwind 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 0
9DPPt
65HGSS
Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
15DPPt
9HGSS
Gust 40 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Special Smart 3
N/ADPPt
15HGSS
Brave Bird 120 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cute 2
23DPPt
71HGSS
Recover —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 0
65DPPt
23HGSS
Extrasensory 80 100% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Cool 2
29DPPt
37HGSS
Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 2
37DPPt
29HGSS
Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
43DPPt
N/AHGSS
Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
85DPPt
43HGSS
Sacred Fire 100 95% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical Beauty 2
71DPPt
50HGSS
Punishment 100% 5 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Smart 1
51DPPt
85HGSS
Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
57DPPt
57HGSS
AncientPower 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special Tough 2
79DPPt
79HGSS
Future Sight 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Smart 2
93DPPt
93HGSS
Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Smart 0
99DPPt
99HGSS
Sky Attack 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 1
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Whirlwind 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
11 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 1 0 ♥
22 Gust 40 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Smart 3 0 ♥
33 Recover —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 1 ♥
44 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 4 0 ♥
55 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 1 0 ♥
66 Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
77 Sacred Fire 100 95% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 4 0 ♥
88 AncientPower 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Tough 1 0 ♥
99 Future Sight 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Smart 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Sacred Fire 100 95% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire
11 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal
22 Gust 40 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying
33 Recover —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
44 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire
55 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire
66 Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
77 Whirlwind 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
88 AncientPower 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock
99 Future Sight 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM04 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM05 Roar —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM19 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM35 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM38 Fire Blast 110 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM43 Flame Charge 50 100% 20 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM50 Overheat 130 90% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM51 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM58 Sky Drop 60 100% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 85% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM73 Thunder Wave 90% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
TM76 Fly 90 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM04 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 1 0 ♥
TM05 Roar —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 3 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 4 4 ♥
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM19 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Clever 4 0 ♥
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Cool 3 0 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM25 Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 1 0 ♥
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 1 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 4 0 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Clever 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 2 0 ♥
TM35 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2 1 ♥
TM38 Fire Blast 110 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Flame Charge 50 100% 20 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM50 Overheat 130 90% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 6 0 ♥
TM51 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM58 Sky Drop 60 100% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
TM59 Incinerate 60 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Tough 3 0 ♥
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 85% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 4 ♥
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Cool 1 3 ♥
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 2 0 ♥
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 2 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM94 Rock SmashXY 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM02 Fly 90 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Clever 2 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
HM06 Rock SmashORAS 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM04 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM35 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM43 Flame Charge 50 100% 20 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM50 Overheat 140 90% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM58 Sky Drop 60 100% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM59 Incinerate 30 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 75% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Pluck 60 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
HM02 Fly 90 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM04 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Smart 0
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Smart 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beauty 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Tough 2
TM19 Giga Drain 60 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Smart 1
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Cool 1
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Smart 2
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Smart 2
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Smart 2
TM34 Shock Wave 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2
TM35 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 2
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 2
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
TM47 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 3
TM50 Overheat 140 90% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 2
TM51 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Cool 0
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Beauty 2
TM58 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 75% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beauty 2
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Cool 2
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 0
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Smart 1
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM88 Pluck 60 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cute 0
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
HM02 Fly 90 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Smart 1
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
HM05DPPt Defog —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Beauty 2
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM04 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Smart 2 0 ♥
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Smart 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 4 4 ♥
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Tough 1 0 ♥
TM19 Giga Drain 60 100% 5 Type Grass HOME Grass Smart 2 1 ♥
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Cool 4 0 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 4 0 ♥
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 2 2 ♥
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Tough 1 3 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Smart 1 3 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Smart 3 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Smart 1 0 ♥
TM34 Shock Wave 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 2 0 ♥
TM35 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 4 0 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Tough 3 0 ♥
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 4 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cute 2 0 ♥
TM47 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Cool 2 0 ♥
TM50 Overheat 140 90% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 6 0 ♥
HM02 Fly 70 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Smart 1 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 1 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 1 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM03 Curse —% 10 Type ??? HOME ???
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM07 Zap Cannon 100 50% 5 Type Electric HOME Electric
TM08 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM09 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire
TM13 Snore 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water
TM19 Giga Drain 60 100% 5 Type Grass HOME Grass
TM20 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass
TM24 DragonBreath 60 100% 20 Type Dragon HOME Dragon
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost
TM31 Mud-Slap 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM34 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM42 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM43 Detect —% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM47 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel
TM50 Nightmare 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost
HM02 Fly 70 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
HM05 Flash 70% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

Ho-Oh learns no moves via breeding.


Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Defog USUM —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Earth Power USUM 90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special
Giga Drain USUM 75 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
Heat Wave USUM 95 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
Hyper Voice USUM 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Iron Head USUM 80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Laser Focus USUM —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Shock Wave USUM 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Signal Beam USUM 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Sky Attack USUM 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Tailwind USUM —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Zen Headbutt USUM 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Earth Power ORAS 90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Giga Drain ORAS 75 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Clever 1 4 ♥
Heat Wave ORAS 95 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 2 2 ♥
Hyper Voice ORAS 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2 2 ♥
Iron Head ORAS 80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Shock Wave ORAS 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2 0 ♥
Signal Beam ORAS 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Sky Attack ORAS 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Tailwind ORAS —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Cool 3 0 ♥
Zen Headbutt ORAS 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical Clever 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Earth Power  90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special
Giga Drain  75 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
Heat Wave  100 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
Hyper Voice  90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Iron Head  80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Roost  —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Sky Attack  140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Tailwind  —% 30 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Zen Headbutt  80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Air Cutter  55 95% 25 Type Flying HOME Flying Special Cool 3
AncientPower  60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special Tough 2
Earth Power  90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Smart 2
Heat Wave  100 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 2
Iron Head  80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Tough 2
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Cute 3
Ominous Wind  60 100% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Smart 0
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beauty 0
Sky Attack HGSS 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 1
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 3
Swift  60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
Tailwind HGSS —% 30 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Smart 2
Twister  40 100% 20 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Cool 3
Zen Headbutt  80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical Beauty 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Double-Edge FRLGEXD 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 6 0 ♥
Dream Eater FRLGEXD 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Smart 2 2 ♥
Endure E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
Mud-Slap E 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Cute 2 1 ♥
Nightmare XD 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Smart 1 3 ♥
Psych Up E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Sky Attack XD 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Cool 3 0 ♥
Sleep Talk E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 3 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 4 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Swagger EXD 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Swift E 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
Thunder Wave FRLGEXD 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 2 1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation II
Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Flamethrower C 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire
Thunderbolt C 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Appearances[]

Anime[]

Ho-oh was first seen in the first episode, Pokémon - I Choose You!. It was one of the first Pokémon Ash has ever seen, but he doesn't know what it was until further on. When he announced to Professor Oak that he saw something, he pointed at Articuno; it was a thoughtless mistake. Ho-oh was mentioned many times in For Ho-Oh The Bells Toll!, though the only legendary Pokémon seen was Suicune. Ho-Oh was last seen in Gotta Catch Ya Later!.

Trivia[]

  • When Ash Ketchum started his adventures he spotted a Ho-Oh, making it the first Generation II Pokémon to appear. Although a Generation II Pokémon, it appeared in the very first episode of the anime. That episode was in the first season, which involved only Generation I Pokémon. Despite making its debut in the first episode, it had not yet been confirmed as a Pokémon. However, Ho-Oh served as a foreshadowing clue for the future of the Pokémon franchise today.
    • It also shows that Ash was pure of heart from the very start, as Ho-Oh appears only to those pure of heart, as well as signifying a new beginning.
  • Ho-Oh's name is a palindrome, meaning it is spelled the same backwards as is forward.
  • Ho-Oh and Lugia are unique among many other Legendary Pokémon:
    • They are the only game mascots to be Trio Masters.
    • They are the only Trio Masters that are their own unique duo together.
  • Even though it is said to have seven different colored feathers, it only appears with three colors on its wings (green, white, and red) and one color on its tail (yellow). Altogether, there are only four different colors.
  • Ho-Oh was a major character in Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!, and this was the first time it starred in a Pokémon movie, though it made cameo appearances in other Pokémon movies.
  • Its cry is similar to Tyrogue.
  • Ho-Oh is one of Veronica Taylor's favorite Pokémon.
  • In Pokémon GO, both Ho-Oh and Lugia are the hardest to capture after the player or groups defeat it in Raid Mode due to its extremely low success rate of 2% of capturing it despite using the strongest berries such as the Golden Razz Berry. It is later followed by Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, Entei, Raikou and Suicune as its success rate is 3% to capture it.
  • In Super Smash Bros., Ho-Oh is one of the Pokémon that can be freed from Poké Balls. During this time, it uses the move Sacred Fire.
  • Ho-Oh is the first Legendary Pokémon that appeared in the anime.
    • Ho-Oh was also first seen before it was ever officially named.

Origin[]

Ho-Oh is based on the fenghuang, a phoenix-like bird in Chinese mythology. The legend of Ho-Oh was inspired by an ancient Osakan folktale in which a phoenix rose from the ashes of a massive pagoda after it was destroyed by severe weather or war. Along with Lugia, their Pokédex entries reference a flood myth, a group of similar legends found in various cultures worldwide.

Etymology[]

Its English name is simply another way of transcribing 鳳凰 Hōō or Suzaku, which is known to be the Japanese word for "Phoenix".

Gallery[]

See also[]

  1. ^ a b Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 172. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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