Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- II (Johto)
- Color
- Red
- Shape
- Wings
- Habitat
- Rare
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Capture Rate
- 3 (1.2%)
- Gender Ratio
- Genderless
- Egg Groups
- No Eggs
- Hatch Counter
- 120 cycles (~30,976 steps)
- Base Experience
- 306
- EV Yield
- 3 SpD
- Height
- 3.8 m (12'06")
- Weight
- 199.0 kg (438.7 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Fire/Flying dual typing.
Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.
Generation V
Its feathers are in seven colors. It is said that anyone seeing it is promised eternal happiness.
Generation VI
A legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind it when it flies.
It will reveal itself before a pure-hearted Trainer by shining its bright, rainbow-colored wings.
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.
Show older entries (Gen II, III, IV)
Generation II
Legends claim this POKéMON flies the world's skies con tinuously on its magnificent seven- colored wings.
A legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind it when it flies.
It will reveal itself before a pure-hearted trainer by shining its bright rain bow-colored wings.
Generation III
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.
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.
A legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind it when it flies.
Legends claim this POKéMON flies the world’s skies continuously on its magnificent seven-colored wings.
Generation IV
Its feathers are in seven colors. It is said that anyone seeing it is promised eternal happiness.
Legends claim this Pokémon flies the world’s skies continuously on its magnificent, seven-colored wings.
A legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind it when it flies.
Level Up
17 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weather Ball | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| 9 | Life Dew | wat | N | — | — | 10 |
| 15 | Brave BirdSTAB | fly | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 22 | GustSTAB | fly | S | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 63 | Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| 65 | Safeguard | nor | N | — | — | 25 |
| 65 | Extrasensory | psy | S | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 66 | Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| 71 | Recover | nor | N | — | — | 5 |
| 72 | Fire BlastSTAB | fir | S | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| 77 | Whirlwind | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| 85 | Sacred FireSTAB | fir | P | 100 | 95% | 5 |
| 88 | Ancient Power | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| 93 | Calm Mind | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| 99 | Sky AttackSTAB | fly | P | 140 | 90% | 5 |
| 99 | Future Sight | psy | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 99 | OverheatSTAB | fir | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
TM / HM
54 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial AceSTAB | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Air CutterSTAB | fly | S | 60 | 95% | 25 |
| Air SlashSTAB | fly | S | 75 | 95% | 15 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Brave BirdSTAB | fly | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Calm Mind | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Charge Beam | ele | S | 50 | 90% | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Dual WingbeatSTAB | fly | P | 40 | 90% | 10 |
| Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Earthquake | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fire BlastSTAB | fir | S | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| Fire SpinSTAB | fir | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Flame ChargeSTAB | fir | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| FlamethrowerSTAB | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Flare BlitzSTAB | fir | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| FlySTAB | fly | P | 90 | 95% | 15 |
| Future Sight | psy | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Heat WaveSTAB | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| HurricaneSTAB | fly | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Hyper Voice | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Imprison | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Iron Head | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| OverheatSTAB | fir | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psychic | psy | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Reflect | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Safeguard | nor | N | — | — | 25 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Scorching Sands | gro | S | 70 | 100% | 10 |
| Shadow Ball | gho | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Solar Beam | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Tailwind | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thunder | ele | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Thunderbolt | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Weather Ball | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| Will O Wisp | fir | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Move Tutor
20 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air CutterSTAB | fly | S | 60 | 95% | 25 |
| Ancient Power | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Dual WingbeatSTAB | fly | P | 40 | 90% | 10 |
| Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| FlamethrowerSTAB | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Heat WaveSTAB | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| Hyper Voice | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Iron Head | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Scorching Sands | gro | S | 70 | 100% | 10 |
| Sky AttackSTAB | fly | P | 140 | 90% | 5 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Tailwind | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| Thunderbolt | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Items that wild Ho Oh may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Ho Oh
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
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Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Ho Oh
Ho Oh is a Fire and Flying-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 2 (Johto). A legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind it when it flies. Ho Oh stands 3.8 m (12'06") tall and weighs 199.0 kg (438.7 lbs), making it a large Pokemon.
Ho Oh Base Stats
Ho Oh has a base stat total of 680, which is extraordinarily high, rivaling the strongest Legendary Pokemon. Its highest stat is Sp. Def at 154 (exceptional), while its lowest is Defense at 90 (good). Ho Oh functions as a mixed attacker with balanced offensive stats. Ho Oh is moderately fast with a base Speed of 90.
Ho Oh Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Fire and Flying-type, Ho Oh is weak to Water, Electric, Rock (4x)-type moves, resists Fire, Grass (¼x), Fighting, Bug (¼x), Steel, Fairy-type attacks, and is completely immune to Ground-type moves. This gives Ho Oh 3 weaknesses, 6 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Ho Oh Abilities
Ho Oh's abilities include Pressure, Regenerator. Pressure increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one. Its Hidden Ability is Regenerator, which heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.
Ho Oh Moves & Learnset
Ho Oh can learn 91 moves in Generation 9, including 17 by leveling up, 54 via TM/HM, and 20 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Sky Attack (Flying, 140 power), Overheat (Fire, 130 power), Brave Bird (Flying, 120 power), Flare Blitz (Fire, 120 power). For coverage, Ho Oh can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Future Sight (Psychic).
Training Ho Oh
With a capture rate of 3 (1.2%), Ho Oh can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Ho Oh yields 3 Sp. Defense EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 30,976 steps to hatch from an Egg. Wild Ho Oh may be found holding Sacred Ash.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Ho Oh. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Ho Oh, or use the team builder to see how Ho Oh fits into your squad.
