Ho-oh
Pokédex data
National № | 250 |
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Type | Fire Flying |
Species | Rainbow Pokémon |
Height | 3.8 m (12′06″) |
Weight | 199.0 kg (438.7 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Pressure Regenerator (hidden ability) |
Local № | 248 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 253 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) |
Training
EV yield | 3 Special Defense |
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Catch rate | 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 0 (lower than normal) |
Base Exp. | 306 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
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Gender | Genderless |
Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 106 | 322 | 416 | |
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Attack | 130 | 238 | 394 | |
Defense | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
Sp. Atk | 110 | 202 | 350 | |
Sp. Def | 154 | 281 | 447 | |
Speed | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
Total | 680 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
- Ho-oh does not evolve.
Ho-oh changes
- In Generations 2-4, Ho-oh has a base experience yield of 220.
- In Generation 2, Ho-oh has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Gold | Legends claim this POKéMON flies the world’s skies continuously on its magnificent seven-colored wings. |
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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 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 Pearl Platinum | Its feathers are in seven colors. It is said that anyone seeing it is promised 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 White Black 2 White 2 | Its feathers are in seven colors. It is said that anyone seeing it is promised 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 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. |
Moves learned by Ho-oh
Moves learnt by level up
Ho-oh learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Ancient Power | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
1 | Gust | Flying | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Weather Ball | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
1 | Whirlwind | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
9 | Life Dew | Water | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Safeguard | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
36 | Extrasensory | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
45 | Recover | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
54 | Sacred Fire | Fire | ![]() | 100 | 95 |
63 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
72 | Fire Blast | Fire | ![]() | 110 | 85 |
81 | Future Sight | Psychic | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
90 | Sky Attack | Flying | ![]() | 140 | 90 |
99 | Burn Up | Fire | ![]() | 130 | 100 |
Egg moves
Ho-oh does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
Move Tutor moves
Ho-oh can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Dual Wingbeat | Flying | ![]() | 40 | 90 |
Scorching Sands | Ground | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Ho-oh is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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06 | Fly | Flying | ![]() | 90 | 95 |
08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
09 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
11 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
13 | Fire Spin | Fire | ![]() | 35 | 85 |
14 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
17 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
19 | Safeguard | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
28 | Giga Drain | Grass | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
30 | Steel Wing | Steel | ![]() | 70 | 90 |
32 | Sandstorm | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
38 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | ![]() | — | 85 |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
40 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
41 | Helping Hand | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
44 | Imprison | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
46 | Weather Ball | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
81 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
92 | Mystical Fire | Fire | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
95 | Air Slash | Flying | ![]() | 75 | 95 |
Moves learnt by TR
Ho-oh is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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02 | Flamethrower | Fire | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
08 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
09 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
10 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
11 | Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
15 | Fire Blast | Fire | ![]() | 110 | 85 |
20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
34 | Future Sight | Psychic | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
36 | Heat Wave | Fire | ![]() | 95 | 90 |
42 | Hyper Voice | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
43 | Overheat | Fire | ![]() | 130 | 90 |
49 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
55 | Flare Blitz | Fire | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
66 | Brave Bird | Flying | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
67 | Earth Power | Ground | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
69 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 90 |
74 | Iron Head | Steel | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Ho-oh learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Weather Ball | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
1 | Whirlwind | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
9 | Gust | Flying | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
15 | Brave Bird | Flying | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
23 | Extrasensory | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
29 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
37 | Fire Blast | Fire | ![]() | 110 | 85 |
43 | Sacred Fire | Fire | ![]() | 100 | 95 |
50 | Punishment | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
57 | Ancient Power | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
65 | Safeguard | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
71 | Recover | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
79 | Future Sight | Psychic | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
85 | Natural Gift | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
93 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
99 | Sky Attack | Flying | ![]() | 140 | 90 |
Egg moves
Ho-oh does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move Tutor moves
Ho-oh can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Defog | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
Earth Power | Ground | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Giga Drain | Grass | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Heat Wave | Fire | ![]() | 95 | 90 |
Hyper Voice | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Iron Head | Steel | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Laser Focus | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Shock Wave | Electric | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
Signal Beam | Bug | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Sky Attack | Flying | ![]() | 140 | 90 |
Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Tailwind | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
Zen Headbutt | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Ho-oh is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
Transfer-only moves
Ho-oh can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — | Generation 2 — TM |
Detect | Fighting | ![]() | — | — | Generation 2 — TM |
Dragon Breath | Dragon | ![]() | 60 | 100 | Generation 2 — TM |
Nightmare | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 2 — TM |
Zap Cannon | Electric | ![]() | 120 | 50 | Generation 2 — TM |
Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mimic | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ | Generation 4 — Level up |
Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 4 — TM |
Air Cutter | Flying | ![]() | 60 | 95 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Ominous Wind | Ghost | ![]() | 60 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Twister | Dragon | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Pluck | Flying | ![]() | 60 | 100 | Generation 5 — TM |
Flash | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Incinerate | Fire | ![]() | 60 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Secret Power | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Strength | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — HM |
Ho-oh sprites
Type | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Normal |
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Shiny |
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Where to find Ho-oh
Gold Silver Crystal |
Tin Tower |
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Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
FireRed LeafGreen Emerald |
Navel Rock |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Trade/migrate from another game |
HeartGold SoulSilver |
Bell Tower |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Omega Ruby | Sea Mauville |
Alpha Sapphire | Trade/migrate from another game |
Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Ultra Sun | Ultra Space Wilds |
Ultra Moon | Trade/migrate from another game |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
Sword Shield |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Ho-oh questions
- What is a good moveset for Ho-oh?
- If the ho-oh on top on bell sprout tower is shiny and i make it faint when it comes back will it still be shiny?
- When does Ho-oh come in Soul Silver?
- What do you need to go up the tower and fight ho-oh?
- Why was Tin Tower changed to Bell Tower? Just Curious
- Can Ho-oh learn Fire Spin in Pokemon HG/SS?
- Where is Ho-oh in heart gold and soul silver?
- How do you bring back Ho-Oh?
- Is Lugia or Ho-Oh better for the Pokeathlon stamina contest?
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Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Ho-oh |
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Japanese | ホウオウ (Houou) |
German | Ho-Oh |
French | Ho-Oh |
Name origin
- Hōō
- Chinese phoenix