Ho-oh

Ho-oh is a Fire/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.

Pokédex data

National № 0250
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 № 0248 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
0253 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)

Training

EV yield 3 Sp. Def
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
Gender Genderless
Egg cycles 120 (30,584–30,840 steps)

Base stats

HP 106
322 416
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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Ho-oh.

Evolution chart

Ho-oh changes

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
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.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Its feathers are in seven colors. It is said that anyone seeing it is promised eternal happiness.

Moves learned by Ho-oh

Moves learnt by level up

Ho-oh learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Ancient PowerRockSpecial 60 100
1GustFlyingSpecial 40 100
1Weather BallNormalSpecial 50 100
1WhirlwindNormalStatus
9Life DewWaterStatus
18SafeguardNormalStatus
27Calm MindPsychicStatus
36ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial 80 100
45RecoverNormalStatus
54Sacred FireFirePhysical 100 95
63Sunny DayFireStatus
72Fire BlastFireSpecial 110 85
81Future SightPsychicSpecial 120 100
90Sky AttackFlyingPhysical 140 90
99OverheatFireSpecial 130 90

Egg moves

Ho-oh does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

Moves learnt by TM

Ho-oh is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

Moves learnt by level up

Ho-oh learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Ancient PowerRockSpecial 60 100
1GustFlyingSpecial 40 100
1Weather BallNormalSpecial 50 100
1WhirlwindNormalStatus
9Life DewWaterStatus
18SafeguardNormalStatus
27Calm MindPsychicStatus
36ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial 80 100
45RecoverNormalStatus
54Sacred FireFirePhysical 100 95
63Sunny DayFireStatus
72Fire BlastFireSpecial 110 85
81Future SightPsychicSpecial 120 100
90Sky AttackFlyingPhysical 140 90
99Burn UpFireSpecial 130 100

Egg moves

Ho-oh does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

Moves learnt by TM

Ho-oh is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

Ho-oh sprites

Type Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Ho-oh sprite from Silver Ho-oh sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Ho-oh sprite from Diamond & Pearl Ho-oh sprite from Black & White Ho-oh sprite from X & Y Ho-oh sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Ho-oh Shiny sprite from Silver Ho-oh Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Ho-oh Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Ho-oh Shiny sprite from Black & White Ho-oh Shiny sprite from X & Y

Where to find Ho-oh

Gold
Silver
Crystal
Tin Tower
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
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Trade/migrate from another game
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Other languages

English Ho-oh
Japanese ホウオウ (Houou)
German Ho-Oh
French Ho-Oh
Italian Ho-Oh
Spanish Ho-Oh
Korean 칠색조 (chilsaekjo)
Chinese (Simplified) 凤王
Chinese (Traditional) 鳳王

 

English Rainbow Pokémon
Japanese にじいろポケモン
German Regenbogen-Pokémon
French Pokémon Arcenciel
Italian Pokémon Arcobaleno
Spanish Pokémon Arcoíris
Korean 무지개색포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 虹色宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 虹色寶可夢

Name origin

Hōō
Chinese phoenix