Ho-Oh

Ho-Oh (ホウオウ Houou) is a /-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation II. It was the mascot of Gold and appeared again in the remake, HeartGold

Naming
Its English name is simply another way of transcribing 鳳凰 Hōō, the Japanese word for phoenix.

Biological characteristics
Ho-Oh is based on the legendary phoenix. Many cultures worldwide hold the phoenix as a symbol of resurrection and reincarnation. A Ho-Oh epitomizes this belief, as it was reborn rising from its own ashes. It also used its powers to give new life to the Raikou, the Entei, and the Suicune, after they perished in Ecruteak City's Burned Tower. It is said that wherever a Ho-Oh flies, a rainbow appears.

Power and Abilities
Ho-oh, based on the Phoenix Bird, is a vastly powerful /-type Pokémon. It can revive any Pokémon, it is also fast, and has the devastating -type attack, the Sacred Fire.

It also holds an item, Sacred Ash, which is a portable Pokémon Center, reviving all fainted Pokémon in your party to full HP.

Trivia

 * Although a Generation II Pokémon, it appears in the very first episode of the anime. That episode was in the first season, which involved only Generation I Pokémon.
 * It's possible that they had the idea of Ho-Oh while planning Pokémon Gold and Silver and decided to put it in the cartoon series, which is based on the games.


 * It is said that Ho-oh brings happiness to people.