Ho-Oh

Ho-Oh
Current
Information
Type	Fire /  Flying
Gender	Genderless
Abilities	Regular Pressure Hidden Regenerator
Species	Rainbow Pokémon
Height and Weight	Height 3.8 m / 12'06" Weight 199.0 kg / 438.7 lbs.
Introduced in	Generation II
Body, Footprint, Color, Egg group, and Cry	Body Footprint Color Red Cry
Pokédex
National Pokédex	0250
Kanto	N/A / N/A (PE)
Johto	248 / 253 (HGSS)
Hoenn	N/A / N/A (ORAS)
Sinnoh and Hisui	Sinnoh N/A / N/A (Pt) Hisui N/A
Unova	N/A / N/A (B2W2)
Kalos	Central Kalos N/A Coastal Kalos N/A Mountain Kalos N/A
Alola	N/A / N/A (USUM)
Galar	N/A / N/A (TIoA) / N/A (TCT)
Paldea, Kitakami and Blueberry	Paldea N/A Kitakami N/A Blueberry N/A
In other languages
Japanese	Name ホウオウ Houou
Japanese	Name ホウオウ Houou
English	Name Ho-Oh
English	Name Ho-Oh

Ho-Oh (Japanese: ホウオウ, Hepburn: Houou) (HOE-OH) is a Fire/Flying-type Legendary Pokémon 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

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V
• Generation IV
• Generation III
• Generation II

LevelingGeneration VII
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
1	Whirlwind	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
1	Weather Ball	50	100%	10	Normal	Special
9	Gust	40	100%	35	Flying	Special
15	Brave Bird	120	100%	15	Flying	Physical
23	Extrasensory	80	100%	20	Psychic	Special
29	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status
37	Fire Blast	110	85%	5	Fire	Special
43	Sacred Fire	100	95%	5	Fire	Physical
50	Punishment	—	100%	5	Dark	Physical
57	Ancient Power	60	100%	5	Rock	Special
65	Safeguard	—	—%	25	Normal	Status
71	Recover	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
79	Future Sight	120	100%	10	Psychic	Special
85	Natural Gift	—	100%	15	Normal	Physical
93	Calm Mind	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status
99	Sky Attack	140	90%	5	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	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
1	Weather Ball	50	100%	10	Normal	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
9	Gust	40	100%	35	Flying	Special		2 ♥	3 ♥
15	Brave Bird	120	100%	15	Flying	Physical		6 ♥	0 ♥
23	Extrasensory	80	100%	20	Psychic	Special		2 ♥	1 ♥
29	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
37	Fire Blast	110	85%	5	Fire	Special		1 ♥	0 ♥
43	Sacred Fire	100	95%	5	Fire	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
50	Punishment	—	100%	5	Dark	Physical		2 ♥	1 ♥
57	Ancient Power	60	100%	5	Rock	Special		1 ♥	0 ♥
65	Safeguard	—	—%	25	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
71	Recover	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
79	Future Sight	120	100%	10	Psychic	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
85	Natural Gift	—	100%	15	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
93	Calm Mind	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
99	Sky Attack	140	90%	5	Flying	Physical		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	Normal	Status
1	Weather Ball	50	100%	10	Normal	Special
9	Gust	40	100%	35	Flying	Special
15	Brave Bird	120	100%	15	Flying	Physical
23	Extrasensory	80	100%	30	Psychic	Special
29	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status
37	Fire Blast	120	85%	5	Fire	Special
43	Sacred Fire	100	95%	5	Fire	Physical
50	Punishment	—	100%	5	Dark	Physical
57	AncientPower	60	100%	5	Rock	Special
65	Safeguard	—	—%	25	Normal	Status
71	Recover	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
79	Future Sight	100	100%	10	Psychic	Special
85	Natural Gift	—	100%	15	Normal	Physical
93	Calm Mind	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status
99	Sky Attack	140	90%	5	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	Normal	Special		2 ♥
1DPPt 1HGSS	Whirlwind	—	100%	20	Normal	Status		0 ♥
9DPPt 65HGSS	Safeguard	—	—%	25	Normal	Status		2 ♥
15DPPt 9HGSS	Gust	40	100%	35	Flying	Special		3 ♥
N/ADPPt 15HGSS	Brave Bird	120	100%	15	Flying	Physical		2 ♥
23DPPt 71HGSS	Recover	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		0 ♥
65DPPt 23HGSS	Extrasensory	80	100%	30	Psychic	Special		2 ♥
29DPPt 37HGSS	Fire Blast	120	85%	5	Fire	Special		2 ♥
37DPPt 29HGSS	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status		2 ♥
43DPPt N/AHGSS	Swift	60	—%	20	Normal	Special		2 ♥
85DPPt 43HGSS	Sacred Fire	100	95%	5	Fire	Physical		2 ♥
71DPPt 50HGSS	Punishment	—	100%	5	Dark	Physical		1 ♥
51DPPt 85HGSS	Natural Gift	—	100%	15	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
57DPPt 57HGSS	AncientPower	60	100%	5	Rock	Special		2 ♥
79DPPt 79HGSS	Future Sight	80	90%	15	Psychic	Special		2 ♥
93DPPt 93HGSS	Calm Mind	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status		0 ♥
99DPPt 99HGSS	Sky Attack	140	90%	5	Flying	Physical		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	Normal		3 ♥	0 ♥
11	Safeguard	—	—%	25	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
22	Gust	40	100%	35	Flying		3 ♥	0 ♥
33	Recover	—	—%	20	Normal		2 ♥	1 ♥
44	Fire Blast	120	85%	5	Fire		4 ♥	0 ♥
55	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire		1 ♥	0 ♥
66	Swift	60	—%	20	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
77	Sacred Fire	100	95%	5	Fire		4 ♥	0 ♥
88	AncientPower	60	100%	5	Rock		1 ♥	0 ♥
99	Future Sight	80	90%	15	Psychic		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	Fire
11	Safeguard	—	—%	25	Normal
22	Gust	40	100%	35	Flying
33	Recover	—	—%	20	Normal
44	Fire Blast	120	85%	5	Fire
55	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire
66	Swift	60	—%	20	Normal
77	Whirlwind	—	100%	20	Normal
88	AncientPower	60	100%	5	Rock
99	Future Sight	80	90%	15	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

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V
• Generation IV
• Generation III
• Generation II

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
TM04	Calm Mind	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status
TM05	Roar	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special
TM16	Light Screen	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status
TM19	Roost	—	—%	10	Flying	Status
TM20	Safeguard	—	—%	25	Normal	Status
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM22	Solar Beam	120	100%	10	Grass	Special
TM24	Thunderbolt	90	100%	15	Electric	Special
TM25	Thunder	110	70%	10	Electric	Special
TM26	Earthquake	100	100%	10	Ground	Physical
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM29	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic	Special
TM30	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost	Special
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
TM33	Reflect	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status
TM35	Flamethrower	90	100%	15	Fire	Special
TM37	Sandstorm	—	—%	10	Rock	Status
TM38	Fire Blast	110	85%	5	Fire	Special
TM40	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying	Physical
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM43	Flame Charge	50	100%	20	Fire	Physical
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM49	Echoed Voice	40	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM50	Overheat	130	90%	5	Fire	Special
TM51	Steel Wing	70	90%	25	Steel	Physical
TM57	Charge Beam	50	90%	10	Electric	Special
TM58	Sky Drop	60	100%	10	Flying	Physical
TM61	Will-O-Wisp	—	85%	15	Fire	Status
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90%	5	Normal	Physical
TM73	Thunder Wave	—	90%	20	Electric	Status
TM76	Fly	90	95%	15	Flying	Physical
TM77	Psych Up	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM78	Bulldoze	60	100%	20	Ground	Physical
TM85	Dream Eater	100	100%	15	Psychic	Special
TM87	Swagger	—	85%	15	Normal	Status
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	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	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM05	Roar	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special		4 ♥	4 ♥
TM16	Light Screen	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM19	Roost	—	—%	10	Flying	Status		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM20	Safeguard	—	—%	25	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
TM22	Solar Beam	120	100%	10	Grass	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM24	Thunderbolt	90	100%	15	Electric	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM25	Thunder	110	70%	10	Electric	Special		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM26	Earthquake	100	100%	10	Ground	Physical		2 ♥	1 ♥
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM29	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM30	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM33	Reflect	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM35	Flamethrower	90	100%	15	Fire	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM37	Sandstorm	—	—%	10	Rock	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
TM38	Fire Blast	110	85%	5	Fire	Special		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM40	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM43	Flame Charge	50	100%	20	Fire	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM49	Echoed Voice	40	100%	15	Normal	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM50	Overheat	130	90%	5	Fire	Special		6 ♥	0 ♥
TM51	Steel Wing	70	90%	25	Steel	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM57	Charge Beam	50	90%	10	Electric	Special		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM58	Sky Drop	60	100%	10	Flying	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM59	Incinerate	60	100%	15	Fire	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM61	Will-O-Wisp	—	85%	15	Fire	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90%	5	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	4 ♥
TM70	Flash	—	100%	20	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM73	Thunder Wave	—	100%	20	Electric	Status		1 ♥	3 ♥
TM77	Psych Up	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM78	Bulldoze	60	100%	20	Ground	Physical		2 ♥	2 ♥
TM85	Dream Eater	100	100%	15	Psychic	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM94	Rock SmashXY	40	100%	15	Fighting	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM94	Secret PowerORAS	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
HM02	Fly	90	95%	15	Flying	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
HM04	Strength	80	100%	15	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
HM06	Rock SmashORAS	40	100%	15	Fighting	Physical		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	Psychic	Status
TM05	Roar	—	100%	20	Normal	Status
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	—	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special
TM16	Light Screen	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status
TM20	Safeguard	—	—%	25	Normal	Status
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM22	Solar Beam	120	100%	10	Grass	Special
TM24	Thunderbolt	95	100%	15	Electric	Special
TM25	Thunder	120	70%	10	Electric	Special
TM26	Earthquake	100	100%	10	Ground	Physical
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM29	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic	Special
TM30	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost	Special
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
TM33	Reflect	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status
TM35	Flamethrower	95	100%	15	Fire	Special
TM37	Sandstorm	—	—%	10	Rock	Status
TM38	Fire Blast	120	85%	5	Fire	Special
TM40	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying	Physical
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM43	Flame Charge	50	100%	20	Fire	Physical
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM49	Echoed Voice	40	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM50	Overheat	140	90%	5	Fire	Special
TM57	Charge Beam	50	90%	10	Electric	Special
TM58	Sky Drop	60	100%	10	Flying	Physical
TM59	Incinerate	30	100%	15	Fire	Special
TM61	Will-O-Wisp	—	75%	15	Fire	Status
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90%	5	Normal	Physical
TM70	Flash	—	100%	20	Normal	Status
TM73	Thunder Wave	—	100%	20	Electric	Status
TM77	Psych Up	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM78	Bulldoze	60	100%	20	Ground	Physical
TM85	Dream Eater	100	100%	15	Psychic	Special
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status
TM88	Pluck	60	100%	20	Flying	Physical
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM94	Rock Smash	40	100%	15	Fighting	Physical
HM02	Fly	90	95%	15	Flying	Physical
HM04	Strength	80	100%	15	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	Psychic	Status		0 ♥
TM05	Roar	—	100%	20	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM06	Toxic	—	85%	10	Poison	Status		2 ♥
TM10	Hidden Power	—	100%	15	Normal	Special		1 ♥
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status		2 ♥
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special		2 ♥
TM16	Light Screen	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status		2 ♥
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		0 ♥
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status		2 ♥
TM19	Giga Drain	60	100%	10	Grass	Special		1 ♥
TM20	Safeguard	—	—%	25	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM22	Solar Beam	120	100%	10	Grass	Special		1 ♥
TM24	Thunderbolt	95	100%	15	Electric	Special		2 ♥
TM25	Thunder	120	70%	10	Electric	Special		2 ♥
TM26	Earthquake	100	100%	10	Ground	Physical		2 ♥
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM29	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic	Special		2 ♥
TM30	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost	Special		2 ♥
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM33	Reflect	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status		2 ♥
TM34	Shock Wave	60	—%	20	Electric	Special		2 ♥
TM35	Flamethrower	95	100%	15	Fire	Special		2 ♥
TM37	Sandstorm	—	—%	10	Rock	Status		2 ♥
TM38	Fire Blast	120	85%	5	Fire	Special		2 ♥
TM40	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying	Physical		2 ♥
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM43	Secret Power	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		0 ♥
TM47	Steel Wing	70	90%	25	Steel	Physical		3 ♥
TM50	Overheat	140	90%	5	Fire	Special		2 ♥
TM51	Roost	—	—%	10	Flying	Status		0 ♥
TM57	Charge Beam	50	90%	10	Electric	Special		2 ♥
TM58	Endure	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM61	Will-O-Wisp	—	75%	15	Fire	Status		2 ♥
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90%	5	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM70	Flash	—	100%	20	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM73	Thunder Wave	—	100%	20	Electric	Status		2 ♥
TM77	Psych Up	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		0 ♥
TM82	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		3 ♥
TM83	Natural Gift	—	100%	15	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM85	Dream Eater	100	100%	15	Psychic	Special		1 ♥
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM88	Pluck	60	100%	20	Flying	Physical		0 ♥
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		1 ♥
HM02	Fly	90	95%	15	Flying	Physical		1 ♥
HM04	Strength	80	100%	15	Normal	Physical		3 ♥
HM05DPPt	Defog	—	—%	15	Flying	Status		2 ♥
HM06	Rock Smash	40	100%	15	Fighting	Physical		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	Psychic		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM05	Roar	—	100%	20	Normal		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM06	Toxic	—	85%	10	Poison		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM10	Hidden Power	—	100%	15	Normal		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal		4 ♥	4 ♥
TM16	Light Screen	—	—%	30	Psychic		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM19	Giga Drain	60	100%	5	Grass		2 ♥	1 ♥
TM20	Safeguard	—	—%	25	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM22	Solar Beam	120	100%	10	Grass		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM24	Thunderbolt	95	100%	15	Electric		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM25	Thunder	120	70%	10	Electric		2 ♥	2 ♥
TM26	Earthquake	100	100%	10	Ground		1 ♥	3 ♥
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM29	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic		1 ♥	3 ♥
TM30	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM33	Reflect	—	—%	20	Psychic		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM34	Shock Wave	60	—%	20	Electric		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM35	Flamethrower	95	100%	15	Fire		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM37	Sandstorm	—	—%	10	Rock		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM38	Fire Blast	120	85%	5	Fire		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM40	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM43	Secret Power	70	100%	20	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM47	Steel Wing	70	90%	25	Steel		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM50	Overheat	140	90%	5	Fire		6 ♥	0 ♥
HM02	Fly	70	95%	15	Flying		1 ♥	0 ♥
HM04	Strength	80	100%	15	Normal		2 ♥	1 ♥
HM06	Rock Smash	20	100%	15	Fighting		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	???
TM05	Roar	—	100%	20	Normal
TM06	Toxic	—	85%	10	Poison
TM07	Zap Cannon	100	50%	5	Electric
TM08	Rock Smash	20	100%	15	Fighting
TM09	Psych Up	—	—%	10	Normal
TM10	Hidden Power	—	100%	15	Normal
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire
TM13	Snore	40	100%	15	Normal
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water
TM19	Giga Drain	60	100%	5	Grass
TM20	Endure	—	—%	10	Normal
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal
TM22	Solar Beam	120	100%	10	Grass
TM24	DragonBreath	60	100%	20	Dragon
TM25	Thunder	120	70%	10	Electric
TM26	Earthquake	100	100%	10	Ground
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal
TM29	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic
TM30	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost
TM31	Mud-Slap	20	100%	10	Ground
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal
TM34	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal
TM35	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal
TM37	Sandstorm	—	—%	10	Rock
TM38	Fire Blast	120	85%	5	Fire
TM39	Swift	60	—%	20	Normal
TM42	Dream Eater	100	100%	15	Psychic
TM43	Detect	—	—%	5	Fighting
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic
TM47	Steel Wing	70	90%	25	Steel
TM50	Nightmare	—	100%	15	Ghost
HM02	Fly	70	95%	15	Flying
HM04	Strength	80	100%	15	Normal
HM05	Flash	—	70%	20	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

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V
• Generation IV
• Generation III
• Generation II

Tutoring Generation VII
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
Defog USUM	—	—%	15	Flying	Status
Earth Power USUM	90	100%	10	Ground	Special
Giga Drain USUM	75	100%	10	Grass	Special
Heat Wave USUM	95	90%	10	Fire	Special
Hyper Voice USUM	90	100%	10	Normal	Special
Iron Head USUM	80	100%	15	Steel	Physical
Laser Focus USUM	—	—%	30	Normal	Status
Shock Wave USUM	60	—%	20	Electric	Special
Signal Beam USUM	75	100%	15	Bug	Special
Sky Attack USUM	140	90%	5	Flying	Physical
Snore USUM	50	100%	15	Normal	Special
Tailwind USUM	—	—%	15	Flying	Status
Zen Headbutt USUM	80	90%	15	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	Ground	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
Giga Drain ORAS	75	100%	10	Grass	Special		1 ♥	4 ♥
Heat Wave ORAS	95	90%	10	Fire	Special		2 ♥	2 ♥
Hyper Voice ORAS	90	100%	10	Normal	Special		2 ♥	2 ♥
Iron Head ORAS	80	100%	15	Steel	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Shock Wave ORAS	60	—%	20	Electric	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
Signal Beam ORAS	75	100%	15	Bug	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
Sky Attack ORAS	140	90%	5	Flying	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
Snore ORAS	50	100%	15	Normal	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
Tailwind ORAS	—	—%	15	Flying	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
Zen Headbutt ORAS	80	90%	15	Psychic	Physical		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	Ground	Special
Giga Drain	75	100%	10	Grass	Special
Heat Wave	100	90%	10	Fire	Special
Hyper Voice	90	100%	10	Normal	Special
Iron Head	80	100%	15	Steel	Physical
Roost	—	—%	10	Flying	Status
Signal Beam	75	100%	15	Bug	Special
Sky Attack	140	90%	5	Flying	Physical
Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
Snore	40	100%	15	Normal	Special
Tailwind	—	—%	30	Flying	Status
Zen Headbutt	80	90%	15	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	Flying	Special		3 ♥
AncientPower	60	100%	5	Rock	Special		2 ♥
Earth Power	90	100%	10	Ground	Special		2 ♥
Heat Wave	100	90%	10	Fire	Special		2 ♥
Iron Head	80	100%	15	Steel	Physical		2 ♥
Mud-Slap	20	100%	10	Ground	Special		3 ♥
Ominous Wind	60	100%	5	Ghost	Special		0 ♥
Signal Beam	75	100%	15	Bug	Special		0 ♥
Sky Attack HGSS	140	90%	5	Flying	Physical		1 ♥
Snore	40	100%	15	Normal	Special		3 ♥
Swift	60	—%	20	Normal	Special		2 ♥
Tailwind HGSS	—	—%	30	Flying	Status		2 ♥
Twister	40	100%	20	Dragon	Special		3 ♥
Zen Headbutt	80	90%	15	Psychic	Physical		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	Normal		6 ♥	0 ♥
Dream Eater FRLGEXD	100	100%	15	Psychic		2 ♥	2 ♥
Endure E	—	—%	10	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD	—	—%	10	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
Mud-Slap E	20	100%	10	Ground		2 ♥	1 ♥
Nightmare XD	—	100%	15	Ghost		1 ♥	3 ♥
Psych Up E	—	—%	10	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
Sky Attack XD	140	90%	5	Flying		3 ♥	0 ♥
Sleep Talk E	—	—%	10	Normal		3 ♥	0 ♥
Snore E	40	100%	15	Normal		4 ♥	0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD	—	—%	10	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
Swagger EXD	—	90%	15	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
Swift E	60	—%	20	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
Thunder Wave FRLGEXD	—	100%	20	Electric		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	Fire
Thunderbolt C	95	100%	15	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.

Appearances

Anime

Main article: Ho-Oh

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!.

• Ho-Oh (Generations)
• Ho-Oh (MS020)

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.
  • Only four other Pokémon have this trait, those being Eevee, Girafarig, Farigiraf, and Alomomola.
• 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.
  • However, its Ruby, Sapphire, and Pokémon Emerald description states that the colors of its feathers change when struck by light at different angles.
• 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

Figurines of Ho-Oh and Lugia from Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver pre-order versions

See also

• Pokémon.com Pokédex
• Legendary Pokémon data
• The Pokémon Database
• Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
• Psypokes Psydex data