Ho-Oh (Pokémon)

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Ho-Oh ホウオウ Houou #250
Artwork from GSC
Type Fire Flying Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Rainbow Pokémon
Ability Pressure Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #248 Hoenn — Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 12′06″ Imperial 3.8 m Metric 12′06″/3.8 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 438.7 lbs. Imperial 199.0 kg Metric 438.7 lbs./199.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Red	Catch rate 3 (0.4%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Undiscovered group 1 cycles* (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 220 Battle Exp.: 2201*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Ho-Oh (Japanese: ホウオウ Houou) is a dual-type Fire/Flying legendary Pokémon.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

It is often considered to be closely related to Lugia, even sometimes as its polar opposite. Silver represents Lugia as "guardian of the seas", and Gold represents Ho-Oh as "guardian of the skies."

Ho-Oh is the version mascot of Pokémon Gold Version, appearing on the boxart.

Biology

It can be speculated that Ho-Oh can breed in the Pokémon anime because its unofficial polar opposite, Lugia, can. On the other hand, being that they are opposites, they may also be opposite in the way of breeding. Ho-Oh may thus be incapable of breeding.

Physiology

Ho-Oh is a phoenix-like bird with red being its dominant color. Ho-Oh also has yellow tail-feathers, a white underside, and green feathers at the tip of its wings. Ho-Oh has a green stripe on its neck, a yellow beak, black rings around its eye and a feathered-crest. Ho-Oh's wings are prismatic, causing it to trail a rainbow behind it.

Gender differences

Ho-Oh is a genderless species.

Special abilities

Ho-Oh's most notable ability is its power to resurrect the dead. Ho-Oh is the only known Pokémon that learns Sacred Fire.

Habitat

File:Rare.gif

Rare Pokémon

Ho-Oh used to perch at the top of Tin Tower until the Brass Tower was destroyed by fire. It now presumably flies through the world's skies.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:Ho-Oh anime.PNG

Ho-Oh in the anime

Ho-Oh appeared at the end of the first episode, flying across the sky, which had a rainbow. It was also the first Generation II Pokémon ever seen.

According to the anime, Ho-Oh lived in Tin Tower in ancient times. But when war broke out, burning Tin Tower and Brass Tower down, it created Raikou, Entei, and Suicune, and all four disappeared. Later, a new Tin Tower was erected, but Ho-Oh since then has never come back for sure. Also, a sacred flame burns in Dragon's Den which came from Ho-Oh in the same ancient war that burned Tin Tower; it still burns today, protected in a shrine.

After competing in the Silver Conference, Ash saw Ho-Oh flying towards Hoenn. This encouraged him to get over his depression and continue his own journey.

In the eighth movie, Mew transforms into Ho-Oh.

Ho-Oh was most recently seen flying into the sunset at the end of Battling the Enemy Within. This time, Brock, May, Max, Scott and Brandon saw Ho-Oh as well.

Ho-Oh made a small cameo in the introduction of the movie The Rise of Darkrai.

In the manga

In Pokémon Special, Ho-Oh was used by Pryce to kidnap children in his plans to capture Celebi, including Blue and Silver, five years prior to the start of the entire manga. Prior to the events of the GSC saga, Pryce had lost his control over Ho-Oh, and thus attacked Tin Tower using Team Rocket to prompt Ho-Oh to return to Ecruteak City. Ho-Oh was later seen at Indigo Plateau under Pryce's control, alongside Lugia, wreaking havoc and destruction.

In the TCG

Main article: Ho-Oh (TCG)

In the TFG

One Ho-Oh figure has been released.

• Next Quest: Ho-Oh

Other appearances

File:Ho-Oh Brawl.jpg

Ho-Oh in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Super Smash Bros. Melee/Brawl

When released from a Poké Ball, Ho-Oh unleashes a spiral of Sacred Fire that deals massive amounts of damage to any opponent caught in it.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II 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. Stadium 2 Legends claim this Pokémon flies the world's skies continuously on its magnificent seven-colored wings.
Generation III 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. 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. 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.
Generation IV 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 {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver One Tin Tower (requires Rainbow Wing) Crystal One Tin Tower (requires Rainbow Wing)
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald One Navel Rock (requires Mysticticket) FireRed LeafGreen One Navel Rock (requires Mysticticket) Colosseum One Mt. Battle XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Pal Park Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

Side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Random Agent Cards Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue)	Mt. Faraway (40F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness)	Mt. Mistral (19F) (with Mystery Part or Secret Slab in the bag)

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 106		166 - 213	322 - 416
Attack: 130		121 - 200	238 - 394
Defense: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp. Atk: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Sp. Def: 154		143 - 226	281 - 447
Speed: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Total: 680	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Notes: If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 2×.

Learnset

By leveling up

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By breeding

None.

By tutoring

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Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an Evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
while a colored background indicates that the move is available. |} |}

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Ho-Oh images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Ho-Oh is one of the three legendary Pokémon whose location changed between generations.
• Aside from the opening theme song, Ho-Oh was the first Legendary Pokémon ever seen in the anime.
  • Ho-oh is also the first Generation II Pokémon to be shown in the anime.
• Ho-Oh is so far the only theoretical trio master to be part of the same generation as its trio. Both the legendary beasts and Ho-Oh were introduced in Generation II.
  • This, however, doesn't hold true if one accepts Arceus as the master of Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf.
• Ho-Oh's name is a palindrome, as are Eevee and Girafarig. Ho-Oh's name is also the same upside down. Ho-Oh is one of only three Pokémon to have a non-alphabetical character in their name. Porygon 2 and Porygon-Z are the other two Pokémon.
• Ho-Oh's Generation IV sprite is similar to its Generation III sprite, except being bigger. It shares this trait with Steelix and Magby.
• Ho-Oh and Raikou are the only Generation II legendary Pokémon to not appear in their own Pokémon movie.
  • However, in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, a Mew did Transform into a Ho-Oh during the beginning of the said movie.
  • Ho-Oh's made his real apparition on a movie as a small cameo in The Rise of Darkrai.
• Its backsprite is one of the few backsprites that has never changed its position.
• Ho-Oh is not the first Pokémon with its type combination in the National Dex; two other Pokémon (Charizard and Moltres) come first. Also, no other Pokémon of its combination have been introduced since. It shares this trait with Lugia and Celebi.
• In a recent PokeBeach interview with former Pokémon anime director and storyboard artist Masamitsu Hidaka, he stated that Ho-Oh's appearances to Ash are to signify how special he is. Ho-Oh was merely used to further the plot and, much to the dismay of some fans, nothing more. It should be noted that this was only stated by Hidaka and no other crew members.

Origin

Ho-Oh, like Moltres, is based on the legend of the Phoenix; unlike Moltres, it is based on the Fènghuáng (the immortal phoenix of China). Many cultures view the Phoenix as a symbol of resurrection; this is seen in Ho-Oh, which was reborn rising from its own ashes and had a hand in resurrecting Suicune, Raikou and Entei.

On another note, the colors it bears are somewhat similar to a Scarlet Macaw or adarna, a mythological Filipino bird that is said to sing seven songs. Every time that the Adarna finishes a song, it defecates and turns to stone whomever it may land on. Its feathers change to a more beautiful shade, becoming more colorful and shiny just the same as Ho-Oh.

Name origin

Its English name is simply another way of transcribing 鳳凰 Hōō, which is the Japanese word for phoenix, specifically the Chinese phoenix, or Fènghuáng.

In other languages

• German: Ho-Oh
• French: Ho-Oh
• Korean: 칠색조 Chilsaekjo - Means "Seven-colored bird."

Related Articles

• Ho-Oh (anime)

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