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 #385 Sinnoh Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 12'6" Imperial 3.8 m Metric 12'6"/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 Fire/Flying-type Pokémon. It is often considered to be closely related to Lugia, even sometimes as its polar opposite, represented by gold as Lugia is represented by silver, and "guardian of the skies" as Lugia is "guardian of the seas". It is a Legendary Pokémon and is said to glow in seven colors. It is the master of the legendary beasts.

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

Biology

Physiology

Ho-Oh is a phoenix-like bird with red being its domanant 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 peacock's feather-crest.

Gender differences

Ho-Oh is a genderless species.

Special abilities

Ho-Oh's wings are prismatic, causing it to trail a rainbow behind it. Ho-Oh can reincarnate the dead, which it did to create Raikou, Entei, and Suicune. Ho-Oh mostly has power over Fire, but it can control other elements (with the exception of Water). Ho-Oh's signature attack is Sacred Fire.

Habitat

Ho-Oh used to perch at the top Tin Tower until the Brass Tower was destroyed by fire.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:HoOhAnime.jpg

Ho-Oh in the anime

Ho-Oh appeared at the end of the first episode, flying across the sky, which had a rainbow. The Pokédex was unable to identify it. 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. Ash however has currently witnessed Ho-Oh at least three times; indeed, it was the first Generation II Pokémon to appear in the anime. 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. Ho-Oh was last seen by Ash flying into the sunset at the end of AG177.

In the 8th movie, Mew transforms into Ho-Oh.

In the TFG

One Ho-Oh figure has been released.

• Next Quest: Ho-Oh

Other appearances

Super Smash Brothers Melee

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 Pokemon flies the world's skies continuously on its magnificent seen 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 Crystal One Tin Tower
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald One Navel Rock FireRed LeafGreen One Navel Rock Colosseum One Mt. Battle XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Pal Park Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park None 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	Mt. Faraway (40F)

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

Learnset

By leveling up

Game	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
Start	Sacred Fire	Whirlwind	Whirlwind
9			Safeguard
11	Safeguard	Safeguard
15			Gust
22	Gust	Gust
23			Recover
29			Fire Blast
33	Recover	Recover
37			Sunny Day
43			Swift
44	Fire Blast	Fire Blast
51			Natural Gift
55	Sunny Day	Sunny Day
57			Ancientpower
65			Extrasensory
66	Swift	Swift
71			Punishment
77	Whirlwind	Sacred Fire
79			Future Sight
85			Sacred Fire
88	Ancientpower	Ancientpower
93			Calm Mind
99	Future Sight	Future Sight	Sky Attack

By TM/HM

Game	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
TM03	Curse
TM04		Calm Mind	Calm Mind
TM05	Roar	Roar	Roar
TM06	Toxic	Toxic	Toxic
TM07	Zap Cannon
TM08	Rock Smash
TM09	Psych Up
TM10	Hidden Power	Hidden Power	Hidden Power
TM11	Sunny Day	Sunny Day	Sunny Day
TM13	Snore
TM15	Hyper Beam	Hyper Beam	Hyper Beam
TM16		Light Screen	Light Screen
TM17	Protect	Protect	Protect
TM18	Rain Dance	Rain Dance	Rain Dance
TM19	Giga Drain	Giga Drain	Giga Drain
TM20	Endure	Safeguard	Safeguard
TM21	Frustration	Frustration	Frustration
TM22	Solarbeam	Solarbeam	Solarbeam
TM24	Dragonbreath	Thunderbolt	Thunderbolt
TM25	Thunder	Thunder	Thunder
TM26	Earthquake	Earthquake	Earthquake
TM27	Return	Return	Return
TM29	Psychic	Psychic	Psychic
TM30	Shadow Ball	Shadow Ball	Shadow Ball
TM31	Mud-Slap
TM32	Double Team	Double Team	Double Team
TM33		Reflect	Reflect
TM34	Swagger	Shock Wave	Shock Wave
TM35	Sleep Talk	Flamethrower	Flamethrower
TM37	Sandstorm	Sandstorm	Sandstorm
TM38	Fire Blast	Fire Blast	Fire Blast
TM39	Swift
TM40		Aerial Ace	Aerial Ace
TM42	Dream Eater	Facade	Facade
TM43	Detect	Secret Power	Secret Power
TM44	Rest	Rest	Rest
TM47	Steel Wing	Steel Wing	Steel Wing
TM50	Nightmare	Overheat	Overheat
TM51			Roost
TM57			Charge Beam
TM58			Endure
TM61			Will-O-Wisp
TM68			Giga Impact
TM70			Flash
TM73			Thunder Wave
TM77			Psych Up
TM82			Sleep Talk
TM83			Natural Gift
TM85			Dream Eater
TM87			Swagger
TM88			Pluck
TM90			Substitute
HM02	Fly	Fly	Fly
HM04	Strength	Strength	Strength
HM05	Flash	Flash	Defog
HM06		Rock Smash	Rock Smash

By tutoring

In Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen and Emerald:

• Double-Edge
• Dream Eater
• Mimic
• Substitute
• Thunder Wave

In Pokémon Emerald Only:

• Endure
• Mud-Slap
• Psych Up
• Sleep Talk
• Snore
• Swagger
• Swift

Trivia

Origin

Ho-Oh, like Moltres, is based on the legend of the Phoenix; unlike Moltres, it is based on the Fènghuáng. 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.

Name origin

It's 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

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

Legendary Pokémon

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Generation V

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Generation VIII

Generation IX

See also: Mythical Pokémon

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