Ho-Oh (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Ho-Oh (disambiguation).

Ho-Oh Rainbow Pokémon ホウオウ Houou #250 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Fire Flying Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Pressure Cacophony Cacophony Regenerator Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 3 (1.6%)
Breeding Egg Group Undiscovered Hatch time 120 cycles Egg not obtainable
Height 12'06" 3.8 m Ho-Oh 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 438.7 lbs. 199.0 kg Ho-Oh 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 220 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 306 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Ho-Oh 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 3 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Red	Base friendship 0
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 introduced in Generation II.

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

It is often considered to be closely related to Lugia as a duo, 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 also the trio master of the Legendary beasts.

Ho-Oh is the game mascot of Pokémon Gold and its remake Pokémon HeartGold, appearing on the boxart of both.

Biology

Ho-Oh is an avian Pokémon resembling a phoenix and a peacock. Its feathers are predominantly gold and red, with 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 red eyes, and a feathered, yellow crest on its head. Ho-Oh's wings are prismatic, causing it to trail a rainbow behind it. It has darkly colored feet and legs with four toes and long talons.

Ho-Oh has a mythical power to resurrect the dead. Ho-Oh was the only known Pokémon to learn Sacred Fire, its former signature move. It is said that when it flies its huge wings create bright, colorful rainbows. The rare few who bear witness to Ho-Oh are promised an eternal happiness. Ho-Oh used to perch at the top of the Bell Tower until the Brass Tower was destroyed by fire. It now presumably flies through the world's skies in search of a Trainer with a pure heart.

In the anime

In the main series

Ho-Oh in the anime

According to the anime, Ho-Oh lived in the Tin Tower in ancient times. When a war broke out, burning both the Tin Tower and the 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. A sacred flame from Ho-Oh burns in the Dragon's Den; it was obtained during the same war.

Major appearances

Ho-Oh (anime)

A Ho-Oh appeared to Ash at the end of the first episode, flying alongside a rainbow across the sky after the thunderstorm.

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

Ho-Oh was 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 reappeared in I Choose You!, which is based in a continuity different from the main anime.

Minor appearances

A Ho-Oh appeared in a flashback during Pop Goes The Sneasel.

Ho-Oh had cameo appearances in the opening sequences of Jirachi: Wish Maker, Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, The Rise of Darkrai, Arceus and the Jewel of Life, and Zoroark: Master of Illusions. In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, Mew also transformed into Ho-Oh.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP001 Ho-Oh Ash's Pokédex There is no data. There are still Pokémon yet to be identified.

Ho-Oh in Pokémon Generations

In Pokémon Generations

A wild Ho-Oh appeared in Ecruteak City in The Reawakening.

In the manga

Ho-Oh in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Pokémon Adventures, Ho-Oh first appeared as a silhouette in Just a Spearow Carrier. It appeared again as a silhouette in Hitmonlee, Baby! (One More Time), when Green was explaining to Bill that she believes the Elite Four were the ones who controlled it to capture her. It was used by the Masked Man to kidnap children showing remarkable talent in his scheme to capture Celebi, including Green and Silver, six 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 the 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. It was then lent to Karen and Will to fight Green with alongside Lugia, and nearly defeated her Legendary birds, but both of them were eventually brought back to their senses and freed.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

Ho-Oh appeared in GDZ65.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Ho-Oh appeared in The Legendary Ho-oh!! and PMHGSS02.

In the TCG

Main article: Ho-Oh (TCG)

In the TFG

One Ho-Oh figure has been released.

• Next Quest: Ho-Oh

Other appearances

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. However, it appears very rarely.

Melee trophy information

As it soars around the skies of the world, this Rainbow Pokemon leaves a trail of rainbows and myths in its wake. Its signature move is called Sacred Fire, and it is believed to appear only before trainers who are pure of heart. If you see a trainer with Ho-oh, you can assume that catching it took a lot of work.

Brawl trophy information

"A Rainbow Pokémon. On sparkling wings of seven colors, Ho-Oh leaves a rainbow behind as it flies. Legend says that Ho-Oh suppressed a war that scorched the land in ancient times. Its attack Sacred Fire can melt ice in an instant and also damage the target with burns. Ho-Oh will show its solemn figure only for the most righteous Trainers."

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Ho-Oh returns as an occasional stage hazard in the Blazing Chamber of the Kalos Pokémon League stage. Rarely appearing, it makes the flames supporting the platforms flare up with higher intensity, likely KOing any characters unfortunate enough to be on the platforms at the time.

Trophy Information

This Pokémon flies through the skies, trailing rainbows from its wings, and is said to promise eternal happiness to all who see it. Supposedly, it appears every once in a while in the Fire-type Elite Four Trainer's room in the Kalos Pokémon League stage. Its screams cause pillars of fire to rise all the way to the ceiling.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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 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 Platinum 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.
Generation V Black It possesses seven-colored wings. It is said that those who see Ho-Oh are promised an eternal happiness. White Black 2 Its feathers are in seven colors. It is said that anyone seeing it is promised eternal happiness. White 2
Generation VI 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

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Tin Tower (requires Rainbow Wing) (only one) Crystal Tin Tower (requires Rainbow Wing) (only one)
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Navel Rock (requires MysticTicket) FireRed LeafGreen Navel Rock (requires MysticTicket) Colosseum Mt. Battle XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Trade Platinum Trade HeartGold SoulSilver Bell Tower (requires Clear Bell* and Rainbow Wing) (only one) Pal Park Mountain
Generation V Black White Poké Transfer Black 2 White 2 Transfer from Dream Radar (requires Pokémon HeartGold)
Generation VI X Y Trade Omega Ruby Sea Mauville (requires Clear Bell) (only one) Alpha Sapphire Trade
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Space Wilds (Cliff World) (Only one) Ultra Moon Trade

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III Trozei! Random Agent Cards, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Mt. Faraway (40F)
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Mt. Mistral (19F) MD Sky Mt. Mistral (19F) Ranger: GS Rainbow Dais
Generation V Rumble Blast Autumnwood: Volcanic Slope, Firebreathing Mountain (Random Legendary Encounter) MD GTI Eternal Ruins Rumble U Secret Warehouse: Walking a Thin Line (Reward), Challenge Battle: The Battle for Sky and Land ("Land" Boss)
Generation VI Battle Trozei Island of Haste: Stage 5 Shuffle Event: Ho-Oh Swoops In! Event: Ho-Oh Appears Rumble World Gold Plateau: Revival Mountain (Special Boss) Super MD Prism Bridge Picross Area 24: Stage 12

In events

Games	Event	Language/Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
GSC	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Ho-Oh	English	United States	40	November 15 to 21, 2002; December 6 to 12, 2002
RSEFRLG	Top Ten Distribution Ho-Oh	English	United Kingdom	70	June 10, 2006; October 14 to November 19, 2006
RSEFRLG	Top Ten Distribution Ho-Oh	Italian	Italy	70	June 23 to 25, 2006
RSEFRLG	Top Ten Distribution Ho-Oh	Spanish	Spain	70	June 27 to August 27, 2006
RSEFRLG	Top Ten Distribution Ho-Oh	German	Germany	70	September 24 to November 5, 2006
RSEFRLG	Top Ten Distribution Ho-Oh	French	France	70	September 26, 2006
ORAS	Pokémon Center Kyoto Ho-Oh	All	Japan	50	March 15, 2016 March 16 to May 8, 2016
SM	Mount Tensei Ho-Oh	Japanese region	Online	100	July 15 to September 14, 2017

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Gold	Silver	Sacred Ash (100%)
Crystal
Emerald		Sacred Ash (100%)
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Sacred Ash (100%)
Omega Ruby	Alpha Sapphire	Sacred Ash (100%)
Events*		Sacred Ash (100%)

Stats

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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/4 ★★★★	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 4/5 ★★★★☆	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 5/5 ★★★★★	Total 19/22 ★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, 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× Fairy ½× 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× Fairy ½× 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× Fairy ½× 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× Fairy ½× None

Notes: If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball (in Generation IV) or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 2×. In Generation V, if this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Whirlwind Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 011 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100100% 10 099 Gust Flying Special 04040 100100% 35 1515 Brave Bird Flying Physical 120120 100100% 15 2323 Extrasensory Psychic Special 08080 100100% 20 2929 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— ——% 5 3737 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 08585% 5 4343 Sacred Fire Fire Physical 100100 09595% 5 5050 Punishment Dark Physical 0000— 100100% 5 5757 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5 6565 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— ——% 25 7171 Recover Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 7979 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100100% 10 8585 Natural Gift Normal Physical 0000— 100100% 15 9393 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— ——% 20 9999 Sky Attack Flying Physical 140140 09090% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ho-Oh Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ho-Oh Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM04 TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM05 TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM16 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM19 TM19 Roost Flying Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM20 TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 25 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM22 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM24 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM26 TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM29 TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM30 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM33 TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM35 TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM37 TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM38 TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM43 TM43 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM49 TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 TM50 TM50 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM51 TM51 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25 TM57 TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM58 TM58 Sky Drop Flying Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM61 TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM73 TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM76 TM76 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 TM77 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM78 TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM85 TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ho-Oh Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ho-Oh Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Ho-Oh in Generation VII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Ho-Oh in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ho-Oh Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ho-Oh Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Defog Flying Status — —% 15 S M US UM Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10 S M US UM Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10 S M US UM Heat Wave Fire Special 95 90% 10 S M US UM Hyper Voice Normal Special 90 100% 10 S M US UM Iron Head Steel Physical 80 100% 15 S M US UM Laser Focus Normal Status — —% 30 S M US UM Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20 S M US UM Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15 S M US UM Sky Attack Flying Physical 140 90% 5 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 S M US UM Tailwind Flying Status — —% 15 S M US UM Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Ho-Oh can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Ho-Oh cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ho-Oh Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ho-Oh Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 4 Recruit rate: 99.9% Friend Area: Rainbow Peak Phrases 51%-100% HP A vivid rainbow gives me protection! 26%-50% HP How can this be? My HP is reduced halfway? 1%-25% HP It's no good... Even my rainbow has faded away... Level up Leveled up! Let the seven colors of my rainbow blaze across the sky!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 4 Recruit rate: 10% IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Fire Poké Assist: (present) Fire Field move: (present) (None ×-) Not available in the past. Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]] It creates many pillars of fire to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●●● Defense ●●●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei Fire Attack Power: ★★★★★ Power of Five Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon.
Pokémon Shuffle Fire Attack Power: 80 - 115 5 #306 Power of 5+ Attacks do even more damage when you make a match of five. Swappable Skill(s): Pyre, Nosedive			Pokémon Shuffle Fire Attack Power: 80 - 100 0 #306 Cross Attack+ Making a + shaped match deals even more damage than usual.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 212 Base Attack: 263 Base Defense: 301 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Extrasensory, Steel Wing Charged Attacks: Brave Bird, Fire Blast, Solar Beam

Evolution

Unevolved Ho-Oh  Fire  Flying

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

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

Trivia

• Ho-Oh is the first Generation II Pokémon to be shown in the anime, making it the first sign that the franchise would ever expand beyond 151 Pokémon. It is seen at the end of the very first episode of the anime. However, the Pokédex does not know what it is.
  • Aside from the opening theme song, which featured Mewtwo, Mew, and the Legendary birds of Kanto, Ho-Oh was also the first Legendary Pokémon ever seen in the anime.
• Ho-Oh's name is a palindrome.
• Ho-Oh has the highest base Special Defense stat of all Fire-type Pokémon and is tied with Lugia for the highest base Special Defense stat of all Flying-type Pokémon.
• It is indirectly implied in a myth in Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver that Ho-Oh revived Raikou, Entei, and Suicune upon their original deaths.
• Ho-Oh's Hidden Ability Regenerator reflects a phoenix's ability to be reborn from its ashes.

Origin

Ho-Oh may be based on the legend of the phoenix, specifically the Fenghuang, the immortal phoenix of China from which it derives its name. It may also based on the Huma bird, a Legendary bird that is said to never rest, living its entire life flying continuously, and resurrects itself and others in its own ashes and flames. It is a symbol of fortune and friendship and will bestow happiness to anyone who simply glimpses it. Many cultures view the Phoenix and Huma as symbols 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. It may also be based on many other firebirds; some examples are the three-legged bird, Simurgh, and the Ember Bird. It also is similar to the rainbow-feathered bird god Achiyalabopa.

Name origin

Ho-Oh and Houou are alternate transcriptions of the Chinese phoenix known as a Fènghuáng (鳳凰), via its Japanese on'yomi name Hōō. The ou may also refer to 皇 ō (emperor) or 王 ō (king).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ホウオウ Houou From 鳳凰 Hōō French Ho-Oh Same as English name Spanish Ho-Oh Same as English name German Ho-Oh Same as English name Italian Ho-Oh Same as English name Korean 칠색조 Chilsaeckjo From 七色鳥; literally means "seven-colored bird" Mandarin Chinese 鳳王 / 凤王 Fèngwáng Literally "Phoenix king" Cantonese Chinese 鳳凰 Fuhngwòhng Literally referring to the Chinese Phoenix

More languages Hindi हो-ओह Ho-oh Transcription of English name Russian Хо-Ох Kho-Okh Transcription of English name

Related articles

• Ho-Oh (anime)
• Tower duo
• Legendary beasts

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