Pokémon GO history · #0250
Ho-Oh in Pokémon GO.
Every recorded Ho-Oh raid run in Pokémon GO with its dates and tier, and when its Shiny arrived.
Shiny release
Shiny Ho-Oh first appeared on May 19, 2018, during Ho-Oh's Legendary Return Heats Up Raid Battles.
- Ho-Oh
- Shadow
- Dynamax
Raid history
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2026 | 5-star | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 5-star | The Road of Legends |
| Feb 28 to Mar 1, 2026 | Shadow 5-star | Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos - Global |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Shadow 5-star | Road to Kalos |
| Jan 31 to Feb 1, 2026 | Shadow 5-starShiny debut | Dynamax Ho-Oh Max Battle Weekend · Dynamax and |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Shadow 5-star | Into the Wild |
| Aug 11 to Aug 18, 2025 | 5-star | Regular rotation |
| Jan 19, 2025 | Shadow 5-star | Ho-Oh Shadow Raid Day · Sacred Fire by Charged TM |
| Jun 28 to Jul 8, 2024 | 5-star | Regular rotation |
| Jan 27 to Jan 28, 2024 | Shadow 5-starShiny debut | Taken Treasures |
| Mar 8 to Mar 20, 2023 | 5-star | Festival of Colors |
| Feb 26, 2022 | 5-star | Pokémon GO Tour: Johto · with Sacred Fire |
| Jul 18, 2021 | 5-star | Pokémon GO Fest 2021: Raid Day · Wind Hour |
| Jan 1 to Jan 5, 2021 | 5-star | Season of Celebration |
| Jul 3 to Jul 6, 2020 | 5-star | Ho-Oh Special Raid Weekend |
| Dec 20 to Dec 23, 2019 | 5-star | Lugia and Ho-Oh Special Raid Weekend |
| Dec 14 to Dec 17, 2018 | 5-star | Special Raid Weekend |
| Aug 24 to Aug 28, 2018 | 5-star | Johto Festival |
| May 19 to Jun 7, 2018 | 5-starShiny debut | Ho-Oh's Legendary Return Heats Up Raid Battles |
| May 1 to May 15, 2018 | 5-star | Adventure Week 2018 |
| Nov 27 to Dec 12, 2017 | 5-star | Ho-Oh Appearing in Raid Battles around the World! · Pokémon GO Travel Global Catch Challenge |
Common questions.
When was Shiny Ho-Oh released in Pokémon GO?
Shiny Ho-Oh first appeared in Pokémon GO on May 19, 2018, during Ho-Oh's Legendary Return Heats Up Raid Battles.
When was Ho-Oh last a raid boss in Pokémon GO?
Ho-Oh was last in 5-star raids on July 11, 2026.
What kind of raids has Ho-Oh appeared in?
Ho-Oh has appeared in 5-star raids, first on November 27, 2017; Shadow 5-star raids, first on January 27, 2024.