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No. 0250 · Generation II · Johto

Ho-Oh

The Rainbow Pokémon

TL;DR. Ho-Oh is a fire/flying-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 680. Legends claim this POKéMON flies the world's skies con tinuously on its magnificent seven- colored wings.

Fire Flying

Legends claim this POKéMON flies the world's skies con tinuously on its magnificent seven- colored wings.

Height3.8 m

Weight199.0 kg

AbilitiesPressure

HiddenRegenerator

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Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 680. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 106

Attack 130

Defense 90

Sp. Attack 110

Sp. Defense 154

Speed 90

Total680

680 base stat total, the 3rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 1st among Fire-types.

154 base Special Defense, Ho-Oh's strongest stat, ranking 1st of 184 Fire-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

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Ho-Oh on Daily Pokémon

Ho-Oh was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.

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Pokémon GO

Ho-Oh in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Ho-Oh reaches 3,863 CP at level 40 and 4,420 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack239

GO Defense244

GO Stamina214

Max CP (L40)3,863

Max CP (L50)4,367

Best buddy (L51)4,420

Raid catch CP 2,119–2,207 (L20). Weather boosted 2,649–2,759 (L25).

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Competitive

Ho-Oh in competitive play.

Ho-Oh is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #782 in the Great League.

Ubers

Physically Defensive

Sacred Fire / Brave Bird / Whirlwind / Recover

ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
AbilityRegenerator
NatureImpish
EVs252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
TeraFairy, Grass, Dark

Offensive

Sacred Fire / Brave Bird / Substitute / Recover

ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
AbilityRegenerator
NatureJolly
EVs252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
TeraFlying, Fairy

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Bulky Utility

Sacred Fire / Brave Bird / Tailwind / Protect

ItemClear Amulet
AbilityRegenerator
NatureAdamant
EVs204 HP / 76 Atk / 156 Def / 4 SpD / 68 Spe
TeraGrass

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #782 68.9 score

Ultra League #272 81 score

Master League #21 88.5 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Ho-Oh.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Ho-Oh, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Ho-Oh?

Ho-Oh is a Fire/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Ho-Oh weak to?

Ho-Oh takes 4× damage from Rock. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Water, Electric.

What is Ho-Oh resistant to?

Ho-Oh is immune to Ground. It also resists Fire, Fighting, Steel, Fairy, Grass, Bug.

Does Ho-Oh evolve?

Ho-Oh does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Ho-Oh from?

Ho-Oh was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0250.

What are Ho-Oh's base stats?

Ho-Oh has HP 106, Attack 130, Defense 90, Special Attack 110, Special Defense 154, and Speed 90. Total base stat total: 680.

What are Ho-Oh's abilities?

Ho-Oh can have the ability Pressure, plus the Hidden Ability Regenerator.

Is Ho-Oh legendary or mythical?

Yes. Ho-Oh is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.

What is Ho-Oh's best stat?

Ho-Oh's highest base stat is Special Defense at 154, which ranks 1st of 184 Fire-type Pokémon.

Is Ho-Oh good?

Ho-Oh has a base stat total of 680, the 3rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 1st among Fire-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.

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