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* So far, Ho-Oh is the only legendary [[Generation II]] Pokémon to have never appeared in any movie (only in introductions and as a disguise used by [[Mew (M08)|Mew]]). | * So far, Ho-Oh is the only legendary [[Generation II]] Pokémon to have never appeared in any movie (only in introductions and as a disguise used by [[Mew (M08)|Mew]]). | ||
* Ho-Oh's Hidden Ability {{a|Regenerator}} reflects a {{wp|Phoenix (mythology)|phoenix's}} ability to be reborn from its ashes. | * Ho-Oh's Hidden Ability {{a|Regenerator}} reflects a {{wp|Phoenix (mythology)|phoenix's}} ability to be reborn from its ashes. | ||
* Ho-Oh is the only legendary that's signature move is shared with another legendary pokemon. | |||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Ho-Oh is based on the legend of the {{wp|Phoenix (mythology)|phoenix}}, specifically the {{wp|Fenghuang}}, the immortal phoenix of China from which it derives its name. It is also based on the {{wp|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 [[Sacred Ash|its own ashes]] and had a hand in resurrecting {{p|Suicune}}, {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Entei}}. It may also be based on many other {{wp|firebird}}s; some examples are the {{wp|Three-legged crow#Japan|three-legged bird}}, {{wp|Simurgh}}, and the {{wp|Firebird (Slavic folklore)|Ember Bird}}. It also is similar to the rainbow-feathered bird god {{wp|Achiyalabopa}}. | Ho-Oh is based on the legend of the {{wp|Phoenix (mythology)|phoenix}}, specifically the {{wp|Fenghuang}}, the immortal phoenix of China from which it derives its name. It is also based on the {{wp|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 [[Sacred Ash|its own ashes]] and had a hand in resurrecting {{p|Suicune}}, {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Entei}}. It may also be based on many other {{wp|firebird}}s; some examples are the {{wp|Three-legged crow#Japan|three-legged bird}}, {{wp|Simurgh}}, and the {{wp|Firebird (Slavic folklore)|Ember Bird}}. It also is similar to the rainbow-feathered bird god {{wp|Achiyalabopa}}. | ||