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'''Ho-Oh''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ホウオウ''' ''Houou'') is a dual-type {{2t|Fire|Flying}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation II]].


'''Ho-Oh''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: ホウオウ ''Houou'', German, French: Ho-Oh, Korean: 칠색조 ''Chilsaekjo'') is a {{t|Fire}}/{{t|Flying}}-type Pokémon. It is often considered to be closely related to {{p|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 not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.


=Base stats=
It was the first {{cat|Generation II Pokémon}} revealed, in the August 1996 issue of [[CoroCoro]],<ref>https://www.zoidsland.com/1rebyu-/koro96-8.html</ref> less than six months after the release of [[Pokémon Red and Green]], and more than three years before the release of [[Pokémon Gold and Silver]].
{{BaseStats|
HP=106 |
Attack=130 |
Defense=90 |
SpAtk=110 |
SpDef=154 |
Speed=90 }}


=Name origin=
Ho-Oh is the [[game mascot]] of {{game3|Gold and Silver|Pokémon Gold|s}} and its remake {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|Pokémon HeartGold|s}}, appearing on the boxart of both.
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 ''[[wp:Fenghuang|Fènghuáng]]''.


Ho-Oh, like {{p|Moltres}}, is based on the legend of the [[wp:phoenix|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 {{p|Suicune}}, {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Entei}}.
Along with {{p|Lugia}}, it is considered part of the [[tower duo]] by fans. It is often viewed as the [[Legendary leader|leader]] of the [[Legendary beasts]]. In the {{pkmn|anime}}, it is associated with {{p|Marshadow}}.


=In the games=
==Biology==
In [[Pokémon Gold and Silver|Pokémon Gold, Silver]], and [[Pokémon Crystal]], it flies to the roof of [[Tin Tower]], causing the central pillar to shake, when the games' hero/heroine enters with a [[item|Rainbow Wing]], one of its feathers. However, the means of obtaining the Rainbow Wing differs between the three versions.
Ho-Oh is an avian {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} 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.


In [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen]], and [[Pokémon Emerald]], Ho-Oh is encountered in [[Navel Rock]], a barren rock in the center of the [[Sevii Islands]], along with [[Lugia]]. To reach Navel Rock via a [[Seagallop Ferries|Seagallop Ferry]], one must have the [[item|Mysticticket]], a promotional item.
Ho-Oh is considered the guardian of the skies and has a mythical power to resurrect the dead. Prior to [[Generation VI]], Ho-Oh was the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Sacred Fire}}. 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 eternal happiness. Ho-Oh used to perch at the top of the various towers located across the Johto region: the [[Bell Tower]] until the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] was destroyed by fire and the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower|Goldenrod Tower]] in ancient times. It now presumably flies through the world's skies in search of a Trainer with a pure heart. Ho-Oh loves [[Ho-Oh Treat]]s made by [[Snacksworth]], who once witnessed it flying over him in the past.


{{i|Sacred Ash}}, an item that when used fully restores all party Pokémon's HP and status conditions, is considered closely related to Ho-Oh. In Gold, Silver, and Crystal, it is held by Ho-Oh. In FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald, it is found in the spot underneath Ho-Oh after defeating
==Game data==
or catching it.
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Fire|type2=Flying}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=248}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Legends claim this Pokémon flies the world's skies continuously on its magnificent seven-colored wings.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=A legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind it when it flies.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=It will reveal itself before a pure-hearted trainer by shining its bright rainbow-colored wings.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Legends claim this Pokémon flies the world's skies continuously on its magnificent seven-colored wings.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=A legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind it when it flies.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Legends claim this Pokémon flies the world's skies continuously on its magnificent seven-colored wings.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=253}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It possesses seven-colored wings. It is said that those who see Ho-Oh are promised an eternal happiness.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Legends claim this Pokémon flies the world's skies continuously on its magnificent seven-colored wings.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=A legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind it when it flies.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It possesses seven-colored wings. It is said that those who see Ho-Oh are promised an eternal happiness.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Its feathers are in seven colors. It is said that anyone seeing it is promised eternal happiness.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=A legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind it when it flies.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It will reveal itself before a pure-hearted Trainer by shining its bright, rainbow-colored wings.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword, Shield]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=Its feathers are in seven colors. It is said that anyone seeing it is promised eternal happiness.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}


Ho-Oh comes with the [[Abilities|Ability]] Pressure, which causes the foe to use two PP instead of one each time it uses a move.
===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|area=[[Sea Mauville]] <small>(requires [[Clear Bell]])</small> ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire)#Ho-Oh|Only one]])}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|area=[[Ultra Space Wilds]] ({{DL|Ultra Space Wilds|Cliff World}}) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)#Ho-Oh|Only one]])}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|link=Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|area=[[Ramanas Park]] <small>(requires [[Rainbow Slate]])</small> ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl)#Ho-Oh|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Shining Pearl|link=Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]]<sup>Version 3.0.0+</sup>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Scarlet)|color={{scarlet color dark}}|t=fff|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero |area=South Province: [[South Province (Area Four)|Area Four]] after receiving the [[Ho-Oh Treat]] from [[Snacksworth]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Scarlet and Violet)#Ho-Oh|Only one]]) <small>('''Solo Quest''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Violet)|color={{violet color dark}}|t=fff|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero |area=South Province: [[South Province (Area Four)|Area Four]] after receiving the [[Ho-Oh Treat]] from [[Snacksworth]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Scarlet and Violet)#Ho-Oh|Only one]]) <small>('''Group Quest''')</small>}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}


Ho-Oh's signature move is{{[m|Sacred Fire}}.
====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Fire|type2=Flying}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=II}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=Random Agent Cards, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Autumnwood: [[Volcanic Slope]], [[Firebreathing Mountain]] ([[Pokémon Rumble Blast#Legendary Boss Pokémon|Random Legendary Encounter]])}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{orange color}}|area=[[Legendary event]]/[[Legendary Adventures]] (''[[Pure Hearts and Rainbow Wings]]''): {{sync|Silver|Ho-Oh}}<br>Poké Fair [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Morty|Ho-Oh|sygna=1}}{{shinystar}}}}
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Ho-Oh does not evolve, and no Pokémon evolves into it.
====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Fire|type2=Flying}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Ho-Oh|English|United States|40{{shinystar|II}}|November 15 to 21, 2002;<br>December 6 to 12, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions (Generation II)#Shiny Ho-Oh}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top Ten Distribution Ho-Oh|English|United Kingdom|70|June 10, 2006;<br>October 14 to November 19, 2006|link=List of English event Pokémon distributions (Generation III)#Ho-Oh}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top Ten Distribution Ho-Oh|Italian|Italy|70|June 23 to 25, 2006|link=List of Italian event Pokémon distributions (Generation III)#Ho-Oh}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top Ten Distribution Ho-Oh|Spanish|Spain|70|June 27 to August 27, 2006|link=List of Spanish event Pokémon distributions (Generation III)#Ho-Oh}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top Ten Distribution Ho-Oh|German|Germany|70|September 24 to November 5, 2006|link=List of German event Pokémon distributions (Generation III)#Ho-Oh}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top Ten Distribution Ho-Oh|French|France|70|September 26, 2006|link=List of French event Pokémon distributions (Generation III)#Ho-Oh}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Center Kyoto Ho-Oh|All|Japan|50{{shinystar|VI}}|March 15, 2016<br>March 16 to May 8, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Pokémon Center Kyoto Ho-Oh}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Mount Tensei Ho-Oh|Japanese region|Online|100|July 15 to September 14, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Mount Tensei Ho-Oh}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Mount Tensei Ho-Oh|Korean region|Online|100|December 21, 2017 to January 31, 2018|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Mount Tensei Ho-Oh}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|M}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Ho-Oh|American region|Online|60|November 2, 2018 to February 28, 2019|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Ho-Oh}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|UM}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Ho-Oh|American region|Online|100|November 2, 2018 to February 28, 2019|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Ho-Oh}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|M}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Ho-Oh|PAL region|Online|60|November 2, 2018 to February 28, 2019|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Ho-Oh}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|UM}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Ho-Oh|PAL region|Online|100|November 2, 2018 to February 28, 2019|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Ho-Oh}}
|}


=In the anime=
===Held items===
According to the [[Pokémon anime|anime]], Ho-Oh lived in Tin Tower in ancient times. But when war broke out, burning Tin Tower down, it created {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|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 twice; 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. In the anime, Ho-Oh was last seen by Ash flying toward [[Hoenn]].
{{HeldItems/header|type=Fire|type2=Flying}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Gold|Silver|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Sacred Ash|100|rows=6}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Crystal|Pokémon Crystal Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Emerald|tcolor=fff|Pokémon Emerald Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|HeartGold|SoulSilver|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Omega Ruby|Alpha Sapphire|tcolor1=fff|tcolor2={{alpha sapphire color}}|gcolor2=fff|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ultra Sun|Ultra Moon|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFFtcolor2={{ultra moon color}}|gcolor2=fff|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
|}


{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Lugia | next=Celebi }}
===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fire
|type2=Flying
|HP=    106
|Attack=130
|Defense=90
|SpAtk= 110
|SpDef= 154
|Speed=  90}}
 
====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Fire
|type2=Flying
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=3
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=5
|JumpMax=5
}}
 
===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|Normal=  100
|Fighting= 50
|Flying=  100
|Poison=  100
|Ground=    0
|Rock=    400
|Bug=      25
|Ghost=  100
|Steel=    50
|Fire=    50
|Water=  200
|Grass=    25
|Electric=200
|Psychic= 100
|Ice=    100
|Dragon=  100
|Dark=    100
|Fairy=    50
|notes=yes
|flying=ironballiv
|newground=2}}
 
===Learnset===
Ho-Oh is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Ho-Oh|Fire|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Gust|Flying|Special|40|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|9|Life Dew|Water|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|45|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|54|Sacred Fire|Fire|Physical|100|95|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|63|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|72|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|81|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|90|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|140|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|99|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Ho-Oh|Fire|Flying|2}}
 
====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Ho-Oh|Fire|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM024|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM038|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM040|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|60|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM065|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM097|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM160|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM164|Brave Bird|Flying|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM165|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM197|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM215|Scorching Sands|Ground|Special|70|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM217|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Ho-Oh|Fire|Flying|2}}
 
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
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{{learnlist/breedf/9|Ho-Oh|Fire|Flying|2}}
 
===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=250|rarity=Rare}}
|-
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|body=4
|rate=99.9
|area=Rainbow Peak
|P1=A vivid rainbow gives me protection!
|P2=How can this be? My HP is reduced halfway?
|P3=It's no good... Even my rainbow has faded away...
|PL=Leveled up! Let the seven colors of my rainbow blaze across the sky!
}}
|-
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|body=4
|rate=10
|IQ=D
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=250
|coset=20
|conto={{p|Lugia}}
|recruitment=Boss of [[Prism Bridge]]
|gigantic=1
|P1=Ask for my aid, and I'll help you anytime!
|P2=It's hard…but let me show you what I can do!
}}
|-
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|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|field=None
|past=NA
|num=286
|browser=It creates many pillars of fire to attack.
}}
|-
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|att=5
|def=5
|speed=3
}}
|-
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|walk=0.82
|hp=60
|attack=86
|defense=63
|speed=60
}}
|-
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|power=5
|skill=Power of Five
|skilldesc=Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=250|num=306
|min=80
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Power of 5+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage when you make a match of five.
|swapper=Pyre, Nosedive
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=250S|num=306
|min=80
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Cross Attack+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage when making a + shaped match.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=250
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|candy=Ho-Oh
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=214|attack=239|defense=244
|fast={{m|Extrasensory}}, {{m|Steel Wing}}, {{m|Hidden Power}}{{tt|*|From February 1, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Incinerate}}{{tt|*|From November 9, 2020 onward}}
|special={{m|Brave Bird}}, {{m|Fire Blast}}, {{m|Solar Beam}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]], {{m|Earthquake}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Throwback Challenge 2020: Johto}}, {{m|Sacred Fire}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Pokémon GO Tour 2022: Johto}}, {{m|Sacred Fire}}+[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Apex Shadow Ho-Oh]], {{m|Sacred Fire}}++[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Apex Purified Ho-Oh]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=250|pdex=153
|dex=People say that if you find a [[Rainbow Feather|feather]] from one of Ho-Oh’s seven-colored wings, you’ll be promised eternal happiness. Ho-Oh looked so beautiful, sparkling and shining with each flap of its wings.}}
|}
 
===Evolution data===
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===Sprites===
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==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Ho-Oh anime.png|thumb|250px|Ho-Oh in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
According to the {{pkmn|anime}}, Ho-Oh lived in the [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]] in ancient times. When a war broke out, burning both the Tin Tower and the Brass Tower down, it created {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|Suicune}}, and all four disappeared. Later, a new Tin Tower was erected, but Ho-Oh since then has never come back for sure. A {{m|Sacred Fire|sacred flame}} from Ho-Oh burns in the [[Ho-Oh Shrine]] at [[Mt. Silver]]; it was obtained during the same war.
 
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ho-Oh (anime)]]=====
On occasion, Ho-Oh would only be seen by {{Ash}}, and always fleetingly. This trend began at the end of ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', where Ash saw it flying alongside a rainbow across the sky after the thunderstorm. In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', which is set in a continuity different from the main series, Ho-Oh played a major role.
 
====Minor appearances====
A Ho-Oh appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''.
 
In ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', a Ho-Oh appeared in the intro, and then as a {{m|transform}}ation of {{OBP|Mew|M08}}.
 
In the opening sequence of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', a Ho-Oh was flying through space.
 
A Ho-Oh appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.
 
A Ho-Oh appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
 
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP001|Ho-Oh|Ash's Pokédex|There is no data. There are still Pokémon yet to be identified.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
 
===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Ho-Oh PG.png|thumb|250px|Ho-Oh in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
A {{pkmn2|wild}} Ho-Oh appeared in [[Ecruteak City]] in ''[[PG06|The Reawakening]]'', during a flashback about the creation of the [[legendary beasts]].
 
===GOTCHA!===
A Ho-Oh briefly appeared as a silhouette in [[GOTCHA!]].
 
===Pokémon Evolutions===
In ''[[PE07|The Show]]'', a Ho-Oh appeared in a fantasy alongside {{p|Lugia}} during the [[Kimono Girl]]s' performance.
{{-}}
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Ho-Oh Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Ho-Oh in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Ho-Oh (anime)}}
Ho-Oh appeared in a flashback in [[ICYR1]]. It reappeared in [[ICYR3]].
 
===Pocket Monsters HGSS===
A Ho-Oh appeared in [[PMHGSS02]].
 
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Tower duo (Adventures)#Ho-Oh|Ho-Oh (Adventures)}}
{{spoilers}}
Ho-Oh first appeared as a silhouette in a flashback in ''[[PS039|Just a Spearow Carrier]]''. It was used by the [[Masked Man]] to kidnap children showing remarkable talent in his scheme to capture {{adv|Celebi}}, including {{adv|Green}} and {{adv|Silver}}, six years prior to the start of the entire manga.
 
Prior to the events of the {{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}, the Masked Man had lost control over Ho-Oh, and thus attacked the [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]] using [[Neo Team Rocket]] to prompt Ho-Oh to return to [[Ecruteak City]]. Ho-Oh was later seen at [[Indigo Plateau]] under the Masked Man's control, alongside {{p|Lugia}}, wreaking havoc and destruction. It was then lent to [[Karen]] and [[Will]] to fight Green with alongside {{p|Lugia}}, and nearly defeated her {{adv|legendary birds}}, but both of them were eventually brought back to their senses and freed.
{{endspoilers}}
 
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
Ho-Oh debuted in a fantasy in ''[[GB22|Farewell To Pikachu?!]]''. It physically debuted in ''[[GB23|Let's Fight For The Future!!]]'', at the very end of the manga.
 
===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
Ho-Oh appeared in [[GDZ65]].
 
===Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic===
A Ho-Oh appeared in [[Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic]].
 
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Ho-Oh appeared in ''[[PM090|The Legendary Ho-oh!!]]''.
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Ho-Oh (TCG)}}
 
==In the TFG==
One Ho-Oh figure has been released.
 
* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Ho-Oh|4}}
 
==Other appearances==
[[File:Ho-Oh SSBB.png|220px|thumb|Ho-Oh in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]]
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]===
When released from a {{i|Poké Ball}}, Ho-Oh unleashes a spiral of {{m|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 Pokémon 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 Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
 
Ho-Oh returns as an occasional stage hazard in the {{DL|Pokémon League (Kalos)|Blazing Chamber}} of the {{st|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.''
 
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Ho-Oh appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}}.
 
==Trivia==
[[File:Ho-Oh Red Battle Chess.png|thumb|Ho-Oh in Pokémon Battle Chess]]
* Ho-Oh was first revealed in the August 1996 issue of [[Corocoro]], along with {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, thus making it the first sign that the [[Pokémon]] franchise would ever expand beyond 151 Pokémon.
** In addition, Ho-Oh is the first {{cat|Generation II Pokémon}} to be shown in the {{pkmn|anime}}. It is seen at the end of the [[EP001|very first episode]] of the anime. However, the [[Pokédex]] is unable to identify it.
** Aside from the opening theme song, which featured {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|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 {{wp|palindrome}}.
* Ho-Oh has the highest base {{stat|Special Defense}} stat of all {{type|Fire}} Pokémon and is tied with {{p|Lugia}} for the highest base {{stat|Special Defense}} stat of all {{type|Flying}} Pokémon.
* It is directly implied in a myth in {{5v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} that Ho-Oh revived {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|Suicune}} upon their original deaths.
* As of [[Generation VI]], Ho-Oh is the only [[game mascot]] with a former [[signature move]], since {{m|Sacred Fire}} can now also be learned by {{p|Entei}}.
* From [[Generation VI]] onward, Ho-Oh is the heaviest Pokémon that can be taken to the sky by using {{m|Sky Drop}}.
* Ho-Oh appears in {{DL|Pokémon Battle Chess|Pokémon Battle Chess}}. Alongside Lugia, the player must lose a specific number of pieces (three in Ho-Oh's case) to use it, and it takes four spaces on the board.
* In the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo]], Ho-Oh was a pure {{type|Flying}} legendary Pokémon.
* Ho-Oh and Lugia are the only Legendary Pokémon that are [[game mascot]]s that are not version-exclusives in their representative games.
 
===Origin===
Ho-Oh may be 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 may also be 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 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 ashes]] and had a hand in resurrecting {{p|Suicune}}, {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Entei}}; additionally, this is also reflected by its Hidden Ability {{a|Regenerator}}.
 
Given its category, it may also be an embodiment of the rainbow, very likely inspired by the multicolored aspect of the Fenghuang or by the rainbow-feathered bird god {{wp|Achiyalabopa}}. It could also be inspired by many other {{wp|firebird}}s; some notable examples are the {{wp|Three-legged crow#Japan|three-legged bird}}, {{wp|Simurgh}}, and the {{wp|Firebird (Slavic folklore)|Ember Bird}}.
 
====Name origin====
Ho-Oh and Houou may be derived from 鳳凰 ''Hōō'', Japanese reading of the ''{{wp|Fenghuang|Fènghuáng}}'' (Chinese phoenix). It may also be derived from 皇 ''ō'' (emperor) or 王 ''ō'' (king).
 
==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fire|type2=Flying
|ja=ホウオウ ''Houou''|jameaning=From {{tt|鳳凰 ''Hōō''|Fenghuang}} and possibly {{tt|皇 ''ō''|emperor}} or {{tt|王 ''ō''|king}}
|fr=Ho-Oh|frmeaning=Same as English name
|es=Ho-Oh|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Ho-Oh|demeaning=Same as English name
|it=Ho-Oh|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=칠색조 ''Chilsaeckjo''|komeaning=From {{tt|칠색조 (七色鳥) ''chilsaekjo''|seven-colored bird}}
|zh_cmn=鳳王 / 凤王 ''Fèngwáng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 鳳凰 / 凤凰 ''{{wp|Fenghuang|Fènghuáng}}'' and {{tt|王 ''wáng''|king}}
|zh_yue=鳳王 ''Fuhngwòhng''{{tt|*|Games}}<br>鳳凰 ''Fuhngwòhng''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From 鳳凰 ''{{wp|Fenghuang|Fuhngwòhng}}'' and {{tt|王 ''wòhng''|king}}<br>From {{tt|鳳凰 ''Fuhngwòhng''|Chinese phoenix}}
|hi=हो-ओह ''Ho-oh''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Хо-Ох ''Kho-Okh''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=โฮโอ ''Ho-o''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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==See also==
* [[Ho-Oh (anime)]]
* [[Tower duo]]
* [[Legendary beasts]]
* [[Tower duo (Adventures)]]
* [[Legendary Pokémon]]
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]
 
==References==
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==External links==
 
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