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Ho-Oh is a Legendary Fire and Flying-type Pokemon known for its rainbow theme, powerful Sacred Fire attack and strong defensive profile. This guide covers Ho-Oh stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Ho-Oh guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
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Ho-Oh is a Legendary Pokemon from Johto. It is tied to the legend of the rainbow, the Legendary beasts and the Bell Tower, and it is known for its high Special Defense, strong Attack and signature move Sacred Fire.
Competitive Overview
Ho-Oh can be a very strong competitive Pokemon in formats that allow Legendary Pokemon because of its power, bulk, recovery and excellent Regenerator ability.
Ho-Oh biggest strengths are Sacred Fire pressure, strong special bulk and switch-in value. Its biggest concern is its major weakness to Rock-type moves, especially Stealth Rock in formats where hazards matter.
Here are the key facts to know about Ho-Oh, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Ho-Oh
National Dex
#0250
Type
Fire / Flying
Species
Rainbow Pokemon
Height
12’06” / 3.8 m
380 cm
Weight
438.7 lbs / 199.0 kg
199.0 kg
Abilities
Pressure, Regenerator
Ho-Oh has excellent Special Defense, strong Attack and solid overall bulk, making it a powerful Legendary Pokemon with both offensive and defensive value.
Ho-Oh has strong Fire and Flying-type moves with recovery and coverage options. These are some of Ho-Oh most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
Ho-Oh signature Fire-type attack with high power and a strong burn chance.
A powerful Flying-type attack that gives Ho-Oh major physical damage.
Reliable recovery that helps Ho-Oh use its natural bulk.
Useful recovery that can keep Ho-Oh healthy throughout battle.
Coverage for Rock, Electric, Fire and Steel-type Pokemon.
Coverage that can punish Water, Rock and Ground-type Pokemon in sun-based sets.
A reliable Fire-type special attack for consistent damage.
Boosts Special Attack and Special Defense for special attacking sets.
Use the section below to view Ho-Oh’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Ho-Oh is a Fire and Flying-type Pokemon. This gives it many useful resistances and a Ground immunity, but also a major weakness to Rock-type moves.
Type
Fire / Flying
Weaknesses
Water, Electric and Rock
Resistances
Fire, Fighting, Steel, Fairy, Bug and Grass
Immunity
Ground
Ho-Oh abilities help it wear opponents down or recover HP when switching out.
Increases the PP cost of moves used against Ho-Oh, helping it pressure opponents over longer battles.
Restores some HP when Ho-Oh switches out, making it much easier to keep healthy during battle.
Ho-Oh does not evolve from or into any other Pokemon. It is a standalone Legendary Pokemon.
Legendary Pokemon
Does not evolve
Ho-Oh availability changes heavily by game. In many titles, Ho-Oh is obtained through a Legendary encounter, event, transfer or migration from another Pokemon game.
| Game | Where to Find Ho-Oh |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Ho-Oh had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Ho-Oh had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Ho-Oh had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Ho-Oh |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Tin Tower or Bell Tower event encounter. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Tin Tower or Bell Tower event encounter. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Tin Tower or Bell Tower event encounter. |
| Game | Where to Find Ho-Oh |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Navel Rock event. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Navel Rock event. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Navel Rock event. |
| Game | Where to Find Ho-Oh |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Bell Tower. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Bell Tower. |
| Game | Where to Find Ho-Oh |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Ho-Oh |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Sea Mauville. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Ho-Oh |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Ultra Space Wilds. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Ho-Oh |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Dynamax Adventures in The Crown Tundra, or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Ho-Oh |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Transfer from Pokemon HOME, or encounter through The Indigo Disk after receiving the Ho-Oh Treat. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Transfer from Pokemon HOME, or encounter through The Indigo Disk after receiving the Ho-Oh Treat. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Ho-Oh |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Ho-Oh. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Ho-Oh is a Fire and Flying-type Pokemon.
Ho-Oh is weak to Water, Electric and Rock-type moves. Rock is especially dangerous because Ho-Oh has a major weakness to it.
No, Ho-Oh does not evolve from or into any other Pokemon.
Ho-Oh abilities are Pressure and Regenerator.
Ho-Oh best moves often include Sacred Fire, Brave Bird, Recover, Roost, Earthquake, Solar Beam, Flamethrower and Calm Mind.
Yes, Ho-Oh is a Legendary Pokemon from the Johto region.
Ho-Oh is usually obtained through a Legendary encounter, event, transfer or migration depending on the game.
Shiny Ho-Oh exists, but shiny availability depends on the game, event or encounter method.
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