#250 Ho-Oh
General Location Attacks Stats Egg Moves Contests
Gen IX Dex Gen VIII Dex Gen VII Dex Gen VI Dex Gen V Dex
Gen IV Dex Gen III Dex Gen II Dex

This Pokédex entry is for Generation VII Pokémon games. For Generation IX Pokémon games. Check out Ho-Oh Pokémon Scarlet & Violet data
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Name Other Names No. Gender Ratio Type
Ho-Oh
Japan: Houou
ホウオウ
French: Ho-Oh
German: Ho-Oh
Korean: 칠색조
National: #250
Central: #---
Coastal: #---
Mountain: #---
Hoenn: #---
Ho-Oh is Genderless
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Rainbow Pokémon 12'06"
3.8m
438.7lbs
199.0kg
330,720
Abilities: Pressure - Regenerator (Hidden Ability)
Pressure: When this Pokémon is hit by a move, the opponent’s PP lowers by 2 rather than 1.
Hidden Ability (Available through transfer):
Regenerator: When the Pokémon switches out of battle, up to 33.3% of its maximum Hit Points are restored
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Eligible for Sky Battle?
1,250,000 Points
Slow
0 3 Sp. Defense Point(s)
Eligible
Damage Taken
*1 *0.5 *2 *2 *0.25 *1 *0.5 *1 *0 *1 *1 *0.25 *4 *1 *1 *1 *0.5 *0.5
Wild Hold Item Egg Groups
 
DexNav

Sacred Ash
%
Ho-Oh cannot breed
Evolutionary Chain
Locations - In-Depth Details
X Transfer required
Y Transfer required
Omega Ruby Sea MauvilleDetails
Alpha Sapphire Trade from Omega Ruby
Flavor Text
X A legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind it when it flies.
Y It will reveal itself before a pure-hearted Trainer by shining its bright, rainbow-colored wings.
Omega Ruby 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.
Alpha Sapphire

Generation VI Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Whirlwind -- -- 20 --
The target is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
Weather Ball 50 100 10 --
An attack move that varies in power and type depending on the weather.
9 Gust 40 100 35 --
A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.
15 Brave Bird 120 100 15 --
The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. The user also takes serious damage.
23 Extrasensory 80 100 20 10
The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. It may also make the target flinch.
29 Sunny Day -- -- 5 --
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
37 Fire Blast 110 85 5 10
The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.
43 Sacred Fire 100 95 5 50
The target is razed with a mystical fire of great intensity. It may also leave the target with a burn.
50 Punishment ?? 100 5 --
This attack's power increases the more the target has powered up with stat changes.
57 Ancient Power 60 100 5 10
The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.
65 Safeguard -- -- 25 --
The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.
71 Recover -- -- 10 --
Restoring its own cells, the user restores its own HP by half of its max HP.
79 Future Sight 120 100 10 --
Two turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target.
85 Natural Gift ?? 100 15 --
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
93 Calm Mind -- -- 20 --
The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
99 Sky Attack 140 90 5 30
A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. It may also make the target flinch.
TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM04 Calm Mind -- -- 20 --
The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
TM05 Roar -- -- 20 --
The target is scared off and replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
TM06 Toxic -- 90 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11 Sunny Day -- -- 5 --
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90 5 --
The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM16 Light Screen -- -- 30 --
A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.
TM17 Protect -- -- 10 --
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18 Rain Dance -- -- 5 --
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
TM19 Roost -- -- 10 --
The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP.
TM20 Safeguard -- -- 25 --
The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.
TM21 Frustration ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100 10 --
A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100 15 10
A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM25 Thunder 110 70 10 30
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM26 Earthquake 100 100 10 --
The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.
TM27 Return ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM29 Psychic 90 100 10 10
The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the target's Sp. Def stat.
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100 15 20
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
TM32 Double Team -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM33 Reflect -- -- 20 --
A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.
TM35 Flamethrower 90 100 15 10
The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.
TM37 Sandstorm -- -- 10 --
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
TM38 Fire Blast 110 85 5 10
The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 -- 20 --
The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM42 Facade 70 100 20 --
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
TM43 Flame Charge 50 100 20 100
The user cloaks itself with flame and attacks. Building up more power, it raises the user's Speed stat.
TM44 Rest -- -- 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM48 Round 60 100 15 --
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100 15 --
The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.
TM50 Overheat 130 90 5 100
The user attacks the target at full power. The attack's recoil harshly reduces the user's Sp. Atk stat.
TM51 Steel Wing 70 90 25 10
The target is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user's Defense stat.
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90 10 70
The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.
TM58 Sky Drop 60 100 10 --
The user takes the target into the sky, then drops it during the next turn. The target cannot attack while in the sky.
TM59 Incinerate 60 100 15 --
The user attacks opposing Pokemon with fire. If a Pokemon is holding a certain item, such as a berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable
TM61 Will-O-Wisp -- 85 15 --
The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn.
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90 5 --
The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM70 Flash -- 100 20 --
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target's accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.
TM73 Thunder Wave -- 100 20 --
A weak electric charge is launched at the target. It causes paralysis if it hits.
TM77 Psych Up -- -- 10 --
The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100 20 100
The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon's Speed stat is reduced.
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100 15 --
The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user's HP.
TM87 Swagger -- 90 15 --
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
TM88 Sleep Talk -- -- 10 --
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM90 Substitute -- -- 10 --
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
TM94 (XY)
HM06 (ORAS)
Rock Smash 40 100 15 50
The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
TM94 (ORAS) Secret Power 70 100 20 30
The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
TM100 Confide -- -- 20 100
The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
HM02 Fly 90 95 15 --
The user soars, then strikes its target on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.
HM04 Strength 80 100 15 --
The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.
Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Earth Power901001010
The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.
Giga Drain7510010--
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Heat Wave95901010
The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing team. It may also leave targets with a burn.
Hyper Voice9010010--
The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.
Iron Head801001530
The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. It may also make the target flinch.
Shock Wave60--20--
The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.
Signal Beam751001510
The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.
Sky Attack14090530
A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. It may also make the target flinch.
Snore501001530
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Tailwind----15--
The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns.
Zen Headbutt80901520
The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. It may also make the target flinch.
Special Moves
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Celebrate----40--
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Transfer Only Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %Method
Pluck 60 100 20 -- Gen V TM88
The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Endure -- -- 10 -- Gen IV TM58
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Pluck 60 100 20 -- Gen IV TM88
The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Defog -- -- 15 -- Gen IV HM05 DPt
A strong wind blows away the target's obstacles such as Reflect or Light Screen. It also lowers the target's evasiveness.
Air Cutter 60 95 25 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing team. Critical hits land more easily.
Ominous Wind 60 100 5 10 Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.
Swift 60 -- 20 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses.
Mud-slap 20 100 10 100 Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Twister 40 100 20 20 Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing team. It may also make targets flinch.
Double-edge 120 100 15 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
Mimic -- -- 10 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
The user copies the target's last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Endure -- -- 10 -- Move Tutor - Emerald
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Mud-slap 20 100 10 100 Move Tutor - Emerald
The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Swift 60 -- 20 -- Move Tutor - Emerald
Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses.
Nightmare -- 100 15 -- Move Tutor - XD
A sleeping target sees a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn.


Stats
  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats - Total: 680 106 130 90 110 154 90
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 166 - 213 121 - 163 85 - 127 103 - 145 143 - 185 85 - 127
Lv. 100 322 - 416 238 - 323 166 - 251 202 - 287 281 - 366 166 - 251
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 166 - 213 135 - 182 95 - 142 115 - 162 159 - 206 95 - 142
Lv. 100 322 - 416 265 - 359 185 - 279 225 - 319 313 - 407 185 - 279
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 166 - 213 148 - 200 104 - 156 126 - 178 174 - 226 104 - 156
Lv. 100 322 - 416 291 - 394 203 - 306 247 - 350 344 - 447 203 - 306

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