Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (2024)

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NameJp. NameNo.Gender RatioTypeHo-ohHouou
ホウオウ
National: #250
Johto: #253
Ho-oh is Genderless Ability: Pressure Pressure: When this Pokémon is hit by a move, the opponent’s PP lowers by 2 rather than 1. ClassificationHeightWeightCapture RateBase Egg StepsRainbow Pokémon12'06"438.7lbs330,720Experience GrowthBase HappinessEffort Values EarnedColourSafari Zone Flee Rate1,250,000 Points
Slow03 Sp. Defense Point(s)
Red0
Damage Taken*1*0.5*2*2*0.25*1*0.5*1*0*1*1*0.25*4*1*1*1*0.5
Wild Hold ItemEgg GroupsSacred Ash - 100%Ho-oh cannot breed
Flavour TextDiamondIts feathers are in seven colors. It is said that anyone seeing it is promised eternal happiness.PearlPlatinumHeartGoldLegends claim this Pokémon flies the world's skies continuously on its magnificent, seven-colored wings.SoulSilverA legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind it when it flies.
Location (In-Depth Details)GameLocationRubyTrade from Emerald/FireRed/LeafGreen/ColosseumSapphireTrade from Emerald/FireRed/LeafGreen/ColosseumEmeraldNavel RockFireRedNavel RockLeafGreenNavel RockColosseumComplete Mt. Battle in Battle Mode after Purifying all 48 PokémonXDTrade from Emerald/FireRed/LeafGreen/ColosseumDiamondTransfer from GBA via Pal ParkPearlTransfer from GBA via Pal ParkPlatinumNone - Pal Park from 3rd GenHeartGoldBell TowerDetailsSoulSilverBell TowerDetails
Diamond/Pearl/Platinum Level UpLevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %—WhirlwindSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (26)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (27)--10020--The foe is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.9SafeguardSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (28)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (29)----25--The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.15GustSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (30)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (31)4010035--A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the foe to inflict damage. 23RecoverSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (32)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (33)----10--A self-healing move. The user restores its own HP by up to half of its max HP. 29Fire BlastSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (34)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (35)12085510The foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.37Sunny DaySerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (36)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (37)----5--The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. 43SwiftSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (38)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (39)60--20--Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses. 51Natural GiftSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (40)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (41)??10015--The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.57AncientpowerSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (42)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (43)60100510The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.65ExtrasensorySerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (44)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (45)801003010The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. It may also make the foe flinch.71PunishmentSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (46)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (47)??1005--This attack's power increases the more the foe has powered up with stat changes. 79Future SightSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (48)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (49)809015--Two turns after this move is used, the foe is attacked with a hunk of psychic energy.85Sacred FireSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (50)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (51)10095550The foe is razed with a mystical fire of great intensity. It may also leave the target with a burn.93Calm MindSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (52)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (53)----20--The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.99Sky AttackSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (54)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (55)14090530A second-turn attack move with a high critical-hit ratio. It may also make the target flinch.
HeartGold/SoulSilver Level UpLevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %—WhirlwindSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (56)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (57)--10020--The foe is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.—Weather BallSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (58)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (59)5010010--An attack move that varies in power and type depending on the weather. 9GustSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (60)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (61)4010035--A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the foe to inflict damage. 15Brave BirdSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (62)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (63)12010015--The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. The user also takes serious damage.23ExtrasensorySerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (64)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (65)801003010The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. It may also make the foe flinch.29Sunny DaySerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (66)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (67)----5--The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. 37Fire BlastSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (68)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (69)12085510The foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.43Sacred FireSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (70)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (71)10095550The foe is razed with a mystical fire of great intensity. It may also leave the target with a burn.50PunishmentSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (72)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (73)??1005--This attack's power increases the more the foe has powered up with stat changes. 57AncientpowerSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (74)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (75)60100510The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.65SafeguardSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (76)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (77)----25--The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.71RecoverSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (78)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (79)----10--A self-healing move. The user restores its own HP by up to half of its max HP. 79Future SightSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (80)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (81)809015--Two turns after this move is used, the foe is attacked with a hunk of psychic energy.85Natural GiftSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (82)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (83)??10015--The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.93Calm MindSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (84)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (85)----20--The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.99Sky AttackSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (86)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (87)14090530A second-turn attack move with a high critical-hit ratio. It may also make the target flinch.
TM & HM AttacksTM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %TM04Calm MindSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (88)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (89)----20--The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.TM05RoarSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (90)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (91)--10020--The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.TM06ToxicSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (92)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (93)--8510--A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.TM10Hidden PowerSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (94)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (95)??10015--A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.TM11Sunny DaySerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (96)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (97)----5--The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. TM15Hyper BeamSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (98)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (99)150905--The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.TM16Light ScreenSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (100)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (101)----30--A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.TM17ProtectSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (102)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (103)----10--It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.TM18Rain DanceSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (104)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (105)----5--The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.TM19Giga DrainSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (106)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (107)6010010--A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.TM20SafeguardSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (108)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (109)----25--The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.TM21FrustrationSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (110)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (111)??10020--A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.TM22SolarbeamSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (112)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (113)12010010--A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.TM24ThunderboltSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (114)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (115)951001510A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.TM25ThunderSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (116)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (117)120701030A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed.TM26EarthquakeSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (118)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (119)10010010--The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle. TM27ReturnSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (120)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (121)??10020--A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.TM29PsychicSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (122)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (123)901001010The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe's Sp. Def stat.TM30Shadow BallSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (124)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (125)801001520The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def stat.TM32Double TeamSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (126)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (127)----15--By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. TM33ReflectSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (128)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (129)----20--A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.TM34Shock WaveSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (130)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (131)60--20--The user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.TM35FlamethrowerSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (132)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (133)951001510The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.TM37SandstormSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (134)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (135)----10--A five-turn sand- storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.TM38Fire BlastSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (136)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (137)12085510The foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.TM40Aerial AceSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (138)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (139)60--20--The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.TM42FacadeSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (140)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (141)7010020--An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.TM43Secret PowerSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (142)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (143)701002030The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.TM44RestSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (144)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (145)----10--The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.TM47Steel WingSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (146)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (147)70902510The foe is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user's Defense stat. TM50OverheatSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (148)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (149)140905100The user attacks the foe at full power. The attack's recoil sharply reduces the user's Sp. Atk stat.TM51RoostSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (150)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (151)----10--The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP.TM57Charge BeamSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (152)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (153)50901070The user fires a concentrated bundle of electricity. It may also raise the user's Sp. Atk stat.TM58EndureSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (154)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (155)----10--The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.TM61Will-o-wispSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (156)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (157)--7515--The user shoots a sinister, bluish white flame at the foe to inflict a burn. TM68Giga ImpactSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (158)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (159)150905--The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.TM70FlashSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (160)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (161)--10020--The user flashes a light that cuts the foe's accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.TM73Thunder WaveSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (162)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (163)--10020--A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits.TM77Psych UpSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (164)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (165)----10--The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe. TM82Sleep TalkSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (166)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (167)----10--While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. TM83Natural GiftSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (168)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (169)??10015--The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.TM85Dream EaterSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (170)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (171)10010015--An attack that works only on a sleeping foe. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user's HP.TM87SwaggerSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (172)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (173)--9015--The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.TM88PluckSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (174)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (175)6010020--The user pecks the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user plucks it and gains its effect.TM90SubstituteSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (176)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (177)----10--The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.HM02FlySerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (178)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (179)909515--The user soars, then strikes on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.HM04StrengthSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (180)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (181)8010015--The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.HM05 DPtDefogSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (182)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (183)----15--It reduces the foe's evasion stat. It also removes spikes, light screens, etc.HM06Rock SmashSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (184)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (185)401001550The user hits with a punch that may lower the target's Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.
Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor AttacksAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %Air CutterSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (186)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (187)559525--The user launches razorlike wind to slash the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.Ominous WindSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (188)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (189)60100510The user creates a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.Zen HeadbuttSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (190)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (191)80901520The user focuses its willpower to its head and rams the foe. It may also make the target flinch.SnoreSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (192)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (193)401001530An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.SwiftSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (194)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (195)60--20--Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses. AncientpowerSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (196)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (197)60100510The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.Earth PowerSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (198)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (199)901001010The user makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.Heat WaveSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (200)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (201)100901010The user exhales a heated breath on the foe to attack. It may also leave the target with a burn.Iron HeadSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (202)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (203)801001530The foe slams the target with its steel-hard head. It may also make the target flinch.Mud-slapSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (204)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (205)2010010100The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. Signal BeamSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (206)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (207)751001510The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target. TwisterSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (208)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (209)401002020The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the foe. It may also make the foe flinch.
HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor AttacksAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %TailwindSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (210)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (211)----30--The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for three turns.Sky AttackSerebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (212)Serebii.net Pokédex - #250 Ho-oh (213)14090530A second-turn attack move with a high critical-hit ratio. It may also make the target flinch.
Base/Max Pokéathlon StatsSpeedPowerSkillStaminaJump

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StatsHPAttackDefenseSp. AttackSp. DefenseSpeedBase Stats1061309011015490Max Stats
Hindering NatureLv. 50166 - 213121 - 16385 - 127103 - 145143 - 18585 - 127Lv. 100322 - 416238 - 323166 - 251202 - 287281 - 366166 - 251Max Stats
Neutral NatureLv. 50166 - 213135 - 18295 - 142115 - 162159 - 20695 - 142Lv. 100322 - 416265 - 359185 - 279225 - 319313 - 407185 - 279Max Stats
Beneficial NatureLv. 50166 - 213148 - 200104 - 156126 - 178174 - 226104 - 156Lv. 100322 - 416291 - 394203 - 306247 - 350344 - 447203 - 306
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