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Ho-Oh

Ho-OhFire Flying
  • sunny
  • windy
Ho-Oh is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon iconHo-Oh can Dynamax in Pokémon GO
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Ho-Oh is a Legendary Fire and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,863 CP and is weak to Rock, Electric, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Incinerate / Sacred Fire. It is boosted by Sunny and Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Ho-Oh Stats and Max CP

239 ATK
244 DEF
214 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
4367 CP
Lvl 40
3863 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2759 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
2207 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1655 CP

Ho-Oh's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Ho-Oh PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

The Legendary Ho-Oh is at its best with Sacred Fire+ on Apex Shadow Ho-Oh, or Sacred Fire++, which can only be obtained by purifying an Apex Shadow Ho-Oh that has the move Sacred Fire+. Those moves were only available through the Masterwork Research: Apex as a part of the GO Tour: Johto ticket, so they are unfortunately unobtainable. For all other Ho-Oh caught outside of GO Tour: Johto, you can use an Elite Charged TM to give it Sacred Fire (120 DMG in PvE), which is good but still inferior to the + and ++ version.

Regardless of which variant you're able to use, it honestly doesn't make too much of a difference because fellow Fire/Flying Pokémon are just better in ⚔️ Raids.

🔥 Moltres with Fire Spin and Overheat deals higher DPS than Sacred Fire++ Ho-Oh.

🔥 Forget Legendaries, even a regular Charizard with Blast Burn is just 1.5% behind Sacred Fire++ Ho-Oh in DPS. Not to mention, you can Mega Evolve the latter into Mega Charizard Y, the best Fire/Flying type in Pokémon GO.

As a result, it's just not justified powering up a Ho-Oh even with Sacred Fire++, given how expensive it is to power up compared to a starter like Charizard.

Funnily enough, Charizard with Blast Burn actually dishes out almost 11% more damage than Sacred Fire Ho-Oh! So it's not worth wasting an Elite Charged TM for Ho-Oh.

Ho-Oh PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

Note that Sacred Fire and Sacred Fire++ have the same stats in PvP. The variation is only for PvE. #### 🔵 Great League Not applicable #### 🟡 Ultra League Ho-Oh is decent in the Ultra League, with Incinerate's high damage setting the tone for most of its performance with shields with Sacred Fire. The cheaper Brave Bird causes a hefty DEF nerf to itself, so you're left with only Fire-type offense in a format where Ho-Oh isn't too bulky due to its high ATK. For battles, Ho-Oh is always preferred as a closer, helping it beat the usual Pokémon it has a type advantage over, and also Shadow Dusknoir, Shadow Ninetales, Ampharos, Ludicolo, Toucannon, and Cresselia. To be fair, Charizard is better suited for this role, and is also more versatile in application. Just stick with the iconic Zard for this League. #### 🟣 Master League Ho-Oh unleashes its best in the Master League, with Incinerate's tormenting damage and energy gains (although with a large cooldown) make quick work of most Steel and Fairy types. It also puts a lot of pressure on Psychic Pokémon, with wins against Mewtwo, Lunala, Solgaleo, and Dusk Mane Necrozma (the last two are part Steel types, so Fire is super-effective). Under (0-0) shields, Ho-Oh takes out Lugia, but against a meta that can fire off powerful Charged Attacks while Ho-Oh is spamming Incinerate, you will find that there isn't much difference between (1-1) and (0-0). It's overall more or less consistent across all shield scenarios, and that's what makes Ho-Oh easy to fit into teams.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
FireFire-type
#51
FlyingFlying-type
#36
Great LeagueGreat League
#760
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#323
Master LeagueMaster League
#25

Ho-Oh Type Chart

Ho-Oh takes increased damage from:Ho-Oh takes increased damage from:

RockRock256.0%
ElectricElectric160.0%
WaterWater160.0%

Ho-Oh takes reduced damage from:Ho-Oh takes reduced damage from:

BugBug39.1%
GrassGrass39.1%
FairyFairy62.5%
FightingFighting62.5%
FireFire62.5%
GroundGround62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Ho-Oh best moveset

Moves

Incinerate + Sacred Fire

Fire
FireIncinerate
FireSacred Fire
Ho-Oh's best Fire-type moveset is Incinerate / Sacred Fire, with 13.57 DPS and 423.3 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Ho-Oh ranks #51 (B Tier) as a Fire attacker with that moveset.

Extrasensory + Brave Bird

Flying
PsychicExtrasensory
FlyingBrave Bird
Ho-Oh's best Flying-type moveset is Extrasensory / Brave Bird, with 14.10 DPS and 439.8 TDO. These moves are boosted by Windy weather. Ho-Oh ranks #36 (C Tier) as a Flying attacker with that moveset.
1.FireIncinerateFlyingBrave Bird13.5114.55453.7
2.SteelSteel WingFlyingBrave Bird13.1214.13440.7
3.PsychicExtrasensoryFlyingBrave Bird13.1014.10439.8
4.FireIncinerateFireSacred Fire12.6013.57423.3
5.FireIncinerateFireFire Blast12.2613.20411.8
6.SteelSteel WingFireSacred Fire12.2313.17410.8
7.PsychicExtrasensoryFireSacred Fire11.9712.90402.2
8.FireIncinerateGrassSolar Beam11.9312.85400.9
1–8 of 20

Fast Attacks

  • FireIncinerate32222.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Incinerate
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage32
    Energy22
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window0.7s - 2.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage20
    Energy20

    Effects
    Incinerate has no special effects.
    See Incinerate details page ↗
  • NormalHidden Power15151.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Hidden Power
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage15
    Energy15
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 1.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage9
    Energy8

    Effects
    Hidden Power has no special effects.
    See Hidden Power details page ↗
  • PsychicExtrasensory11111.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Extrasensory
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage11
    Energy11
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage8
    Energy10

    Effects
    Extrasensory has no special effects.
    See Extrasensory details page ↗
  • SteelSteel Wing1481.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Steel Wing
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • RockRock
      • IceIce
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage14
    Energy8
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.7s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage7
    Energy5

    Effects
    Steel Wing has no special effects.
    See Steel Wing details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • FireFire Blast1401004.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Fire Blast
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage140
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window2.9s - 3.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage140
    Energy80

    Effects
    Fire Blast has no special effects.
    See Fire Blast details page ↗
  • FireSacred Fire *1201002.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Sacred Fire
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage120
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage130
    Energy65

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Sacred Fire has a 50.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    See Sacred Fire details page ↗
  • FlyingBrave Bird1301002.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Brave Bird
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage130
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.6s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage130
    Energy55

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Brave Bird has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease User's Defense by 42.9%
    See Brave Bird details page ↗
  • GrassSolar Beam1801005.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Solar Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage180
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration5.0s
    Damage window2.8s - 4.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage150
    Energy80

    Effects
    Solar Beam has no special effects.
    See Solar Beam details page ↗
  • GroundEarthquake *1401003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Earthquake
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage140
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.6s - 3.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage120
    Energy65

    Effects
    Earthquake has no special effects.
    See Earthquake details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Ho-Oh's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Ho-Oh's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Ho-Oh has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Ho-Oh CP Chart

CP Chart

Ho-Oh reaches a maximum of 3,863 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 2,119–2,207 CP, rising to 2,649–2,759 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,589–1,655 CP.

Max CPMax CP3863 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1589 CP - 1655 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs2119 CP - 2207 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids2119 CP - 2207 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
2649 CP - 2759 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Ho-Oh Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
154 CP2171 CP3287 CP
4404 CP5521 CP6637 CP
7754 CP8870 CP9987 CP
101104 CP111214 CP121324 CP
131435 CP141545 CP151655 CP
161766 CP171876 CP181986 CP
192097 CP202207 CP212318 CP
222428 CP232538 CP242649 CP
252759 CP262870 CP272980 CP
283090 CP293201 CP303311 CP
313366 CP323422 CP333477 CP
343532 CP353587 CP363642 CP
373698 CP383753 CP393808 CP
403863 CP413912 CP423961 CP
434011 CP444061 CP454111 CP
464162 CP474213 CP484264 CP
494316 CP504367 CP

Pokédex information

Johto
Pokédex Number#250
Height3.81 m
Weight199 kg
RegionGeneration 2
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance20 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy100
Stardust100000

Evolution Chart

Ho-Oh has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

Mega Pokémon that boost Ho-Oh

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Ho-Oh's Fire and Flying-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Ho-Oh.

Fire Fire

Flying Flying

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Ho-Oh Candy296 Ho-Oh Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Ho-Oh Candy10 Ho-Oh Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Ho-Oh Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Ho-Oh Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Ho-Oh Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Ho-Oh Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Ho-Oh Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Ho-Oh Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Ho-Oh Candy-

Ho-Oh Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Ho-Oh from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Ho-Oh in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Ho-Oh family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Ho-Oh in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Ho-OhHo-Oh
Apex Shadow Ho-Oh (Apex Shadow)Apex Shadow Ho-Oh
Dynamax Ho-Oh (Dynamax)Dynamax Ho-Oh
Shadow Ho-Oh (Shadow)Shadow Ho-Oh

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
Ho-OhHo-OhHo-OhScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmHo-OhHo-Oh
1.87 m1.91 m3.81 m5.72 m6.67 m

Ho-Oh's height ranges from 1.87 m to 6.67 m, with the average being 3.81 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Ho-Oh in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS1.8669 m1.905 m
6′02″6′03″
XS1.905 m3.81 m
6′03″12′06″
M2.8575 m4.7625 m
9′05″15′08″
XL4.7625 m5.715 m
15′08″18′09″
XXL5.715 m6.6675 m
18′09″21′11″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_FLYING
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Ho-Oh

Ho-Oh high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Ho-Oh. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Ho-Oh Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

Ho-OhHo-OhHo-OhHo-Oh

Ho-Oh Pokédex entries

Johto
VersionsPokédex entry
GoldLegends claim this POKéMON flies the world's skies con­ tinuously on its magnificent seven- colored wings.
SilverA legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind it when it flies.
CrystalIt will reveal itself before a pure-hearted trainer by shining its bright rain­ bow-colored wings.
Ruby, SapphireHO-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.
EmeraldIts 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.
FireRedA legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind it when it flies.
LeafGreenLegends claim this POKéMON flies the world’s skies continuously on its magnificent seven-colored wings.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2Its feathers are in seven colors. It is said that anyone seeing it is promised eternal happiness.
HeartGoldLegends 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.
XA legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind it when it flies.
YIt will reveal itself before a pure-hearted Trainer by shining its bright, rainbow-colored wings.
Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireHo-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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Ho-Oh’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Fire and Flying-type Pokémon, Ho-Oh is especially weak against Rock-type moves, and weak against Electric and Water-type moves.

What are the best moves for Ho-Oh in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Ho-Oh in Pokémon GO are Incinerate and Brave Bird. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 14.548 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 453.663.

How does Ho-Oh perform in Raids?

Ho-Oh's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Ho-Oh rank as a Fire-type attacker?

Ho-Oh is a B-Tier Fire-type attacker, ranking at number #51 with limited utility in specific matchups.

How does Ho-Oh rank as a Flying-type attacker?

Ho-Oh is a C-Tier Flying-type attacker, ranking at number #36. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.

What Mega Pokémon boost Ho-Oh?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Ho-Oh: Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Houndoom, Mega Blaziken, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, Mega Delphox, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Pinsir, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Dragonite, Mega Skarmory, Mega Salamence, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Staraptor.

What is Ho-Oh’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Ho-Oh’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3863 CP and 4367 CP at Level 50.

Can Ho-Oh be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Ho-Oh can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Ho-Oh Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Ho-Oh can Dynamax in Pokémon GO.