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Shadow Ho-Oh

Shadow Ho-Oh (Shadow)Fire Flying
  • sunny
  • windy
Shadow Ho-Oh is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Shadow 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.

Shadow 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
2207 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1655 CP

Shadow Ho-Oh's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Shadow Ho-Oh PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Shadow Ho-Oh is... okay. Whether as a Fire or Flying-type attacker, it is outclassed by many Shadows and even non-Shadow Legendaries. 😶

Max it out only if you're swimming in Stardust and Candy, or have a particular fondness for Ho-Oh. Otherwise, there are better options.

⚔️ Raids

  • As a Fire-type, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Blaziken, Fusion Flare Reshiram, and the Shadows of Chandelure, Moltres, Blaziken, Darmanitan, Infernape, and Entei are all better than Sacred Fire Ho-Oh. 🥲
  • As a Flying-type, Ho-Oh is surpassed by the mighty Mega Rayquaza, Mega Salamence, Mega Pidgeot, and the Shadows of Staraptor, Moltres, and Honchkrow.

There’s just too much competition to justify spending a lot of resources powering up your Shadow Ho-Oh. ☹️

🛡️ Gyms

Legendaries can't be placed in Gyms.

Shadow Ho-Oh PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

First things first, Shadow Ho-Oh is an overall upgrade over regular Ho-Oh in PvP! You'll need Incinerate, Sacred Fire, and Brave Bird, as high damage output is this Legendary's biggest draw. 🙂

🔵 Great League

Shadow Ho-Oh is fantastic in the Great League, punishing opponents with the high-octane power of Incinerate and its hard-hitting moves. 🔥

That said, Incinerate is slow, and it can often feel tricky to use when shields are up. As such, use it as a closer, where it has freedom to fire off Charged Moves, including safe usage of the powerful Brave Bird without worrying about its massive DEF nerf.

🟡 Ultra League

Once again, Shadow Ho-Oh prefers being a closer, especially in the Ultra League, as other Fire/Flying types like Charizard and Talonflame perform better in shield-heavy scenarios. 👀

Ultra League is arguably Shadow Ho-Oh’s weakest area, primarily because of the stiff competition, so it’s better to use this Legendary in the Great or Master League. ‼️

🟣 Master League

Shadow Ho-Oh is a menace in the Master League as long as it's in the right hands. It is one of the most feared hitters, capable of tearing off huge chunks of HP with Brave Bird. 🪽

Facing the heaviest PvP damage dealers in the Master League can be taxing for Shadow Ho-Oh due to its lower bulk, but its offensive coverage and resistances to Steel, Fairy, and Ground types provide it with a distinct advantage. 😎

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#103
FireFire-type
#23
FlyingFlying-type
#21
Great LeagueGreat League
#864
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#501
Master LeagueMaster League
#56

Shadow Ho-Oh Type Chart

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

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

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

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

Shadow Ho-Oh best moveset

Moves

Incinerate + Sacred Fire

Fire
FireIncinerate
FireSacred Fire
Shadow Ho-Oh's best Fire-type moveset is Incinerate / Sacred Fire, with 16.16 DPS and 420.0 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Shadow Ho-Oh ranks #23 (A Tier) as a Fire attacker with that moveset.

Extrasensory + Brave Bird

Flying
PsychicExtrasensory
FlyingBrave Bird
Shadow Ho-Oh's best Flying-type moveset is Extrasensory / Brave Bird, with 16.75 DPS and 435.2 TDO. These moves are boosted by Windy weather. Shadow Ho-Oh ranks #21 (B Tier) as a Flying attacker with that moveset.
1.FireIncinerateFlyingBrave Bird15.8517.31449.8
2.SteelSteel WingFlyingBrave Bird15.3616.78436.1
3.PsychicExtrasensoryFlyingBrave Bird15.3316.75435.2
4.FireIncinerateFireSacred Fire14.7916.16420.0
5.FireIncinerateFireFire Blast14.4015.73408.8
6.SteelSteel WingFireSacred Fire14.3215.65406.7
7.FireIncinerateGrassSolar Beam14.0215.32398.1
8.PsychicExtrasensoryFireSacred Fire14.0215.32398.0
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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 ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

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

The following chart shows Shadow Ho-Oh's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow 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 Shadow Ho-Oh has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Ho-Oh CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Ho-Oh reaches a maximum of 3,863 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 2,050–2,207 CP, rising to 2,563–2,759 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 catchRaids2050 CP - 2207 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
2563 CP - 2759 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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

Shadow 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 Rate4%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy100
Stardust100000

Evolution Chart

Shadow Ho-Oh has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

How to purify Shadow Ho-Oh
Purification cost20 Candy
20000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Ho-Oh

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Ho-Oh's Fire and Flying-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow 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 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Ho-Oh Candy360 Shadow Ho-Oh Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Ho-Oh Candy12 Shadow Ho-Oh Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Ho-Oh Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Ho-Oh Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Ho-Oh Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Ho-Oh Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Ho-Oh Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Ho-Oh Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Ho-Oh Candy-

Shadow Ho-Oh Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Ho-Oh from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Ho-Oh in Pokémon GO.

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Shadow Ho-Oh family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow 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

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_FLYING
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Ho-Oh

Shadow Ho-Oh high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow 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

Shadow Ho-Oh Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow 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 Shadow Ho-Oh’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

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

The best moves for Shadow Ho-Oh in Pokémon GO are Incinerate and Brave Bird. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 17.309 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 449.813.

How does Shadow Ho-Oh perform in Raids?

Shadow Ho-Oh struggles to perform in Raids.

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

Shadow Ho-Oh is a solid A-Tier Fire-type attacker, ranking at number #23. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

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

Shadow Ho-Oh is a B-Tier Flying-type attacker, ranking at number #21 with limited utility in specific matchups.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Ho-Oh?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow 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 Shadow Ho-Oh’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

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

Can Shadow Ho-Oh be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Ho-Oh can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Ho-Oh Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Ho-Oh cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.