Best Ho-Oh counters in Pokémon GO

Looking for the best ways to take down Ho-Oh in Pokémon GO Raid Battles? Our guide has got you covered with a comprehensive list of the top Ho-Oh counters, including the highest DPS and tankiest options.
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Best Ho-Oh counters
About the results
Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Ho-Oh in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Ho-Oh down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.
This table displays a list of best Ho-Oh counters in Pokémon GO with their Fast Attacks, Charged Attacks, DPS (damage per second), TDO (total damage output), faints, TTW (time to win), and score. The list is sorted by the score, which is calculated based on the DPS, TDO, faints, and TTW.
The top-ranked Ho-Oh counter is Shadow Rhyperior, followed by Mega Diancie, Mega Tyranitar, and Mega Aerodactyl. The table also includes Shadow Tyranitar, Rampardos, Rhyperior, and Tyrantrum, among others. Each Pokemon's type is indicated by an icon beside their name.
Ho-Oh type chart
When fighting Ho-Oh, keep in mind the following that Fire and Flying-type Pokémon are weak to Rock, Electric, and Water type moves. They take reduced damage from Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ground, Steel, Bug, and Grass type moves.
![]() | 256.0% |
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![]() | 160.0% |
![]() | 160.0% |
![]() | 39.1% |
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![]() | 39.1% |
![]() | 62.5% |
![]() | 62.5% |
![]() | 62.5% |
![]() | 62.5% |
![]() | 62.5% |
Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.