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Ho Oh

Ho-Oh

#248 in the Crystal Pokédex • Rainbow Pokémon

Ho-Oh

#248 in the Crystal Pokédex • Rainbow Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

106

322

416

Attack

130

238

394

Defense

90

166

306

Sp. Atk

110

202

350

Sp. Def

154

281

447

Speed

90

166

306

Total

680

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Lugia

Celebi

Ho-Oh normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Ho-Oh sprite

Shiny

Ho-Oh

Rainbow Pokémon

#248
FireFlying

Height

3.8 m (12'06")

Weight

199 kg (438.7 lbs)

Abilities

-

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Ho-Oh takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Rock

Water

Electric

Resists

Ground

Grass

0.25×

Bug

0.25×

Fire

0.5×

Fighting

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Original Johto #248
EV yield
3 SpD
Catch rate
3
Base Exp.
306

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Undiscovered
Gender
Genderless
Egg cycles
120 (30,720 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Crystal box art

Pokémon Crystal

It will reveal itself before a pure-hearted trainer by shining its bright rain­ bow-colored wings.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
Ho-Oh

Ho-Oh

#248

No evolutions

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Crystal
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Bell Tower

Bell Tower (roof)

Static encounter, only one chance60100%

-

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartSacred FireFireSpecial100955

An attack that may inflict a burn.

11SafeguardNormalStatus--25

Prevents all status problems.

22GustFlyingPhysical4010035

Whips up a strong gust of wind.

33RecoverNormalStatus--20

Restores HP by 1/2 the max HP.

44Fire BlastFireSpecial120855

An attack that may cause a burn.

55Sunny DayFireStatus--5

Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.

66SwiftNormalPhysical60-20

An attack that never misses.

77WhirlwindNormalStatus-10020

Blows away the foe & ends battle.

88Ancient PowerRockPhysical601005

An attack that may raise all stats.

99Future SightPsychicSpecial809015

An attack that hits on 3rd turn.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Crystal.
Class
Description
TM03Curse???Status--10

Works differently for ghost-types.

TM05RoarNormalStatus-10020

Scares wild foes to end battle.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

A poison move with increasing damage.

TM07Zap CannonElectricSpecial100505

An attack that always paralyzes.

TM08Rock SmashFightingPhysical2010015

An attack that may lower DEFENSE.

TM09Psych UpNormalStatus--10

Copies the foe's stat changes.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalPhysical110015

The power varies with the Pokémon.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.

TM13SnoreNormalPhysical4010015

An attack useable only while asleep.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalPhysical150905

1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

Foils attack that turn. It may fail.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns.

TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial751005

Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.

TM20EndureNormalStatus--10

Always leaves at least 1HP.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

An attack based on lack of loyalty.

TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack

TM24Dragon BreathDragonSpecial6010020

A strong breath attack.

TM25ThunderElectricSpecial1207010

An attack that may cause paralysis.

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

Tough but useless vs. flying foes.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

An attack that is based on loyalty.

TM29PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF.

TM30Shadow BallGhostPhysical8010015

An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF.

TM31Mud-SlapGroundPhysical2010010

Reduces the foe's accuracy.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

Heightens evasive­ ness.

TM34SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.

TM35Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

Randomly attacks while asleep.

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

Inflicts damage every turn.

TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial120855

An attack that may cause a burn.

TM39SwiftNormalPhysical60-20

An attack that never misses.

TM42Dream EaterPsychicSpecial10010015

Steals HP from a sleeping victim.

TM43DetectFightingStatus--5

Evades attack that turn. It may fail.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.

TM47Steel WingSteelPhysical709025

Stiff wings strike the foe.

TM50NightmareGhostStatus-10015

A sleeper loses 1/4 HP every turn.

HM02FlyFlyingPhysical709515

1st turn: Fly 2nd turn: Attack

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

A powerful physi­ cal attack.

HM05FlashNormalStatus-7020

Blinds the foe to reduce accuracy.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
FlamethrowerFireSpecial9510015

An attack that may inflict a burn.

ThunderboltElectricSpecial9510015

An attack that may cause paralysis.

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Lugia

#251

Celebi

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