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Ho-Oh in Pokémon X & Y

#250 in the X and Y Pokédex • Rainbow Pokémon

Ho-Oh in the National Pokédex
Ho-Oh sprite

Normal

Shiny Ho-Oh sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon X

A legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind it when it flies.

Pokémon Y

It will reveal itself before a pure-hearted Trainer by shining its bright, rainbow-colored wings.

Pokémon details

Types

FireFlying

Category

Rainbow Pokémon

Height

3.8 m (12'06")

Weight

199 kg (438.7 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0250

Ho-Oh in Other Games

National Dex page

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.

Type-only matchups for Ho-Oh, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
3 SpD
Catch rate
3
Base Exp.
306

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
Genderless
Egg cycles
120

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

Ho-Oh

#250

No evolutions

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
X
100%
Y
100%

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartWhirlwind

The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Normal--20
StartWeather Ball

An attack move that varies in power and type depending on the weather.

Normal5010010
9Gust

A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.

Flying4010035
15Brave Bird

The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Flying12010015
23Extrasensory

The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. This may also make the target flinch.

Psychic8010020
29Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
37Fire Blast

The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire110855
43Sacred Fire

The target is razed with a mystical fire of great intensity. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire100955
50Punishment

The more the target has powered up with stat changes, the greater the move’s power.

Dark-1005
57Ancient Power

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Rock601005
65Safeguard

The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.

Normal--25
71Recover

Restoring its own cells, the user restores its own HP by half of its max HP.

Normal--10
79Future Sight

Two turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target.

Psychic12010010
85Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Normal-10015
93Calm Mind

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

Psychic--20
99Sky Attack

A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. This may also make the target flinch.

Flying140905

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon X and Y.
Class
TM04Calm Mind

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

Psychic--20
TM05Roar

The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Normal--20
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

Normal6010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM15Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM16Light Screen

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.

Psychic--30
TM17Protect

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5
TM19Roost

The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

Flying--10
TM20Safeguard

The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.

Normal--25
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM22Solar Beam

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

Grass12010010
TM24Thunderbolt

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric9010015
TM25Thunder

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric1107010
TM26Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Ground10010010
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM29Psychic

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic9010010
TM30Shadow Ball

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Ghost8010015
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM33Reflect

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.

Psychic--20
TM35Flamethrower

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire9010015
TM37Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

Rock--10
TM38Fire Blast

The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire110855
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

Flying60-20
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM43Flame Charge

Cloaking itself in flame, the user attacks. Then, building up more power, the user raises its Speed stat.

Fire5010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM49Echoed Voice

The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.

Normal4010015
TM50Overheat

The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Fire130905
TM51Steel Wing

The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also raise the user’s Defense stat.

Steel709025
TM57Charge Beam

The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.

Electric509010
TM58Sky Drop

The user takes the target into the sky, then drops it during the next turn. The target cannot attack while in the sky.

Flying6010010
TM59Incinerate

The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.

Fire6010015
TM61Will-O-Wisp

The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn.

Fire-8515
TM68Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM70Flash

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.

Normal-10020
TM73Thunder Wave

The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

Electric-10020
TM77Psych Up

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

Normal--10
TM78Bulldoze

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.

Ground6010020
TM85Dream Eater

The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal its own HP.

Psychic10010015
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM88Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM94Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

Fighting4010015
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20
HM02Fly

The user soars and then strikes its target on the next turn. This can also be used to fly to any familiar town.

Flying909515
HM04Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.

Normal8010015

These require the labeled trade, transfer or breeding route. Generation III/IV imports must first reach Generation V; Virtual Console Pokémon cannot be imported into X/Y. Kyurem must be unfused for transfer. Individual options do not certify every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
Air Cutter

The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily.

Flying609525

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Celebrate

The Pokémon congratulates you on your special day!

Normal--40

Historical Generation VI Ho Oh event; retained through evolution or trade where needed

Defog

A strong wind blows away the target’s barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target’s evasiveness.

Flying--15

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Earth Power

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Ground9010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Earth Power

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Ground9010010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Giga Drain

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass7510010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Giga Drain

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass7510010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Heat Wave

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn.

Fire959010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Heat Wave

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn.

Fire959010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Hyper Voice

The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.

Normal9010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Hyper Voice

The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.

Normal9010010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Iron Head

The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

Steel8010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Iron Head

The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

Steel8010015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Ominous Wind

The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Ghost601005

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Pluck

The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Flying6010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Shock Wave

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.

Electric60-20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Shock Wave

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.

Electric60-20

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Signal Beam

The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target.

Bug7510015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Signal Beam

The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target.

Bug7510015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Tailwind

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.

Flying--15

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Tailwind

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.

Flying--15

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Twister

The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch.

Dragon4010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Zen Headbutt

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Psychic809015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Zen Headbutt

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Psychic809015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Pressure

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon raises opposing Pokémon’s PP usage.

Increases the PP cost of moves targeting the Pokémon by one.

Regenerator(Hidden Ability)

Restores a little HP when withdrawn from battle.

Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.

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