ho-oh

Ho-Oh is a dual-type Fire/Flying Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

Type: Fire / Flying

Abilities:

• Pressure: Increases opponents' PP usage
• Regenerator (Hidden Ability): Restores HP upon switching out

Physical Characteristics:

• Large, majestic bird Pokémon with brilliant, multicolored plumage
• Golden yellow beak and tail feathers
• Red and green wings with white underbelly
• Crowned with a crest of golden feathers
• Resembles a phoenix, symbolizing rebirth and renewal

Behavior and Habitat:

• Rarely seen and shrouded in mystery
• Said to live at the top of Tin Tower (Bell Tower) in Ecruteak City
• Leaves a rainbow behind as it flies
• Considered a symbol of hope and happiness
• Attracts those with pure hearts, offering them good fortune

In Battle:

• Known for high Special Defense and Attack stats
• Signature move: Sacred Fire, a powerful Fire-type attack with a high chance to burn the opponent
• Other notable moves: Brave Bird, Recover, and Earthquake
• Strong against Grass, Bug, Steel, and Ice types due to its Fire and Flying types
• Weak against Water, Rock, and Electric types

Evolution:

• Ho-Oh does not evolve or evolve from any other Pokémon
• It is a standalone Legendary Pokémon, often associated with the Legendary Beasts: Entei, Raikou, and Suicune

Interesting Facts:

• Considered a counterpart to Lugia, the guardian of the seas
• First appeared to Ash Ketchum in the first episode of the Pokémon anime, symbolizing a new beginning
• Based on the mythological Fenghuang, a bird that reigns over all other birds in Chinese mythology
• Known as the Rainbow Pokémon due to its colorful feathers and the rainbows it leaves in its wake

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Gold: Legends claim this Pokémon flies the world's skies con­tinuously on its magnificent seven- colored wings.
• Silver: A legend says that its body glows in seven colors. Arainbow is said to form behind it when it flies.
• Crystal: It will reveal itself before a pure-heartedtrainer by shining its bright rain­ bow-colored wings.
• Ruby: HO-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.
• Sapphire: HO-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.
• Emerald: Its 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.
• Firered: A legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind it when it flies.
• Leafgreen: Legends claim this Pokémon flies the world’s skies continuously on its magnificent seven-colored wings.
• Diamond: Its feathers are in seven colors. It is said that anyone seeing it is promised eternal happiness.
• Pearl: Its feathers are in seven colors. It is said that anyone seeing it is promised eternal happiness.
• Platinum: Its feathers are in seven colors. It is said that anyone seeing it is promised eternal happiness.
• Heartgold: Legends claim this Pokémon flies the world’s skies continuously on its magnificent, seven-colored wings.
• Soulsilver: A legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind it when it flies.
• Black: Its feathers are in seven colors. It is said that anyone seeing it is promised eternal happiness.
• White: Its feathers are in seven colors. It is said that anyone seeing it is promised eternal happiness.
• Black-2: Its feathers are in seven colors. It is said that anyone seeing it is promised eternal happiness.
• White-2: Its feathers are in seven colors. It is said that anyone seeing it is promised eternal happiness.
• X: A legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind it when it flies.
• Y: It will reveal itself before a pure-hearted Trainer by shining its bright, rainbow-colored wings.
• Omega-Ruby: Ho-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.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Ho-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.