In X & Y, Ho-oh is a Legendary Pokemon rated S-Tier. At 680 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a wallbreaker. Base 154 Sp. Def stands out.

What is Ho-oh weak to?

In X & Y, Ho-oh's biggest threats include Aerodactyl (Rock), Gyarados (Water), and Raikou (Electric), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Aerodactyl is the most dangerous since Rock moves deal 4x damage. Ho-oh has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.

What is the best ability for Ho-oh?

Regenerator is what you want on Ho-oh. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Pressure) work on paper but Regenerator is what makes Ho-oh worth using. Regenerator synergizes with Ho-oh's base 154 Sp.Def, letting it soak special attacks as a pivot.

What role does Ho-oh play in battle?

Base 90 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Ho-oh is a physical attacker with base 130 Attack. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a wallbreaker.

What is Ho-oh's hidden ability?

In X & Y, Regenerator is the hidden ability. It heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out. Worth hunting for if you want Ho-oh to compete at a higher level.

Ho-oh - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Wallbreaker

STier

90Speed · Above Avg

Stats & Training

Sp. Def and Attack carry most of Ho-oh's stat budget. Defense's the obvious dump stat. Near-impossible to catch and yields 3 Sp. Def EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.

Base Stats

Legend

HP106

Attack130

Defense90

Sp. Atk110

Sp. Def154

Speed90

Total680

Details

Catch Rate

Legendary3 / 255

Growth Rate

Slow1.25M XP

Height3.8 m

Weight199.0 kg

Base XP306

Abilities

Pressure

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

RegeneratorHA

Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpD+3Spe

Strong Special Defense training target

Pokedex Entries

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

Ho-oh Weakness

Type-wise, Ho Oh takes extra damage from Rock, Water, and Electric. Watch out for Rock attacks, those deal 4x damage. Ground moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Ho Oh's special bulk (base 154 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.

Ho Oh Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
4x (Critical)	Rock
2x (Weak)	Water, Electric
0.5x (Resist)	Fire, Fighting, Steel, Fairy
0.25x (Resist)	Grass, Bug
0x (Immune)	Ground

Type ChartExcellent

3Weak

6Resist

1Immune

Score+3

4xCritical

Rock

2xWeak

Water Electric

½xResist

Fire Fighting Steel Fairy

¼xResist

Grass Bug

0xImmune

Ground

STAB (5)

Grass Ice Bug Steel Fighting

How to Beat Ho Oh in X & Y (Best Counters)

In X & Y, Zapdos's Thunderbolt hits Ho Oh for 46-54%. Tyranitar threatens a KO with Stone Edge (258-304%). Gastrodon deals 37-44% with Scald.

Zapdos ElectricFlying	A
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves Heat Wave TailwindUtility ThunderboltSTAB RoostRecovery Damage vs Ho Oh Heat Wave 8-10% Thunderbolt 2x 46-54% View Zapdos builds →
Tyranitar RockDark	A
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves Stone Edge PursuitSTAB CrunchSTAB Superpower Damage vs Ho Oh Stone Edge 4x 258-304%KO Pursuit 26-31% Crunch 52-61% Superpower 25-30% View Tyranitar builds →
Gastrodon WaterGround	B
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves Earth Power ScaldSTAB RecoverRecovery ProtectPriority Damage vs Ho Oh Scald 2x 37-44% View Gastrodon builds →
Rhyperior GroundRock	B
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves Ice Punch EarthquakeSTAB Rock Slide ProtectPriority Damage vs Ho Oh Rock Slide 4x 231-272%KO View Rhyperior builds →
Gyarados WaterFlying	B
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSitrus Berry NatureCareful Moves WaterfallSTAB ProtectPriority TauntUtility Thunder Wave Damage vs Ho Oh Waterfall 2x 69-82% View Gyarados builds →

X & Y Evolution

No breeding, no evolution. Ho Oh is a Fire/Flying legendary with 680 base stat total that you obtain once and build around. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

No Evolution

#250Ho-ohDoes not evolve

Breeding

Unavailable

Undiscovered egg group

X & Y Ho-oh Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 6.

Try selecting a different game/generation filter, or check back later.

Moves

Hard to wall, honestly. Ho Oh threatens 11 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Psychic standing out. Pair that with Sky Attack and Overheat and switchins need to think twice.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Weather Ball

D5010010Normal

Lv 1

Whirlwind-6

C——20Normal

Lv 9

Gust

—4010035Flying

Lv 15

Brave Bird

B12010015Flying

Lv 23

Extrasensory

C8010020Psychic

Lv 29

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

Lv 37

Fire Blast

B110855Fire

Lv 43

Sacred Fire

B100955Fire

Lv 50

Punishment

——1005Dark

Lv 57

Ancient Power

C601005Rock

Lv 65

Safeguard

C——25Normal

Lv 71

Recover

C——10Normal

Lv 79

Future Sight

B12010010Psychic

Lv 85

Natural Gift

D—10015Normal

Lv 93

Calm Mind

C——20Psychic

Lv 99

Sky Attack

B140905Flying

TM Moves

TM40

Aerial Ace

C60—20Flying

TM78

Bulldoze

C6010020Ground

TM04

Calm Mind

C——20Psychic

TM57

Charge Beam

D509010Electric

TM100

Confide

———20Normal

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM85

Dream Eater

C10010015Psychic

TM26

Earthquake

B10010010Ground

TM49

Echoed Voice

D4010015Normal

TM42

Facade

C7010020Normal

TM38

Fire Blast

B110855Fire

TM43

Flame Charge

C5010020Fire

TM35

Flamethrower

B9010015Fire

TM70

Flash

D—10020Normal

HM02

Fly

B909515Flying

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM68

Giga Impact

B150905Normal

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

B150905Normal

TM59

Incinerate

—6010015Fire

TM16

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TM50

Overheat

B130905Fire

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM77

Psych Up

D——10Normal

TM29

Psychic

C9010010Psychic

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM33

Reflect

C——20Psychic

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM05

Roar-6

C——20Normal

TM94

Rock Smash

—4010015Fighting

TM19

Roost

C——10Flying

TM48

Round

C6010015Normal

TM20

Safeguard

C——25Normal

TM37

Sandstorm

D——10Rock

TM30

Shadow Ball

C8010015Ghost

TM58

Sky Drop

C6010010Flying

TM88

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM22

Solar Beam

B12010010Grass

TM51

Steel Wing

C709025Steel

HM04

Strength

—8010015Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM25

Thunder

C1107010Electric

TM73

Thunder Wave

C—10020Electric

TM24

Thunderbolt

C9010015Electric

TM06

Toxic

C—9010Poison

TM61

Will-O-Wisp

C—8515Fire

Egg Moves

Ho-oh doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Ho-oh can't learn any Tutor moves

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 4

Air Cutter

C609525Flying

Gen 4

Defog

C——15Flying

Gen 3

Double-Edge

B12010015Normal

Gen 4

Endure+4

D——10Normal

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

Gen 4

Mud-Slap

D2010010Ground

Gen 4

Ominous Wind

—601005Ghost

Gen 5

Pluck

—6010020Flying

Gen 4

Swift

—60—20Normal

Gen 4

Twister

—4010020Dragon

How to Get Ho-oh in X & Y

No wild encounters for Ho-oh in X & Y. It's available in Gold, Crystal, or Ultra Sun and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.

Ho-oh is not available as a wild encounter in this game.

Special encounter in:

Omega RubySpecial encounter · Sea Mauville

Then trade to X & Y.

Also found in:

Gold Crystal Emerald FireRed HeartGold Ultra Sun

Ho-oh Guide

In X & Y, Ho-oh is a Legendary Pokemon rated S-Tier. At 680 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a wallbreaker. Base 154 Sp. Def stands out.
In X & Y, Ho-oh's biggest threats include Aerodactyl (Rock), Gyarados (Water), and Raikou (Electric), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Aerodactyl is the most dangerous since Rock moves deal 4x damage. Ho-oh has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Regenerator is what you want on Ho-oh. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Pressure) work on paper but Regenerator is what makes Ho-oh worth using. Regenerator synergizes with Ho-oh's base 154 Sp.Def, letting it soak special attacks as a pivot.
Base 90 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Ho-oh is a physical attacker with base 130 Attack. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a wallbreaker.
In X & Y, Regenerator is the hidden ability. It heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out. Worth hunting for if you want Ho-oh to compete at a higher level.

Game Availability

First obtainable in Gold & Silver, Ho Oh has been featured in 17 titles across 9 generations. Legendary status means a single encounter per playthrough in most games.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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