Pokédex - Ho-Oh (SoulSilver Version)
![[Picture of Ho-Oh]](../pictures/dp/front/normal/250.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #250 |
| Johto | #253 |
| Height | 3.8 m (12'6") |
| Weight | 199.0 kg (438.7 lb) |
| Type | FIRE / FLYING |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Ho-Oh]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAANklEQVQ4y2NgGOzgPxSTrAmXAf9JtZEQn/oGoCvCxR7kBiArRscMdDOAgVLNVDGAgVLN9DEAANDLPcPBg9ijAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Color | Red |
| Body Form | ![[Form 5]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAAzElEQVQYlb2UMRKEIAxF484eIMexpLTkqJSWKT1OjrCFTHQIy34Y2V8Jxkfm/8giIjRHb6RIVUUOW4awMvPPr169XCISOVT1AXTBbWx2o4c1EV3GaM6CWTXql/vw+cRi3PymgVLa/aYtL0OqiJT2au+eS25yrq596Zhi3M6H3DUyp6AMldHInIIy1B+H75RlXc0WrMkx2msL4S6fcKPMjsxdM3O1uksFAfI6hLWx/CYIXfw1yAWAoseEos0E0I0OtJkAukHFzfesJnr9AV0fdMLqgkHEAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 3 |
| Base Experience | 220 |
| Growth Rate | Slow (max: 1,250,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | Unknown gender |
| Friendship | 0 |
| Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 30720 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | Sacred Ash (100%) |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Special Defense: 3 |
| Abilities | Pressure |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Ho-Oh
| HP | 106 |
| Attack | 130 |
| Defense | 90 |
| Speed | 90 |
| Special Attack | 110 |
| Special Defense | 154 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Ho-Oh - Rainbow Pokémon
A legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind it when it flies.
French
Ho-Oh - Pokémon Arcenciel
Ses plumes possèdent sept couleurs. On prétend que sa vue apporte la joie éternelle.
German
Ho-Oh - Regenbogen
Seine Federn besitzen 7 Farben. Man sagt, dass demjenigen, der es sieht, ewiges Glück beschieden ist.
Spanish
Ho-Oh - Pokémon Arco Iris
Su plumaje tiene siete colores. Se dice que verlo proporciona felicidad eterna.
Italian
Ho-Oh - Pokémon Arcobaleno
Le sue piume sono di sette colori. Si dice che chiunque lo veda sarà per sempre felice.
Japanese
ホウオウ (HOUOU) - にじいろポケモン (NijiiroPOKEMON)
なないろのつばさをもつ。 ホウオウをみたものはえいえんの しあわせがやくそくされるという。 (Nanaironotsubasawomotsu. HOUOUwomitamonohaeienno shiawasegayakusokusarerutoiu. )
Evolutions (When Ho-Oh Evolves)
No evolutions.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Ho-Oh)
Special method: Bell Tower
Moves Learned
SoulSilver Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whirlwind | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 1 | Weather Ball | NORMAL | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 9 | Gust | FLYING | Special | 40 | 100 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 15 | Brave Bird | FLYING | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 23 | Extrasensory | PSYCHIC | Special | 80 | 100 | 30 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 29 | Sunny Day | FIRE | Status | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | Both sides | |
| 37 | Fire Blast | FIRE | Special | 120 | 85 | 5 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 43 | Sacred Fire | FIRE | Physical | 100 | 95 | 5 | 50 | Single exc. user | be |
| 50 | Punishment | DARK | Physical | 1 | 100 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 57 | AncientPower | ROCK | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 65 | Safeguard | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | User's side | d |
| 71 | Recover | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | User | d |
| 79 | Future Sight | PSYCHIC | Special | 80 | 90 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | |
| 85 | Natural Gift | NORMAL | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 93 | Calm Mind | PSYCHIC | Status | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | User | d |
| 99 | Sky Attack | FLYING | Physical | 140 | 90 | 5 | 30 | Single exc. user | bef |
What moves can Ho-Oh learn in Pokémon SoulSilver?
Ho-Oh can learn the following moves:
Aerial AceTM40
Air CutterPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
AncientPower
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 88
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 57
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Brave BirdHeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 15
Calm Mind
- TM04
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 93
Charge BeamTM57
DefogDiamond/Pearl; Platinum: HM05
Double TeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
Double-Edge
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Dream Eater
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM85
Earth PowerPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
EarthquakeRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM26
Endure
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM58
Extrasensory
- Diamond/Pearl; Platinum: Level 65
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 23
FacadeTM42
Fire Blast
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 44
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM38
- Diamond/Pearl; Platinum: Level 29
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 37
FlamethrowerRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM35
Flash
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: HM05
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM70
FlyRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM02
FrustrationRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
Future Sight
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 99
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 79
Giga DrainRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM19
Giga ImpactTM68
Gust
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 22
- Diamond/Pearl; Platinum: Level 15
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 9
Heat WavePlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Hidden PowerRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
Hyper BeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM15
Iron HeadPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Light ScreenRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM16
Mimic
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Mud-SlapEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Natural Gift
- Diamond/Pearl; Platinum: Level 51
- TM83
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 85
NightmarePokémon XD: Move Tutor
Ominous WindPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
OverheatTM50
PluckTM88
ProtectRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17
Psych Up
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM77
PsychicRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM29
Punishment
- Diamond/Pearl; Platinum: Level 71
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 50
Rain DanceRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18
Recover
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 33
- Diamond/Pearl; Platinum: Level 23
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 71
ReflectRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM33
RestRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44
ReturnRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27
RoarRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM05
Rock SmashRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06
RoostTM51
Sacred Fire
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 77
- Diamond/Pearl; Platinum: Level 85
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 43
Safeguard
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 11
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM20
- Diamond/Pearl; Platinum: Level 9
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 65
SandstormRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM37
Secret PowerTM43
Shadow BallRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM30
Shock WaveTM34
Signal BeamPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Sky Attack
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 99
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Sleep Talk
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM82
SnoreEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
SolarBeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM22
Steel WingRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM47
StrengthRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM04
Substitute
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90
Sunny Day
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 55
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM11
- Diamond/Pearl; Platinum: Level 37
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 29
Swagger
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87
Swift
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 66
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl; Platinum: Level 43
TailwindHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
ThunderRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM25
Thunder Wave
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM73
ThunderboltRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM24
ToxicRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06
TwisterPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Weather BallHeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 1
WhirlwindRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
Will-O-WispDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM61
Zen HeadbuttPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor