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Ho-Oh
ホウオウ Houou
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Ho-Oh as shown in I Choose You!
Debuts inPokémon - I Choose You!
GenderUnknown
AbilityPressure*
Current locationKanto
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This Pokémon is fully evolved.
Voice actorJapaneseEnglish
As Ho-OhN/A

Ho-Oh (Japanese: ホウオウ Houou) is a Legendary Pokémon that Ash has sighted at a few significant moments in his journey.

Legends say that Ho-Oh lived in the Tin Tower in ancient times. However, war broke out, and when the Brass Tower was burned, Ho-Oh created Raikou, Entei, and Suicune and then left. A new Tin Tower was created, but Ho-Oh never returned.

Contents

  • 1 In the anime
    • 1.1 Main series
      • 1.1.1 History
        • 1.1.1.1 Original series
          • 1.1.1.1.1 Kanto
          • 1.1.1.1.2 Johto
        • 1.1.1.2 Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire
        • 1.1.1.3 Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl
        • 1.1.1.4 Pokémon Journeys: The Series
      • 1.1.2 Personality and characteristics
      • 1.1.3 Moves used
      • 1.1.4 Artwork
    • 1.2 I Choose You!
      • 1.2.1 Moves used
  • 2 In the manga
    • 2.1 Movie adaptations
      • 2.1.1 I Choose You!
      • 2.1.2 Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! Remix
      • 2.1.3 Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
        • 2.1.3.1 Moves used
  • 3 In the games
  • 4 In the TCG
    • 4.1 Merchandise
      • 4.1.2 SM3 accessories
      • 4.1.3 Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack
  • 5 Trivia
  • 6 Related articles

In the anime

Main series

History

Original series
Kanto

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Ho-Oh completely colored and outlined in gold in its debut

Ho-Oh debuted in Pokémon - I Choose You!, where Ash first saw it in a forest on his way to Viridian City during his first day as a Trainer. He was lying on the ground with his injured Pikachu and saw it fly over the rainbow that appeared in the sky after a storm. His Pokédex could not identify it and explained that many Pokémon were still unknown.

In Pokémon Emergency!, Ash tried to explain to Professor Oak what he had seen, though the image he used to point it out appeared to be of an Articuno rather than Ho-Oh. Either way, Professor Oak did not believe him and brushed it off as Ash being mistaken. This gold-colored version of Ho-Oh was an early concept of Ho-Oh as a Pokémon, as it, like all other Generation II Pokémon at that time, had not been fully developed yet.

Johto

The topic was brought up again in A Ghost of a Chance. While Ash was in Johto, he explained his encounter of Ho-Oh to Morty, who also did not believe that Ash had seen this Legendary Pokémon. In For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!, they heard the bells in the Tin Tower ringing, which would signal Ho-Oh's approach. In Pop Goes The Sneasel, it was seen using Sacred Fire in a flashback.

In Gotta Catch Ya Later!, Ash saw Ho-Oh again after he parted ways with Brock and Misty.

Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire

In Battling the Enemy Within!, May first saw Ho-Oh flying across the sky and pointed it out to the rest of the group. This was after Ash lost an unofficial battle against Pyramid King Brandon and was released from possession by the King of Pokélantis's spirit.

Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl

Ho-Oh appeared in a flashback in Dawn Of A New Era!. After making amends with Dawn, Ash recalled seeing it on the day his journey began.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

In Finding a Legend!, Ho-Oh flew over Ecruteak City, but this time, it was only seen by Jaye.

In This Could be the Start of Something Big!, Ash, Pikachu, and Goh encountered Ho-Oh while riding on Lugia.

Personality and characteristics

Ho-Oh's personality is unknown as all of its appearances involve it flying around but it appeared to have chosen Ash as one of the people for its visits as evidenced in A Ghost of a Chance.

Ho-Oh's appearance is that it is a very large Pokémon, and there is one shot in A Ghost of a Chance in the Tin Tower that shows three humans on their knees while Ho-Oh is perched up on a stand. Ho-Oh appears to be significantly larger than the humans.

Moves used

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Using Sacred Fire
A shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

Artwork

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Official artwork of
Finding a Legend!

I Choose You!

Ho-Oh appeared in I Choose You!, which is based in a continuity different from the main series.

Like in the main series, Ash and Pikachu witnessed Ho-Oh flying in the sky shortly after setting off on their journey. Unlike the main series, however, it dropped a Rainbow Wing as it passed by, with Ash picking it up. Keeping the wing with him, Ash set out to eventually meet and battle Ho-Oh. He eventually did, and it had a battle with Pikachu, the outcome of which was unknown outside of it ultimately necessitating Pikachu to visit a Pokémon Center afterward.

Moves used

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Using Sacred Fire
A shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

In the manga

Movie adaptations

I Choose You!

In I Choose You!, Ho-Oh was seen flying over Ash and Pikachu after they dealt with a flock of Spearow and their leader. It dropped a Rainbow Wing in the process. Ho-Oh was frequently referenced to throughout Ash's journey to Mount Tensei where Ho-Oh will reside.

After Ash managed to place the Rainbow Wing on top of the rock, Ho-Oh appeared and Ash, his friends, Cross, Bonji, and the Pokémon in the area got to see Ho-Oh. Ash and Pikachu battle Ho-Oh, but the outcome was not shown.

Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! Remix

Ho-Oh appeared in a flashback towards the end of ICYR1, where it flew over Ash and Pikachu, dropping a Rainbow Wing in the process.

Ho-Oh reappeared in ICYR3, where it was responsible for the creation of Raikou, Entei, and Suicune.

Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution

Ho-Oh appeared in Ash's flashback of the first day of his journey at the end of Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution.

Moves used
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Using Sacred Fire
MoveFirst Used In
Sacred FireICYR3
A shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

In the games

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Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:

This Ho-Oh was distributed to players who inserted a serial code that was found in the August 2017 issue of CoroCoro Comic, which was sold starting on July 15, 2017. The serial codes could be used to obtain Ho-Oh from July 15 to September 14, 2017. It was distributed to promote the 20th Pokémon movie.

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Ho-Oh (anime) - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia (13)Level 100Ho-Oh (anime) - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia (14)
Type:
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Ability:Pressure
Held item:Ho-Oh (anime) - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia (17) Sacred Ash
ID:170715
OT:テンセイざん
Met:2017 Pokémon Movie (fateful encounter)
Nature:Random
Ribbon:Ho-Oh (anime) - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia (18) Wishing Ribbon
Sacred Fire
FirePhysical
Brave Bird
FlyingPhysical
Recover
NormalStatus
Safeguard
NormalStatus
GamesMethodRegionLocationDuration
SMserial codeJapaneseonlineJuly 15 to September 14, 2017
Moves in bold can be taught again at the Move Reminder as a special move if forgotten.
Date received is the date on the system when the gift is picked up from the deliveryman.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

In the TCG

Merchandise

Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! Deck Case & Sleeves

To promote the upcoming twentieth movie in cinemas, the Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! Deck Case & Sleeves (Japanese: デッキケース&デッキシールド 劇場版ポケットモンスター キミにきめた! Deck Case & Deck Shield: Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!) were released on April 15, 2017 exclusively in Pokémon Centers. Each product features Ash and his Pikachu gazing up at Ho-Oh soaring above them as a Rainbow Wing falls to the ground. The deck case comes with two card dividers and each has enough storage space for at least 90 cards. A set of 64 card sleeves are also supplied.

Product images:

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Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
Deck Case

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Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
Sleeves

SM3 accessories

Rounding off the mainstream TCG releases on June 16, 2017 were a number of specially illustrated deck cases, card sleeves, and files. Deluxe items featuring Lillie and her relatives were subsequently released on June 17, 2017 as part of a Pokémon Center campaign.

Deck cases: Each regular deck case comes with two card dividers and each has enough storage space for at least 90 cards.

The Marshadow Deck Case (Japanese: デッキケース マーシャドー) features the eponymous Gloomdweller Pokémon with its fighting spirit burning in addition to the Legendary Rainbow Pokémon Ho-Oh. Both have prominent roles in the upcoming movie I Choose You!.

Deck case images:

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Marshadow Deck Case

Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack

The Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack (Japanese: スペシャルジャンボカードパック「ホウオウGX」) was made available on July 1, 2017 in the buildup to the Japanese release of I Choose You! in cinemas. It comes packaged with a Jumbo print of Ho-Oh-GX, an Ash's Pikachu promotional card, and 3 packs each from the To Have Seen the Battle Rainbow and Darkness that Consumes Light expansions.

Promotional cards:

Product image:

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Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack

Trivia

Related articles

For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Ho-Oh.

Recurring wild Pokémon characters in the anime
Recurring wild Pokémon that have been caught
Anime characters
ProtagonistsAsh Ketchum (Pikachu) • Misty (Togetic) • BrockTracey SketchitMayMaxDawn (Piplup) • Iris (Haxorus) • CilanSerenaClemontBonnie (Dedenne) • LanaKiaweLillieSophoclesMallowRotom PokédexGoh (Grookey)
RivalsGaryRitchieHarrisonDrewHarleyMorrisonTysonSolidadPaulNandoZoeyKennyConwayBarryUrsulaTripBiancaBurgundyStephanGeorgiaCameronAriaAlainMietteTiernoShaunaTrevorNiniSawyerGladionHoracioHauLeonRaihanHoraceBeaLeague Conference participantsCoordinatorsPerformersWorld Coronation Series participants
AntagonistsJessie (Wobbuffet) • JamesMeowthGiovanniButchCassidyDr. NambaMatoriPierceDr. ZagerGozuTabithaMaxieShellyArchieHunter JSaturnCyrusMarsJupiterCharonColressAldithGhetsisBarretMalamarLysandreMableCelosiaAlianaXerosicBryonyTuppZippRappPlumeriaGuzmaVirenRoseOleana
ProfessorsProfessor OakProfessor IvyProfessor ElmProfessor BirchProfessor RowanProfessor CarolinaProfessor JuniperDr. FennelCedric JuniperProfessor SycamoreProfessor KukuiProfessor BurnetProfessor CeriseProfessor MagnoliaSoniaProfessor Amaranth
RelativesDelia KetchumDaisyVioletLilyJames's parentsFlintLolaForrestBrock's siblingsNormanCarolineJohannaChiliCressGraceMeyerLana's fatherLana's motherHarper and SarahRangoSimaMimoKiawe's grandfatherMohnLusamineGladionSophocles's parentsMolayneAbeMallow's motherUluWalkerCamilleHalta
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Ho-Oh (anime) - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia? ›

Ho-Oh (Japanese: ホウオウ Houou) is a Legendary Pokémon that Ash

Ash
Ash Ketchum, known as Satoshi (サトシ) in Japan, is a character in the Pokémon franchise owned by Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures. He was the protagonist of the Pokémon anime for the first 25 seasons, as well as the protagonist of several manga series. In Japanese, the character is voiced by Rica Matsumoto.
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has sighted at a few significant moments in his journey. Legends say that Ho-Oh lived in the Tin Tower in ancient times. However, war broke out, and when the Brass Tower was burned, Ho-Oh created Raikou, Entei, and Suicune and then left.

What is the legendary rainbow bird in Pokémon? ›

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.

What is the legendary bird in Pokémon episode 1? ›

In the first episode of Pokemon series, Ash Ketchum and Pokédex saw HO-HO flying overhead. Ho-oh. Ho-oh was intended to be part of Generation 1 but due to hardware limitations, it was cut and later added to Generation 2.

How many Ho-Oh are there in Pokémon? ›

Ho-oh: Only one. May be the reason why there's only one of each Legendary bird, since there's no multiple Ho-oh to serve as their master. Celebi: Multiple.

When was Ho-Oh introduced? ›

Ho-Oh was first revealed in the August 1996 issue of Corocoro, along with Pokémon Gold and Silver, thus making it the first sign that the Pokémon franchise would ever expand beyond 151 Pokémon. Ho-Oh is the first Legendary Pokémon and Generation II Pokémon to appear in the anime.

Did Ho-Oh create legendary dogs? ›

Powers and Abilities

The most notable of these is Sacred Fire, a powerful, sometimes focused, blast of intense heat and flame. Ho-Oh is said to have the power to resurrect other beings. It reportedly did so when three Pokémon were caught in the fire of Tin Tower, creating the Legendary Beasts.

How rare is a purple Articuno? ›

Not only are the three Galarian Legendary birds rare spawns when using the special Incense, but their catch rates and flee rates are rather extreme. Reports from the community suggest a base catch rate of 0.3%, and a flee rate of 90% - making them incredibly hard to catch.

What is the 4th legendary bird Pokémon? ›

The Legendary Birds are a collection of Flying-Type Legendary Pokémon found across the many regions of the world. Those included within this classification are Articuno, the Freeze Pokémon; Zapdos, the Electric Pokémon; Moltres, the Flame Pokémon; and Lugia, the Diving Pokémon and mythical "master" of the other three.

Does Ash see Zapdos? ›

That is, the storm that came out of nowhere was quite literally out of nowhere, it flew in with the Zapdos inside it, which Ash saw, which no-one believed he saw, but which was directly responsible for the lightning bolt that supercharged Pikachu's thundershock against the Spearow.

Who can defeat Ho-Oh? ›

The best Pokemon Go Ho-Oh counters are Shadow Rampardos, Mega Diancie, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Tyranitar, Shadow Rhyperior & Rampardos. Login to see your custom results!

Can Ho-Oh defeat Mewtwo? ›

Lore Suggests Ho-Oh Can Be More Powerful Than Mewtwo

That's all without mentioning its powers, as its Sacred Fire attack ensures that no one would be able to fight against it. Its power over mortality means that Mewtwo would have a hard time defeating it within Pokémon's own lore, too.

What bird is Ho-Oh based on? ›

Ho-oh's Inspiration: Ho-oh is based the Chinese phoenix, known as Fenghuang,. which is believed to reign over all other birds. In Japan, Fenghuang is called Hō-ō... hence the Pokemon's name Ho-oh.

Did Ash ever catch Ho-Oh? ›

There's certainly no indication that Ash was able to capture Ho-Oh or anything like that, but the situation is left completely ambiguous as to whether Ash was even able to rise to Ho-Oh's challenge and give it a great battle.

Is Ho-Oh a god Pokémon? ›

They have helped shape the Pokémon world both in the games and the animated series. However, while Ho-oh does have a prominent role in the anime as a guide for Ash, and acts as the mascot for Pokémon Gold and HeartGold, it is not considered a god.

Can Ho-Oh Mega evolve? ›

Ho-oh does not evolve.

What are the 3 legendary bird Pokémon? ›

Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres, the Legendary bird trio from the Pokémon franchise.

Who is the strongest legendary bird in Pokémon? ›

Zapdos has long been considered the strongest of the Legendary Birds and that hasn't changed. What makes it so special is the Electric/Flying type combination, leaving it with very few weaknesses. In fact, the only weaknesses it has are to Rock and Ice.

How to get Galarian Legendary Birds? ›

The best strategy is to attach a Pokemon GO Lure Module to a PokeStop or Gym with Windy Weather and activate the Daily Adventure Incense. After that, all one has to do is keep walking around that specific Gym or PokeStop. Once players encounter the Galarian Bird trio, they need to catch the Pocket Monsters.

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