Ho-Ohin Pokémon Polished Crystal

fireflying

Pokédex Entry

Rainbow Pokémon

It will reveal itself before a pure-hearted trainer by shining its bright rainbow-colored wings. Ho-Oh needs the Rainbow Wing, which ALSO means you need to catch all three legendary dogs and then also beating the Elite Four. Then you can go to the Tin Tower Roof where Ho-Oh is at Level 75. Its a long process to get here! Ho-Oh is the more offensive counterpart to Lugia. Sacred Fire is great - 50% burn chance plus STAB makes it hurt! Regenerator heals you when you switch out, so you can hit hard and pivot to something else. Brave Bird for secondary STAB, Earthquake or Recover for the last slots. Like Moltres, it hates Stealth Rock, but Regenerator helps offset that. Also banned from Battle Tower. Remember, every Legendary will have 3 perfect IVs when caught.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

FireFlying

Dex

#286 Johto Dex · #250 National

Abilities

Pressure(Primary)

Raises the foe's PP usage.

Drought(Secondary)

Summons sunlight when switched in.

Regenerator(Hidden)

Restores HP when withdrawn.

Growth Rate

Slow

Gender Ratio

Genderless

Egg Groups

Unknown

Hatch Rate

Unknown

Catch Rate

Poké Ball1.6%

Great Ball1.6%

Ultra Ball1.6%

Base Exp

220

EV Yield

3 SpecialDefense

Wild Held Items

Sacredash(100%)

Weak To

water ×2electric ×2rock ×4

Resists

fire ×0.5grass ×0.25fighting ×0.5bug ×0.25steel ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Immune To

ground

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Related Guides

How to Obtain

There's a one-time encounter in Tin Tower Roof at level 75.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Tin Tower Roof	Lv. 75	legendary	-	Sacredash	-

Level Up Moves (15)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	RoarLevel: 1Roar	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
1	RoarLevel: 1Roar	Scares wild foes to end battle.
9	GustLevel: 9Gust	flying	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
9	GustLevel: 9Gust	Whips up a strong gust of wind.
15	DragonbreathLevel: 15Dragonbreath	dragon	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
15	DragonbreathLevel: 15Dragonbreath	A strong breath attack.
23	ExtrasensoryLevel: 23Extrasensory	psychic	PWR80	ACC100	PP20
23	ExtrasensoryLevel: 23Extrasensory	An attack that may cause flinching.
29	Sunny DayLevel: 29Sunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
29	Sunny DayLevel: 29Sunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
37	Fire BlastLevel: 37Fire Blast	fire	PWR110	ACC85	PP5
37	Fire BlastLevel: 37Fire Blast	An attack that may inflict a burn.
43	Solar BeamLevel: 43Solar Beam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10
43	Solar BeamLevel: 43Solar Beam	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
50	Sacred FireLevel: 50Sacred Fire	fire	PWR100	ACC95	PP5
50	Sacred FireLevel: 50Sacred Fire	An attack that may inflict a burn.
57	AncientpowerLevel: 57Ancientpower	rock	PWR60	ACC100	PP5
57	AncientpowerLevel: 57Ancientpower	An attack that may raise all stats.
65	SafeguardLevel: 65Safeguard	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP25
65	SafeguardLevel: 65Safeguard	Prevents all status problems.
71	RecoverLevel: 71Recover	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
71	RecoverLevel: 71Recover	Restores HP by 1/2 the max HP.
79	Future SightLevel: 79Future Sight	psychic	PWR120	ACC100	PP10
79	Future SightLevel: 79Future Sight	An attack that hits on 3rd turn.
85	Light ScreenLevel: 85Light Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
85	Light ScreenLevel: 85Light Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
93	Calm MindLevel: 93Calm Mind	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
93	Calm MindLevel: 93Calm Mind	Raises the user's Sp.Atk and Sp.Def.
99	Brave BirdLevel: 99Brave Bird	flying	PWR120	ACC100	PP15
99	Brave BirdLevel: 99Brave Bird	A charge that also hurts the user.

Related Guides

TM/HM Moves (40)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM04TM04
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises the user's Sp.Atk and Sp.Def.
RoarRoar	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM05TM05
RoarRoar	Scares wild foes to end battle.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC90	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR75	ACC100	PP10	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Prevents all status problems.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
BulldozeBulldoze	A Ground attack that lowers Speed.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	PWR90	ACC100	PP15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderThunder	electric	PWR110	ACC70	PP10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	An attack that may cause paralysis.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
ReflectReflect	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Raises Defense with a barrier.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	PWR90	ACC100	PP15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	An attack that may inflict a burn.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Inflicts damage every turn.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	PWR110	ACC85	PP5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	An attack that may inflict a burn.
SwiftSwift	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	fire	PWR50	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	An attack that may up user's Speed.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Steel WingSteel Wing	steel	PWR70	ACC90	PP25	TM47TM47
Steel WingSteel Wing	An attack that may up user's Defense.
RoostRoost	flying	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM51TM51
RoostRoost	Lands to restore 1/2 the max HP.
Will O WispWill O Wisp	fire	PWR0	ACC85	PP15	TM61TM61
Will O WispWill O Wisp	A move that may burn the foe.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
FlashFlash	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM70TM70
FlashFlash	A move that lowers the foe's accuracy.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	PWR0	ACC90	PP20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A move that paralyzes the foe.
FlyFly	flying	PWR90	ACC100	PP15	HM02HM02
FlyFly	1st turn: Fly 2nd turn: Attack
StrengthStrength	fighting	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (10)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Dream Eater (Viridian City)Dream Eater	psychic	PWR100	ACC100	PP15	Viridian City	TutorTutor
Dream Eater (Viridian City)Dream Eater	Steals HP from a sleeping victim.
Earth Power (Cherrygrove Bay)Earth Power	ground	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	Cherrygrove Bay	TutorTutor
Earth Power (Cherrygrove Bay)Earth Power	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Hyper Voice (Goldenrod Harbor)Hyper Voice	normal	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	Goldenrod Harbor	TutorTutor
Hyper Voice (Goldenrod Harbor)Hyper Voice	Attack the foe with sound waves.
Iron Head (Route 4)Iron Head	steel	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	Route 4	TutorTutor
Iron Head (Route 4)Iron Head	An attack that may cause flinching.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	electric	PWR120	ACC50	PP5	Power Plant	TutorTutor
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	An attack that always paralyzes.
Zen Headbutt (Mr Psychics House)Zen Headbutt	psychic	PWR80	ACC90	PP15	Mr Psychics House	TutorTutor
Zen Headbutt (Mr Psychics House)Zen Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.

Related Guides

Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Ho-Oh. Use these types to counter it effectively.

rock4×water2×electric2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Ho-Oh resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

grass0.25×bug0.25×fire0.5×fighting0.5×steel0.5×fairy0.5×

Immunities (0×)

ground

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Ho-Oh, either offensively or defensively.

Ho-Ohin Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry