Ho-Oh (#0250) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP106166–213322–416

Atk130121–200238–394

Def9085–156166–306

SpA110103–178202–350

SpD154143–226281–447

Spe9085–156166–306

Total680Higher than 99% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 90). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+156Max142No SP110Min99Scarf234Tailwind312

At max Speed, Ho-Oh outspeeds 16 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Rock4×Electric2×Water2×

Resists

Bug¼×Grass¼×Fairy½×Fighting½×Fire½×Steel½×

Immune to

Ground0×

Takes normal damage from 8 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGhostPsychicIceDragonDark

Abilities

Pressure
Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
RegeneratorHidden ability
Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.

Competitive

SV SinglesUberSV DoublesDUberNational DexUber

24.58% of teams · rank #5 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Regenerator
Nature: Impish
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Tera Type: Fairy

Sacred Fire
Brave Bird
Recover
Whirlwind

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players15.83%
Rated 1500+20.63%
Rated 1630+24.58%
Rated 1760+26.61%

Usage by month

Oct 202524.58%

Moves

Sacred Fire97.8%
Brave Bird94.1%
Recover88%
Whirlwind81.4%
Earthquake13.8%
Will-O-Wisp3.3%
Tailwind2.9%
Dual Wingbeat2.7%
Substitute2.7%
Protect2.2%

Items

Heavy-Duty Boots92.6%
Leftovers2.7%
Choice Scarf1.9%
Assault Vest1.1%
Choice Band0.9%
Rocky Helmet0.3%

Abilities

99.5%
0.5%

EV spreads

Impish 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD22.7%
Impish 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD9.4%
Impish 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spe8%
Careful 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 SpD3.6%
Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe2.5%

Tera types

Fairy35.5%
Grass21.9%
Dark11.7%
Ground9.8%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

Ho-Oh does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1Ancient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5

1GustInflicts regular damage and can hit Pokémon in the air.FlyingSpec40100%35

1Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

1WhirlwindImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

9Life DewEach Pokemon on the user's side restores 1/4 of its maximum HP, rounded half up.WaterStatus——10

18SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

27Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

36ExtrasensoryHas a 10% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicSpec80100%20

45RecoverHeals the user by half its max HP.NormalStatus——5

54Sacred FireHas a 50% chance to burn the target. Lets frozen Pokémon thaw themselves.FirePhys10095%5

63Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

72Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

81Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10

90Sky AttackUser charges for one turn before attacking. Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingPhys14090%5

99OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

TM / HM / TR 53

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM23Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

TM24Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM38Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20

TM40Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM92ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

TM97FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM157OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

TM160HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM164Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

TM165Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15

TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM215Scorching SandsHas a 30% chance to burn the target.GroundSpec70100%10

TM217Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Rainbow Pokémon
Debut: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Red
Shape
Habitat: Rare
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Johto#248Updated Johto#253

Its feathers are in seven colors. It is said that anyone seeing it is promised eternal happiness.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
It will reveal itself before a pure-hearted trainer by shining its bright rainbow-colored wings.
Crystal · Y
A legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind it when it flies.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · X
Legends claim this Pokémon flies the world's skies con tinuously on its magnificent seven- colored wings.
Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold