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Ho-Oh

FireFlying

Weakness: Rock2.56×
Electric1.6×
Water1.6×
Ice1×
Resistance: Bug0.39×
Grass0.39×
Fairy0.63×
Fighting0.63×
Fire0.63×
Steel0.63×
Ground0.63×

Rank

#25

of 409

Score

89.4

out of 100

Recommended moveset

The preferred fast and charged moves for this ranking.

Incinerate

Fast move

Fire

Brave Bird

Charged move

Flying

Sacred Fire

Charged move

Fire

Key matchups

Favorable battles this Pokémon is expected to win.

Xerneas
Fairy
Win
Rating
786
GeomancyFairy
Close CombatFighting
MoonblastFairy
Zacian (Crowned Sword)
FairySteel
Win
Rating
677
Metal ClawSteel
Close CombatFighting
Behemoth BladeSteel
Melmetal
Steel
Win
Rating
674
Thunder ShockElectric
Double Iron BashSteel
Dynamic PunchFighting
Ursaluna
GroundNormal
Win
Rating
669
Opponent rating
330
ScratchNormal
Ice PunchIce
High HorsepowerGround
Lunala
PsychicGhost
Win
Rating
622
Shadow ClawGhost
Shadow BallGhost
MoonblastFairy

Top counters

Unfavorable battles this Pokémon is expected to lose.

Origin Forme Palkia
WaterDragon
Loss
Rating
105
Dragon BreathDragon
Aqua TailWater
Spacial RendDragon
Zekrom
DragonElectric
Loss
Rating
122
Dragon BreathDragon
OutrageDragon
Fusion BoltElectric
Kyogre
Water
Loss
Rating
152
WaterfallWater
AvalancheIce
Origin PulseWater
Origin Forme Dialga
SteelDragon
Loss
Rating
233
Dragon BreathDragon
Roar of TimeDragon
Iron HeadSteel
White Kyurem
DragonIce
Loss
Rating
243
Dragon BreathDragon
Fusion FlareFire
Ice BurnIce

Editor analysis

Ho-oh is a vital anti-meta presence to combat Zacian and other Steel or Fairy types. Its high-energy attacks can threaten most Pokemon, but some may find its playstyle to be too cumbersome. It also faces significant challenges against Palkia.

Battle stats

Attack: 213.4
Defense: 217.6
HP: 192
Stat product: 8,919

Move usage

How often each move appears in simulated movesets.

Fast moves

Incinerate20,063 uses
Extrasensory5,408 uses
Hidden Power (Ground)4,124 uses
Hidden Power (Fire)3,961 uses
Hidden Power (Flying)3,948 uses
Hidden Power (Ice)3,669 uses
Hidden Power (Ghost)3,615 uses
Hidden Power (Fighting)3,508 uses
Hidden Power (Rock)3,472 uses
Hidden Power (Dark)3,469 uses
Hidden Power (Dragon)3,377 uses
Hidden Power (Water)3,079 uses
Hidden Power (Electric)3,064 uses
Steel Wing3,025 uses
Hidden Power (Grass)2,902 uses
Hidden Power (Steel)2,711 uses
Hidden Power (Psychic)2,691 uses
Hidden Power (Bug)2,543 uses
Hidden Power (Poison)2,476 uses

Charged moves

Brave Bird29,898 uses
Sacred Fire19,863 uses
Earthquake14,271 uses
Return6,768 uses
Solar Beam6,704 uses
Fire Blast3,941 uses

Rankings10,000 CP