Conquer the Legendary Pokemon Ho-Oh in this Pokemon GO raid battle strategy guide. Get tips on how to defeat it, recommended Pokemon & moves, CP to get 100% IV, and more!
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Recommended Pokemon Vs. Ho-Oh
This recommended Pokemon list is based on the combo DPS and durability of the Pokemon, including strength & ease-of-use of their recommended moves.
| Rank | Pokemon | Recommended Moves | Combo DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyranitar | Smack Down (*) Stone Edge | 21.29 |
| 2 | Rhyperior | Smack Down Stone Edge | 20.34 |
| 3 | Golem | Rock Throw Stone Edge | 18.80 |
| 4 | Alolan Golem | Rock Throw Stone Edge | 18.80 |
| 5 | Kyogre | Waterfall Hydro Pump | 16.72 |
| 6 | Electivire | Thunder Shock Wild Charge | 16.62 |
| 7 | Raikou | Thunder Shock Wild Charge | 16.18 |
| 8 | Zapdos | Thunder Shock (*) Zap Cannon | 16.27 |
| 9 | Regirock | Rock Throw Stone Edge | 15.95 |
| 10 | Rayquaza | Dragon Tail Ancient Power | 15.70 |
*These are Legacy Moves and are currently not available to learn in the game.
Recommended Line-Up Against Solar Beam
This recommended Pokemon list is based on the combo DPS and durability of the Pokemon, including strength & ease-of-use of their recommended moves.
| Rank | Pokemon | Recommended Moves | Combo DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electivire | Thunder Shock Wild Charge | 16.62 |
| 2 | Raikou | Thunder Shock Wild Charge | 16.18 |
| 3 | Zapdos | Thunder Shock (*) Zap Cannon | 16.27 |
| 4 | Rayquaza | Dragon Tail Ancient Power | 11.56 |
| 5 | Gyarados | Waterfall Hydro Pump | 15.70 |
| 6 | Tyranitar | Smack Down (*) Stone Edge | 21.29 |
| 7 | Rhyperior | Smack Down Stone Edge | 20.34 |
| 8 | Mewtwo | Psycho Cut Thunderbolt | 14.48 |
| 9 | Golem | Rock Throw Stone Edge | 18.80 |
| 10 | Alolan Golem | Rock Throw Stone Edge | 18.80 |
*These are Legacy Moves and are currently not available to learn in the game.
Battle Strategy Against Ho-Oh
Rock Pokemon Are Best To Use Against Ho-Oh
Rock Pokemon such as Tyranitar, Golem, etc., are the best Pokemon to use against Ho-Oh. Since Ho-Oh is a Fire & Flying Type, it receives double the damage from Rock Type moves such as Stone Edge.
Have Legendary Electric Pokemon In Party
Bringing Raikou and Zapdos to your fight against Ho-Oh can help bring it down easily. Ho-Oh is weak against Electric attacks as it is also a Flying Type Pokemon.
Take Caution Against Ho-Oh's Solar Beam
Ho-Oh's Charged Move can be Solar Beam, a powerful Grass Type attack against Water & Rock Pokemon. When Ho-Oh is charging up its Solar Beam attack, swipe right or left to dodge it!
Recommended Pokemon List Can Reveal Ho-Oh's Solar Beam
Check the recommended Pokemon list when you first enter the raid lobby. If Pokemon other than Water or Rock Types are in the list, there is a chance the Ho-Oh has Solar Beam.
CP To Get 100% IV Ho-Oh
CP 2207 Ho-Oh Has 100% Individual Value (IV)
If the Ho-Oh you encounter during the bonus capture challenge has a CP of 2207, it has 100% Individual Value (IV).
Check Out Ho-Oh's CP & IV Reference Chart!100% IV Ho-Oh Has CP 2759 When Its Windy
| CP On Normal Weather | Weather | Weather Boosted CP |
|---|---|---|
| 2207 | Sunny Windy | 2759 |
The Ho-Oh you encounter will have a higher CP when the weather is either sunny or windy, due to its Types. At CP 2759, it will have a 100% Individual Value or IV.
Individual Value (IV) Per CP Chart
You can also check Ho-Oh's Individual Value (IV) beyond it being 100% value. You just need to check its CP once it appears after defeating it in the raid.
IV & CP Quick Reference Chart (98%)
Depending on the Individual Value, two Pokemon can still have the same CP.
| Normal CP Weather Boosted CP | HP | ATK | DEF | IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2207 2759 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 100% |
| 2202 2753 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 98% |
| 2203 2754 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 98% |
| 2198 2748 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 98% |
| Normal CP Weather Boosted CP | HP | ATK | DEF | IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2197 2747 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 96% |
| 2199 2749 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 96% |
| 2190 2738 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 96% |
| 2194 2743 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 96% |
| 2198 2748 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 96% |
| 2194 2742 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 96% |
| 2193 2741 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 93% |
| 2193 2742 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 93% |
| 2186 2743 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 93% |
| 2199 2743 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 93% |
| 2189 2736 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 93% |
| 2189 2737 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 93% |
| 2190 2738 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 93% |
| 2185 2732 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 93% |
| 2186 2732 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 93% |
| 2181 2727 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 93% |
| 2188 2735 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 91% |
| 2188 2736 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 91% |
| 2189 2737 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 91% |
| 2185 2732 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 91% |
| 2186 2732 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 91% |
| 2180 2726 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 91% |
| 2181 2726 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 91% |
| 2181 2727 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 91% |
| 2176 2721 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 91% |
| 2177 2721 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 91% |
Ho-Oh's Type & Weakness Chart
Use Rock Or Electric Types Against Ho-Oh
Check Out Ho-Oh's Stats & Moves Here!Ho-Oh is a Fire / Flying Type and its weakness are mostly Rock, Electric, and Water Type moves. It can be equipped with Solar Beam, an attack that Rock & Water Pokemon are weak against, so be cautious.
Weakness & Damage Chart Against Ho-Oh
| Damage Multiplier | Type |
|---|---|
| x 2.56 | |
| x 1.6 | |
| x 0.625 | |
| x 0.39 | |
| x 0.244 | |
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