What is Ho-Oh's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Ho-Oh's maximum CP is 4,420 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Ho-Oh good in Pokémon GO?

Ho-Oh has 239 Attack, 244 Defense, and 214 Stamina. It's an excellent attacker.

Can Ho-Oh be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, shiny Ho-Oh is available in Pokémon GO.

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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

2,119 - 2,207 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

2,649 - 2,759 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

4,380 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

2,119 - 2,207 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

1,589 - 1,655 CP

Ho-Oh

#250 · Johto

FireFlying

☁️ Sunny Boost

Base Stats

Attack 239

Defense 244

Stamina 214

Total: 697

Pokémon Info

Max CP	4,420
Generation	Johto (Gen 2)
Buddy Distance	20km
Released	✅ Yes
Shiny	✨ Yes
Shadow	😈 Yes

About Ho-Oh

Ho-Oh is a Fire/Flying-type Pokémon from Johto (Generation 2) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 4,420 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Ho-Oh has base stats of 239 Attack, 244 Defense, and 214 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 697.

With an exceptional Attack stat of 239, Ho-Oh is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Ho-Oh is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.

In Sunny weather, Ho-Oh receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Ho-Oh is 20km per candy.

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Extrasensory	Psychic	12	+12	10.9	-	-	-
Steel Wing	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Hidden Power	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Incinerate	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Brave Bird STAB	Flying	130	-55	-	130	-55
Fire Blast STAB	Fire	140	-80	-	140	-80
Solar Beam	Grass	180	-100	-	150	-80
Earthquake ELITE	Ground	140	-65	-	120	-65
Sacred Fire ELITE	-	-	-	-	-	-

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Ho-Oh takes increased damage from these types:

Rock 2.56×

Water 1.6×

Electric 1.6×

Resistances

Ho-Oh takes reduced damage from these types:

Grass 0.391×

Bug 0.391×

Ground 0.391×

Fire 0.625×

Steel 0.625×

Fairy 0.625×

Fighting 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Ho-Oh

Top Pokémon to use when battling Ho-Oh in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Xurkitree	Electric	330	144	195	4,504
2	Rampardos	Rock	295	109	219	3,773
3	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
4	Palkia	Water Dragon	280	215	189	4,565
5	Zekrom	Dragon Electric	275	211	205	4,620
6	Kyogre	Water	270	228	205	4,708
7	Inteleon	Water	262	142	172	3,391
8	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231
9	Vikavolt	Bug Electric	254	158	184	3,566
10	Zapdos	Electric Flying	253	185	207	4,035

🏆 Ho-Oh PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	0	10	3	15	1,500
2	0	12	1	15	1,499
3	0	3	9	15	1,500
4	0	5	7	15	1,499
5	0	7	5	15	1,498
6	8	14	15	14	1,498
7	7	15	15	14	1,495
8	9	15	13	14	1,500
9	0	9	3	15	1,497
10	1	10	1	15	1,500

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	1	15	14	24	2,497
2	2	13	14	24	2,498
3	1	14	14	24	2,493
4	1	14	15	24	2,498
5	0	15	14	24	2,487
6	0	15	15	24	2,492
7	2	14	13	24	2,497
8	1	15	13	24	2,492
9	3	11	14	24	2,499
10	2	12	14	24	2,493

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Ho-Oh IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	3,311	1,655	2,207	2,759	3,863	4,380
98% (15/15/14)	3,304	1,652	2,202	2,753	3,855	4,370
96% (15/14/15)	3,305	1,652	2,203	2,754	3,856	4,372
93% (14/14/14)	3,285	1,642	2,189	2,737	3,832	4,345
91% (15/13/13)	3,284	1,642	2,189	2,737	3,831	4,344
87% (13/13/13)	3,258	1,629	2,172	2,715	3,801	4,310
82% (12/12/12)	3,232	1,616	2,154	2,693	3,770	4,275
80% (10/15/15)	3,246	1,623	2,164	2,705	3,787	4,294
67% (10/10/10)	3,179	1,589	2,119	2,649	3,709	4,205
0% (0/0/0)	2,923	1,461	1,949	2,436	3,411	3,867

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Ho-Oh with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	4,380 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	3,863 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	2,119 - 2,207 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	2,649 - 2,759 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	2,119 - 2,207 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	1,589 - 1,655 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Ho-Oh with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	54	26	3,863
2	3,863	27	3,863
3	3,863	28	3,863
4	3,863	29	3,863
5	521	30	3,311
6	3,863	31	3,863
7	3,863	32	3,863
8	3,863	33	3,863
9	3,863	34	3,863
10	1,104	35	3,587
11	3,863	36	3,863
12	3,863	37	3,863
13	3,863	38	3,863
14	3,863	39	3,863
15	1,655	40	3,863
16	3,863	41	3,863
17	3,863	42	3,863
18	3,863	43	3,863
19	3,863	44	3,863
20	2,207	45	4,132
21	3,863	46	3,863
22	3,863	47	3,863
23	3,863	48	3,863
24	3,863	49	3,863
25	2,759	50	4,380

📖 Complete Ho-Oh Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Ho-Oh (#250) is a Fire/Flying-type Pokémon from the Johto region (Generation 2) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 4,420 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Ho-Oh is one of the most powerful Pokémon in the game. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Ho-Oh in 2026.

As a Legendary Pokémon, Ho-Oh is one of the most sought-after Pokémon in the game. It can be obtained through Tier 5 Raids, Special Research, and GO Battle League rewards at Rank 20+. The buddy distance is 20km per candy.

📊 Ho-Oh Stats Analysis

Ho-Oh's Attack stat is 239 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Ho-Oh a strong damage dealer.

With 244 Defense (Elite) and 214 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 697. This excellent bulk makes Ho-Oh very tanky in both PvP and raids. Compared to other Fire-type Pokémon, Ho-Oh's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Ho-Oh Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Ho-Oh depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Extrasensory (Fast) with Brave Bird (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Ho-Oh has 4 Fast Attacks and 5 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Ho-Oh has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.

🏆 Ho-Oh PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Master League

With 4,380 CP at Level 50, Ho-Oh is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.

💪 Ho-Oh Raid Guide & Counters

Ho-Oh appears as a 5-Star Legendary Raid Boss. Focus on Rock, Water, Electric-type counters for maximum damage. A group of 4-6 trainers with optimal counters is recommended. After the raid, catch Ho-Oh at Level 20 (2,119 - 2,207 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,649 - 2,759 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 2,207 CP.

🎯 How to Get Ho-Oh in Pokémon GO

Ho-Oh is a Legendary Pokémon obtainable through Tier 5 Raids, Special Research, GO Battle League rewards (Rank 20+), and special event distributions. Check the current events for raid availability.

😈 Shadow Ho-Oh

Shadow Ho-Oh is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Ho-Oh's effective Attack becomes ~287. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Ho-Oh in Pokémon GO

Shiny Ho-Oh is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 20 (boosted rate in raids). Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Ho-Oh gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,649 - 2,759 CP). The buddy distance is 20km per candy. Rare Candy is the most efficient option for powering up.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
Second Charged Move: Costs 100K Stardust + 100 Candy — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Requires Special Trade (1/day).
Catch rate: 2% base — use Golden Razz + Excellent curveball throws.

❓ FAQ About Ho-Oh

Q: What is Ho-Oh's max CP?
A: 4,380 CP at Level 50, or 3,863 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Ho-Oh good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.

Q: Can Ho-Oh be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Ho-Oh is available.

Q: What is Ho-Oh weak to?
A: Rock, Water, Electric-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Extrasensory + Brave Bird for optimal DPS.

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.