Ho-Oh Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Ho-Oh in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Ho-Oh
Ho-Oh is a 5-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with fire/flying typing. Ho-Oh's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Ho-Oh can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Ho-Oh is weak to Rock (double weak!), Electric, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Grass, Fairy-type moves as Ho-Oh resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Catching Ho-Oh: After defeating Ho-Oh, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2172 and 2262 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2702-2814 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Ho-Oh from raids will have exactly 2262 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trainers to beat Ho-Oh?
Ho-Oh can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Ho-Oh weak to?
Ho-Oh is weak to Rock (double weak), Electric, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Grass, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ground, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Ho-Oh be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Ho-Oh's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Ho-Oh from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Ho-Oh from raids will have 2262 CP at level 20, or 2814 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2172. If you see 2262 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Ho-Oh worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Ho-Oh is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Ho-Oh?
For the best moveset for Ho-Oh itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Ho-Oh stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
What weather boosts Ho-Oh in raids?
Ho-Oh is weather boosted during sunny,windy weather. When boosted, Ho-Oh is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (2702-2814 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.