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Ho-Oh
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Best Ho-Oh Build - Meta Area Control Guide
Intermediate
A-Tier current patch
Win Conditions
Area control around major objectives with Fire Spin + Sky Attack combo
Power Spikes
Level 5 Sky Attack, Level 7 Fire Spin, Level 9 Unite Move
Team Role
Primary initiator and area control defender
Game Strategy
Early Game
- Use Safeguard for early lane presence and scoring opportunities
- Focus on helping teammates secure farm, and block enemy damage
- Secure wild Pokemon with Tailwind's line damage
Mid Game
- Lead team fights with Sky Attack to initiate
- Follow up with Fire Spin for area control and damage
- Position aggressively for objective contests
Late Game
- Control key areas with Fire Spin during Regieleki fights
- Use Sky Attack for quick repositioning between objectives
- Maximize Weakness Policy value in extended team fights
Advanced Tips
Item Synergies
- Attack Weight + Sky Attack provides massive burst potential
- Weakness Policy amplifies damage output during Fire Spin's duration
- Focus Band enables aggressive positioning for optimal Fire Spin placement
Matchups
- Strong against grouped enemies due to Fire Spin's area control
- Vulnerable to long-range attackers who can avoid Fire Spin
Additional Notes
- Aggressive area control build maximizing Sky Attack and Fire Spin synergy
- Focuses on early scoring for Attack Weight stacks
- Combines mobility and area denial for objective control
Moves
Tailwind
Sky Attack
Fire Spin
Items
Exp. Share
Resonant Guard
Curse Bangle
Battle Item
Eject Button
Emblems
Setup
6 Brown, 6 White
Best Ho-Oh Build - Meta DPS Guide
Intermediate
A-Tier current patch
Win Conditions
Area control and sustained team fight presence
Power Spikes
Level 5 (Flamethrower), Level 7 (Fire Spin), Level 9 (Unite Move)
Team Role
Secondary DPS with zoning capabilities
Game Strategy
Early Game
- Use Safeguard for early lane sustain and mobility
- Focus on securing wild Pokemon with Tailwind
- Prioritize early scoring for Attack Weight stacks
Mid Game
- Control space with Fire Spin to zone enemies
- Use Flamethrower for consistent damage output
- Position behind Fire Spin for safe damage dealing
Late Game
- Combine Fire Spin and Flamethrower for objective control
- Focus on protecting carries while maintaining damage output
- Use Unite Move to secure key objectives
Advanced Tips
Item Synergies
- Attack Weight + Curse Bangle maximizes damage potential
- Focus Band provides crucial survivability for aggressive plays
Matchups
- Strong against melee All-Rounders due to zoning potential
- Vulnerable to long-range attackers who can outrange Fire Spin
Additional Notes
- Aggressive DPS build focusing on area control and sustained damage
- Combines Flamethrower's reliable damage with Fire Spin's zoning potential
- Maximizes damage output while maintaining survivability through Focus Band
Moves
Tailwind
Flamethrower
Fire Spin
Items
Attack Weight
Curse Bangle
Focus Band
Battle Item
Potion
Emblems
Setup
6 Brown, 6 White
Best Ho-Oh Build - Sacred Fire Carry Guide
Beginner
S-Tier current patch
Win Conditions
Consistent damage output and positioning advantage
Power Spikes
Level 5 (Sky Attack), Level 7 (Sacred Fire), Level 9 (Unite Move)
Team Role
Good Damage Dealer with mobility
Game Strategy
Early Game
- Use Tailwind for early lane pressure
- Focus on farming and safe stacking
Mid Game
- Use Sky Attack for both engagement and escape
- Sacred Fire for burst damage and area control
Late Game
- Control teamfight positioning with Sky Attack
- Use Sacred Fire to zone enemies
Advanced Tips
Item Synergies
- Curse Bangle enhances both moves' damage output
- Attack Weight and Aeos Cookies stacks provide crucial power scaling
Matchups
- Strong against squishy carries
- Weak against high mobility characters that can dodge Sky Attack
Additional Notes
- Carry build focusing on burst damage and mobility
- Excellent mobility and chase potential
- Balance of offense and defense
Moves
Tailwind
Sky Attack
Sacred Fire
Items
Curse Bangle
Attack Weight
Aeos Cookie
Battle Item
X Speed
Emblems
Setup
6 Brown, 6 White
