Pokemon Unite Ho-Oh Best Moveset, Held Items & Counters

Discover the best Ho-Oh builds in Pokemon Unite, including top movesets, held items, and effective counters for this powerful Defender.

Ho-Oh is a Defender Pokemon in Pokemon Unite, known for its high durability and unique support capabilities. This legendary bird can be played in both top and bottom lanes, offering a mix of damage output and team utility.

Ho-Oh doesn’t evolve and starts the match at its final form, allowing it to make an impact from the beginning of the game.

Ho-Oh Movesets in Pokemon Unite

Ability	Description
Regenerator (Passive)	Gradually recovers HP if not damaged by enemy Pokemon for 3 seconds
Standard Attack	Every third attack becomes a boosted attack, dealing increased damage and restoring HP
Safeguard	Creates a protective field that reduces incoming damage and increases movement speed
Tailwind	Whips up a whirlwind that damages enemies and affects movement speed of allies and opponents
Fly	Allows Ho-Oh to fly over walls with increased speed and Attack, ending with a damaging landing
Flamethrower	Blows flames in a designated direction, dealing damage and potentially burning enemies
Sky Attack	Charges forward and returns, dealing damage and leaving a trail of flames on the ground
Fire Spin	Generates a damaging vortex around Ho-Oh, slowing enemies and redirecting damage from allies
Rekindling Flame (Unite Move)	Revives knocked-out allies, consuming Aeos energy to determine the number of revivals

Best Movesets for Ho-Oh in Pokemon Unite

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Build Path 1: Fly + Flamethrower

Fly	Flamethrower

Held Items	Battle Item
Attack Weight	Potion
Curse Bangle
Focus Band

Build Path 2: Sky Attack + Fire Spin

Sky Attack	Fire Spin

Held Items	Battle Item
Attack Weight	Potion
Weakness Policy
Focus Band

Ho-Oh Counters in Pokemon Unite

Trevenant	Mr. Mime	Slowbro

Summary Table

Aspect	Details
Role	Defender
Lane	Top or Bottom
Current Tier	A
Difficulty	Novice
Damage Type	Physical
Best Moves	Fly + Flamethrower or Sky Attack + Fire Spin
Best Items	Attack Weight, Curse Bangle/Weakness Policy, Focus Band
Best Battle Item	Potion
Counters	Trevenant, Mr. Mime, Alolan Ninetales

FAQ

• What is the best Ho-Oh moveset in Pokemon Unite?
  • The best Ho-Oh moveset depends on playstyle preference. For mobility and damage, use Fly and Flamethrower. For area control and team support, choose Sky Attack and Fire Spin.
• Which Pokémon has the strongest unite move?
  • Ho-Oh’s unite move, Rekindling Flame, is considered one of the strongest due to its unique ability to revive fallen teammates, potentially turning the tide of a battle.
• Is Ho-Oh legendary?
  • Yes, Ho-Oh is a legendary Pokémon originally from the Johto region.