Is Ho-Oh viable in Gen 9 Anything Goes?

Ho-Oh is ranked #6 in Gen 9 Anything Goes with 27.11% usage according to Smogon Jul 2026 - Sep 2026 data.

What beats Ho-Oh in Gen 9 Anything Goes?

Garganacl has the strongest conservative score in this observed Jul 2026 - Sep 2026 sample. The target was knocked out or switched out in 88.4% of 47.81816610340216 relevant encounters. Standard error is 4.6 points. Sets and switch conditions can change the result.

How are Ho-Oh matchup checks ranked in Gen 9 Anything Goes?

They are ranked by p minus four standard errors. Here, p is the observed fraction of relevant encounters where Ho-Oh was knocked out or switched out. This is not a set-specific battle guarantee.

Ho-Oh counters

Gen 9 Anything Goes · Smogon source period Jul 2026 - Sep 2026

#0250 Ho-Oh

FireFlying

USAGE 27.1% #6

ABILITYRegenerator

BASE STATS

HP 106

ATK 130

DEF 90

SPA 110

SPD 154

SPE 90

BST680

TYPE MATCHUPS

4×

Rock

2×

WaterElectric

½×

FireFightingSteelFairy

¼×

GrassBug

0×

Ground

Moves

Sacred Fire 98.8% Brave Bird 88.8% Recover 75.6% Whirlwind 63.4% Earthquake 36.5% Fire Spin 16.8% Substitute 8.9% Aerial Ace 2.6%

Items

Heavy-Duty Boots 77.2% Assault Vest 16.8% Choice Band 2.5% Rocky Helmet 1.3% Leftovers 0.8% Life Orb 0.4% Safety Goggles 0.3% Choice Scarf 0.2%

Abilities

Regenerator99.7%Pressure0.3%

Tera Types

Grass 34.2% Fairy 22.4% Ground 18.5% Steel 13.8% Flying 6.9% Fire 1.6% Dark 1.6% Water 0.5%

Common Teammates

Browse Gen 9 Anything Goes teams using Ho-Oh →

Explore Ho-Oh + Arceus-Water teams 61 score Explore Ho-Oh + Arceus-Ground teams 56 score Explore Ho-Oh + Calyrex-Ice teams 55 score Explore Ho-Oh + Arceus teams 51 score

Leading observed checks

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Team core to explore

Ho-Oh + Calyrex-Shadow 52.1% teammate usage Explore teams →

Checks & Counters

Observed target KO or switch rate is upstream p: the fraction of relevant encounters where the target was knocked out or switched out. Standard error is upstream d. The conservative score is p − 4d. These ladder observations do not prove a set-specific counter.

How to read this table

Use encounter count and standard error to judge the sample. Damage estimates below use inferred sets and remain separate from the observed ladder metric.

# Checker Encounters Conservative score Target KO or switch rate

Garganacl

Rock DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

47.818

69.9

88.4% Standard error 4.63 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ho-Oh Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Garganacl: 146-172 (36.1 - 42.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Arceus-Water

Water DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

116.103

61.1

76.8% Standard error 3.92 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ho-Oh Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Arceus-Water: 136-162 (30.6 - 36.4%) -- 58.2% chance to 3HKO

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Arceus-Ground

Ground DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

460.15

56.4

65.2% Standard error 2.22 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ho-Oh Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Arceus-Ground: 136-162 (30.6 - 36.4%) -- 58.2% chance to 3HKO

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Calyrex-Ice

PsychicIce DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

303.485

55.0

65.9% Standard error 2.72 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ho-Oh Sacred Fire vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Calyrex-Ice: 194-230 (48 - 56.9%) -- 90.6% chance to 2HKO

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Kyurem-Black

DragonIce OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

92.308

54.5

73.0% Standard error 4.62 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Kyurem-Black Fusion Bolt vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Ho-Oh: 320-378 (76.9 - 90.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Arceus

Normal DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

626.898

50.9

58.7% Standard error 1.97 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ho-Oh Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Arceus: 136-162 (30.6 - 36.4%) -- 58.2% chance to 3HKO

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Dondozo

Water DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

144.057

50.3

66.1% Standard error 3.94 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ho-Oh Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Dondozo: 142-168 (28.1 - 33.3%) -- 0.1% chance to 3HKO

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Koraidon

FightingDragon SOFT CHECK View matchup

1,461.434

49.4

54.6% Standard error 1.30 points

DAMAGE CALCSun

252+ Atk Orichalcum Pulse Koraidon Outrage vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Ho-Oh: 322-381 (77.4 - 91.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Arceus-Fairy

Fairy DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

331.172

47.6

58.4% Standard error 2.71 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ho-Oh Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Arceus-Fairy: 136-162 (30.6 - 36.4%) -- 58.2% chance to 3HKO

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Kyogre

Water DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

366.988

47.6

57.9% Standard error 2.58 points

DAMAGE CALCRain

252+ Atk Ho-Oh Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Kyogre: 166-196 (41 - 48.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Glimmora

RockPoison OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

332.456

47.1

57.9% Standard error 2.71 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- SpA Glimmora Power Gem vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Ho-Oh: 204-244 (49 - 58.6%) -- 98% chance to 2HKO

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Calyrex-Shadow

PsychicGhost SOFT CHECK View matchup

2,203.179

46.8

51.0% Standard error 1.07 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Calyrex-Shadow Psyshock vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Ho-Oh: 187-222 (44.9 - 53.3%) -- 33.2% chance to 2HKO

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Zacian-Crowned

FairySteel OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

285.153

46.7

58.4% Standard error 2.92 points

DAMAGE CALC

+1 252+ Atk Zacian-Crowned Wild Charge vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Ho-Oh: 392-462 (94.2 - 111%) -- 62.5% chance to OHKO

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Eternatus

PoisonDragon OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

284.7

46.6

58.3% Standard error 2.92 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Eternatus Dynamax Cannon vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Ho-Oh: 103-123 (24.7 - 29.5%) -- 99.9% chance to 4HKO

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Terapagos

Normal DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

154.644

46.3

61.9% Standard error 3.90 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ho-Oh Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Terapagos: 172-204 (44.7 - 53.1%) -- 0.4% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Miraidon

ElectricDragon SOFT CHECK View matchup

2,737.485

45.9

49.7% Standard error 0.96 points

DAMAGE CALCElectric Terrain

252+ SpA Hadron Engine Miraidon Electro Drift (133.3251953125 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Ho-Oh in Electric Terrain: 450-530 (108.1 - 127.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Toxapex

PoisonWater DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

207.844

45.5

59.2% Standard error 3.41 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ho-Oh Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Toxapex: 128-152 (42.1 - 50%) -- 0.4% chance to 2HKO

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Gliscor

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

879.943

42.0

48.8% Standard error 1.69 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Gliscor Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Ho-Oh: 102-121 (24.5 - 29%) -- 99.9% chance to 4HKO

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Groudon

Ground DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

143.883

41.8

58.3% Standard error 4.11 points

DAMAGE CALCSun

252+ Atk Ho-Oh Sacred Fire vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Groudon in Sun: 153-181 (37.8 - 44.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Necrozma-Dusk-Mane

PsychicSteel OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

174.948

41.1

56.1% Standard error 3.75 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Necrozma-Dusk-Mane Photon Geyser vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Ho-Oh: 226-267 (54.3 - 64.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Pecharunt

PoisonGhost DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

60.077

38.5

63.4% Standard error 6.22 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ho-Oh Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Pecharunt: 124-146 (32.6 - 38.4%) -- 2.9% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Arceus-Poison

Poison DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

29.442

38.2

71.5% Standard error 8.32 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ho-Oh Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Arceus-Poison: 152-180 (34.2 - 40.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

Ho-Oh

FireFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

2,110.636

36.3

40.6% Standard error 1.07 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ho-Oh Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Ho-Oh: 235-277 (56.4 - 66.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Giratina-Origin

GhostDragon SOFT CHECK View matchup

107.012

35.7

55.0% Standard error 4.81 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Griseous Core Giratina-Origin Shadow Force vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Ho-Oh: 267-315 (64.1 - 75.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Chien-Pao

DarkIce SOFT CHECK View matchup

139.292

31.9

48.8% Standard error 4.24 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Sword of Ruin Chien-Pao Icicle Crash vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Ho-Oh: 210-247 (50.4 - 59.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Ditto

Normal SOFT CHECK View matchup

644.951

30.7

38.4% Standard error 1.91 points

DAMAGE CALC

Ditto vs. Ho-Oh: 0-0 (0 - 0%)

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Skeledirge

FireGhost SOFT CHECK View matchup

585.609

30.1

38.1% Standard error 2.01 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Skeledirge Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Ho-Oh: 67-81 (16.1 - 19.4%) -- possible 6HKO

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Incineroar

FireDark SOFT CHECK View matchup

285.95

28.9

40.5% Standard error 2.90 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Incineroar Darkest Lariat vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Ho-Oh: 153-181 (36.7 - 43.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Smeargle

Normal SOFT CHECK View matchup

707.174

28.0

35.2% Standard error 1.80 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Smeargle Nuzzle vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Ho-Oh: 22-26 (5.2 - 6.2%)

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Sneasler

FightingPoison OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

34.516

25.6

59.1% Standard error 8.37 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Sneasler Dire Claw vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Ho-Oh: 157-186 (37.7 - 44.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Ranked #6 with 27.11% usage. Sorted by conservative score.