Pokemon GO Shadow Ho-Oh Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses and How to Catch

Shadow Ho-Oh is making its Raid debut in Pokemon GO for a special Shadow Raid Day on January 19, 2025, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM local time. In a groundbreaking change, Pokemon GO trainers can use Remote Raid Passes to join these Shadow Raids. This marks the first time Remote Raids have been enabled for Shadow Raid battles. This powerful Fire/Flying legendary Pokemon presents a significant challenge, but with the right preparation and team, you can add it to your collection. Want to know how? Keep reading to learn it all using our Shadow Ho-Oh raid guide.

Shadow Ho-Oh Stats and Moves

Shadow Ho-Oh in Pokemon GO comes with impressive base stats that make it a formidable raid boss. Here they are:

Shadow Ho-Oh Moves:

• Fast Moves: Steel Wing, Extrasensory, Hidden Power, Incinerate
• Charge Moves: Fire Blast, Solar Beam, Brave Bird, Sacred Fire, Frustration

Shadow Ho-Oh Weaknesses and Resistances

Shadow Ho-Oh has specific weaknesses you can exploit and resistances you should avoid. These are:

Shadow Ho-Oh Weaknesses:

• Rock (2x weakness)
• Electric
• Water

Shadow Ho-Oh Resistances:

• Bug (2x resistance)
• Grass (2x resistance)
• Fighting
• Ground
• Steel
• Fire
• Fairy

Shadow Ho-Oh Best Counters in Pokemon GO

Here are the most effective Pokemon to use against Shadow Ho-Oh in the game:

Pokemon	Image	Fast Move	Charge
Mega Tyranitar		Smack Down	Stone Edge
Mega Rayquaza		Dragon Tail	Ancient Power
Shadow Rhyperior		Smack Down	Rock Wrecker
Primal Kyogre		Waterfall	Origin Pulse
Terrakion		Smack Down	Rock Slide

How to Catch Shadow Ho-Oh in Pokemon GO

To successfully catch Shadow Ho-Oh, you’ll need to prepare well for the raid battle. For starters. you’ll need about eight Purified Gems to fully subdue Ho-Oh when it becomes enraged.

Make sure to coordinate with other trainers, as you’ll want at least four to six experienced players or 8-10 newer trainers to complete the raid successfully. When you defeat Shadow Ho-Oh, you’ll encounter it with these CP ranges:

• Regular: 2050 – 2207 CP
• Weather Boosted (Sunny or Windy weather): 2563 – 2759 CP

Use Golden Razz Berries, aim for excellent curveball throws, and make sure you have the proper type medals to increase your catch chances. Remember that Shadow Pokemon are generally harder to catch than their regular versions.

Can Shadow Ho-Oh be Shiny?

Yes, you can encounter Shiny Shadow Ho-Oh during these raids. The shiny version features lighter orange feathers and silver coloring on its tail and crest. While the exact shiny rate isn’t confirmed, legendary raid bosses typically have higher shiny rates than regular Pokemon.

Remember, this special raid event only lasts for three hours, so make sure to gather your raid group and purified gems beforehand. With proper preparation and the right counters, you’ll have a good chance at adding this powerful legendary Shadow Pokemon to your collection.

So are you going to try your hand at catching this deadly Pokemon? Let us know in the comments below!