Ho-oh hidden power
I have a ho-oh with SB and water HP. Debating whether I should keep it like this or TM for a better moveset?
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Fun fact, steel wing is a very good move. Its dps is above 17, while hp only get's 12. Steel wing is not recomended in Ho-oh because of lack of STAB, but hp water (no STAB) is marginally worse. Of course it gains energy faster, but the Dps/energy gain calcs favours steel wing in most situations. And speaking of rock type "counter", wich I suggest is a bag idea (x4 effective against ho-oh), steel wing is effective too, so that won't he a loss of coverage.
Thanks everyone. Better coverage against rock and ground for sure. Normally, I wouldn't be bothered about Ho-oh but since its a perfect IV I felt like it deserved some love. Might as well have some fun with it in PvP battles and see how it does.
Is it possible for Ho-oh to receive a HP grass STAB with SB? Wouldn't it be a premier grass type attacker? Just curious, I know im stuck with HP water now though..
STAB means same type atk bonus, and only works if the pokemon shares it's type with the atk it's using (ho-oh's case, fire or flying). In case it has hp grass it'll be ok as a grass attaker, not a premier one. With all the options we have nowadays even groudon was left behind. You're better of using roserade for PvE and Venusaur or Sceptyle for PvP. And speaking of your Ho-oh i'll teach him steel wing, but, as I said earlier, it's up to you.
