Blastoise vs Ho Oh: Which Is Better?

Quick answer: Ho Oh is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups — full breakdown below.

Blastoise
#009
Blastoise
Water
Shellfish Pokémon
Ho Oh
#250
Ho Oh
Fire Flying
Rainbow Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

79 HP 106
83 Attack 130
100 Defense 90
85 Sp. Atk 110
105 Sp. Def 154
78 Speed 90
530 Total (BST) 680

Blastoise wins 1 stat, Ho Oh wins 5 stats.

Blastoise attacking Ho Oh

2x

Super effective!

Ho Oh attacking Blastoise

1x

Normal effectiveness

Physical Attributes

 BlastoiseHo Oh
Height1.6m3.8m
Weight85.5kg199.0kg

Verdict: Which Is Better?

Ho Oh

Ho Oh is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups.

  • Ho Oh has a higher base stat total (680 vs 530).
  • Ho Oh wins 5 of 6 individual stats (vs 1).
  • Ho Oh is faster (90 vs 78 Speed), so it usually moves first.

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Blastoise is outside the usage rankings, Ho Oh is ranked #60 (on 0.7% of teams).

Verdict is computed from base stats and type effectiveness only — abilities, movepools, and format rules can change the picture in real battles.

Blastoise vs Ho Oh — FAQ

Is Blastoise better than Ho Oh?

Based on base stats and type matchups, Ho Oh is the better overall pick. Ho Oh has a higher base stat total (680 vs 530); Ho Oh wins 5 of 6 individual stats (vs 1).

Who would win a battle, Blastoise or Ho Oh?

Blastoise has the type advantage — it deals 2x damage while taking 1x in return. Ho Oh is faster (90 vs 78 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Blastoise or Ho Oh have better stats?

Ho Oh has the higher base stat total (680 vs 530). Ho Oh is both bulkier and stronger offensively.

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