Ho Oh vs Cinderace: Which Is Better?

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

Ho Oh
#250
Ho Oh
Fire Flying
Rainbow Pokémon
Cinderace
#815
Cinderace
Fire
Striker Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

106 HP 80
130 Attack 116
90 Defense 75
110 Sp. Atk 65
154 Sp. Def 75
90 Speed 119
680 Total (BST) 530

Ho Oh wins 5 stats, Cinderace wins 1 stat.

Ho Oh attacking Cinderace

1x

Normal effectiveness

Cinderace attacking Ho Oh

0.5x

Not very effective

Physical Attributes

 Ho OhCinderace
Height3.8m1.4m
Weight199.0kg33.0kg

Abilities

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 hits Cinderace for 1x damage while only taking 0.5x back.

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

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

Ho Oh vs Cinderace — FAQ

Is Ho Oh better than Cinderace?

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, Ho Oh or Cinderace?

Ho Oh has the type advantage — it deals 1x damage while taking 0.5x in return. Cinderace is faster (119 vs 90 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Ho Oh or Cinderace 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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