Ho-Oh's Strengths
* Flying/Fire Typing: Ho-Oh resists almost everything Lance throws at you except for Dragon-type attacks, making it a great defensive wall.
* Sacred Fire: This powerful Fire-type move is super effective against Dragon-types and can take out most of Lance's team with ease.
* Recover: Ho-Oh can heal itself, giving you a second wind in battle.
Ho-Oh's Weaknesses
* Vulnerable to Dragon-type attacks: This is your biggest concern, as Lance will focus on Dragon-type attacks.
* Lack of diverse coverage moves: While Sacred Fire is powerful, it won't hit everything effectively.
Strategy
1. Level Up: Ideally, your Ho-Oh should be at least Level 70 for this battle.
2. Prioritize Speed: If possible, train Ho-Oh's Speed stat so it can attack first.
3. Utilize Recover: After each attack, use Recover to keep Ho-Oh's health topped off.
4. Sacred Fire: This is your go-to move against most of Lance's team.
5. Watch out for Dragonite: Dragonite is Lance's toughest threat, and its Outrage can deal serious damage. You'll need to be strategic with your moves and use Recover as often as you can.
6. Use Status Ailments: If you have other Pokemon with moves like Thunder Wave or Toxic, consider using them to weaken Lance's team.
7. Consider Substitute: Substitute can absorb damage, buying you some time to heal with Recover.
Team Composition
While you can try to solo with Ho-Oh, it's recommended to have a backup team for extra support:
* Electric-type: An Electric-type like Jolteon can take advantage of Lance's reliance on Dragon-types.
* Ground-type: A Ground-type like Garchomp can hit Dragonite hard.
* Steel-type: A Steel-type like Steelix can resist most of Lance's attacks.
Tips
* Save often: This is a tough battle, so save your game before each encounter with Lance.
* Experiment with strategies: Don't be afraid to try different approaches to see what works best.
* Don't give up! Lance is a tough opponent, but you can overcome him with the right strategy.
Good luck! Remember, the key is to be patient, strategic, and utilize Ho-Oh's strengths to your advantage. You can do it!