About This Trend
ホウオウ is a legendary Pokémon species from the second generation of the Pokémon franchise.
According to various news outlets and Pokémon sources, such as Gamewith and Yahoo News, ホウオウ has been trending due to the recent announcement of a new pack extension called "空と海の導き" (Air and Sea Guidance) for the Pokémon card game, featuring ホウオウ and other Pokémon from the Johto region. Yahoo News reports that the new pack will be available on July 30th and includes a collection of cards featuring ホウオウ, as well as other iconic Pokémon like ルギア.