BugSteel
#0649
— Paleozoic Pokémon
MythicalGenesect
Height1.5 m
Weight82.5 kg
Base Exp270
BST600
Abilities
Download
Over 300 million years ago, it was feared as the strongest of hunters. It has been modified by Team Plasma.
Base Stats
HP
71
Atk
120
Def
95
SpA
120
SpD
95
Spe
99
BST600
Evolution Chain
Genesect does not evolve.
Move Learnset
Select a generation to see the moves Genesect can learn in those games
Learnset for Gen VIII games · PWR = base power · ACC = accuracy (%) · Cat = physical/special/status
Move
TypeCategoryPwrAcc
Lv1Fury Cutter
Bug4095%
Lv1Quick Attack
Normal40100%
Lv7Screech
Normal—85%
Lv14Metal Claw
Steel5095%
Lv21Fell Stinger
Bug50100%
Lv28Flame Charge
Fire50100%
Lv35Metal Sound
Steel—85%
Lv42X Scissor
Bug80100%
Lv49Magnet Rise
Electric——
Lv56Bug Buzz
Bug90100%
Lv63Simple Beam
Normal—100%
Lv70Zap Cannon
Electric12050%
Lv77Lock On
Normal——
Lv84Techno Blast
Normal120100%
Lv91Self Destruct
Normal200100%
Pokédex Entries
In-game descriptions of Genesect across different games
- Pokémon Black
- "Over 300 million years ago, it was feared as the strongest of hunters. It has been modified by Team Plasma."
- Pokémon White
- "This ancient bug Pokémon was altered by Team Plasma. They upgraded the cannon on its back."
- Pokémon Black 2
- "This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back."
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About Genesect
Genesect is the Paleozoic Pokémon a Bug/Steel type Pokémon and a Mythical Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 600 with Download as its ability.
What is Genesect weak to?
Genesect is a Bug/Steel-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Fire. It resists Grass, Normal, Ice, Psychic, Bug, Dragon, Steel, Fairy. It is immune to Poison.
How to counter Genesect
To counter Genesect in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Fire moves and can withstand its Bug/Steel STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Genesect in competitive teams
Genesect can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Genesect on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
