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Genesect (Burn Drive)

Genesect (Burn Drive) (Burn)
Bug Steel
  • rain
  • snow

Genesect (Burn Drive) is a Mythical Bug and Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,353 CP and is weak to Fire-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Metal Claw / Magnet Bomb. It is boosted by Rain and Snow weather. Its shiny form is available.

Genesect (Burn Drive) Stats and Max CP

252 ATK
199 DEF
174 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3791 CP
Lvl 40
3353 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2395 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1916 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1437 CP

Genesect (Burn Drive)'s Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Genesect (Burn Drive) PvE Analysis

The Mythical Genesect is an offensive brute that can do quite the number as a Bug as well as a Steel type. It's overshadowed by a few Pokémon, but if you are lacking a strong Shadow or Mega, Genesect would be fine! 🙂

Note: Techno Blast is only worthwhile for PvP. 💣

⚔️ Raids

A great Bug and Steel type alike. Not phenomenal but certainly not to be left in the dark. 🤖

🛡️ Gyms

Genesect can't be placed in Gyms.

Genesect (Burn Drive) PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

Techno Blast has an absurd damage output at a low cost, and you should go with the one that suits your team synergy. Here are the variants:

  • Burn Drive: Fire type 🔥
  • Douse Drive: Water type 💧
  • Chill Drive: Ice type ❄️
  • Shock Drive: Electric type ⚡

From a typing standpoint, Douse Drive can help the Bug/Steel Genesect go head-on with its only weakness—Fire Pokémon. But if you have all versions, it all depends on what coverage best suits your team. 🤔

🔵 Great League

You'd expect a lot from Genesect, but due to its fragility and inconsistency, it's not worth running in the Great League. 😬

🟡 Ultra League

Genesect enjoys some level of usage in the Ultra League and performs well against the usual Fairy and Psychic types in this meta. While that's nice, it doesn't do much against the rest of the Pokémon you typically encounter here. Overall, Genesect is avoidable, though the right Drive can make quite an impact! 👀

🟣 Master League

Again, Fairy and Psychic types are a good deal, but it performs poorly otherwise. A no-no for the Master League. ☹️

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#218
Master LeagueMaster League
#98

Genesect (Burn Drive) Type Chart

Genesect (Burn Drive) takes increased damage from:Genesect (Burn Drive) takes increased damage from:

FireFire256.0%

Genesect (Burn Drive) takes reduced damage from:Genesect (Burn Drive) takes reduced damage from:

GrassGrass39.1%
PoisonPoison39.1%
BugBug62.5%
DragonDragon62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
IceIce62.5%
NormalNormal62.5%
PsychicPsychic62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Genesect (Burn Drive) best moveset

Moves

Metal Claw + Magnet Bomb

SteelMetal Claw
SteelMagnet Bomb
Genesect (Burn Drive)'s best moveset is Metal Claw and Magnet Bomb, with 14.76 DPS (damage per second) and 312.9 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Snow weather.
8 of 8 matches

Simulation settings

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Data table
1.SteelMetal ClawSteelMagnet Bomb13.2414.76312.9
2.BugFury CutterSteelMagnet Bomb13.0714.56308.8
3.SteelMetal ClawBugX-Scissor13.0014.49307.3
4.SteelMetal ClawFireTechno Blast12.8914.37304.6
5.BugFury CutterBugX-Scissor12.6914.14299.8
6.BugFury CutterFireTechno Blast12.5914.04297.7
7.SteelMetal ClawFireFlamethrower11.8913.25281.0
8.BugFury CutterFireFlamethrower11.2412.53265.7
1–8 of 8

Fast Attacks

  • BugFury Cutter480.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Fury Cutter
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy8
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.2s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy4

    Effects
    Fury Cutter has no special effects.
    See Fury Cutter details page ↗
  • SteelMetal Claw650.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Metal Claw
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • RockRock
      • IceIce
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage6
    Energy5
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.2s - 0.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage5
    Energy7

    Effects
    Metal Claw has no special effects.
    See Metal Claw details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • BugX-Scissor45331.5s
    Toggle more information for move: X-Scissor
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage45
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 1.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage65
    Energy40

    Effects
    X-Scissor has no special effects.
    See X-Scissor details page ↗
  • FireFlamethrower65502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Flamethrower
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.3s - 1.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy55

    Effects
    Flamethrower has no special effects.
    See Flamethrower details page ↗
  • FireTechno Blast *1201002.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Techno Blast
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage120
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 2.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage120
    Energy55

    Effects
    Techno Blast has no special effects.
    See Techno Blast details page ↗
  • SteelMagnet Bomb75333.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Magnet Bomb
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • RockRock
      • IceIce
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage75
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.4s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy40

    Effects
    Magnet Bomb has no special effects.
    See Magnet Bomb details page ↗
More information

The following chart shows Genesect (Burn Drive)'s DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Genesect (Burn Drive)'s movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Genesect (Burn Drive) has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Genesect (Burn Drive) CP Chart

CP Chart

Genesect (Burn Drive) reaches a maximum of 3,353 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,833–1,916 CP, rising to 2,292–2,395 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,375–1,437 CP.

Max CPMax CP3353 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1375 CP - 1437 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1833 CP - 1916 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1833 CP - 1916 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
2292 CP - 2395 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Max Combat Power per Level chart

Genesect (Burn Drive) Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
147 CP2148 CP3249 CP
4351 CP5452 CP6553 CP
7654 CP8756 CP9857 CP
10958 CP111054 CP121150 CP
131245 CP141341 CP151437 CP
161533 CP171629 CP181724 CP
191820 CP201916 CP212012 CP
222108 CP232203 CP242299 CP
252395 CP262491 CP272587 CP
282683 CP292779 CP302874 CP
312922 CP322970 CP333018 CP
343066 CP353114 CP363162 CP
373210 CP383257 CP393305 CP
403353 CP413396 CP423439 CP
433482 CP443525 CP453569 CP
463613 CP473657 CP483701 CP
493746 CP503791 CP
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Genesect (Burn Drive)

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Genesect (Burn Drive)'s Bug and Steel-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Genesect (Burn Drive).

Bug Bug

Steel Steel

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Unova
Pokédex Number#649
Height1.5 m
Weight82.5 kg
RegionGeneration 5
Can be tradedNot Allowed
Buddy distance20 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate1%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy100
Stardust100000

Genesect (Burn Drive) family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Genesect (Burn Drive) in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Genesect (Burn Drive) (Burn)Genesect (Burn Drive)
Genesect (Chill Drive) (Chill)Genesect (Chill Drive)
Genesect (Douse Drive) (Douse)Genesect (Douse Drive)
Genesect (Normal)Genesect
Genesect (Shock Drive) (Shock)Genesect (Shock Drive)

Size information

Genesect (Burn Drive)'s height ranges from 0.74 m to 2.33 m, with the average being 1.5 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

XXSXSMXLXXL
Genesect (Burn Drive) (Burn)Genesect (Burn Drive) (Burn)Genesect (Burn Drive) (Burn)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmGenesect (Burn Drive) (Burn)Genesect (Burn Drive) (Burn)
0.74 m0.75 m1.5 m2.25 m2.33 m

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Genesect (Burn Drive) in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.735 m0.75 m
2′05″2′06″
XS0.75 m1.5 m
2′06″4′11″
M1.125 m1.875 m
3′08″6′02″
XL1.875 m2.25 m
6′02″7′05″
XXL2.25 m2.325 m
7′05″7′08″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Power-up costs

LVLStardustCandyCandy XL
50520,000304296
40280,00030410
35190,000196-
30125,000126-
2580,00087-
2047,50058-
1525,50038-
1011,00019-
53,0009-

Genesect (Burn Drive) Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Genesect (Burn Drive) from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Genesect (Burn Drive) in Pokémon GO.

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Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Genesect (Burn Drive)

Genesect (Burn Drive) high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Genesect (Burn Drive). Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Genesect (Burn Drive) Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Genesect (Burn Drive) Pokédex entries

Unova
VersionsPokédex entry
BlackOver 300 million years ago, it was feared as the strongest of hunters. It has been modified by Team Plasma.
WhiteThis ancient bug Pokémon was altered by Team Plasma. They upgraded the cannon on its back.
Black 2, White 2This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back.
X, Omega RubyThis ancient bug Pokémon was altered by Team Plasma. They upgraded the cannon on its back.
Y, Alpha SapphireThis Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Genesect (Burn Drive) in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Genesect (Burn Drive) in Pokémon GO are Metal Claw and Magnet Bomb. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 14.76 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 312.9.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Genesect (Burn Drive)’s strengths and weaknesses?

Bug and Steel-type Pokémon are weak to Fire-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Steel, Grass, and Poison-type moves.

What is Genesect (Burn Drive)’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Genesect (Burn Drive)’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3,353 CP and 3,791 CP at Level 50.

Can Genesect (Burn Drive) be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Genesect (Burn Drive) can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Genesect (Burn Drive) Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Genesect (Burn Drive) cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Genesect (Burn Drive)?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Genesect (Burn Drive): Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Steelix, Mega Skarmory, Mega Mawile, Mega Aggron, Mega Metagross, and Mega Lucario.