Genesect

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Genesect is a Mythical Bug and Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Genesect's maximum Combat Power stat is 3791 CP, and its best Pokémon GO moves are Metal Claw and Techno Blast. Shiny Genesect is available in Pokémon GO. Genesect is boosted by Rain and Snow weather.

Genesect is weak to Fire (2x) moves. It is strong against Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Steel, Grass, and Poison moves.

Stats

Max CP
3791 CP
Attack
252 ATK
Defense
199 DEF
Stamina
174 STA
Weather Boost
  • rainRain
  • snowSnow
Released
Yes Yes
Shiny released
Genesect can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
Buddy distance
20 km
Can Dynamax
No No
Max Battles Tier
-Star

Genesect weaknesses and resistances

Weaknesses

  • FireFire256.0%

Resistances

  • GrassGrass39.1%
  • PoisonPoison39.1%
  • BugBug62.5%
  • DragonDragon62.5%
  • FairyFairy62.5%
  • IceIce62.5%
  • NormalNormal62.5%
  • PsychicPsychic62.5%
  • SteelSteel62.5%
More informationMore information
  • Genesect takes increased damage from Fire type moves.
  • Genesect takes reduced damage from Grass, Poison, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Normal, Psychic, and Steel type moves.
  • Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

Genesect's best moves and movesets

Moves

Genesect's best moveset is Metal Claw and Techno Blast, with 16.15 DPS (damage per second) and 453.3 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Snow and Partly Cloudy weather. You need an Elite Charge TM to teach Genesect Techno Blast.

DPS16.15
TDO453.28
Weather Boost
  • snow
  • partlyCloudy

Genesect moves comparison

      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.SteelMetal Claw NormalTechno Blast *16.15453.331.7
      2.SteelMetal Claw SteelMagnet Bomb 16.10452.031.6
      3.SteelMetal Claw BugX-Scissor 16.03449.931.4
      4.BugFury Cutter SteelMagnet Bomb 15.84444.731.1
      5.BugFury Cutter NormalTechno Blast *15.71441.030.8
      6.BugFury Cutter BugX-Scissor 15.61438.330.6
      7.SteelMetal Claw NormalHyper Beam 15.15425.229.7
      8.BugFury Cutter NormalHyper Beam 14.46405.828.4

      Fast Attacks

      • BugFury CutterDamage4Energy8Duration0.5s
        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
        Damage2
        Energy4

        Effects
        Fury Cutter has no special effects.
        See Fury Cutter details page ↗
      • SteelMetal ClawDamage6Energy5Duration0.5s
        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 Moves

      • NormalHyper BeamDamage150Energy100Duration4.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Hyper Beam
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage150
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration4.0s
        Damage window3.5s - 3.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage150
        Energy80

        Effects
        Hyper Beam has no special effects.
        See Hyper Beam details page ↗
      • SteelMagnet BombDamage75Energy33Duration3.0s
        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
        Energy45

        Effects
        Magnet Bomb has no special effects.
        See Magnet Bomb details page ↗
      • BugX-ScissorDamage45Energy33Duration1.5s
        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 ↗
      • NormalTechno Blast *Damage120Energy100Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Techno Blast
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage120
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.6s - 2.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage120
        Energy55

        Effects
        Techno Blast has no special effects.
        See Techno Blast details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

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

      If you are unable to get Genesect with its best moveset, we recommend to use Metal Claw/Magnet Bomb. You will lose around 0.3% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Genesect's strongest moveset (Metal Claw/Techno Blast).

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

      Genesect's PvE and PvP Ranking

      Shiny Pokémon icon
      RoleTier
      Raid AttackerRaid AttackerC TierExternal Link#175
      Gym DefenderGym DefenderCan't defend a Gym
      Bug Bug-type Attacker
      Fury Cutter / X-Scissor
      A+ TierExternal Link#11
      Steel Steel-type Attacker
      Metal Claw / Magnet Bomb
      A+ TierExternal Link#12

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      Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Genesect's has 3791 max CP (at Level 50). A Genesect obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1833 CP to 1916 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 2292 CP to 2395 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Genesect can be found in the 1375 CP to 1437 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP3791 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
      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 guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Genesect Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      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

      Mega Pokémon that boost Genesect

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

      Bug Bug

      Steel Steel

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega 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 BonusWhile 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.

      Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Genesect in Pokémon GO is 1.67%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 4.21% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 6.25%.

      CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                -1.67%1.92%2.50%3.07%
                Curve2.83%3.25%4.21%5.17%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                -2.50%2.87%3.73%4.58%
                Curve4.21%4.83%6.25%7.65%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                - 2.99%3.43%4.46%5.47%
                Curve5.03%5.77%7.46%9.11%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                - 4.13%4.74%6.13%7.51%
                Curve6.92%7.92%10.20%12.43%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Genesect, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                Genesect evolution chart

                Family
                Family

                Genesect has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

                Pokédex information

                Unova
                Pokédex Number#649
                Height1.5 m
                Weight82.5 kg
                RegionUnova Generation 5
                Can be tradedNot Allowed
                Pokémon Home transferAllowed
                Base Catch Rate2%
                Base Flee Rate1%
                Catch rewards
                3 Candy
                100 Stardust
                Additional Move Cost
                100 Candy
                100000 Candy

                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

                Genesect high resolution sprites

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

                No home sprites available

                Wallpaper

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                Genesect 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 Genesect’s strengths and weaknesses?

                Genesect is a Bug and Steel-type Pokémon and is weak to Fire (2x)-type moves. Genesect is strong against Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Steel, Grass, and Poison-type moves.

                What are the best moves for Genesect in Pokémon GO?

                The best moves for Genesect in Pokémon GO are Metal Claw and Techno Blast. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 16.149 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 453.281.

                How does Genesect perform in Raids?

                Genesect can be useful in specific Raid matchups but has limited effectiveness. Ranks #175 as a Raid attacker.

                How does Genesect rank as a Bug-type attacker?

                Genesect is an A+ Tier Bug-type attacker, ranking at number #11 and performing very well in most scenarios and a great choice for trainers.

                How does Genesect rank as a Steel-type attacker?

                Genesect is an A+ Tier Steel-type attacker, ranking at number #12 and performing very well in most scenarios and a great choice for trainers.

                What Mega Pokémon boost Genesect?

                The following Mega Pokémon boost Genesect: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Mawile, Mega Aggron, and Mega Lucario.

                What is Genesect’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

                Genesect’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3353 CP and 3791 CP at Level 50.

                Can Genesect be shiny in Pokémon GO?

                Genesect can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

                Can Genesect Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

                Genesect cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

                List of Genesect costumes

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                A list of Genesect costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                No costume sprites available