Genesect

Genesect is a Mythical Bug- and Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Genesect has a maximum CP of 3,791. It is weak to Fire-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Genesect is Fury Cutter and X-Scissor.

Genesect 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's Tier Ranking

Raid Attacker

Bug-type

Steel-type

Great League

Ultra League

Master League

Genesect Type Chart

Genesect takes increased damage from:

Fire256.0%

Genesect takes reduced damage from:

Grass39.1%

Poison39.1%

Bug62.5%

Dragon62.5%

Fairy62.5%

Ice62.5%

Normal62.5%

Psychic62.5%

Steel62.5%

Genesect best moveset

Fury Cutter + X-Scissor

Fury Cutter

X-Scissor

The best Bug-type moveset for Genesect is Fury Cutter and X-Scissor (14.14 DPS, 299.8 TDO). In raids, Genesect ranks #14 among Bug-type attackers (A Tier).

Metal Claw + Magnet Bomb

Metal Claw

Magnet Bomb

The best Steel-type moveset for Genesect is Metal Claw and Magnet Bomb (14.76 DPS, 312.9 TDO). In raids, Genesect ranks #19 among Steel-type attackers (B Tier).

8 of 8 matches

Data table

1.	Metal Claw	Magnet Bomb	13.24	14.76	312.9
2.	Fury Cutter	Magnet Bomb	13.07	14.56	308.8
3.	Metal Claw	X-Scissor	13.00	14.49	307.3
4.	Metal Claw	Techno Blast	12.89	14.37	304.6
5.	Fury Cutter	X-Scissor	12.69	14.14	299.8
6.	Fury Cutter	Techno Blast	12.59	14.04	297.7
7.	Metal Claw	Hyper Beam	12.26	13.66	289.7
8.	Fury Cutter	Hyper Beam	11.78	13.14	278.5

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Fast Attacks

Fury Cutter480.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Psychic160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 4
Energy 8
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.2s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 4

Effects
Fury Cutter has no special effects.
See Fury Cutter details page ↗
Metal Claw650.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Rock160%
Ice160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 6
Energy 5
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.2s - 0.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 5
Energy 7

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

Damage	4
Energy	8
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.2s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	4

Damage	6
Energy	5
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.2s - 0.4s

Damage	5
Energy	7

Charged Attacks

X-Scissor45331.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Psychic160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 45
Energy 33
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 1.1s - 1.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 65
Energy 40

Effects
X-Scissor has no special effects.
See X-Scissor details page ↗
Hyper Beam1501004.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 150
Energy 100
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 4.0s
Damage window 3.5s - 3.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 150
Energy 80

Effects
Hyper Beam has no special effects.
See Hyper Beam details page ↗
Techno Blast *1201002.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 120
Energy 100
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.6s - 2.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 120
Energy 55

Effects
Techno Blast has no special effects.
See Techno Blast details page ↗
Magnet Bomb75333.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Rock160%
Ice160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 75
Energy 33
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 2.4s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 40

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

Damage	45
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	1.1s - 1.3s

Damage	65
Energy	40

Damage	150
Energy	100
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	3.5s - 3.8s

Damage	150
Energy	80

Damage	120
Energy	100
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.6s - 2.0s

Damage	120
Energy	55

Damage	75
Energy	33
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	2.4s - 2.8s

Damage	70
Energy	40

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Genesect can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Genesect can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Genesect CP Chart

At Level 50, Genesect maxes out at 3,791 CP. Raid catches are 1,833 to 1,916 CP, or 2,292 to 2,395 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 1,375 to 1,437 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	3791 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	1375 CP - 1437 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1833 CP - 1916 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	1833 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’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	47 CP	2	148 CP	3	249 CP
4	351 CP	5	452 CP	6	553 CP
7	654 CP	8	756 CP	9	857 CP
10	958 CP	11	1054 CP	12	1150 CP
13	1245 CP	14	1341 CP	15	1437 CP
16	1533 CP	17	1629 CP	18	1724 CP
19	1820 CP	20	1916 CP	21	2012 CP
22	2108 CP	23	2203 CP	24	2299 CP
25	2395 CP	26	2491 CP	27	2587 CP
28	2683 CP	29	2779 CP	30	2874 CP
31	2922 CP	32	2970 CP	33	3018 CP
34	3066 CP	35	3114 CP	36	3162 CP
37	3210 CP	38	3257 CP	39	3305 CP
40	3353 CP	41	3396 CP	42	3439 CP
43	3482 CP	44	3525 CP	45	3569 CP
46	3613 CP	47	3657 CP	48	3701 CP
49	3746 CP	50	3791 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with 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, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Genesect

Mega Pokémon that boost Genesect’s Bug and Steel-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Genesect.

Bug

Steel

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

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

Pokédex Number	#649
Height	1.5 m
Weight	82.5 kg
Region	Generation 5
Can be traded	Not Allowed
Gender	Genderless
Buddy distance	20 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	1%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	100 100000

Genesect family

Genesect’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Genesect (Burn Drive)

Genesect (Chill Drive)

Genesect (Douse Drive)

Genesect

Genesect (Shock Drive)

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.74 m	0.75 m	1.5 m	2.25 m	2.33 m

Size bounds

Genesect's height ranges from 0.735 m to 2.325 m, with the average being 1.5 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.735 m2′05″	0.75 m2′06″
XS	0.75 m2′06″	1.125 m3′08″
M	1.125 m3′08″	1.875 m6′02″
XL	1.875 m6′02″	2.25 m7′05″
XXL	2.25 m7′05″	2.325 m7′08″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 10s
Jump Time: 1.1s
Attack Probability: 10%
Attack Timer: 29s
Dodge Probability: 15%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Genesect from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy and 296 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Genesect

Genesect high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Genesect. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Genesect Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Black	Over 300 million years ago, it was feared as the strongest of hunters. It has been modified by Team Plasma.
White	This ancient bug Pokémon was altered by Team Plasma. They upgraded the cannon on its back.
Black 2, White 2	This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back.
X, Omega Ruby	This ancient bug Pokémon was altered by Team Plasma. They upgraded the cannon on its back.
Y, Alpha Sapphire	This 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 in Pokémon GO?

Genesect’s best moves are Fury Cutter and X-Scissor, for 14.14 DPS and 299.8 TDO.

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

What are Genesect’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.

How does Genesect perform in Raids?

Genesect ranks #14 among Bug-type attackers (A Tier).

Genesect ranks #19 among Steel-type attackers (B Tier).

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

Genesect tops out at 3,353 CP at Level 40 and 3,791 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.

What Mega Pokémon boost Genesect?

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

Genesect Stats and Max CP

Genesect's Tier Ranking

Genesect Type Chart

Genesect takes increased damage from:

Genesect takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Bug

Steel

Genesect family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Genesect

Genesect high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Genesect in Pokémon GO?

What are Genesect’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Genesect perform in Raids?

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

Can Genesect be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Genesect Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Genesect?

Overview and stats

Genesect Stats and Max CP

Genesect's Tier Ranking

Genesect Type Chart

Genesect takes increased damage from:

Genesect takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Bug

Steel

Genesect family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Genesect

Genesect high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Genesect in Pokémon GO?

What are Genesect’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Genesect perform in Raids?

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

Can Genesect be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Genesect Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Genesect?