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Pokemon Sword and Shield Genesect

Pokemon Sword and Shield Genesect is a Bug and Steel Type Paleozoic Pokémon, which makes it weak against Fire type moves. You can find and catch Genesect using our guide below on How To Obtain this pokemon. The Max IV Stats of Genesect are 71 HP, 120 Attack, 120 SP Attack, 95 Defense, 95 SP Defense, and 99 Speed.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Genesect
Regular
Shiny
Genesect Galar Pokedex ID: C649

List of Genesect Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Stat Amount Bar Graph
Total 600
HP 71
Attack 120
Defense 95
Special Attack 120
Special Defense 95
Speed 99

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Genesect to have is Mild, this will increase it's Sp. Atk and decrease it's Defense stats.

Genesect Abilities

Ability Type Effect
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Pokemon Sword and Shield Genesect Evolutions

How do i evolve Genesect in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Currently Pokemon Sword and Shield Genesect does not have an evolution form in Generation 8.

Genesect Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Genesect?

Genesect does not normally spawn in the wild, you will need to find this pokemon using a different method.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield Genesect Raids

Where do i find Genesect Raids?

This pokemon does not spawn as a raid.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Genesect Weakness

Genesect is a Bug and Steel Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Fire Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Normal, Bug, Steel, Psychic, Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Poison, Grass type moves.

Damage Types
4.0x
Damage
2.0x
Damage
0.5x
Damage
Normal
Bug
Steel
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Fairy
0.25x
Damage
Grass
Immune to Damage
Poison

What pokemon is Genesect Weak Against?

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What pokemon is Genesect Strong Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP
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Pokemon SW and SH Genesect Moves List

What moves can Genesect learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Genesect can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Bug and Steel type +50% STAB damage.

Genesect Level Up Moves

Lvl Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
1[] Fury Cutter
1[] Quick Attack
7[] Screech
14[] Metal Claw
21[] Fell Stinger
28[] Flame Charge
35[] Metal Sound
42[] X-Scissor
49[] Magnet Rise
56[] Bug Buzz
63[] Simple Beam
70[] Zap Cannon
77[] Lock-On
84[] Techno Blast
91[] Self-Destruct

TM Moves Genesect can learn

TM Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TM06FlyPhysical909515Flies up on first turn, attacks on second turn.
TM08Hyper BeamSpecial150905User must recharge next turn.
TM09Giga ImpactPhysical150905User must recharge next turn.
TM11Solar BeamSpecial12010010Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM14Thunder WaveStatus9020Paralyzes opponent.
TM16ScreechStatus8540Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
TM17Light ScreenStatus30Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
TM18ReflectStatus20Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
TM20Self-DestructPhysical2001005User faints.
TM21RestStatus10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25ProtectStatus10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM28Giga DrainSpecial7510010User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM40SwiftSpecial6020Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM56U-turnPhysical10510020User switches out immediately after attacking.
TM58AssurancePhysical6010010Power doubles if opponent already took damage in the same turn.
TM65Shadow ClawPhysical7010015High critical hit ratio.
TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM82ElectrowebSpecial559515Lowers opponent's Speed.

Genesect TR Moves

TR Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TR02FlamethrowerSpecial9010015May burn opponent.
TR05Ice BeamSpecial9010010May freeze opponent.
TR06BlizzardSpecial110705May freeze opponent.
TR08ThunderboltSpecial9010015May paralyze opponent.
TR09ThunderSpecial1107010May paralyze opponent.
TR11PsychicSpecial9010010May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR18Leech LifePhysical12010010User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TR19Tri AttackSpecial8010010May paralyze, burn or freeze opponent.
TR20SubstituteStatus10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR26EndureStatus10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27Sleep TalkStatus10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR41Blaze KickPhysical859010High critical hit ratio. May burn opponent.
TR46Iron DefenseStatus15Sharply raises user's Defense.
TR58Dark PulseSpecial8010015May cause flinching.
TR60X-ScissorPhysical12010015
TR61Bug BuzzSpecial13510010May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR65Energy BallSpecial9010010May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR69Zen HeadbuttPhysical809015May cause flinching.
TR70Flash CannonSpecial12010010May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR73Gunk ShotPhysical120805May poison opponent.
TR74Iron HeadPhysical12010015May cause flinching.
TR83Ally SwitchStatus15User switches with opposite teammate.

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