Genesect Best Moveset
Mixed offenses at 120/120 with 99 Speed. Bug and Steel TermStab fires from either side on fast cooldowns, and 95/95 balanced defenses hold between recharges. The moveset picks physical or special per target. No Mega access but the base stats compete with some Mega forms on raw numbers.
Download boosted the higher offensive stat on switch-in in Gen V (Black & White). Steel/Bug with 120 Attack, 120 Sp. Atk, and U-turn. Banned from standard play.
Best Moves
Best Build
Genesect best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- U Turn
- Ice Beam
- Iron Head
- Explosion
Recommended Teammates
Two gens in the restricted format in Gen VI (X & Y). Choice Scarf U-turn scouted while dealing damage. Download meant every switch-in risked giving Genesect a free boost.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Iron Head
- U Turn
- Ice Beam
- Explosion
Recommended Teammates
Three gens restricted in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Techno Blast changed type via Drives, and Download boosted whichever stat the opponent was weaker against. Too versatile for standard play.
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- U Turn
- Techno Blast
- Flamethrower
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Four straight gens in the restricted format in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Steel/Bug typing resisted Fairy, and Download plus U-turn pivoting never lost value.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Iron Head
- Leech Life
- U Turn
- Blaze Kick
Recommended Teammates
Genesect Weakness
Fire moves hit Genesect for super-effective damage. Fire hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The upside? Poison-type moves can't touch it at all. With 8 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. With 71 HP and balanced defenses, Genesect can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fire |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Ice, Psychic, Bug, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
What is Genesect Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Genesect
Yveltal's Dark Pulse hits Genesect for 42-49%.
S | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Genesect View Yveltal builds →Dark Pulse42-49% Sucker Punch31-36% | ||
S | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Genesect View Arceus builds →Extreme Speed17-20% Extreme Speed17-20% | ||
S | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Genesect View Glimmora builds →Power Gem32-38% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Genesect View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn13-15% Scald11-13% | ||
A | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityShielddust ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Genesect View Ribombee builds →Moonblast15-18% | ||
B | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Genesect View Gliscor builds →Earthquake26-30% Knock Off17-20% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
| ||
Recommended Build Moves View Necrozma-Dusk-Mane builds →
| ||
Evolution
Mythical Pokemon don't breed, and Genesect is no exception. This Bug/Steel type sits at 600 stats with no chain to speak of. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Shiny Genesect
Genesect's shiny drops the purple armor for a deep burgundy red that looks like it was rebuilt by a completely different ancient civilization. It's one of the best mythical shinies out there, and the color swap is impossible to miss in any context.
Shiny Genesect Evolution
Does Not EvolveShiny Genesect Odds & Hunting Methods
8 of 8 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Genesect
Genesect waits at a fixed spot in this game. Head to Hyperspace Lumiose for a one-time encounter. No random spawns or encounter rates involved — it's a set battle at a known location.
How to Get Genesect in Legends: Z-A
Genesect can't be caught in Sword & Shield, and none of the games below can send it to Sword & Shield directly. The encounter info below covers where it turns up.
Genesect is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
No wild encounters for Genesect in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, and none of the games below can send it to Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon directly. The encounter info below covers where it appears.
Genesect is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
No wild encounters for Genesect in Sun & Moon, and none of the games below can send it to Sun & Moon directly. The encounter info below covers where it appears.
Genesect is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Base Stats
The stat budget goes to damage. Attack and Sp. Atk carry the offense, HP doesn't even come close. A Paleozoic Pokemon on a slow 1.25M XP grind, worth 3 Attack and Sp. Atk and Speed EVs per KO.
This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back.
Genesect Event Distributions
Genesect has seen a few separate Mystery Gift events rather than a steady stream of them.
Red Genesect Gift!Jan 2014BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Always shiny
The Mythical Pokémon Genesect!Oct 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Not shiny
Mythical Pokémon Genesect GiftSwordShieldNot shiny
The Mythical Pokémon GenesectXYOmega RubyAlpha SapphireNot shiny
Mythical Pokémon Genesect GiftSwordShieldNot shiny
Mythical Pokémon Genesect GiftSwordShieldNot shiny
Genesect Guide
Use Genesect as a wallbreaker. Splits damage between physical and special. Speed is middling,
Run Adamant on Genesect. +Attack is what matters, and the -Sp. Atk cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Game Availability
Genesect first appeared in Black & White and has been available in 8 titles. Mythical distribution means event-only access in most games, making it one of the harder Pokemon to collect.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves
Explore
Where to go next after Genesect.
Next stepPokedexBrowse the full Pokedex for every gameSee Pokedex