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
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid 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% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityShielddust ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Genesect View Ribombee builds →Moonblast15-18% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLightclay NatureCareful Moves View Grimmsnarl builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Genesect View Gliscor builds →Earthquake26-30% Knock Off17-20% | ||
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
How to Get Genesect
Genesect is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
Genesect is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
Genesect is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
Genesect is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
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 Guide
At 600 BST, Genesect is built different. We rank it B-Tier. As a Mythical Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Download raises the attack stat corresponding to the opponents' weaker defense one stage upon entering battle. That's the one you want on Genesect. It's the only ability Genesect has.
Base 99 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Genesect is a mixed attacker with base 120 Attack and 120 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Run U Turn, Technoblast, Ironhead, and Extreme Speed on Genesect. U Turn is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
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.
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- 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 7LGPE
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