Genesect has the stats to dominate any format it's allowed in. 120 base Attack stands out, and the rest of the spread doesn't have obvious weak points either. Known as the Paleozoic Pokemon. Introduced in Gen 5.
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 ancient bug Pokémon was altered by Team Plasma. They upgraded the cannon on its back.
This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back.
Genesect Weakness
ExcellentFire-type 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.
Mythical Pokemon don't breed, and Genesect is no exception. This Bug/Steel type sits at 600 stats with no chain to speak of.
How to Evolve
Fire coverage gives Genesect answers even while choice-locked. Choice Scarf provides speed patching through item lock, and flexible EVs EVs with Download mean every prediction that lands hits hard.
Best Build
Best Genesect Moveset
- U Turn
- Ice Beam
- Flamethrower
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Coverage runs deep. Genesect can hit 10 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Fire. The offense anchors on Bug Buzz and X-Scissor while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Genesect is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
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.
Genesect doesn't evolve. As a Mythical Pokemon, it stands on its own without an evolutionary line. It's a Bug/Steel type with 600 BST.
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 special attacker with base 120 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Genesect appears in 8 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A