#649 Genesect

#649 Genesect

Height1.5 m(4'11")
Weight82.5 kg(181.9 lbs)
GenderGenderless
Gen 5

Genesect Evolution

Genesect's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 71
283
Attack 120
276
Defense 95
226
Sp. Atk 120
276
Sp. Def 95
226
Speed 99
234
1521
Type Effectiveness

Genesect Abilities

Raises the attack stat corresponding to the opponents' weaker defense one stage upon entering battle.

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Genesect Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription

Genesect Sprites

Pokedex Entries
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

This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back.

In Other Languages

Genesect's Japanese name is Genesect (ゲノセクト). Here are all the official names for Genesect across different languages:

JapaneseゲノセクトGenesect
Korean게노세크트
Chinese (Traditional)蓋諾賽克特
FrenchGenesect
GermanGenesect
SpanishGenesect
ItalianGenesect
Chinese (Simplified)盖诺赛克特

Genesect Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time30,720 steps(120 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate3
Base Friendship0
Growth RateSlow
Base Experience270

How to Get Genesect

Genesect is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Genesect in every game where it is available:

Regional Pokedex Numbers
FAQ

About Genesect

Genesect is a Bug/Steel-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 600, Genesect is classified as a Paleozoic Pokémon and is part of the Genesect evolution line.

In competitive play, Genesect is placed in the NatDex Ubers tier where it holds a 0.51% usage rate. Its key abilities are Download, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Genesect is weak to Fire-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Genesect can learn 80 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Iron Head, U Turn, Flamethrower, Ice Beam. Standing at 1.5m tall and weighing 82.5kg, Genesect has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Unova region games.