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No. 0649 · Generation V · Unova

Genesect

The Paleozoic Pokémon

TL;DR. Genesect is a bug/steel-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 600. Over 300 million years ago, it was feared as the strongest of hunters. It has been modified by Team Plasma.

Bug Steel

Over 300 million years ago, it was feared as the strongest of hunters. It has been modified by Team Plasma.

Height1.5 m

Weight82.5 kg

AbilitiesDownload

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Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 600. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 71

Attack 120

Defense 95

Sp. Attack 120

Sp. Defense 95

Speed 99

Total600

600 base stat total, the 25th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 3rd among Bug-types.

120 base Attack, Genesect's strongest stat, ranking 20th of 152 Bug-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Daily Pokémon · Video

Genesect on Daily Pokémon

Genesect was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.

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Sep 17, 2026

Pokémon GO

Genesect in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Genesect reaches 3,353 CP at level 40 and 3,836 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack252

GO Defense199

GO Stamina174

Max CP (L40)3,353

Max CP (L50)3,791

Best buddy (L51)3,836

Raid catch CP 1,833–1,916 (L20). Weather boosted 2,292–2,395 (L25).

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Competitive

Genesect in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Genesect across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #361 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #361 80.4 score

Ultra League #159 84.8 score

Master League #86 76.1 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Genesect.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Genesect, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Genesect?

Genesect is a Bug/Steel-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Genesect weak to?

Genesect takes 4× damage from Fire. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from no other types.

What is Genesect resistant to?

Genesect is immune to Poison. It also resists Normal, Ice, Psychic, Bug, Dragon, Steel, Fairy, Grass.

Does Genesect evolve?

Genesect does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Genesect from?

Genesect was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0649.

What are Genesect's base stats?

Genesect has HP 71, Attack 120, Defense 95, Special Attack 120, Special Defense 95, and Speed 99. Total base stat total: 600.

What are Genesect's abilities?

Genesect can have the ability Download.

Is Genesect legendary or mythical?

Yes. Genesect is classified as a Mythical Pokémon. Mythicals are normally distribution-event exclusives, not available through standard gameplay.

What is Genesect's best stat?

Genesect's highest base stat is Attack at 120, which ranks 20th of 152 Bug-type Pokémon.

Is Genesect good?

Genesect has a base stat total of 600, the 25th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 3rd among Bug-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.

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