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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
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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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).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Genesect first appeared on August 14, 2020, during Ultra Unlock Week Three: Unova Week.
- Genesect
- Shock Drive
- Burn Drive
- Douse Drive
- Chill Drive
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jul 26, 2026, 5-star (Chill Drive).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2026 | 5-starChill Drive | Special GO Fest 2026: Global - Sunday Raid Event · Verdant Anomaly |
| Jul 26, 2026 | 5-starShock Drive | Special GO Fest 2026: Global - Sunday Raid Event · Verdant Anomaly |
| Jul 26, 2026 | 5-starBurn Drive | Special GO Fest 2026: Global - Sunday Raid Event · Verdant Anomaly |
| Jul 26, 2026 | 5-starDouse Drive | Special GO Fest 2026: Global - Sunday Raid Event · Verdant Anomaly |
| Jul 26, 2026 | 5-star | Special GO Fest 2026: Global - Sunday Raid Event · Verdant Anomaly |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 5-starChill Drive | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global · Verdant Anomaly |
Competitive
Genesect in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Genesect across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #378 in the Great League.
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #378 79 score
Ultra League #97 85.9 score
Master League #72 79.8 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Genesect as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Genesect is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
4× Devastating
Fire
½× Resists
Normal Ice Psychic Bug Dragon Steel Fairy
¼× Strongly resists
Grass
0× Immune to
Poison
Comparison
Genesect vs. the average Bug-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 152 Bug-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Genesect | Bug avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 71 | 62 | +9 |
| Attack | 120 | 76 | +44 |
| Defense | 95 | 84 | +11 |
| Special Attack | 120 | 63 | +57 |
| Special Defense | 95 | 70 | +25 |
| Speed | 99 | 60 | +39 |
| Total | 600 | 415 | +185 |
Game appearances
Genesect appears in 9 games.
Every mainline release where Genesect is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen V
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it
How to get Genesect.
Every main-series game Genesect is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletNot in the game
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- One-time encounterHyperspace Lumiose (Only one, during Side Mission 191: "Collect Four Drives") (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIEvent onlyNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldEvent only
- TransferPokémon HOME (Version 1.3.0+)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIEvent only
- X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireEvent only
Generation VEvent only
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Event only
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Legends: Z-A. Event copies from Pokémon Bank, Sword and Shield can go up too. Most of those events have ended. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime
Genesect appears in 1 episode.
In BW110 (2013-01-24).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Genesect partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Genesect partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Genesect in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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