No. 0649
Genesect
Paleozoic Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk, 1 SpA, 1 Spe.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
BugSteelshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 8 types
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 99); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Genesect outspeeds 18 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on ShowdownSmogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Abilities
On switch-in, Attack or Sp. Atk is 1 based on the foes' weaker Defense.
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Porygon
Porygon2
Porygon-ZCompetitive
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
Evolution
Genesect does not evolve.
Moves
Level up 15
| 1 | Fury CutterPower doubles with each hit, up to 160. | Bug | Phys | 40 | 95% | 20 |
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| 1 | Quick AttackUsually goes first. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 7 | ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 40 |
| 14 | Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1. | Steel | Phys | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| 21 | Fell StingerRaises user's Attack by 3 if this KOes the target. | Bug | Phys | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| 28 | Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1. | Fire | Phys | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| 35 | Metal SoundLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2. | Steel | Status | — | 85% | 40 |
| 42 | X-ScissorNo additional effect. | Bug | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 49 | Magnet RiseFor 5 turns, the user has immunity to Ground. | Electric | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 56 | Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Bug | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 63 | Simple BeamThe target's Ability becomes Simple. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 70 | Zap Cannon100% chance to paralyze the target. | Electric | Spec | 120 | 50% | 5 |
| 77 | Lock-OnUser's next move will not miss the target. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 84 | Techno BlastType varies based on the held Drive. | Normal | Spec | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| 91 | Self-DestructHits adjacent Pokémon. The user faints. | Normal | Phys | 200 | 100% | 5 |
TM / HM / TR 42
| TM06 | FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn. | Phys | 90 | 95% | 15 | |
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| TM08 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Spec | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM09 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM11 | Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight. | Grass | Spec | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM14 | Thunder WaveParalyzes the target. | Electric | Status | — | 90% | 20 |
| TM16 | ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 40 |
| TM17 | Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM18 | ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM20 | Self-DestructHits adjacent Pokémon. The user faints. | Normal | Phys | 200 | 100% | 5 |
| TM21 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM24 | SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target. | Normal | Spec | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| TM25 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM28 | Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Spec | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM39 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM40 | SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes. | Normal | Spec | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM56 | U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target. | Bug | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM58 | AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn. | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| TM65 | Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio. | Ghost | Phys | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| TM76 | RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn. | Normal | Spec | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM82 | Electroweb100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1. | Electric | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TR02 | Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Spec | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TR05 | Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target. | Ice | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TR06 | Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow. | Ice | Spec | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| TR08 | Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target. | Electric | Spec | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TR09 | Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain. | Electric | Spec | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| TR11 | Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TR18 | Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Bug | Phys | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TR19 | Tri Attack20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target. | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TR20 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TR26 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TR27 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TR41 | Blaze KickHigh critical hit ratio. 10% chance to burn. | Fire | Phys | 85 | 90% | 10 |
| TR46 | Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2. | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TR58 | Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch. | Dark | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR60 | X-ScissorNo additional effect. | Bug | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR61 | Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Bug | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TR65 | Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Grass | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TR69 | Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch. | Psychic | Phys | 80 | 90% | 15 |
| TR70 | Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Steel | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TR73 | Gunk Shot30% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Phys | 120 | 80% | 5 |
| TR74 | Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch. | Steel | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR83 | Ally SwitchUser and ally swap positions; using again can fail. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
Tutor 1
| Tutor | Steel BeamUser loses 50% max HP. | Steel | Spec | 140 | 95% | 5 |
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Biology
Over 300 million years ago, Genesect, an ancient Mythical bug Pokémon, was feared as the strongest of hunters. Then, Team Plasma modified it and upgraded the cannon on its back.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official worldwide vote#30 in Unova in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll, 7,905 votesThe Pokémon Company International
- Official vote, Japan#6 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan)Official results, via Cinematoday
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
Pokédex entries
- Paleozoic Pokémon
- Unova · Black & White
- Color
- Purple
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About its forms: Form changes to match Genesect’s held Drive. The only differences are the color of its weapon and Techno Blast’s type.
This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha SapphireThis ancient bug Pokémon was altered by Team Plasma. They upgraded the cannon on its back.
White · X · Omega RubyOver 300 million years ago, it was feared as the strongest of hunters. It has been modified by Team Plasma.
Black
Names around the world
- English
- Genesect
- Japanese
- ゲノセクト
- Japanese (romaji)
- Genesect
- Korean
- 게노세크트
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 蓋諾賽克特
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 盖诺赛克特
- French
- Genesect
- German
- Genesect
- Spanish
- Genesect
- Italian
- Genesect
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V
Training
- 1 Atk, 1 SpA, 1 Spe
- 3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 0
- 270
- Slow
Breeding
- Undiscovered
- Genderless
- 120 egg cycles ≈30,855 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.