- Contents
- Type defenses
- Base stats
- Pokedex entries
- Evolution chart
- Moves learned
- Sprites
- Locations
- Q&A
Pokedex data
| National № | 649 |
|---|---|
| Type | Bug Steel |
| Species | Paleozoic Pokémon |
| Height | 4′11″ (1.50m) |
| Weight | 181.9 lbs (82.5 kg) |
| Abilities | Download |
| Local № | 155 (Black, White) 300 (Black 2, White 2) |
| Japanese | Genosect |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
|---|---|
| Gender | Genderless |
| Egg cycles | 121 (minimum 30,855 steps) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Attack, 1 Special Attack, 1 Speed |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Happiness | 0 (lower than normal) |
| Base EXP | 270 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Type defenses
| nor | fir | wat | ele | gra | ice | fig | poi | gro | fly | psy | bug | roc | gho | dra | dar | ste |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ | 4 | ¼ | ½ | 0 | ½ | ½ | ½ | ½ | ½ | ½ |
Genesect stats
The base stats for Genesect are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.
| HP | 71 | 252 - 346 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 120 | 220 - 372 | |
| Defense | 95 | 175 - 317 | |
| Sp. Atk | 120 | 220 - 372 | |
| Sp. Def | 95 | 175 - 317 | |
| Speed | 99 | 182 - 326 | |
| Total | 600 |
Pokedex descriptions
| 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 White 2 |
This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back. |
Evolution chart
- Genesect does not evolve.
Moves learnt by level up
Genesect learns the following moves at the levels specified:
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quick Attack | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 1 | Screech | Normal | Status | - | 85 |
| 1 | Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95 |
| 1 | Magnet Rise | Electric | Status | - | - |
| 1 | Techno Blast | Normal | Special | 85 | 100 |
| 7 | Fury Cutter | Bug | Physical | 20 | 95 |
| 11 | Lock-On | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 18 | Flame Charge | Fire | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| 22 | Magnet Bomb | Steel | Physical | 60 | ∞ |
| 29 | Slash | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 33 | Metal Sound | Steel | Status | - | 85 |
| 40 | Signal Beam | Bug | Special | 75 | 100 |
| 44 | Tri Attack | Normal | Special | 80 | 100 |
| 51 | X-Scissor | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| 55 | Bug Buzz | Bug | Special | 90 | 100 |
| 62 | Simple Beam | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 66 | Zap Cannon | Electric | Special | 120 | 50 |
| 73 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 90 |
| 77 | Selfdestruct | Normal | Physical | 200 | 100 |
Other generations: V
Egg moves
Genesect does not learn any egg moves.
Other generations: V
Move Tutor moves
Genesect can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100 |
| Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Magic Coat | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Recycle | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Signal Beam | Bug | Special | 75 | 100 |
| Iron Defense | Steel | Status | - | - |
| Gravity | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Last Resort | Normal | Physical | 140 | 100 |
| Magnet Rise | Electric | Status | - | - |
| Dark Pulse | Dark | Special | 80 | 100 |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 |
| Gunk Shot | Poison | Physical | 120 | 70 |
| Iron Head | Steel | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 |
| Electroweb | Electric | Special | 55 | 95 |
Other generations: V
Moves learnt by HM
Other generations: V
Moves learnt by TM
Genesect is compatible with these Technical Machines:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hone Claws | Dark | Status | - | - |
| 6 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 120 | 70 |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 90 |
| 16 | Light Screen | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 22 | SolarBeam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100 |
| 24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 25 | Thunder | Electric | Special | 120 | 70 |
| 27 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 29 | Psychic | Psychic | Special | 90 | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 33 | Reflect | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 35 | Flamethrower | Fire | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | ∞ |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 43 | Flame Charge | Fire | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 53 | Energy Ball | Grass | Special | 80 | 100 |
| 57 | Charge Beam | Electric | Special | 50 | 90 |
| 64 | Explosion | Normal | Physical | 250 | 100 |
| 65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 |
| 69 | Rock Polish | Rock | Status | - | - |
| 70 | Flash | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | Status | - | 100 |
| 76 | Struggle Bug | Bug | Special | 30 | 100 |
| 81 | X-Scissor | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| 89 | U-turn | Bug | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 91 | Flash Cannon | Steel | Special | 80 | 100 |
Other generations: V
Genesect sprites
NORMAL
Black/White
NORMAL
Burn form
Black/White
NORMAL
Chill form
Black/White
NORMAL
Douse form
Black/White
NORMAL
Shock form
Black/White
SHINY
Black/White
SHINY
Burn form
Black/White
SHINY
Chill form
Black/White
Black/White
NORMALBurn form
Black/White
NORMALChill form
Black/White
NORMALDouse form
Black/White
NORMALShock form
Black/White
SHINYBlack/White
SHINYBurn form
Black/White
SHINYChill form
Black/White
Where to find Genesect
We don't have any location data for Genesect yet.
Answers to Genesect questions
- What is a good moveset for Genesect?
- Where is Genesect's location in Pokemon Black/White?
- When will there be a Genesect event?
- How do you get Genesect in your pokedex?
- A Genesect in Rain??
- How long is the BW2 Genesect event going to last?
- Iron Head or Flash Cannon for Genesect?
- Where is Genesect's event?
- Keldeo, Meloetta and Genesect?
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