Genesect

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Genesect is a Bug/Steel type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5. It is known as the Paleozoic Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	649
Type	Bug Steel
Species	Paleozoic Pokémon
Height	1.5 m (4′11″)
Weight	82.5 kg (181.9 lbs)
Abilities	1. Download
Local №	155 (Black/White) 300 (Black 2/White 2)

Training

EV yield	1 Attack, 1 Special Attack, 1 Speed
Catch rate	3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	0 (lower than normal)
Base Exp.	270
Growth Rate	Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Undiscovered
Gender	Genderless
Egg cycles	120 (30,584–30,840 steps)

Base stats

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	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Genesect.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
½	4			¼	½		0

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
	½	½			½		½	½

Evolution chart

Genesect does not evolve.

Pokédex 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 White 2	This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back.
X Omega Ruby	This ancient bug Pokémon was altered by Team Plasma. They upgraded the cannon on its back.
Y Alpha Sapphire	This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back.

Moves learned by Genesect

In other generations
5
6
7
8

Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Sun/Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Genesect learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Fell Stinger	Bug	50	100
1	Magnet Rise	Electric	—	—
1	Metal Claw	Steel	50	95
1	Quick Attack	Normal	40	100
1	Screech	Normal	—	85
1	Techno Blast	Normal	120	100
7	Fury Cutter	Bug	40	95
11	Lock-On	Normal	—	—
18	Flame Charge	Fire	50	100
22	Magnet Bomb	Steel	60	∞
29	Slash	Normal	70	100
33	Metal Sound	Steel	—	85
40	Signal Beam	Bug	75	100
44	Tri Attack	Normal	80	100
51	X-Scissor	Bug	80	100
55	Bug Buzz	Bug	90	100
62	Simple Beam	Normal	—	100
66	Zap Cannon	Electric	120	50
73	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
77	Self-Destruct	Normal	200	100

Egg moves

Genesect does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move Tutor moves

Genesect can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Ally Switch	Psychic	—	—
Bug Bite	Bug	60	100
Electroweb	Electric	55	95
Giga Drain	Grass	75	100
Gravity	Psychic	—	—
Gunk Shot	Poison	120	80
Iron Defense	Steel	—	—
Iron Head	Steel	80	100
Last Resort	Normal	140	100
Magic Coat	Psychic	—	—
Magnet Rise	Electric	—	—
Recycle	Normal	—	—
Shock Wave	Electric	60	∞
Signal Beam	Bug	75	100
Snore	Normal	50	100
Telekinesis	Psychic	—	—
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	80	90

Moves learnt by TM

Genesect is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
06	Toxic	Poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
16	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
22	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100
25	Thunder	Electric	110	70
27	Return	Normal	—	100
29	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
33	Reflect	Psychic	—	—
35	Flamethrower	Fire	90	100
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
43	Flame Charge	Fire	50	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
48	Round	Normal	60	100
53	Energy Ball	Grass	90	100
57	Charge Beam	Electric	50	90
64	Explosion	Normal	250	100
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
69	Rock Polish	Rock	—	—
73	Thunder Wave	Electric	—	90
76	Fly	Flying	90	95
81	X-Scissor	Bug	80	100
83	Infestation	Bug	20	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
89	U-turn	Bug	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
91	Flash Cannon	Steel	80	100
97	Dark Pulse	Dark	80	100
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Genesect can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Flash	Normal	—	100	Generation 6 — TM
Hone Claws	Dark	—	—	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Struggle Bug	Bug	50	100	Generation 6 — TM

Moves learnt by level up

Genesect learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Fell Stinger	Bug	50	100
1	Magnet Rise	Electric	—	—
1	Metal Claw	Steel	50	95
1	Quick Attack	Normal	40	100
1	Screech	Normal	—	85
1	Techno Blast	Normal	120	100
7	Fury Cutter	Bug	40	95
11	Lock-On	Normal	—	—
18	Flame Charge	Fire	50	100
22	Magnet Bomb	Steel	60	∞
29	Slash	Normal	70	100
33	Metal Sound	Steel	—	85
40	Signal Beam	Bug	75	100
44	Tri Attack	Normal	80	100
51	X-Scissor	Bug	80	100
55	Bug Buzz	Bug	90	100
62	Simple Beam	Normal	—	100
66	Zap Cannon	Electric	120	50
73	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
77	Self-Destruct	Normal	200	100

Egg moves

Genesect does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sun & Moon.

Moves learnt by TM

Genesect is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
06	Toxic	Poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
16	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
22	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100
25	Thunder	Electric	110	70
27	Return	Normal	—	100
29	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
33	Reflect	Psychic	—	—
35	Flamethrower	Fire	90	100
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
43	Flame Charge	Fire	50	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
48	Round	Normal	60	100
53	Energy Ball	Grass	90	100
57	Charge Beam	Electric	50	90
64	Explosion	Normal	250	100
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
69	Rock Polish	Rock	—	—
73	Thunder Wave	Electric	—	90
76	Fly	Flying	90	95
81	X-Scissor	Bug	80	100
83	Infestation	Bug	20	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
89	U-turn	Bug	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
91	Flash Cannon	Steel	80	100
97	Dark Pulse	Dark	80	100
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Genesect can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Sun & Moon.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Flash	Normal	—	100	Generation 6 — TM
Hone Claws	Dark	—	—	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Struggle Bug	Bug	50	100	Generation 6 — TM

In other generations
5
6
7
8

Genesect sprites

Type	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
Normal			—	—
Shiny			—	—

See all Genesect sprites

Where to find Genesect

Black White Black 2 White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Trade/migrate from another game
Sword Shield	Location data not yet available

Answers to Genesect questions

Other languages

English	Genesect
Japanese	ゲノセクト (Genesect)
German	Genesect
French	Genesect

Name origin

genetic: of or relating to DNA
insect: a bug