Genesect
Genesect is a Bug/Steel type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5. It is known as the Paleozoic Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 649 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Gender | Genderless |
Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 71 | 252 | 346 | |
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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.
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. |
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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
Moves learnt by level up
Genesect learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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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 | Cat. | 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 | Cat. | 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 | Cat. | 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 |
Genesect sprites
Where to find Genesect
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
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X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Location data not yet available |
Sword Shield |
Location data not yet available |
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?
- What happens if you show the guy in Ambrette Town's Fossil Lab a genesect?
- Is Genesect a Kabutops that Team Plasma modified?
- A Genesect in Rain??
- How long is the BW2 Genesect event going to last?
- Iron Head or Flash Cannon for Genesect?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English | Genesect |
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Japanese | ゲノセクト (Genesect) |
German | Genesect |
French | Genesect |
Name origin
- genetic
- of or relating to DNA
- insect
- a bug