Genesect Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

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Genesect Pokemon Guide

Genesect is a Bug / Steel-type Pokemon known for its abilities, evolution line, typing, matchup profile and role across different Pokemon games. This guide covers Genesect’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations.

Normal Form

Genesect

Shiny Form

Shiny Genesect

Drive Forms

Genesect Drive Forms

Genesect Description

Genesect is a Bug / Steel-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. It is known for its typing, abilities and place in the Pokemon series.

Genesect Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Genesect, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Genesect Stats

Use the stat section below to review Genesect’s base stat profile.

Genesect Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

These are some of Genesect’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Techno Blast

Signature move that changes type based on Genesect’s Drive.

U-turn

Momentum move with Bug-type damage.

Flash Cannon

Reliable Steel-type special attack.

Thunderbolt

Coverage against Water and Flying types.

Ice Beam

Coverage against Dragon, Flying, Grass and Ground types.

Flamethrower

Coverage against Steel, Grass and Bug types.

Iron Head

Physical Steel-type option.

Bug Buzz

Special Bug-type STAB attack.

Genesect All Moves

Use the section below to view Genesect’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	40	95
1	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
7	Screech	Normal	Status	–	85
14	Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95
21	Fell Stinger	Bug	Physical	50	100
28	Flame Charge	Fire	Physical	50	100
35	Metal Sound	Steel	Status	–	85
42	X Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	100
49	Magnet Rise	Electric	Status	–	–
56	Bug Buzz	Bug	Special	90	100
63	Simple Beam	Normal	Status	–	100
70	Zap Cannon	Electric	Special	120	50
77	Lock On	Normal	Status	–	–
84	Techno Blast	Normal	Special	120	100
91	Self Destruct	Normal	Physical	200	100

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Ally Switch	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Assurance	Dark	Physical	60	100
TM	Blaze Kick	Fire	Physical	85	90
TM	Blizzard	Ice	Special	110	70
TM	Bug Buzz	Bug	Special	90	100
TM	Dark Pulse	Dark	Special	80	100
TM	Electroweb	Electric	Special	55	95
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	90	100
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	90	100
TM	Flash Cannon	Steel	Special	80	100
TM	Fly	Flying	Physical	90	95
TM	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100
TM	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
TM	Gunk Shot	Poison	Physical	120	80
TM	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
TM	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	90	100
TM	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	–	–
TM	Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100
TM	Leech Life	Bug	Physical	80	100
TM	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
TM	Reflect	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
TM	Screech	Normal	Status	–	85
TM	Self Destruct	Normal	Physical	200	100
TM	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Snore	Normal	Special	50	100
TM	Solar Beam	Grass	Special	120	100
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Swift	Normal	Special	60	–
TM	Thunder	Electric	Special	110	70
TM	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	–	90
TM	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	90	100
TM	Tri Attack	Normal	Special	80	100
TM	U Turn	Bug	Physical	70	100
TM	X Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	100
TM	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90

Tutor Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Steel Beam	Steel	Special	140	95

Genesect Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Genesect is a Bug / Steel-type Pokemon. Its typing determines which attacks are super effective, resisted or blocked.

Type

Bug, Steel

Weaknesses

Fire

Resistances

Bug, Dragon, Grass, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Steel, Fairy

Immunity

Poison

Genesect Abilities

Genesect’s abilities can affect how it performs in different games and battle formats.

Genesect Evolution

This section shows the Genesect evolution line and how each stage is obtained.

Stage 1

Genesect

Does not evolve

Where to Find Genesect in Pokemon Games

Genesect’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Older games are still listed for consistency, including games where Genesect had not been introduced yet.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find Genesect
Pokemon Red	Not available because Genesect had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Blue	Not available because Genesect had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Yellow	Not available because Genesect had not been introduced yet.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Genesect
Pokemon Gold	Not available because Genesect had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Silver	Not available because Genesect had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Crystal	Not available because Genesect had not been introduced yet.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Genesect
Pokemon Ruby	Not available because Genesect had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Sapphire	Not available because Genesect had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Emerald	Not available because Genesect had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon FireRed	Not available because Genesect had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Not available because Genesect had not been introduced yet.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Genesect
Pokemon Diamond	Not available because Genesect had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Pearl	Not available because Genesect had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Platinum	Not available because Genesect had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon HeartGold	Not available because Genesect had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Not available because Genesect had not been introduced yet.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Genesect
Pokemon Black	Event distribution or transfer when supported.
Pokemon White	Event distribution or transfer when supported.
Pokemon Black 2	Event distribution or transfer when supported.
Pokemon White 2	Event distribution or transfer when supported.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Genesect
Pokemon X	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Y	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Genesect
Pokemon Sun	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Moon	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Not available in this game.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Genesect
Pokemon Sword	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Shield	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Genesect
Pokemon Scarlet	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Violet	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Location data not yet available.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Genesect
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

Genesect Drive Forms

Genesect can use different Drives to change the type of Techno Blast in supported Pokemon games.

Genesect Drive form details should be reviewed for item availability, Techno Blast type behavior and game-specific support before publishing.

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