Genesect
Genesect is a Bug/Steel type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0649 |
|---|---|
| Type | Bug Steel |
| Species | Paleozoic Pokémon |
| Height | 1.5 m (4′11″) |
| Weight | 82.5 kg (181.9 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Download |
| Local № | 0155 (Black/White) 0300 (Black 2/White 2) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Attack, 1 Sp. Atk, 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.
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
- 9
Moves learnt by level up
Genesect learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fury Cutter | Bug | 40 | 95 | |
| 1 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 7 | Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 14 | Metal Claw | Steel | 50 | 95 | |
| 21 | Fell Stinger | Bug | 50 | 100 | |
| 28 | Flame Charge | Fire | 50 | 100 | |
| 35 | Metal Sound | Steel | — | 85 | |
| 42 | X-Scissor | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 49 | Magnet Rise | Electric | — | — | |
| 56 | Bug Buzz | Bug | 90 | 100 | |
| 63 | Simple Beam | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 70 | Zap Cannon | Electric | 120 | 50 | |
| 77 | Lock-On | Normal | — | — | |
| 84 | Techno Blast | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 91 | Self-Destruct | Normal | 200 | 100 |
Egg moves
Genesect does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
Moves learnt by TM
Genesect is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | Fly | Flying | 90 | 95 | |
| 08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 09 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 11 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 14 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 16 | Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 17 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 18 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 20 | Self-Destruct | Normal | 200 | 100 | |
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 28 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 40 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 56 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
| 58 | Assurance | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
| 76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 82 | Electroweb | Electric | 55 | 95 |
Moves learnt by TR
Genesect is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 05 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 06 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 08 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 09 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
| 11 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 18 | Leech Life | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 19 | Tri Attack | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 41 | Blaze Kick | Fire | 85 | 90 | |
| 46 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 58 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 60 | X-Scissor | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 61 | Bug Buzz | Bug | 90 | 100 | |
| 65 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 69 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 70 | Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 73 | Gunk Shot | Poison | 120 | 80 | |
| 74 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 83 | Ally Switch | Psychic | — | — |
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
- In other generations
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Genesect sprites
- 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 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Genesect questions
Other languages
| English | Genesect |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ゲノセクト (Genesect) |
| German | Genesect |
| French | Genesect |
| Italian | Genesect |
| Spanish | Genesect |
| Korean | 게노세크트 (genosekeuteu) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 盖诺赛克特 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 蓋諾賽克特 |
| English |
Paleozoic Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | こせいだいポケモン |
| German | Paläozoikums-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Paléozoïque |
| Italian | Pokémon Paleozoico |
| Spanish | Pokémon Paleozoico |
| Korean | 고생대포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 古生代宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 古生代寶可夢 |
Name origin
- genetic
- of or relating to DNA
- insect
- a bug
