Genesect #0649

The Paleozoic Pokémon

Forms:

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Typing	BugSteel
Abilities	Download
Classification	The Paleozoic Pokémon
National ID	#0649

Type Effectiveness

Weak x4

Fire

Resists x½

NormalBugSteelPsychicIceDragonFairy

Resists x¼

Grass

Immune x0

Poison

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This page displays data from Shield (the most recent standard appearance of this Pokémon). To view data from other games, use the game selector in the sidebar.

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Base Stats

Stat	Amount	Stat Range
HP	71	131—178
Attack	120	112—189
Defense	95	90—161
Sp. Attack	120	112—189
Sp. Defense	95	90—161
Speed	99	93—166
Total	600	Calculated Stat Range

Calculated stats: Lv. 50

Lv. 100Nature details:

Where to Find

Generation 9
Mega Dimension (DLC)	StaticHyperspace Lumiose

Breeding and Species Information

Egg Group(s)	Undiscovered
Egg Cycles	120
Egg Steps	30720 - Generations II, III, and VII 30600 - Generations IV 30840 - Generations V and VI 30600 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 15360 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet
Gender Ratio	Unknown
Height	1.5 m (4'11")
Weight	82.5 kg (181.9 lbs.)

Battle Information

EV Yield	1 Attack 1 Sp. Attack 1 Speed
Base Exp. Yield	300
Catch Rate	3
Catch Chance	~1.57% Success (Poké Ball, Lvl. 50, Full HP)
Exp. Growth Rate	Slow
Base Friendship	0

Pokédex Entries

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

Learnset

Level-up Tutor TM TR Transfer

Learnset via Level-up

The following moves are learned by Genesect via level-up in Pokémon Shield:

Level	Name	Power	Acc.	Type	Cat.
1	Fury Cutter	40	95	Bug	Phys.
1	Quick Attack	40	100	Normal	Phys.
7	Screech	—	85	Normal	Stat.
14	Metal Claw	50	95	Steel	Phys.
21	Fell Stinger	50	100	Bug	Phys.
28	Flame Charge	50	100	Fire	Phys.
35	Metal Sound	—	85	Steel	Stat.
42	X-Scissor	80	100	Bug	Phys.
49	Magnet Rise	—	—	Electric	Stat.
56	Bug Buzz	90	100	Bug	Spec.
63	Simple Beam	—	100	Normal	Stat.
70	Zap Cannon	120	50	Electric	Spec.
77	Lock-On	—	—	Normal	Stat.
84	Techno Blast	120	100	Normal	Spec.
91	Self-Destruct	200	100	Normal	Phys.

Tutor Moves

The following moves are learned by Genesect as Tutor Moves in Pokémon Shield:

Name	Power	Acc.	Type	Cat.
Steel Beam	140	95	Steel	Spec.

Tutor moves can only be learned by visiting a special Move Tutor.

Learnset via TM

The following moves are learned by Genesect via TM in Pokémon Shield:

TM	Name	Power	Acc.	Type	Cat.
TM006	Fly	90	95	Flying	Phys.
TM008	Hyper Beam	150	90	Normal	Spec.
TM009	Giga Impact	150	90	Normal	Phys.
TM011	Solar Beam	120	100	Grass	Spec.
TM014	Thunder Wave	—	90	Electric	Stat.
TM016	Screech	—	85	Normal	Stat.
TM017	Light Screen	—	—	Psychic	Stat.
TM018	Reflect	—	—	Psychic	Stat.
TM020	Self-Destruct	200	100	Normal	Phys.
TM021	Rest	—	—	Psychic	Stat.
TM024	Snore	50	100	Normal	Spec.
TM025	Protect	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TM028	Giga Drain	75	100	Grass	Spec.
TM039	Facade	70	100	Normal	Phys.
TM040	Swift	60	—	Normal	Spec.
TM056	U-turn	70	100	Bug	Phys.
TM058	Assurance	60	100	Dark	Phys.
TM065	Shadow Claw	70	100	Ghost	Phys.
TM076	Round	60	100	Normal	Spec.
TM082	Electroweb	55	95	Electric	Spec.

Learnset via TR

The following moves are learned by Genesect via TR in Pokémon Shield:

TR	Name	Power	Acc.	Type	Cat.
TR02	Flamethrower	90	100	Fire	Spec.
TR05	Ice Beam	90	100	Ice	Spec.
TR06	Blizzard	110	70	Ice	Spec.
TR08	Thunderbolt	90	100	Electric	Spec.
TR09	Thunder	110	70	Electric	Spec.
TR11	Psychic	90	100	Psychic	Spec.
TR18	Leech Life	80	100	Bug	Phys.
TR19	Tri Attack	80	100	Normal	Spec.
TR20	Substitute	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TR26	Endure	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TR27	Sleep Talk	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TR41	Blaze Kick	85	90	Fire	Phys.
TR46	Iron Defense	—	—	Steel	Stat.
TR58	Dark Pulse	80	100	Dark	Spec.
TR60	X-Scissor	80	100	Bug	Phys.
TR61	Bug Buzz	90	100	Bug	Spec.
TR65	Energy Ball	90	100	Grass	Spec.
TR69	Zen Headbutt	80	90	Psychic	Phys.
TR70	Flash Cannon	80	100	Steel	Spec.
TR73	Gunk Shot	120	80	Poison	Phys.
TR74	Iron Head	80	100	Steel	Phys.
TR83	Ally Switch	—	—	Psychic	Stat.

Transfer Moves

The following moves are learned by Genesect via Transfer from an older game:

Name	Origin Games	Power	Acc.	Type	Cat.
Aerial Ace	BWB2W2ORASXYSMUSUM	60	—	Flying	Phys.
Bug Bite	B2W2ORASUSUM	60	100	Bug	Phys.
Charge Beam	BWB2W2ORASXYSMUSUM	50	90	Electric	Spec.
Confide	ORASXYSMUSUM	—	—	Normal	Stat.
Double Team	BWB2W2ORASXYSMUSUM	—	—	Normal	Stat.
Explosion	BWB2W2ORASXYSMUSUM	250	100	Normal	Phys.
Extreme Speed	BWB2W2	80	100	Normal	Phys.
Flash	BWB2W2ORASXY	—	100	Normal	Stat.
Frustration	BWB2W2ORASXYSMUSUM	1	100	Normal	Phys.
Gravity	B2W2ORASUSUM	—	—	Psychic	Stat.
Hidden Power	BWB2W2ORASXYSMUSUM	60	100	Normal	Spec.
Hone Claws	BWB2W2ORASXY	—	—	Dark	Stat.
Infestation	ORASXYSMUSUM	20	100	Bug	Spec.
Last Resort	B2W2ORASUSUM	140	100	Normal	Phys.
Magic Coat	B2W2ORASUSUM	—	—	Psychic	Stat.
Magnet Bomb	BWB2W2ORASXYSMUSUM	60	—	Steel	Phys.
Recycle	B2W2ORASUSUM	—	—	Normal	Stat.
Return	BWB2W2ORASXYSMUSUM	1	100	Normal	Phys.
Rock Polish	BWB2W2ORASXYSMUSUM	—	—	Rock	Stat.
Secret Power	ORAS	70	100	Normal	Phys.
Shift Gear	BWB2W2	—	—	Steel	Stat.
Shock Wave	ORASUSUM	60	—	Electric	Spec.
Signal Beam	BWB2W2ORASXYSMUSUM	75	100	Bug	Spec.
Slash	BWB2W2ORASXYSMUSUM	70	100	Normal	Phys.
Struggle Bug	BWB2W2ORASXY	50	100	Bug	Spec.
Swagger	BWB2W2ORASXYSMUSUM	—	85	Normal	Stat.
Telekinesis	USUM	—	—	Psychic	Stat.
Toxic	BWB2W2ORASXYSMUSUM	—	90	Poison	Stat.