Genesect (#0649) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP71131–178252–346

Atk120112–189220–372

Def9590–161175–317

SpA120112–189220–372

SpD9590–161175–317

Spe9993–166182–326

Total600Higher than 94% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk, 1 SpA, 1 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 99). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+166Max151No SP119Min107Scarf249Tailwind332

At max Speed, Genesect outspeeds 18 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fire4×

Resists

Grass¼×Bug½×Dragon½×Fairy½×Ice½×Normal½×Psychic½×Steel½×

Immune to

Poison0×

Takes normal damage from 8 types

FightingFlyingGroundRockGhostWaterElectricDark

Abilities

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Raises the attack stat corresponding to the opponents' weaker defense one stage upon entering battle.

Competitive

National DexUber

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

Genesect does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1Fury CutterPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.BugPhys4095%20

1Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

7ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

14Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

21Fell StingerRaises the user’s Attack by two stages if it KOs the target.BugPhys50100%25

28Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20

35Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40

42X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

49Magnet RiseUser is immune to Ground moves and effects for five turns.ElectricStatus——10

56Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

63Simple BeamChanges the target’s ability to Simple.NormalStatus—100%15

70Zap CannonHas a 100% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec12050%5

77Lock-OnEnsures that the user’s next move will hit the target.NormalStatus——5

84Techno BlastIf the user is holding a appropriate plate or drive, the damage inflicted will match it.NormalSpec120100%5

91Self-DestructUser faints.NormalPhys200100%5

TM / HM / TR 42

TM06FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

TM08Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM09Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM11Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM14Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM16ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

TM17Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM18ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM20Self-DestructUser faints.NormalPhys200100%5

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM28Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM40SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM56U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM58AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

TM65Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM82ElectrowebLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.ElectricSpec5595%15

TR02FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TR05Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TR06BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TR08ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TR09ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TR11PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TR18Leech LifeDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.BugPhys80100%10

TR19Tri AttackHas a 20% chance to burn, freeze, or paralyze the target.NormalSpec80100%10

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR41Blaze KickHas an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys8590%10

TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TR58Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TR60X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TR61Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

TR65Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TR69Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TR70Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TR73Gunk ShotHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5

TR74Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TR83Ally SwitchUser switches places with the friendly Pokémon opposite it.PsychicStatus——15

Tutor 1

TutorSteel BeamInflicts damage, and the user takes damage equal to half of its max HP, rounded up.SteelSpec14095%5

Pokédex entries

Category: Paleozoic Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Purple
Shape
Habitat: —

About its forms: Form changes to match Genesect’s held Drive. The only differences are the color of its weapon and Techno Blast’s type.

Original Unova#155Updated Unova#300Hyperspace#120

This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire
This ancient bug Pokémon was altered by Team Plasma. They upgraded the cannon on its back.
White · X · Omega Ruby
Over 300 million years ago, it was feared as the strongest of hunters. It has been modified by Team Plasma.
Black