Genesect, the Paleozoic Pokémon. A Bug and Steel type. It was introduced in Generation 5.
Height 1.5 m 4′ 11″
Weight 82.5 kg 181.9 lbs
Growth RateSlow1,250,000 Points
Gender Genderless
Egg Groups
Undiscovered
Egg Cycles 12030,720 steps
Abilities
EV yield
1 Attack
1 Special Attack
1 Speed
Catch rate3
Base Friendship0
Base Exp.300
Base stats
| HP | 71 | 252 | 346 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 120 | 220 | 245 | 339 | 372 | |
| Defence | 95 | 175 | 195 | 289 | 317 | |
| Special Attack | 120 | 220 | 245 | 339 | 372 | |
| Special Defence | 95 | 175 | 195 | 289 | 317 | |
| Speed | 99 | 182 | 203 | 297 | 326 | |
| Total | 600 | min- | min | max | max+ |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon:
Minimum values are based on a hindering (min-) and neutral (min) nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs;
Maximum values are based on a neutral (max) and beneficial (max+) nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs.
Type Sensitiveness
Evolution chart
- Genesect does not evolve.
Moves
Below is a list of all moves that Genesect can learn in latest Pokémon games.
Level-Up Moves
Genesect learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Fury Cutter | Bug | 
|
20 | 40 | 95% |
| L1 | Quick Attack | Normal |
|
30 | 40 | 100% |
| L7 | Screech | Normal | 
|
40 | — | 85% |
| L14 | Metal Claw | Steel |
|
35 | 50 | 95% |
| L21 | Fell Stinger | Bug |
|
25 | 50 | 100% |
| L28 | Flame Charge | Fire |
|
20 | 50 | 100% |
| L35 | Metal Sound | Steel |
|
40 | — | 85% |
| L42 | X-Scissor | Bug |
|
15 | 80 | 100% |
| L49 | Magnet Rise | Electric |
|
10 | — | — |
| L56 | Bug Buzz | Bug | 
|
10 | 90 | 100% |
| L63 | Simple Beam | Normal |
|
15 | — | 100% |
| L70 | Zap Cannon | Electric |
|
5 | 120 | 50% |
| L77 | Lock-On | Normal |
|
5 | — | — |
| L84 | Techno Blast | Normal |
|
5 | 120 | 100% |
| L91 | Self-Destruct | Normal |
|
5 | 200 | 100% |
Tutor Moves
Genesect can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors.
| Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Beam | Steel |
|
5 | 140 | 95% |
Moves by Machine/Record
Genesect is compatible with these Technical Machines/Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Fly | Flying |
|
15 | 90 | 95% |
| TM08 | Hyper Beam | Normal |
|
5 | 150 | 90% |
| TM09 | Giga Impact | Normal |
|
5 | 150 | 90% |
| TM11 | Solar Beam | Grass |
|
10 | 120 | 100% |
| TM14 | Thunder Wave | Electric |
|
20 | — | 90% |
| TM16 | Screech | Normal |
|
40 | — | 85% |
| TM17 | Light Screen | Psychic |
|
30 | — | — |
| TM18 | Reflect | Psychic |
|
20 | — | — |
| TM20 | Self-Destruct | Normal |
|
5 | 200 | 100% |
| TM21 | Rest | Psychic |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM24 | Snore | Normal |
|
15 | 50 | 100% |
| TM25 | Protect | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM28 | Giga Drain | Grass |
|
10 | 75 | 100% |
| TM39 | Facade | Normal |
|
20 | 70 | 100% |
| TM40 | Swift | Normal |
|
20 | 60 | — |
| TM56 | U-turn | Bug |
|
20 | 70 | 100% |
| TM58 | Assurance | Dark |
|
10 | 60 | 100% |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost |
|
15 | 70 | 100% |
| TM76 | Round | Normal |
|
15 | 60 | 100% |
| TM82 | Electroweb | Electric |
|
15 | 55 | 95% |
| TR02 | Flamethrower | Fire |
|
15 | 90 | 100% |
| TR05 | Ice Beam | Ice |
|
10 | 90 | 100% |
| TR06 | Blizzard | Ice |
|
5 | 110 | 70% |
| TR08 | Thunderbolt | Electric |
|
15 | 90 | 100% |
| TR09 | Thunder | Electric |
|
10 | 110 | 70% |
| TR11 | Psychic | Psychic |
|
10 | 90 | 100% |
| TR18 | Leech Life | Bug |
|
10 | 80 | 100% |
| TR19 | Tri Attack | Normal |
|
10 | 80 | 100% |
| TR20 | Substitute | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TR26 | Endure | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TR41 | Blaze Kick | Fire |
|
10 | 85 | 90% |
| TR46 | Iron Defense | Steel |
|
15 | — | — |
| TR58 | Dark Pulse | Dark |
|
15 | 80 | 100% |
| TR60 | X-Scissor | Bug |
|
15 | 80 | 100% |
| TR61 | Bug Buzz | Bug |
|
10 | 90 | 100% |
| TR65 | Energy Ball | Grass |
|
10 | 90 | 100% |
| TR69 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic |
|
15 | 80 | 90% |
| TR70 | Flash Cannon | Steel |
|
10 | 80 | 100% |
| TR73 | Gunk Shot | Poison |
|
5 | 120 | 80% |
| TR74 | Iron Head | Steel |
|
15 | 80 | 100% |
| TR83 | Ally Switch | Psychic |
|
15 | — | — |
Level-Up Moves
Genesect learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Fell Stinger | Bug |
|
25 | 50 | 100% |
| L1 | Techno Blast | Normal |
|
5 | 120 | 100% |
| L1 | Quick Attack | Normal |
|
30 | 40 | 100% |
| L1 | Magnet Rise | Electric |
|
10 | — | — |
| L1 | Metal Claw | Steel |
|
35 | 50 | 95% |
| L1 | Screech | Normal |
|
40 | — | 85% |
| L7 | Fury Cutter | Bug |
|
20 | 40 | 95% |
| L11 | Lock-On | Normal |
|
5 | — | — |
| L18 | Flame Charge | Fire |
|
20 | 50 | 100% |
| L22 | Magnet Bomb | Steel |
|
20 | 60 | — |
| L29 | Slash | Normal |
|
20 | 70 | 100% |
| L33 | Metal Sound | Steel |
|
40 | — | 85% |
| L40 | Signal Beam | Bug |
|
15 | 75 | 100% |
| L44 | Tri Attack | Normal |
|
10 | 80 | 100% |
| L51 | X-Scissor | Bug |
|
15 | 80 | 100% |
| L55 | Bug Buzz | Bug |
|
10 | 90 | 100% |
| L62 | Simple Beam | Normal |
|
15 | — | 100% |
| L66 | Zap Cannon | Electric |
|
5 | 120 | 50% |
| L73 | Hyper Beam | Normal |
|
5 | 150 | 90% |
| L77 | Self-Destruct | Normal |
|
5 | 200 | 100% |
Tutor Moves
Genesect can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors.
| Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Defense | Steel |
|
15 | — | — |
| Signal Beam | Bug |
|
15 | 75 | 100% |
| Recycle | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic |
|
15 | 80 | 90% |
| Giga Drain | Grass |
|
10 | 75 | 100% |
| Magic Coat | Psychic |
|
15 | — | — |
| Iron Head | Steel |
|
15 | 80 | 100% |
| Shock Wave | Electric |
|
20 | 60 | — |
| Snore | Normal |
|
15 | 50 | 100% |
| Gunk Shot | Poison |
|
5 | 120 | 80% |
| Bug Bite | Bug |
|
20 | 60 | 100% |
| Gravity | Psychic |
|
5 | — | — |
| Telekinesis | Psychic |
|
15 | — | — |
| Last Resort | Normal |
|
5 | 140 | 100% |
| Ally Switch | Psychic |
|
15 | — | — |
| Electroweb | Electric |
|
15 | 55 | 95% |
| Magnet Rise | Electric |
|
10 | — | — |
Moves by Machine/Record
Genesect is compatible with these Technical Machines/Records in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison |
|
10 | — | 90% |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal |
|
15 | 60 | 100% |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice |
|
10 | 90 | 100% |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice |
|
5 | 110 | 70% |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal |
|
5 | 150 | 90% |
| TM16 | Light Screen | Psychic |
|
30 | — | — |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal |
|
20 | — | 100% |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | Grass |
|
10 | 120 | 100% |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric |
|
15 | 90 | 100% |
| TM25 | Thunder | Electric |
|
10 | 110 | 70% |
| TM27 | Return | Normal |
|
20 | — | 100% |
| TM29 | Psychic | Psychic |
|
10 | 90 | 100% |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal |
|
15 | — | — |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic |
|
20 | — | — |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | Fire |
|
15 | 90 | 100% |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying |
|
20 | 60 | — |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal |
|
20 | 70 | 100% |
| TM43 | Flame Charge | Fire |
|
20 | 50 | 100% |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM48 | Round | Normal |
|
15 | 60 | 100% |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | Grass |
|
10 | 90 | 100% |
| TM57 | Charge Beam | Electric |
|
10 | 50 | 90% |
| TM64 | Explosion | Normal |
|
5 | 250 | 100% |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost |
|
15 | 70 | 100% |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | Normal |
|
5 | 150 | 90% |
| TM69 | Rock Polish | Rock |
|
20 | — | — |
| TM73 | Thunder Wave | Electric |
|
20 | — | 90% |
| TM76 | Fly | Flying |
|
15 | 90 | 95% |
| TM81 | X-Scissor | Bug |
|
15 | 80 | 100% |
| TM83 | Infestation | Bug |
|
20 | 20 | 100% |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal |
|
15 | — | 85% |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM89 | U-turn | Bug |
|
20 | 70 | 100% |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM91 | Flash Cannon | Steel |
|
10 | 80 | 100% |
| TM97 | Dark Pulse | Dark |
|
15 | 80 | 100% |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal |
|
20 | — | — |