Genesect Burn Moves and Best Moveset - Pokémon GO (2026)

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Genesect Burn Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Genesect Burn can learn, ranked by simulated raid DPS. Pick a raid boss, weather, and level to see how the best moveset changes.

Raid boss

Neutral target

No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.

Defense

180

15,000

Type

None

Weather

Genesect Burn level

Fast Move

Charged Move

1
Metal Claw
Magnet Bomb
14.05
179.7
1067.8s
11.83
2
Fury Cutter
Magnet Bomb
13.85
177.1
1083.3s
11.60
3
Metal Claw
X Scissor
13.80
176.6
1086.7s
11.57
4
Fury Cutter
X Scissor
13.46
172.1
1114.8s
11.30
5
Metal Claw
Techno Blast Burn
13.27
169.7
1130.6s
11.16
6
Fury Cutter
Techno Blast Burn
12.94
165.5
1159.4s
10.84
7
Metal Claw
Flamethrower
12.53
160.3
1196.9s
10.53

8
Fury Cutter
Flamethrower
11.84
151.4
1267.1s
9.93

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Genesect Burn Best PvP Movesets

GO Battle League

Full PvP rankings →

The recommended fast and charged moves for Genesect Burn in each GO Battle League format, from an all-vs-all battle simulation.

Ultra League

#173 of 841 · D Tier

Fury Cutter

X Scissor

Techno Blast Burn

Master League

#128 of 405 · C Tier

Fury Cutter

Magnet Bomb

Techno Blast Burn

Rankings come from an all-vs-all battle simulation across each league's meta. The first chip is the fast move; the rest are the recommended charged moves.

Genesect Burn PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

None of the moves Genesect Burn can learn have special effects in Trainer Battles.

Genesect Burn Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Genesect Burn can learn 2 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Bug- and Steel-type damage. Fury Cutter and Metal Claw match Genesect Burn's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Fury Cutter

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.2s – 0.5s

DPS

Weather boost

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

1 turn

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Grass
Psychic
Dark
Resisted by: Fire
Fighting
Poison
Flying
Ghost
Steel
Fairy

Metal Claw

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.2s – 0.4s

DPS

Weather boost

Snow

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

2 turns

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Ice
Rock
Fairy
Resisted by: Fire
Water
Electric
Steel

Compare fast moves

Fury Cutter
4
8
0.5s
8
Metal Claw
6
5
0.5s
12

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Fury Cutter	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%	160%	62.5%	62.5%
Metal Claw	100%	62.5%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	160%

Genesect Burn Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Genesect Burn can learn 4 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Fire-, Steel-, and Bug-type damage. Magnet Bomb and X Scissor match Genesect Burn's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Flamethrower

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.3s – 1.5s

DPE

1.3

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-55

DPE

1.64

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Grass
Ice
Bug
Steel
Resisted by: Fire
Water
Rock
Dragon

Magnet Bomb

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

2.4s – 2.8s

DPE

2.27

Weather boost

Snow

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-45

DPE

1.56

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Ice
Rock
Fairy
Resisted by: Fire
Water
Electric
Steel

Techno Blast Burn

Gyms & Raids

Power

120

Energy

-100

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.4s – 2.0s

DPE

1.2

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

120

Energy

-55

DPE

2.18

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Grass
Ice
Bug
Steel
Resisted by: Fire
Water
Rock
Dragon

X Scissor

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

1.1s – 1.3s

DPE

1.36

Weather boost

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-40

DPE

1.63

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Grass
Psychic
Dark
Resisted by: Fire
Fighting
Poison
Flying
Ghost
Steel
Fairy

Compare charged moves

Flamethrower
65
-50
2.0s
32.5
Magnet Bomb
75
-33
3.0s
25
Techno Blast Burn
120
-100
2.0s
60
X Scissor
45
-33
1.5s
30

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Move
Flamethrower	100%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	160%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	100%	160%	100%
Magnet Bomb	100%	62.5%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	160%
Techno Blast Burn	100%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	160%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	100%	160%	100%
X Scissor	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%	160%	62.5%	62.5%

Second charged move cost

Unlocking a second charged move lets Genesect Burn carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.

100,000

100

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Genesect Burn's best moveset in Pokémon GO?

Metal Claw and Magnet Bomb make up Genesect Burn's best raid moveset, dealing 14.0 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Genesect Burn for how it holds up as a raid boss.

What is Genesect Burn's best PvP moveset?

In Master League, the recommended moveset is Fury Cutter with Magnet Bomb and Techno Blast Burn. Genesect Burn's full PvP rankings cover every league.

How many moves can Genesect Burn learn in Pokémon GO?

Genesect Burn can learn 2 fast moves and 4 charged moves. Techno Blast Burn is a legacy move that can only be learned with an Elite TM or during special events.

How much does Genesect Burn's second charged move cost?

Unlocking a second charged move for Genesect Burn costs 100,000 Stardust and 100 Candy.

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