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Genesect in Pokémon X & Y

#649 in the X and Y Pokédex • Paleozoic Pokémon

Genesect in the National Pokédex

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Pokémon X

This ancient bug Pokémon was altered by Team Plasma. They upgraded the cannon on its back.

Pokémon Y

This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back.

Pokémon details

Types

BugSteel

Category

Paleozoic Pokémon

Abilities

Height

1.5 m (4'11")

Weight

82.5 kg (181.9 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0649

Genesect in Other Games

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Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

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

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Genesect, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
1 Atk, 1 SpA, 1 Spe
Catch rate
3
Base Exp.
270

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
Genderless
Egg cycles
120

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
Genesect

Genesect

#649

No evolutions

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartQuick Attack

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.

Normal4010030
StartScreech

An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.

Normal-8540
StartMetal Claw

The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

Steel509535
StartMagnet Rise

The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.

Electric--10
StartTechno Blast

The user fires a beam of light at its target. The move’s type changes depending on the Drive the user holds.

Normal1201005
StartFell Stinger

When the user knocks out a target with this move, the user’s Attack stat rises sharply.

Bug3010025
7Fury Cutter

The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.

Bug409520
11Lock-On

The user takes sure aim at the target. This ensures the next attack does not miss the target.

Normal--5
18Flame Charge

Cloaking itself in flame, the user attacks. Then, building up more power, the user raises its Speed stat.

Fire5010020
22Magnet Bomb

The user launches steel bombs that stick to the target. This attack never misses.

Steel60-20
29Slash

The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.

Normal7010020
33Metal Sound

A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Steel-8540
40Signal Beam

The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target.

Bug7510015
44Tri Attack

The user strikes with a simultaneous three-beam attack. May also burn, freeze, or leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8010010
51X-Scissor

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

Bug8010015
55Bug Buzz

The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Bug9010010
62Simple Beam

The user’s mysterious psychic wave changes the target’s Ability to Simple.

Normal-10015
66Zap Cannon

The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis.

Electric120505
73Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
77Self-Destruct

The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move.

Normal2001005

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon X and Y.
Class
TM01Hone Claws

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Dark--15
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

Normal6010015
TM13Ice Beam

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

Ice9010010
TM14Blizzard

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

Ice110705
TM15Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM16Light Screen

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.

Psychic--30
TM17Protect

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM22Solar Beam

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

Grass12010010
TM24Thunderbolt

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric9010015
TM25Thunder

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric1107010
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM29Psychic

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic9010010
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM33Reflect

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.

Psychic--20
TM35Flamethrower

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire9010015
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

Flying60-20
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM43Flame Charge

Cloaking itself in flame, the user attacks. Then, building up more power, the user raises its Speed stat.

Fire5010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM53Energy Ball

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Grass9010010
TM57Charge Beam

The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.

Electric509010
TM64Explosion

The user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move.

Normal2501005
TM65Shadow Claw

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

Ghost7010015
TM68Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM69Rock Polish

The user polishes its body to reduce drag. This can sharply raise the Speed stat.

Rock--20
TM70Flash

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.

Normal-10020
TM73Thunder Wave

The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

Electric-10020
TM76Struggle Bug

While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.

Bug5010020
TM81X-Scissor

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

Bug8010015
TM83Infestation

The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.

Bug2010020
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM88Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TM89U-turn

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Bug7010020
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM91Flash Cannon

The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Steel8010010
TM97Dark Pulse

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.

Dark8010015
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20
HM02Fly

The user soars and then strikes its target on the next turn. This can also be used to fly to any familiar town.

Flying909515

These require the labeled trade, transfer or breeding route. Generation III/IV imports must first reach Generation V; Virtual Console Pokémon cannot be imported into X/Y. Kyurem must be unfused for transfer. Individual options do not certify every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
Blaze Kick

The user launches a kick that lands a critical hit more easily. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire859010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Bug Bite

The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Bug6010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Bug Bite

The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Bug6010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Electroweb

The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stat.

Electric559515

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Electroweb

The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stat.

Electric559515

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Extreme Speed

The user charges the target at blinding speed. This move always goes first.

Normal801005

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Giga Drain

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass7510010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Giga Drain

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass7510010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Gravity

Gravity is intensified for five turns, making moves involving flying unusable and negating Levitate.

Psychic--5

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Gravity

Gravity is intensified for five turns, making moves involving flying unusable and negating Levitate.

Psychic--5

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Gunk Shot

The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target.

Poison120805

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Gunk Shot

The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target.

Poison120805

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Iron Defense

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Steel--15

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Iron Defense

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Steel--15

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Iron Head

The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

Steel8010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Iron Head

The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

Steel8010015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Last Resort

This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.

Normal1401005

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Last Resort

This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.

Normal1401005

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Magic Coat

A barrier reflects back to the target moves like Leech Seed and moves that damage status.

Psychic--15

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Magic Coat

A barrier reflects back to the target moves like Leech Seed and moves that damage status.

Psychic--15

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Recycle

The user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Recycle

The user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.

Normal--10

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Shift Gear

The user rotates its gears, raising its Attack and sharply raising its Speed.

Steel--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Shock Wave

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.

Electric60-20

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Zen Headbutt

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Psychic809015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Zen Headbutt

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Psychic809015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Download

Ability Slot 1

Adjusts power based on an opposing Pokémon’s stats.

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

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