649: Genesect

Essentials

Genesect

Paleozoic Pokémon

Abilities

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

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 649
Original Unova: 155
Updated Unova: 300

Names

Japanese: ゲノセクト (genosekuto)
: ゲノセクト
Korean: 게노세크트
Chinese: 蓋諾賽克特
: 盖诺赛克特
French: Genesect
German: Genesect
Spanish: Genesect
Italian: Genesect

Breeding

Gender

genderless

Egg groups

Undiscovered

Hatch counter

120

Steps to hatch

30855 / 15555

Compatibility

Genesect cannot breed.

Training

Base EXP

270

Effort points

1 Attack
1 Special Attack
1 Speed

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

slow

Wild held items

		nothing
		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Genesect

Genesect Forms

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

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	71	60.3	315	346
Attack	120	87.7	308	339
Defense	95	77.9	258	289
Special Attack	120	89.9	308	339
Special Defense	95	79.6	258	289
Speed	99	82.5	266	297
Total	600	91.8

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: Over 300 million years ago, it was feared as the strongest of hunters. It has been modified by Team Plasma.
: This ancient bug Pokémon was altered by Team Plasma. They upgraded the cannon on its back.
: This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back.

: This ancient bug Pokémon was altered by Team Plasma. They upgraded the cannon on its back.
: This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back.
: This ancient bug Pokémon was altered by Team Plasma. They upgraded the cannon on its back.
: This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Paleozoic Pokémon
Color: Purple
Cry
Footprint
Shape: Anthropomorphic

Height

4'11.1"
1.5 m

Weight

825

181.9 lb
82.5 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Moves

Bug and Steel moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
	—	—	—	Fell Stinger			25	50	100%		Raises the user's Attack by two stages if it KOs the target.
—	—	—	—	Techno Blast			5	120	100%		If the user is holding a appropriate plate or drive, the damage inflicted will match it.
—	—	—	—	Quick Attack			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—	—	—	Magnet Rise			10	—	—		User is immune to Ground moves and effects for five turns.
—	—	—	—	Metal Claw			35	50	95%		Has a 10% chance to raise the user's Attack by one stage.
—	—	—	—	Screech			40	—	85%		Lowers the target's Defense by two stages.
7	7	7	7	Fury Cutter			20	40	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
11	11	11	11	Lock-On			5	—	—		Ensures that the user's next move will hit the target.
18	18	18	18	Flame Charge			20	50	100%		Inflicts regular damage. Raises the user's Speed by one stage.
22	22	22	22	Magnet Bomb			20	60	—		Never misses.
29	29	29	29	Slash			20	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
33	33	33	33	Metal Sound			40	—	85%		Lowers the target's Special Defense by two stages.
40	40	40	40	Signal Beam			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
44	44	44	44	Tri Attack			10	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to burn, freeze, or paralyze the target.
51	51	51	51	X-Scissor			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
55	55	55	55	Bug Buzz			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
62	62	62	62	Simple Beam			15	—	100%		Changes the target's ability to Simple.
66	66	66	66	Zap Cannon			5	120	50%		Has a 100% chance to paralyze the target.
73	73	73	73	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
77	77	77	77	Self-Destruct			5	200	100%		User faints.
				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
				Bug Bite			20	60	100%		If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
				Dark Pulse			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
				Electroweb			15	55	95%		Lowers the target's Speed by one stage.
				Giga Drain			10	75	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
				Gravity			5	—	—		Disables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.
				Gunk Shot			5	120	80%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
				Iron Defense			15	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
				Iron Head			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
				Last Resort			5	140	100%		Can only be used after all of the user's other moves have been used.
				Magic Coat			15	—	—	4	Reflects back the first effect move used on the user this turn.
				Magnet Rise			10	—	—		User is immune to Ground moves and effects for five turns.
				Recycle			10	—	—		User recovers the item it last used up.
				Shock Wave			20	60	—		Never misses.
				Signal Beam			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
				Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
				Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
				Zen Headbutt			15	80	90%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
01	01	01		Hone Claws			15	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and accuracy by one stage.
06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
13	13	13	13	Ice Beam			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
14	14	14	14	Blizzard			5	110	70%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
15	15	15	15	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
16	16	16	16	Light Screen			30	—	—		Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.
17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
22	22	22	22	Solar Beam			10	120	100%		Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
24	24	24	24	Thunderbolt			15	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
25	25	25	25	Thunder			10	110	70%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
29	29	29	29	Psychic			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
33	33	33	33	Reflect			20	—	—		Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.
35	35	35	35	Flamethrower			15	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
40	40	40	40	Aerial Ace			20	60	—		Never misses.
42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
43	43	43	43	Flame Charge			20	50	100%		Inflicts regular damage. Raises the user's Speed by one stage.
44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
48	48	48	48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
53	53	53	53	Energy Ball			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
57	57	57	57	Charge Beam			10	50	90%		Has a 70% chance to raise the user's Special Attack by one stage.
64	64	64	64	Explosion			5	250	100%		User faints.
65	65	65	65	Shadow Claw			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
68	68	68	68	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
69	69	69	69	Rock Polish			20	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
70	70	70		Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
73	73	73	73	Thunder Wave			20	—	90%		Paralyzes the target.
			76	Fly			15	90	95%		User flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
76	76	76		Struggle Bug			20	50	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Special Attack by one stage.
81	81	81	81	X-Scissor			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
	83	83	83	Infestation			20	20	100%		Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
87	87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
	88	88	88	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
89	89	89	89	U-turn			20	70	100%		User must switch out after attacking.
90	90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
91	91	91	91	Flash Cannon			10	80	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
		94		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
	97	97	97	Dark Pulse			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
	100	100	100	Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
H2	H2	H2		Fly			15	90	95%		User flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.