Stats & Training
The stat budget goes to damage. Attack and Sp. Atk carry the offense, HP doesn't even come close. A Paleozoic Pokemon on a slow 1.25M XP grind, worth 3 Attack and Sp. Atk and Speed EVs per KO.
This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back.
This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back.
Genesect Weakness
Fire moves hit Genesect for super-effective damage. Fire hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The upside? Poison-type moves can't touch it at all. With 9 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. With 71 HP and balanced defenses, Genesect can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fire |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Ice, Psychic, Bug, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black 2 & White 2, Volcarona can KO Genesect with Fire Blast (274-322%).
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Genesect View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain8-9% Fire Blast 4x274-322%KO | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Mythical Pokemon don't breed, and Genesect is no exception. This Bug/Steel type sits at 600 stats with no chain to speak of. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Black 2 & White 2 Genesect Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Coverage runs deep. Genesect can hit 10 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Fire. The offense anchors on Bug Buzz and X-Scissor while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Genesect in Black 2 & White 2
Genesect is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
Genesect Guide
For the Black 2 & White 2 meta, At 600 BST, Genesect is built different. We rank it A-Tier. As a Mythical Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Download raises the attack stat corresponding to the opponents' weaker defense one stage upon entering battle. That's the one you want on Genesect. It's the only ability Genesect has.
Base 99 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Genesect is a mixed attacker with base 120 Attack and 120 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
For Black 2 & White 2, Genesect has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Physical attackers can break through.
Game Availability
Genesect first appeared in Black & White and has been available in 8 titles. Mythical distribution means event-only access in most games, making it one of the harder Pokemon to collect.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves