Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Genesect
Say it: JEN-uh-sekt
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Genesect is the Paleozoic Pokémon — Bug and Steel mythical (Drive formes change Techno Blast). In Pokémon GO it is a Bug/Steel attacker. Bug helps against Grass, Psychic, and Dark; Steel helps against Ice, Rock, and Fairy. Fire hits it for 4×. Catch Genesect from special raids and events.
Say it: JEN-uh-sekt
Genesect (#649) is a Bug / Steel mythical Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a Bug/Steel attacker with Fury Cutter / Metal Claw + X-Scissor / Magnet Bomb / Zap Cannon (Techno Blast variants by Drive). Against Genesect, lead with Fire. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot — verify Drive forme.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Genesect is a Bug / Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0649. Legendaries shine in Master League and 5-star raids when IVs and moves align.
Where in GO: Legendary raids, research breakthroughs, and GO Tour events
Invest tip: Fury Cutter + X-Scissor is the Bug kit; Metal Claw + Magnet Bomb for Steel; Zap Cannon adds Electric. Drive formes unlock Techno Blast types. Shadow Genesect follows Shadow rules when available. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Bug moves hit Grass, Psychic, and Dark hard.
- Steel moves hit Ice, Rock, and Fairy hard.
When Genesect is your opponent, Fire hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 252
- Defense
- 199
- Stamina
- 174
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Charizard Y · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 2. Reshiram · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Fusion Flare
- 3. Shadow Moltres · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 4. Shadow Charizard · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 5. Mega Blaziken · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 6. Shadow Entei · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 7. Blaziken · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 8. Darmanitan · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 9. Chandelure · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 10. Heatran · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Flamethrower
- 11. Emboar · beats Fire
Ember + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 12. Infernape · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Darmanitan · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 2. Arcanine · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Flamethrower
- 3. Flareon · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 4. Typhlosion · beats Fire
Incinerate + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 5. Magmortar · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Fire Punch
- 6. Camerupt · beats Fire
Incinerate + Overheat
- 7. Torkoal · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 8. Rapidash · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Fire Blast
- 9. Pyroar · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 10. Simisear · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Flamethrower
- 11. Charizard · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 12. Houndoom · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Flamethrower
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists the shared pool. Techno Blast typing depends on the Drive forme — confirm on your copy.
Fast
- Fury Cutter · Standard
Bug energy / default
- Metal Claw · Standard
Steel energy
Charged
- X-Scissor · Standard
Bug nuke
- Magnet Bomb · Standard
Steel nuke
- Zap Cannon · Standard
Electric coverage
- Techno Blast · Drive forme
Typed nuke by Drive
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- metal claw
- fury cutter
Charged
- x scissor
- magnet bomb
- zap cannon
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #469 of 954 · CP 1485
Metal Claw + Zap Cannon
- Ultra League · rank #335 of 747 · CP 2491
Metal Claw + Zap Cannon
- Master League · rank #121 of 1023 · CP 3791
Metal Claw + Zap Cannon
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
As a raid boss
5-star · Bug / Steel · weak to Fire
Watch out: Techno Blast / Magnet Bomb / X-Scissor — Fire is the clean answer.
- 1. Reshiram
Fire Fang + Fusion Flare
- 2. Mega Charizard Y
Fire Spin + Blast Burn
- 3. Shadow Charizard
Fire Spin + Blast Burn
- 4. Blacephalon
Incinerate + Overheat
- 5. Darmanitan
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 6. Chandelure
Fire Spin + Overheat
Raid attacker roles
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.