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genesect
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Genesect

Paleozoic Pokémon

BugSteel

Over 300 million years ago, it was feared as the strongest of hunters. It has been modified by Team Plasma.

Base Stats

HP 71
Attack 120
Defense 95
Sp. Atk 120
Sp. Def 95
Speed 99
Total 600

Type Effectiveness

Abilities

Evolution Chain

Moves

Details

Category Paleozoic Pokémon
Height 1.5 m
Weight 82.5 kg
Base Exp 270
Growth Rate Slow
Capture Rate 3
Base Happiness 0
Gender Genderless
Habitat
Egg Groups No Eggs
Mythical Pokémon

Sprites

genesect Front Front
genesect Back Back
genesect Front Shiny Front Shiny
genesect Back Shiny Back Shiny
genesect Official Art Official Art
genesect Official Art (Shiny) Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

doublesou Usage: 12.3%
All-Out Attacker
Moves
U-turn / Bug Buzz
Ice Beam / Blizzard
Thunderbolt / Thunder
Protect / Flamethrower
Item
Expert Belt / Life Orb
Nature
Hasty / Timid
EVs
Atk 4
SpA 252
Spe 252
Choice Scarf
Moves
Thunderbolt / Thunder
Flamethrower / Bug Buzz / Explosion
Item
Choice Scarf
Nature
Rash
EVs
Atk 136
SpA 252
Spe 120
Choice Band
Moves
Blaze Kick / Flamethrower / Explosion
Item
Choice Band
Nature
Hasty
EVs
HP 4
Atk 252
Spe 252

Strategy Overview

Genesect's decent base Speed stat allows it to outrun a plethora of major threats in the Doubles metagame. Genesect also has great attacking stats, letting it take on the role of a physical or special attacker and making it easy to fit on teams. Its BoltBeam coverage is stellar, and its attacking prowess can be boosted significantly by a favorable Download boost. It also has access to STAB U-turn, which allows it to scout out the enemy team and makes it a potent Choice Scarf user. Its typing leaves it with only one weakness, albeit a large one, but unfortunately, its bulk leaves it unable to fully take advantage of it. Genesect fears paralysis and is dead weight in Trick Room, so it needs teammates that can cover those weaknesses.

Most Used Moves

U-turn
82.8%
Ice Beam
82.3%
Iron Head
17.2%

Most Used Items

Bug Gem
5.0%

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc