Bug Buzz
Learned at Lv. 56
Sword Shield
Power: 90Accuracy: 100PP: 10Special
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
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#649
POKÉDEX No. #649
Genesect
Paleozoic Pokémon
Over 300 million years ago, it was feared as the strongest of hunters. It has been modified by Team Plasma.
Weak to
Fire×4
Height1.5 m
Weight82.5 kg
AbilitiesDownload
Varieties1
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP71252–346
- Attack120220–372
- Defense95175–317
- Sp. Atk120220–372
- Sp. Def95175–317
- Speed99182–326
Total600
/ 720
BST600
92 percentile (1025)+179 vs Gen 5 avg (421)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Mythical
Generation
Generation 5
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Purple
Shape
Humanoid
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
Yes
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #649 |
| Hyperspace | #120 |
| Original Unova | #155 |
| Updated Unova | #300 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
270
EV Yield
+1 Attack+1 Sp. Atk+1 Speed
Growth Curve
Slow
(5x³) / (4)Exp at Lv. 50
156,250
Exp at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Resistances
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Grass
Psychic
Dark
Rock
Ice
Fairy
Offensive Coverage
Genesect's Bug / Steel typing gives it 1 weakness but strong offensive coverage against grass, psychic, dark, rock, ice, fairy types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Hasty
+Speed−Defense
In-Depth Analysis
Genesect's 600 base stat total marks it as a fast attacker that leans on outspeeding threats and hitting hard. Attack (120) carries most matchups, but a low HP stat of 71 means careful positioning matters.
Defensively, the Bug, Steel combination gives Genesect 8 resistances, 1 immunity, and 1 weakness to plan around. Watch out for Fire moves in particular — they land for 4× damage. Offensively it pressures 6 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
A low catch rate of 3 makes Genesect a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Attack +1, Special Attack +1, Speed +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
1.5 m
Weight
82.5 kg
TypeBugSteel
Abilities
Raises the attack stat corresponding to the opponents' weaker defense one stage upon entering battle.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
No Eggs
⚧
Gender Ratio
Genderless
🐣
Hatch Steps
30,600
Hatch Counter: 120
⚪
Capture Rate
3
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
0
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Genesect?
Genesect is a dual-type Bug, Steel Pokémon.
What are Genesect's weaknesses?
Genesect takes 4× damage from Fire type moves. It is immune to Poison type moves.
How does Genesect evolve?
Genesect does not evolve.
What are Genesect's base stats?
Genesect has a base stat total of 600: HP 71, Attack 120, Defense 95, Sp. Atk 120, Sp. Def 95, Speed 99. Its highest stat is Attack (120).