Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Metal Claw Magnet Bomb 22.5 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Magnet Bomb costs 33 energy for 75 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Genesect takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 625
- Buddy distance
- 20.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,916 CP
Genesect moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter STAB | Bug | 4 | 8 | 0.5s | 8 | 16 |
| Metal Claw Best STAB | Steel | 6 | 5 | 0.5s | 12 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 100 | 4.0s | 37.5 | 1.50 |
| Magnet Bomb Best STAB | Steel | 75 | 33 | 3.0s | 25 | 2.27 |
| X Scissor STAB | Bug | 45 | 33 | 1.5s | 30 | 1.36 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter | Bug | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Metal Claw | Steel | 5 | 7 | 1 | 5.00 | 7.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | — |
| Magnet Bomb | Steel | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | — |
| X Scissor | Bug | 65 | 40 | 1.63 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Genesect runs Metal Claw with Magnet Bomb — 22.5 DPS and 410 TDO as a Steel-type attacker. It also covers the Bug slot with Fury Cutter and X Scissor.
The highest-damage fast move is Metal Claw (12 DPS); Fury Cutter builds energy fastest (16 EPS).
Rankings
Where Genesect places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel | #13 | B | 22.5 | 410 | Metal Claw Magnet Bomb |
| Bug | #23 | C | 19.8 | 361 | Fury Cutter X Scissor |
Evolution
Genesect does not evolve.
Costumes & special forms 4
Raids
- Status
- Genesect is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Genesect
Use Genesect against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Genesect
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 85 | 2,898 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 85 | 3,138 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,879 | 1,964 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,338 | 2,443 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,879 | 1,964 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,421 | 1,485 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,879 | 1,964 |
Genesect in events
Most recent first
| Event | Date | Role | Shiny |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road of Legends | 6 Jul 2026 | Raid boss | Yes |
Is Genesect good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B: #13 among Steel-type raid attackers at 22.5 DPS. Worth building if your Steel team is thin, not ahead of the Tier S and A names above it.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 47 |
| Lv 2 | 148 |
| Lv 3 | 249 |
| Lv 4 | 351 |
| Lv 5 | 452 |
| Lv 6 | 553 |
| Lv 7 | 654 |
| Lv 8 | 756 |
| Lv 9 | 857 |
| Lv 10 | 958 |
| Lv 11 | 1,054 |
| Lv 12 | 1,150 |
| Lv 13 | 1,245 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,341 |
| Lv 15 | 1,437 |
| Lv 16 | 1,533 |
| Lv 17 | 1,629 |
| Lv 18 | 1,724 |
| Lv 19 | 1,820 |
| Lv 20 | 1,916 |
| Lv 21 | 2,012 |
| Lv 22 | 2,108 |
| Lv 23 | 2,203 |
| Lv 24 | 2,299 |
| Lv 25 | 2,395 |
| Lv 26 | 2,491 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,587 |
| Lv 28 | 2,683 |
| Lv 29 | 2,779 |
| Lv 30 | 2,874 |
| Lv 31 | 2,922 |
| Lv 32 | 2,970 |
| Lv 33 | 3,018 |
| Lv 34 | 3,066 |
| Lv 35 | 3,114 |
| Lv 36 | 3,162 |
| Lv 37 | 3,210 |
| Lv 38 | 3,257 |
| Lv 39 | 3,305 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,353 |
| Lv 41 | 3,396 |
| Lv 42 | 3,439 |
| Lv 43 | 3,482 |
| Lv 44 | 3,525 |
| Lv 45 | 3,569 |
| Lv 46 | 3,613 |
| Lv 47 | 3,657 |
| Lv 48 | 3,701 |
| Lv 49 | 3,746 |
| Lv 50 | 3,791 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0649
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 82.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 5 released forms
- Game ID
- V0649_POKEMON_GENESECT
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Genesect in Pokemon GO?
Genesect's best moveset is Metal Claw with Magnet Bomb, worth 22.5 DPS as a Steel-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Genesect's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Genesect takes super effective damage from Fire. Fire is a double weakness (2.56×). It resists Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Steel. Grass, Poison damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Genesect's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Genesect reaches 3,791 CP at level 50 and 3,353 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Genesect?
A 15/15/15 Genesect shows 1,916 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,395 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,437 CP.
How do you get Genesect in Pokemon GO?
Its most recent event was Road of Legends (July 2026). It cannot be traded.
Can Genesect be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes, shiny Genesect is in the game. It could be shiny in Road of Legends (July 2026).