Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Metal Claw Magnet Bomb 14.2 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Magnet Bomb costs 33 energy for 75 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Genesect (Burn) 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 (Burn) moves
2 fast · 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flamethrower | Fire | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
| Magnet Bomb Best STAB | Steel | 75 | 33 | 3.0s | 25 | 2.27 |
| X Scissor STAB | Bug | 45 | 33 | 1.5s | 30 | 1.36 |
| Techno Blast Burn Elite | Fire | 120 | 100 | 2.0s | 60 | 1.20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Magnet Bomb | Steel | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | — |
| X Scissor | Bug | 65 | 40 | 1.63 | — |
| Techno Blast Burn | Fire | 120 | 55 | 2.18 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Genesect (Burn) runs Metal Claw with Magnet Bomb — 14.2 DPS and 259 TDO as a Steel-type attacker.
The highest-damage fast move is Metal Claw (12 DPS); Fury Cutter builds energy fastest (16 EPS). Techno Blast Burn is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Genesect (Burn) places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel | #29 | C | 14.2 | 259 | Metal Claw Magnet Bomb |
Evolution
Genesect (Burn) does not evolve.
Costumes & special forms 4
Raids
- Status
- Genesect (Burn) is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Genesect (Burn)
Use Genesect (Burn) against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Genesect (Burn)
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 |
Is Genesect (Burn) good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
At Tier C (rank #29 as a Steel-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Genesect (Burn) is a favourite.
- Attack is its highest stat (252), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy and Snow weather — worth timing raids around.
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
- Form
- Burn
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 82.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 5 released forms
- Game ID
- V0649_POKEMON_GENESECT_BURN
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Genesect (Burn) in Pokemon GO?
Genesect (Burn)'s best moveset is Metal Claw (fast) with Magnet Bomb (charged), worth 14.2 DPS as a Steel-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Genesect (Burn)'s weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Genesect (Burn) takes super effective damage from Fire-type moves. It is double weak to Fire (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Grass, Poison, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Genesect (Burn)'s max CP in Pokemon GO?
Genesect (Burn) reaches 3,791 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,353 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Genesect (Burn)?
A perfect 15/15/15 Genesect (Burn) shows 1,916 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,395 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Genesect (Burn) in Pokemon GO?
Genesect (Burn) spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Genesect (Burn) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Genesect (Burn) depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.