Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Metal Claw Techno Blast Shock
Same-type attack bonus on Metal Claw. Techno Blast Shock is an Elite TM move. Techno Blast Shock costs 100 energy for 120 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Genesect (Shock) 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 (Shock) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnet Bomb STAB | Steel | 75 | 33 | 3.0s | 25 | 2.27 |
| X Scissor STAB | Bug | 45 | 33 | 1.5s | 30 | 1.36 |
| Zap Cannon | Electric | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Techno Blast Shock Best Elite | Electric | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnet Bomb | Steel | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | — |
| X Scissor | Bug | 65 | 40 | 1.63 | — |
| Zap Cannon | Electric | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | Buff / debuff |
| Techno Blast Shock | Electric | 120 | 55 | 2.18 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Metal Claw (12 DPS); Fury Cutter builds energy fastest (16 EPS). Techno Blast Shock is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Genesect (Shock) does not evolve.
Costumes & special forms 4
Raids
- Status
- Genesect (Shock) is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Genesect (Shock)
Use Genesect (Shock) against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Genesect (Shock)
- 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 |
Is Genesect (Shock) good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Genesect (Shock) has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.
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
- Shock
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 82.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 5 released forms
- Game ID
- V0649_POKEMON_GENESECT_SHOCK
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Genesect (Shock) in Pokemon GO?
Genesect (Shock)'s best moveset is Metal Claw with Techno Blast Shock. Techno Blast Shock is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.
What are Genesect (Shock)'s weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Genesect (Shock) 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 (Shock)'s max CP in Pokemon GO?
Genesect (Shock) 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 (Shock)?
A 15/15/15 Genesect (Shock) 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 (Shock) in Pokemon GO?
It cannot be traded.