Genesect Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Genesect in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Genesect
Genesect is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Bug/Steel typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 53.579 DPS.
Genesect can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Genesect is weak to Fire (double weak!) -type attacks. Avoid using Grass, Poison, Bug-type moves as Genesect resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Genesect is Mega Blaziken (53.579 DPS), Blacephalon (52.556 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (52.000 DPS).
Catching Genesect: After defeating Genesect, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1879 and 1964 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2338-2443 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Genesect from raids will have exactly 1964 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Genesect?
The best counter for Genesect is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 53.579 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (52.556 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (52.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Genesect?
Genesect can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Genesect weak to?
Genesect is weak to Fire (double weak)-type attacks. It resists Grass, Poison, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Genesect be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Genesect's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Genesect from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Genesect from raids will have 1964 CP at level 20, or 2443 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1879. If you see 1964 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Genesect worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Genesect is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Genesect?
For the best moveset for Genesect itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Genesect stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Genesect without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Genesect can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (52.556 DPS) and Reshiram (45.286 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Genesect in raids?
Weather boost information for Genesect is not currently available. Bug-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.