Genesect (Shock) Raid Guide
Weak to Fire — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Genesect (Shock).
Best counters
Ranked by DPS against Genesect (Shock). Tap a row for full stats.
Budget counters
No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.
Stats & weaknesses
- Raid tier
- 5-Star
- Weather boost
- Rainy, Snow
- Shiny available
- Yes
- Base Attack
- 252
- Base Defense
- 199
- Base Stamina
- 174
Weak to — use these types
Resists — avoid these types
Catch CP after the raid
The CP you will see on the encounter screen.
| IVs | Lv 20 CP | Lv 25 CP (weather) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 / 10 / 10 floor | 1,879 | 2,338 |
| 15 / 15 / 15 100% | 1,964 | 2,443 |
Raid guide
How the fight goes and what to bring.
Genesect (Shock) resists Grass, Poison, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Steel — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.
FAQ
What are the best counters for Genesect (Shock)?
The top counter is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn at 53.6 DPS against Genesect (Shock). Blacephalon (52.6) and Mega Charizard Y (52) follow.
What is Genesect (Shock) weak to?
Genesect (Shock) takes super effective damage from Fire-type moves. Fire is a double weakness (2.56×), so those attackers clear it fastest.
How many trainers do I need to beat Genesect (Shock)?
2 trainers can do it if each brings six level-40 top counters (they average 50.5 DPS against Genesect (Shock)). With mixed teams plan for 3 or more — the estimate comes from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS on this page.
Can I beat Genesect (Shock) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Blacephalon at 52.6 DPS, 98% of what the top counter deals. Reshiram and Chandelure are the next ones down.
Can Genesect (Shock) be shiny?
Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny. Community-collected data puts legendary raid encounters at roughly 1 in 20.
What weather boosts Genesect (Shock)?
Rainy, Snow. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 2,338–2,443 CP instead of 1,879–1,964. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.
Is Genesect (Shock) worth raiding?
As one of your own Pokemon, Genesect (Shock) ranks #13 among Steel-type raid attackers (Tier B). Useful, not essential — raid it if you need the candy or the dex entry.
What is the best moveset for Genesect (Shock)?
The counter list on this page is for beating Genesect (Shock). For the moves Genesect (Shock) should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.