bug type

Genesect

A+

#0649 · Gen 5 · BST 600

BugSteel
Legal M-A
Usage rate
11.2%
Estimated win rate52.0%

Base stats

HP71
Atk120
Def95
SpA120
SpD95
Spe99

Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)

HP146
Atk140
Def115
SpA140
SpD115
Spe119

EV Spread Calculator

0 / 510 EVs
HP146
Atk140
Def115
SpA140
SpD115
Spe119

Stats by nature (Level 50)

HP 146 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV

NatureAtkDefSpASpDSpe
Hardy(neutral)140115140115119
Lonely154 ▲103 ▼140115119
Brave154 ▲115140115107 ▼
Adamant154 ▲115126 ▼115119
Naughty154 ▲115140103 ▼119
Bold126 ▼126 ▲140115119
Docile(neutral)140115140115119
Relaxed140126 ▲140115107 ▼
Impish140126 ▲126 ▼115119
Lax140126 ▲140103 ▼119
Timid126 ▼115140115130 ▲
Hasty140103 ▼140115130 ▲
Serious(neutral)140115140115119
Jolly140115126 ▼115130 ▲
Naive140115140103 ▼130 ▲
Modest126 ▼115154 ▲115119
Mild140103 ▼154 ▲115119
Quiet140115154 ▲115107 ▼
Bashful(neutral)140115140115119
Rash140115154 ▲103 ▼119
Calm126 ▼115140126 ▲119
Gentle140103 ▼140126 ▲119
Sassy140115140126 ▲107 ▼
Careful140115126 ▼126 ▲119
Quirky(neutral)140115140115119

Role · Legality

Physical AttackerSpecial Attacker

Legal regulations: regulation-m-a

VGC analysis

Genesect is a Bug/Steel-type Pokémon that tends to fit a physical attacker role in VGC, commonly paired with Eternatus Eternamax and checked by Heatran Mega. Figures here are estimated and matchup dependent.

Strengths

  • + Bug-type STAB options
  • + Usable bulk or offense depending on EVs
  • + Pairs well with Eternatus Eternamax

Weaknesses

  • − Depends on team support
  • − Matchup dependent
  • − Watch out for Heatran Mega

How to use this data

Use this page to understand Genesect's role in the current VGC metagame. Check the base stats and Level 50 benchmarks to plan your EV spreads. Review common moves, items, abilities and Tera types to see what the community uses most. The partners section shows which Pokémon pair well with Genesect, while counters and checks highlight what to watch out for in team preview.

Team building guide →Damage calculator →Matchup analysis →

Last updated: July 2026 (Regulation Set M-A). Data is based on available competitive trends and editorial review.

Common builds & options

Moves

  • bug type
    Special

    Special Bug STAB; may lower Sp. Def.

    Pow
    90
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • bug type
    Physical

    Deals damage then switches the user out.

    Pow
    70
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    20
  • steel type
    Special

    Special Steel STAB; may lower Sp. Def.

    Pow
    80
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • steel type
    Physical

    Physical Steel STAB with a flinch chance.

    Pow
    80
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    15
  • rock type
    Physical

    Spread Rock move with a flinch chance.

    Pow
    75
    Acc
    90%
    PP
    10
  • ground type
    Physical

    Spread Ground move hitting all adjacent (incl. ally).

    Pow
    100
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10

Abilities

Download

Items

Life OrbChoice BandAssault Vest

Tera Types

Bug

Suggested usage notes

Genesect performs best when its role is clearly defined in team preview. As a Physical Attacker and Special Attacker Pokémon, focus on positioning it where it can execute its job without being forced into unfavorable exchanges.

When teambuilding, pair Genesectwith Pokémon that cover its type weaknesses (see counters section below) and provide the speed control or redirection it needs to function. Review the common moves and items section for established sets, then adjust based on your team's specific needs.

How to read matchups →Team builder →

Partners · Counters · Checks

Partners

Counters

Checks

Frequently asked questions

＋Is Genesect good in ChampionsVGC?

Genesect can fit a physical attacker role, commonly alongside Eternatus Eternamax and kept in check by Heatran Mega. This is an estimate based on available data and does not guarantee results.

＋What types is Genesect?

Genesect is Bug/Steel-type.

ⓘAll figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational.