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
Lonely154103140115119
Brave154115140115107
Adamant154115126115119
Naughty154115140103119
Bold126126140115119
Docile(neutral)140115140115119
Relaxed140126140115107
Impish140126126115119
Lax140126140103119
Timid126115140115130
Hasty140103140115130
Serious(neutral)140115140115119
Jolly140115126115130
Naive140115140103130
Modest126115154115119
Mild140103154115119
Quiet140115154115107
Bashful(neutral)140115140115119
Rash140115154103119
Calm126115140126119
Gentle140103140126119
Sassy140115140126107
Careful140115126126119
Quirky(neutral)140115140115119

Role · Legality

Physical AttackerSpecial Attacker

Legal regulations: regulation-m-a

VGC analysis

Genesect is a Bug/Steel-type Pokémon. Based on its stat spread it tends to fit a physical attacker role in VGC. Figures here are estimated and matchup dependent.

Strengths

  • + Bug-type STAB options
  • + Usable bulk or offense depending on EVs

Weaknesses

  • Depends on team support
  • Matchup dependent

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

Tera Types

Bug

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Frequently asked questions

Is Genesect good in ChampionsVGC?

Genesect can fit a physical attacker role. 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.