Genesect Weakness & Counters

Type matchups

Base stats

HP

71

Attack

120

Defense

95

Sp. Atk

120

Sp. Def

95

Speed

99

Total

600

Best counters to Genesect

• HeatranHits for 4×
• Primal GroudonHits for 4×
• Ho-OhHits for 4×
• ReshiramHits for 4×
• VolcanionHits for 4×
• Gouging FireHits for 4×

Other Bug/Steel Pokémon

• Forretress
• Scizor
• Mega Scizor
• Trash Wormadam
• Escavalier
• Durant
• Mega Golisopod

Frequently asked questions

What is Genesect weak to?

As a Bug/Steel type, Genesect takes super-effective damage from Fire (4×) moves.

What is Genesect resistant to?

Genesect resists Normal, Bug, Steel, Psychic, Ice, Dragon, Fairy and Grass (¼×) moves. It is immune to Poison.

What are the best counters to Genesect?

Strong type-based picks include Heatran, Primal Groudon and Ho-Oh, which hit Genesect with super-effective attacks.