As a Bug/Steel type, Genesect has 1 weakness, 8 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 7 other Pokémon share the Bug/Steel typing.

Base stats

HP: 71
Attack: 120
Defense: 95
Sp. Atk: 120
Sp. Def: 95
Speed: 99
Total: 600

Genesect has a base stat total of 600, higher than 90% of Pokémon. Its Attack (120) and Sp. Atk (120) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 99 beats 81% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 71 HP, 95 Defense and 95 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.

Genesect's only ability is Download.

How to beat Genesect

The best way to beat Genesect is with Fire moves, which deal 4× damage.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Poison moves have no effect on it and Normal, Bug, Steel, Grass, Psychic, Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves are resisted.

Good counters: Heatran hits for 4× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug and Steel moves. Primal Groudon hits for 4× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug and Steel moves. Ho-Oh hits for 4× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug and Steel moves.