Quick facts
Species: Genesect (Mythical)
Types: Bug / Steel
Primary weaknesses: Fire
Recommended lobby: 3–7 trainers
Genesect, the Mythical Bug/Steel Pokémon, is known for its fast attacks and technological moves. Raiding Genesect requires understanding its resistances and vulnerabilities, as its Steel typing reduces damage from many common moves while its Bug typing gives extra weaknesses to Fire. Trainers face a quick, strategic challenge when taking down this mechanical marvel.
Table of Contents
Weakness Best Pokemon Regular Counters Shadow Counters Mega Counters Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQsWeaknesses & resistances
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Fire •
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| Resists to |
 Bug •
 Dragon
 Fairy •
 Normal •
 Ice
 Psychic •
 Steel •
 Grass •
 Poison
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| Notes | Genesect’s Steel/Bug typing makes it weak to Fire moves, while resisting Grass, Psychic, Ice, and Normal attacks. Ground and Rock moves deal moderate damage, but Fire-type Pokémon are your primary damage dealers. Choosing the wrong attackers can make the battle drag, so focus on high-DPS Fire counters. |
Best Genesect Counters
Fire-type Counters
- Blacephalon: (Incinerate / Mind Blown)
- Blaziken: (Fire Spin / Blast Burn)
- Charizard Y: (Fire Spin / Blast Burn)
Best Mega Evolutions
Recommended Megas to use against Genesect:
- Blaziken, Charizard X, Charizard Y – Fire boost
Difficulty
Genesect is quick and punishing, using moves like Magnet Bomb and X-Scissor to deal fast, consistent damage. Even in large groups, players need precision in counter selection and timing of shields. Smaller groups should bring max-level Fire-types to handle Genesect efficiently.
Best Regular Counters
Regular pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Regular counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacephalon | Astonish / Incinerate | Shadow Ball / Mystical Fire / Overheat | Mind Blown | Incinerate (32) and Overheat (160) |
| Reshiram | Dragon Breath / Fire Fang | Stone Edge / Overheat / Draco Meteor / Crunch | Fusion Flare | Fire Fang (13) and Overheat (160) |
| Chandelure | Hex / Fire Spin / Incinerate | Overheat / Shadow Ball / Flame Charge / Energy Ball | Poltergeist | Incinerate (32) and Overheat (160) |
| Heatran | Bug Bite / Fire Spin | Earth Power / Stone Edge / Iron Head / Fire Blast / Flamethrpwer | Magma Storm | Fire Spin (13) and Fire Blast (140) |
| Volcarona | Bug Bite / Fire Spin | Hurricane / Bug Buzz / Overheat / Solar Beam | - | Fire Spin (13) and Solar Beam (180) |
| Delphox | Scratch / Fire Spin / Zen Headbutt | Flamethrower / Flame Charge / Fire Blast / Mystical Fire / Psychic / Psyshock | Blast Burn | Fire Spin (13) and Fire Blast (140) |
| Moltres | Wing Attack / Fire Spin | Ancient Power / Fire Blast / Heat Wave / Overheat | Sky Attack | Fire Spin (13) and Overheat (160) |
| Blaziken | Ember / Counter / Fire Spin | Focus Blast / Brave Bird / Overheat / Blaze Kick / Aura Sphere | Blast Burn / Stone Edge | Counter / Fire Spin (13) and Overheat (160) |
| Darmanitan | Tackle / Fire Fang / Incinerate | Focus Blast / Rock Slide / Overheat / Psychic | - | Incinerate (32) and Overheat (160) |
Best Shadow Counters
Shadow pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Shadow counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Chandelure | Hex / Fire Spin / Incinerate | Overheat / Shadow Ball / Flame Charge / Energy Ball | Poltergeist | Incinerate (32) and Overheat (160) | |
| Shadow Heatran | Bug Bite / Fire Spin | Earth Power / Stone Edge / Iron Head / Fire Blast / Flamethrpwer | Magma Storm | Fire Spin (13) and Fire Blast (140) | |
| Shadow Moltres | Wing Attack / Fire Spin | Ancient Power / Fire Blast / Heat Wave / Overheat | Sky Attack | Fire Spin (13) and Overheat (160) | |
| Shadow Blaziken | Ember / Counter / Fire Spin | Focus Blast / Brave Bird / Overheat / Blaze Kick / Aura Sphere | Blast Burn / Stone Edge | Counter / Fire Spin (13) and Overheat (160) | |
| Shadow Entei | Fire Spin / Fire Fang | Scorching Sands / Fire Blast / Iron Head / Overheat / Flame Charge / Flamethrower | - | Fire Spin / Fire Fang (13) and Overheat (160) | |
| Shadow Emboar | Low Kick / Ember | Focus Blast / Rock Slide / Heat Wave / Flame Charge | Blast Burn | Ember (10) and Focus Blast (140) | |
| Shadow Ho-Oh | Hidden Power / Steel Wing / Incinerate / Extrasensory | Brave Bird / Fire Blast / Solar Beam | Earthquake / Sacred Fire | Incinerate (32) and Solar Beam (180) | |
| Shadow Charizard | Air Slash / Fire Spin | Air Cutter / Fire Blast / Overheat / Dragon Claw | Wing Attack / Dragon Breath / Ember / Blast Burn / Flamethrower | Fire Spin (13) and Overheat (160) | |
| Shadow Darmanitan | Tackle / Fire Fang / Incinerate | Focus Blast / Rock Slide / Overheat / Psychic | - | Incinerate (32) and Overheat (160) | |
| Shadow Typhlosion | Shadow Claw / Enber / Incinerate | Fire Blast / Solar Beam / Overheat / Thunder Punch | Blast Burn | Incinerate (32) and Solar Beam (180) | |
| Shadow Infernape | Rock Smash / Fire Spin | Close Combat / Flamethrower / Solar Beam | Blast Burn | Rock Smash (17) and Solar Beam (180) | |
| Shadow Magmortar | Karate Chop / Fire Spin | Brick Break / Scorching Sands / Fire Punch / Fire Blast / Psychic | Thunderbolt | Fire Spin (13) and Fire Blast (140) | |
| Shadow Arcanine | Fire Fang / Thunder Fang / Snarl | Scorching Sands / Fire Blast / Flamethrower / Wild Charge / Psychic Fangs / Crunch | Bite / Bulldoze | Fire Fang (13) and Fire Blast (140) | |
| Shadow Salamence | Fire Fang / Dragon Tail / Bite | Fly / Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Draco Meteor / Brutal Swing / Crunch | Outrage | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
Best Mega Counters
Mega pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Mega counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Charizard X | Air Slash / Fire Spin | Dragon Claw / Fire Blast / Air Cutter / Overheat | Dragon Breath / Wing Attack / Blast Burn / FlamethrowerEmber / Ember | Fire Spin (13) and Overheat (160) |
| Mega Charizard Y | Air Slash / Fire Spin | Dragon Claw / Fire Blast / Air Cutter / Overheat | Dragon Breath / Ember / Wing Attack / Flamethrower / Blast Burn | Fire Spin (13) and Overheat (160) |
| Mega Salamence | Fire Fang / Dragon Tail / Bite | Fly / Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Draco Meteor / Brutal Swing / Crunch | Outrage | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Mega Blaziken | Ember / Counter / Fire Spin | Focus Blast / Brave Bird / Overheat / Blaze Kick / Aura Sphere | Blast Burn / Stone Edge | Counter / Fire Spin (13) and Overheat (160) |
| Mega Houndoom | Snarl / Fire Fang | Flamethrower / Fire Blast / Crunch / Foul Play | - | Fire Fang (13) and Fire Blast (140) |
Moves & Threats
Genesect common fast moves are Fury Cutter or Metal Claw. Charged moves include Hyper Beam or Magnet Bomb and X-Scissor. Elite move include Techno Blast.
Weather Effects
Sunny weather : boosts Fire type attackers. Partly Cloudy weather : boosts Normal attackers. Cloudy weather : boosts Fighting attackers.
Practical Battle Tips
- Fire-type counters such as Charizard, Blaziken, and Heatran deal the highest damage.
- Rock and Ground-type moves from Rhyperior or Tyranitar are secondary options.
- Avoid using Steel and Bug attackers—they’ll barely dent Genesect’s HP.
- Sunny weather boosts Fire counters, making this the optimal time for raids.
- Keep an eye on Tech-enhanced moves like Signal Beam or Techno Blast; shields can save your Pokémon.
Rewards
Reasons include Pokédex entry, strong Bug / Steel attacker, shiny chance, and XL Candy farming.
Why Raid Genesect?
It’s a premium challenge for trainers who want to test their strategic counter knowledge while gaining valuable resources. Genesect also provides an opportunity to train Fire-type Pokémon against a resilient Steel/Bug target.
FAQ
Can Genesect be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes! Shiny Genesect is available in Pokémon GO.
What are best moveset of Genesect?
Best moveset of Genesect are Metal Claw which does damage of 6 under Fast Attack and Hyper Beam of 150 under Charged Attack.
Are Shadow Pokémon better?
Yes—Shadow forms have +20% attack, making them excellent choices if available.
What is the best weather to raid Genesect?
Sunny weather to boosts Fire type moves.
Does Genesect change type with different Drives?
No. Genesect always remains Bug / Steel-type, regardless of its Drive form.
Conclusion
Genesect requires precision, speed, and the right counters. Prioritize Fire-types, dodge charged moves carefully, and take advantage of weather boosts. Even in smaller teams, a well-planned attack can bring Genesect down quickly, making it one of the more rewarding Mythical raids in Pokémon GO.
Related Guides
Looking for more counters? Check out our Mega Blaziken Raid Guide, Mega Charizard Y Raid Guide, Mega Charizard X Raid Guide