Where can I find Genesect in Heart & Soul?

Genesect cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

What type is Genesect?

Genesect is a bug/steel-type Pokémon in Heart & Soul.

What moves can Genesect learn in Heart & Soul?

Genesect can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Genesectin Pokémon Heart & Soul

bugsteel

5 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Paleozoic Pokémon

Over 300 million years ago, it was feared as the strongest of hunters. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

5 Forms Available

Type

BugSteel

Dex

#649

Abilities

Download

Adjusts power favorably.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

Genderless

Egg Groups

undiscovered

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball1.6%

Great Ball1.6%

Ultra Ball1.6%

Base Exp

300

EV Yield

1 Attack1 Speed1 SpecialAttack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

fire ×4

Resists

normal ×0.5grass ×0.25ice ×0.5psychic ×0.5bug ×0.5dragon ×0.5steel ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Immune To

poison

Forms

Normal,Douse,Shock,Burn,Chill

Evolution Chain

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How to Obtain

Genesect isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.

Gen 7 Moves

The movepool a new game starts with.

Level Up (20)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Fell StingerLevel: 1Fell Stinger	bug	0	100	25
1	Fell StingerLevel: 1Fell Stinger	If it knocks out a foe the Attack stat is raised.
1	Techno BlastLevel: 1Techno Blast	normal	0	100	5
1	Techno BlastLevel: 1Techno Blast	The type varies with the kind of Drive held.
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	normal	40	100	30
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
1	Magnet RiseLevel: 1Magnet Rise	electric	0	0	10
1	Magnet RiseLevel: 1Magnet Rise	The user levitates with electromagnetism.
1	Metal ClawLevel: 1Metal Claw	steel	50	95	35
1	Metal ClawLevel: 1Metal Claw	A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack.
1	ScreechLevel: 1Screech	normal	0	85	40
1	ScreechLevel: 1Screech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
7	Fury CutterLevel: 7Fury Cutter	bug	10	95	20
7	Fury CutterLevel: 7Fury Cutter	Attack that intensifies on each successive hit.
11	Lock OnLevel: 11Lock On	normal	0	0	5
11	Lock OnLevel: 11Lock On	Locks on to the foe to ensure the next move hits.
18	Flame ChargeLevel: 18Flame Charge	fire	50	100	20
18	Flame ChargeLevel: 18Flame Charge	Attacks in a cloak of flames. Raises Speed.
22	Magnet BombLevel: 22Magnet Bomb	steel	60	0	20
22	Magnet BombLevel: 22Magnet Bomb	Launches a magnet that strikes without fail.
29	SlashLevel: 29Slash	normal	70	100	20
29	SlashLevel: 29Slash	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
33	Metal SoundLevel: 33Metal Sound	steel	0	85	40
33	Metal SoundLevel: 33Metal Sound	Emits a horrible screech that sharply lowers Sp. Def.
40	Signal BeamLevel: 40Signal Beam	bug	75	100	15
40	Signal BeamLevel: 40Signal Beam	A strange beam attack that may confuse the foe.
44	Tri AttackLevel: 44Tri Attack	normal	80	100	10
44	Tri AttackLevel: 44Tri Attack	A triangular field of energy is created and launched.
51	X ScissorLevel: 51X Scissor	bug	80	100	15
51	X ScissorLevel: 51X Scissor	Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc.
55	Bug BuzzLevel: 55Bug Buzz	bug	90	100	10
55	Bug BuzzLevel: 55Bug Buzz	A damaging sound wave that may lower Sp. Def.
62	Simple BeamLevel: 62Simple Beam	normal	0	100	15
62	Simple BeamLevel: 62Simple Beam	A beam that changes the foe's Ability to Simple.
66	Zap CannonLevel: 66Zap Cannon	electric	0	50	5
66	Zap CannonLevel: 66Zap Cannon	Powerful and sure to cause paralysis, but inaccurate.
73	Hyper BeamLevel: 73Hyper Beam	normal	150	90	5
73	Hyper BeamLevel: 73Hyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
77	Self DestructLevel: 77Self Destruct	normal	0	100	5
77	Self DestructLevel: 77Self Destruct	Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.

Gen 3 Moves

Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.

Level Up (19)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Techno BlastLevel: 1Techno Blast	normal	0	100	5
1	Techno BlastLevel: 1Techno Blast	The type varies with the kind of Drive held.
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	normal	40	100	30
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
1	Magnet RiseLevel: 1Magnet Rise	electric	0	0	10
1	Magnet RiseLevel: 1Magnet Rise	The user levitates with electromagnetism.
1	Metal ClawLevel: 1Metal Claw	steel	50	95	35
1	Metal ClawLevel: 1Metal Claw	A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack.
1	ScreechLevel: 1Screech	normal	0	85	40
1	ScreechLevel: 1Screech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
7	Fury CutterLevel: 7Fury Cutter	bug	10	95	20
7	Fury CutterLevel: 7Fury Cutter	Attack that intensifies on each successive hit.
11	Lock OnLevel: 11Lock On	normal	0	0	5
11	Lock OnLevel: 11Lock On	Locks on to the foe to ensure the next move hits.
18	Flame ChargeLevel: 18Flame Charge	fire	50	100	20
18	Flame ChargeLevel: 18Flame Charge	Attacks in a cloak of flames. Raises Speed.
22	Magnet BombLevel: 22Magnet Bomb	steel	60	0	20
22	Magnet BombLevel: 22Magnet Bomb	Launches a magnet that strikes without fail.
29	SlashLevel: 29Slash	normal	70	100	20
29	SlashLevel: 29Slash	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
33	Metal SoundLevel: 33Metal Sound	steel	0	85	40
33	Metal SoundLevel: 33Metal Sound	Emits a horrible screech that sharply lowers Sp. Def.
40	Signal BeamLevel: 40Signal Beam	bug	75	100	15
40	Signal BeamLevel: 40Signal Beam	A strange beam attack that may confuse the foe.
44	Tri AttackLevel: 44Tri Attack	normal	80	100	10
44	Tri AttackLevel: 44Tri Attack	A triangular field of energy is created and launched.
51	X ScissorLevel: 51X Scissor	bug	80	100	15
51	X ScissorLevel: 51X Scissor	Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc.
55	Bug BuzzLevel: 55Bug Buzz	bug	90	100	10
55	Bug BuzzLevel: 55Bug Buzz	A damaging sound wave that may lower Sp. Def.
62	Simple BeamLevel: 62Simple Beam	normal	0	100	15
62	Simple BeamLevel: 62Simple Beam	A beam that changes the foe's Ability to Simple.
66	Zap CannonLevel: 66Zap Cannon	electric	0	50	5
66	Zap CannonLevel: 66Zap Cannon	Powerful and sure to cause paralysis, but inaccurate.
73	Hyper BeamLevel: 73Hyper Beam	normal	150	90	5
73	Hyper BeamLevel: 73Hyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
77	Self DestructLevel: 77Self Destruct	normal	0	100	5
77	Self DestructLevel: 77Self Destruct	Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.

TM/HM Moves (41)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	0	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	0	0	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
Charge BeamCharge Beam	electric	50	90	10	TM57TM57
Charge BeamCharge Beam	Fires a beam of electricity. May raise Sp. Atk.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	80	100	15	TM79TM79
Dark PulseDark Pulse	Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EndureEndure	normal	0	0	10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Energy BallEnergy Ball	grass	0	100	10	TM53TM53
Energy BallEnergy Ball	Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def.
ExplosionExplosion	normal	0	100	5	TM64TM64
ExplosionExplosion	Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	0	100	15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
FlashFlash	normal	0	0	20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	steel	80	100	10	TM91TM91
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def.
FlyFly	flying	0	95	15	HM02HM02
FlyFly	Flies up on the first turn, then strikes the next turn.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	0	100	25	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	Attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	0	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	0	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	90	100	10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def.
RecycleRecycle	normal	0	0	10	TM67TM67
RecycleRecycle	Recycles a used item for one more use.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	0	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock PolishRock Polish	rock	0	0	20	TM69TM69
Rock PolishRock Polish	Polishes the body to sharply raise Speed.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	70	100	20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	70	100	15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
Shock WaveShock Wave	electric	60	0	20	TM34TM34
Shock WaveShock Wave	A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	0	0	10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	0	0	15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
ThunderThunder	electric	0	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	0	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	0	0	20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
U TurnU Turn	bug	70	100	20	TM89TM89
U TurnU Turn	Does damage then switches out the user.
X ScissorX Scissor	bug	80	100	15	TM81TM81
X ScissorX Scissor	Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	1	100	15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.