Where can I find Genesect in SoulGold?

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 SoulGold.

What moves can Genesect learn in SoulGold?

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

PolishedDex

Genesectin Pokémon SoulGold

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.

Level Up Moves (15)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Fury CutterLevel: 1Fury Cutter	bug	10	95	20
1	Fury CutterLevel: 1Fury Cutter	An attack that intensifies on each successive hit.
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	normal	40	100	30
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
7	ScreechLevel: 7Screech	normal	0	85	40
7	ScreechLevel: 7Screech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
14	Metal ClawLevel: 14Metal Claw	steel	50	95	35
14	Metal ClawLevel: 14Metal Claw	A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack.
21	Fell StingerLevel: 21Fell Stinger	bug	0	100	25
21	Fell StingerLevel: 21Fell Stinger	If it knocks out a foe the Attack stat is raised.
28	Flame ChargeLevel: 28Flame Charge	fire	50	100	20
28	Flame ChargeLevel: 28Flame Charge	Attacks in a cloak of flames. Raises Speed.
35	Metal SoundLevel: 35Metal Sound	steel	0	85	40
35	Metal SoundLevel: 35Metal Sound	Emits a horrible screech that sharply lowers Sp. Def.
42	X ScissorLevel: 42X Scissor	bug	80	100	15
42	X ScissorLevel: 42X Scissor	Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc.
49	Magnet RiseLevel: 49Magnet Rise	electric	0	0	10
49	Magnet RiseLevel: 49Magnet Rise	The user levitates with electromagnetism.
56	Bug BuzzLevel: 56Bug Buzz	bug	90	100	10
56	Bug BuzzLevel: 56Bug Buzz	A damaging sound wave that may lower Sp. Def.
63	Simple BeamLevel: 63Simple Beam	normal	0	100	15
63	Simple BeamLevel: 63Simple Beam	A beam that changes the foe's Ability to Simple.
70	Zap CannonLevel: 70Zap Cannon	electric	0	50	5
70	Zap CannonLevel: 70Zap Cannon	Powerful and sure to cause paralysis, but inaccurate.
77	Lock OnLevel: 77Lock On	normal	0	0	5
77	Lock OnLevel: 77Lock On	Locks on to the foe to ensure the next move hits.
84	Techno BlastLevel: 84Techno Blast	normal	0	100	5
84	Techno BlastLevel: 84Techno Blast	The type varies with the kind of Drive held.
91	Self DestructLevel: 91Self Destruct	normal	0	100	5
91	Self DestructLevel: 91Self Destruct	Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.

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TM/HM Moves (37)

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	TM97TM97
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.
Energy BallEnergy Ball	grass	0	100	10	TM53TM53
Energy BallEnergy Ball	Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def.
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.
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	fire	50	100	20	TM43TM43
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	Attacks in a cloak of flames. Raises Speed.
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	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	0	100	0	TM87TM87
Giga DrainGiga Drain	An 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.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	0	0	15	TM76TM76
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
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.
InfestationInfestation	bug	20	100	20	TM83TM83
InfestationInfestation	The foe is infested and attacked for turns.
Leech LifeLeech Life	bug	0	100	0	TM28TM28
Leech LifeLeech Life	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
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.
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	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	70	100	15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
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.
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.