Master League PvP guide
Genesect Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Genesect is a Bug/Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #117. Its recommended PvP moveset is Fury Cutter with Magnet Bomb and Techno Blast (Normal).
Master League
#117
Viable pick
Type
Bug/Steel
Best Fast Move
Fury Cutter
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,791
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT GENESECT
Is Genesect Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Genesect is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #117.
Genesect is also a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #204 and a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #401.
Genesect PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #401 | 77.7 | Fury Cutter, X-Scissor, Magnet Bomb |
| Ultra League | #204 | 82.0 | Fury Cutter, Magnet Bomb, Techno Blast (Normal) |
| Master LeagueBest | #117 | 74.2 | Fury Cutter, Magnet Bomb, Techno Blast (Normal) |
Best Moveset for Genesect in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Genesect is Fury Cutter with Magnet Bomb and Techno Blast (Normal).
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Genesect in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Genesect PvP Move Counts
Fury Cutter → Magnet Bomb
10 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Fury Cutter → Techno Blast (Normal)
14 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Genesect Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Genesect wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Genesect Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Genesect's Bug/Steel typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fire2.56×
Resistant to
- grass0.391×
- poison0.391×
- bug0.625×
- dragon0.625×
- fairy0.625×
- ice0.625×
- normal0.625×
- psychic0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Genesect in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Genesect in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Genesect's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Neutral
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
25% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
42% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Resisted
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Resisted
62% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
35% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Resisted
31% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
86% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Resisted
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
67% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Resisted
51% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Resisted
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
39% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Resisted
42% HP
Ratings are shown from Genesect's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Genesect.
Best Teammates for Genesect in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Genesect should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Genesect's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Genesect's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Genesect's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Genesect's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Genesect's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Genesect
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 2/15/14 | 1,500 | 16.5 | 1,632,542 |
| #2 | 1/15/14 | 1,494 | 16.5 | 1,626,115 | |
| #3 | 1/15/15 | 1,498 | 16.5 | 1,626,115 | |
| #4 | 2/14/14 | 1,496 | 16.5 | 1,624,914 | |
| #5 | 2/14/15 | 1,500 | 16.5 | 1,624,914 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 1/15/15 | 2,497 | 27.5 | 3,507,339 |
| #2 | 0/15/10 | 2,498 | 28 | 3,503,114 | |
| #3 | 0/13/12 | 2,500 | 28 | 3,497,069 | |
| #4 | 2/15/13 | 2,493 | 27.5 | 3,494,526 | |
| #5 | 2/15/14 | 2,500 | 27.5 | 3,494,526 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,791 | 50 | 6,374,569 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,777 | 50 | 6,350,695 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 3,782 | 50 | 6,344,782 | |
| #4 | 15/15/13 | 3,771 | 50 | 6,334,224 | |
| #5 | 15/15/14 | 3,781 | 50 | 6,334,224 |
Genesect Stats in Pokémon GO
Genesect's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Genesect 2/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 16.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 137.8
- Defense
- 116.1
- HP
- 102
Ultra League
Genesect 1/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 27.5
- CP
- 2,497
- Attack
- 177.2
- Defense
- 149.9
- HP
- 132
Master League
Genesect 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,791
- Attack
- 224.4
- Defense
- 179.8
- HP
- 158
Genesect Evolution
Genesect has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
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Genesect Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Genesect in Pokémon GO PvP?
Genesect's recommended PvP moveset is Fury Cutter with Magnet Bomb and Techno Blast (Normal).
Is Genesect good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Genesect is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #117.
What counters Genesect in Pokémon GO PvP?
Melmetal, Dialga (Origin) and Kyogre are among the strongest current counters to Genesect in Master League.
What is Genesect weak to in Pokémon GO?
Genesect is weak to Fire (2.56×).