Read on below for official Pokémon GO tips featuring Genesect:
Appearing in Raids: October 1, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to October 12, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time
Last Appeared in Raids: January 5, 2021, to January 12, 2021
Genesect is a Mythical Bug- and Steel-type Pokémon originally discovered in the Unova region. Learn which Pokémon will be most effective in Raid Battles against Genesect, how to catch Genesect after winning a Raid Battle, and how best to use the Paleozoic Pokémon after you’ve caught it.
The Genesect available in October’s raids will have the Douse Drive. There are four different drives for Genesect: the Burn Drive, the Douse Drive, the Shock Drive, and the Chill Drive. These drives determine Genesect’s form and the type of its Techno Blast Charged Attack. When Genesect has a Burn Drive, the light on Genesect’s back is red, and its Techno Blast is a Fire-type move. A Douse Drive turns the cannon’s light blue and makes Techno Blast a Water-type move. Additional drives similarly affect Genesect and its Techno Blast move.
As a Bug- and Steel-type Pokémon, Genesect is extremely vulnerable to Fire-type attacks. When choosing six Pokémon for your Genesect Raid Battle lineup, it helps to choose Pokémon that have a Fire-type Fast Attack and Charged Attack if you want to deal as much damage as possible. It’s not necessary to choose only Fire-type Pokémon, but a Pokémon that shares a type with these attacks will benefit from a same-type attack bonus, which will allow these attacks to deal an additional 20% damage.
Remember that the faster you defeat Genesect, the more Premier Balls you’ll receive to catch it, so be sure to bring your strongest Pokémon team and battle with as many other Trainers as you can to defeat Genesect as quickly as possible.
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Mega Charizard X (Fire/Dragon)
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Fast Attack: Ember (Fire), Fire Spin (Fire)
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Charged Attack: Blast Burn (Fire), Fire Blast (Fire), Flamethrower (Fire), Overheat (Fire),
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Mega Charizard Y (Fire/Flying)
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Fast Attack: Ember (Fire), Fire Spin (Fire)
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Charged Attack: Blast Burn (Fire), Fire Blast (Fire), Flamethrower (Fire), Overheat (Fire)
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Arcanine / Shadow Arcanine (Fire)
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Fast Attack: Fire Fang (Fire)
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Charged Attack: Fire Blast (Fire), Flamethrower (Fire)
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Moltres / Shadow Moltres (Fire/Flying)
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Fast Attack: Fire Spin (Fire)
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Charged Attack: Fire Blast (Fire), Heat Wave (Fire), Overheat (Fire)
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Mega Houndoom (Dark/Fire)
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Fast Attack: Fire Fang (Fire)
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Charged Attack: Fire Blast (Fire), Flamethrower (Fire)
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Entei / Shadow Entei (Fire)
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Fast Attack: Fire Fang (Fire), Fire Spin (Fire)
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Charged Attack: Fire Blast (Fire), Flame Charge (Fire), Flamethrower (Fire), Overheat (Fire)
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Ho-Oh / Shadow Ho-Oh (Fire/Flying)
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Fast Attack: Incinerate (Fire)
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Charged Attack: Fire Blast (Fire)
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Blaziken (Fire/Fighting)
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Fast Attack: Fire Spin (Fire)
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Charged Attack: Blast Burn (Fire), Blaze Kick (Fire), Overheat (Fire)
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Magmortar / Shadow Magmortar (Fire)
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Fast Attack: Fire Spin (Fire)
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Charged Attack: Fire Blast (Fire), Fire Punch (Fire)
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Heatran (Fire/Steel)
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Fast Attack: Fire Spin (Fire)
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Charged Attack: Fire Blast (Fire), Flamethrower (Fire)
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Darmanitan (Fire)
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Fast Attack: Fire Fang (Fire), Incinerate (Fire)
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Charged Attack: Overheat (Fire)
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Chandelure (Ghost/Fire)
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Fast Attack: Fire Spin (Fire), Incinerate (Fire)
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Charged Attack: Flame Charge (Fire), Overheat (Fire)
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Reshiram (Dragon/Fire)
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Fast Attack: Fire Fang (Fire)
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Charged Attack: Overheat (Fire)
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After an Genesect raid, you’ll have a limited number of Premier Balls you can use to catch Genesect, so make each one count. You can earn extra Premier Balls by battling with friends and defeating Genesect more quickly.
In an encounter with Genesect, your chance of catching it is greatest when the target ring is small enough for you score Excellent Throws. Throwing Curveballs can improve your chances even more. But work within your abilities—if you don’t think you can reliably make Excellent Curveball Throws, aim for Nice Throws or Great Throws rather than risk missing the target ring completely.
Genesect isn’t going to make it easy on you by sitting still while you’re trying to catch it. Don’t waste your Premier Balls by throwing while it’s moving around. Watch Genesect to get a feel for its cycle of movement and the pauses in between the cycles. During one of these pauses, wait for the target ring to reappear, and then throw as it starts to grow smaller to increase your odds of making a Great Throw or an Excellent Throw.
Berries can help you catch Genesect. A Razz Berry will make Genesect easier to catch, and a Golden Razz Berry will make it much easier to catch. If you find yourself failing to land any throws, a Nanab Berry will calm Genesect, making its movements less erratic and allowing you to make precise throws more easily. If you need extra Genesect Candy, using a Silver Pinap Berry will make Genesect easier to catch and grant you extra Candy when you catch it.
Like all Mythical Pokémon, Genesect is tricky to catch, so don’t be discouraged if it escapes. Get a second wind by stocking up on useful items—like Max Potions, Max Revives, and Golden Razz Berries—and try again.
Genesect’s Initial CP Range: 1,833–1,916
Genesect’s Initial CP Range with Weather Boost: 2,292–2,395
Available Fast Attacks: Fury Cutter (Bug), Metal Claw (Steel)
Available Charged Attacks: Gunk Shot (Poison), Magnet Bomb (Steel), Techno Blast (Water), X-Scissor (Bug)
As a Bug- and Steel-type Pokémon, Genesect has a type advantage against Grass-, Ice-, Psychic-, Dark-, and Fairy-type Pokémon. These multiple type advantages make Genesect particularly powerful against many Raid Bosses, including Mewtwo, Deoxys, Mega Abomasnow, and Zacian.
With a moderately high maximum CP and ample type advantages, Genesect could be the ace your GO Battle League lineup needs. To take full advantage of this Mythical Pokémon’s strengths, teach Genesect a second Charged Attack. This will require a significant amount of Genesect Candy and Stardust, so try to catch as many Genesect as possible to get you there faster.
While Genesect is extremely weak to Fire-type attacks, Genesect with a Douse Drive has access to a powerful Water-type Charged Attack that can help it in a pinch. If Against a Fire-type Pokémon, Genesect with a Douse Drive can deal some substantial damage despite being at a disadvantage.
Good luck with your next Raid Battle, and remember to check back to Pokemon.com/Strategy for more Pokémon GO, video game, and Pokémon TCG tips.
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