What is Genesect's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Genesect's maximum CP is 3,836 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Genesect good in Pokémon GO?

Genesect has 252 Attack, 199 Defense, and 174 Stamina. It's an excellent attacker.

Can Genesect be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, shiny Genesect is available in Pokémon GO.

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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

1,833 - 1,916 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

2,292 - 2,395 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

3,802 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

1,833 - 1,916 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

1,375 - 1,437 CP

Genesect

#649 · Unova

BugSteel

☁️ Rainy Boost

Base Stats

Attack 252

Defense 199

Stamina 174

Total: 625

Pokémon Info

Max CP	3,836
Generation	Unova (Gen 5)
Buddy Distance	20km
Released	✅ Yes
Shiny	✨ Yes
Shadow	❌ No

About Genesect

Genesect is a Bug/Steel-type Pokémon from Unova (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,836 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Genesect has base stats of 252 Attack, 199 Defense, and 174 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 625.

With an exceptional Attack stat of 252, Genesect is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.

In Rainy weather, Genesect receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Genesect is 20km per candy.

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Metal Claw STAB	Steel	8	+6	11.4	-	-	-
Fury Cutter STAB	Bug	3	+6	7.5	-	-	-

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
X Scissor	-	-	-	-	-	-
Magnet Bomb	-	-	-	-	-	-
Hyper Beam	Normal	150	-80	-	150	-80
Techno Blast Normal ELITE	-	-	-	-	-	-

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Genesect takes increased damage from these types:

Fire 2.56×

Resistances

Genesect takes reduced damage from these types:

Grass 0.391×

Poison 0.391×

Normal 0.625×

Ice 0.625×

Psychic 0.625×

Bug 0.625×

Dragon 0.625×

Steel 0.625×

Fairy 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Genesect

Top Pokémon to use when battling Genesect in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
2	Reshiram	Dragon Fire	275	211	205	4,620
3	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
4	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155
5	Volcanion	Fire Water	252	216	190	4,151
6	Moltres	Fire Flying	251	181	207	3,964
7	Heatran	Fire Steel	251	213	209	4,295
8	Magmortar	Fire	247	172	181	3,584
9	Flareon	Fire	246	179	163	3,465
10	Blaziken	Fire Fighting	240	141	190	3,258

🏆 Genesect PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	0	6	13	17	1,497
2	0	4	15	17	1,498
3	0	10	10	17	1,500
4	0	12	8	17	1,499
5	1	5	13	17	1,500
6	1	3	15	17	1,500
7	0	14	6	17	1,498
8	1	13	6	17	1,500
9	1	15	4	17	1,499
10	0	7	12	17	1,497

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	0	15	10	28	2,498
2	0	13	12	28	2,500
3	0	11	13	28	2,495
4	1	10	13	28	2,499
5	0	14	10	28	2,492
6	0	14	11	28	2,499
7	6	15	15	27	2,500
8	1	13	10	28	2,496
9	0	9	15	28	2,496
10	2	12	10	28	2,500

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Genesect IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	2,874	1,437	1,916	2,395	3,353	3,802
98% (15/15/14)	2,867	1,433	1,911	2,389	3,344	3,792
96% (15/14/15)	2,868	1,434	1,911	2,389	3,345	3,793
93% (14/14/14)	2,849	1,424	1,899	2,374	3,324	3,769
91% (15/13/13)	2,846	1,423	1,897	2,371	3,320	3,764
87% (13/13/13)	2,824	1,412	1,883	2,353	3,295	3,736
82% (12/12/12)	2,800	1,400	1,866	2,333	3,266	3,703
80% (10/15/15)	2,821	1,410	1,880	2,350	3,290	3,731
67% (10/10/10)	2,750	1,375	1,833	2,292	3,208	3,638
0% (0/0/0)	2,510	1,255	1,673	2,092	2,928	3,320

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Genesect with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	3,802 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	3,353 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	1,833 - 1,916 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	2,292 - 2,395 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	1,833 - 1,916 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	1,375 - 1,437 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Genesect with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	47	26	3,353
2	3,353	27	3,353
3	3,353	28	3,353
4	3,353	29	3,353
5	452	30	2,874
6	3,353	31	3,353
7	3,353	32	3,353
8	3,353	33	3,353
9	3,353	34	3,353
10	958	35	3,114
11	3,353	36	3,353
12	3,353	37	3,353
13	3,353	38	3,353
14	3,353	39	3,353
15	1,437	40	3,353
16	3,353	41	3,353
17	3,353	42	3,353
18	3,353	43	3,353
19	3,353	44	3,353
20	1,916	45	3,586
21	3,353	46	3,353
22	3,353	47	3,353
23	3,353	48	3,353
24	3,353	49	3,353
25	2,395	50	3,802

📖 Complete Genesect Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Genesect (#649) is a Bug/Steel-type Pokémon from the Unova region (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,836 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Genesect is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Genesect in 2026.

As a Legendary Pokémon, Genesect is one of the most sought-after Pokémon in the game. It can be obtained through Tier 5 Raids, Special Research, and GO Battle League rewards at Rank 20+. The buddy distance is 20km per candy.

📊 Genesect Stats Analysis

Genesect's Attack stat is 252 (Elite). This is among the highest in the game, making Genesect an elite attacker for raids and gym battles.

With 199 Defense (Excellent) and 174 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 625. This gives Genesect reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Bug-type Pokémon, Genesect's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Genesect Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Genesect depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Metal Claw (Fast) with X Scissor (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Genesect has 2 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Genesect has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.

🏆 Genesect PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Genesect can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Bug/Steel typing provides useful matchups against Grass, Poison, Normal-type threats while being weak to Fire types.

Master League

With 3,802 CP at Level 50, Genesect is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.

💪 Genesect Raid Guide & Counters

Genesect appears as a 5-Star Legendary Raid Boss. Focus on Fire-type counters for maximum damage. A group of 4-6 trainers with optimal counters is recommended. After the raid, catch Genesect at Level 20 (1,833 - 1,916 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,292 - 2,395 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,916 CP.

🎯 How to Get Genesect in Pokémon GO

Genesect is a Legendary Pokémon obtainable through Tier 5 Raids, Special Research, GO Battle League rewards (Rank 20+), and special event distributions. Check the current events for raid availability.

✨ Shiny Genesect in Pokémon GO

Shiny Genesect is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 20 (boosted rate in raids). Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Genesect gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,292 - 2,395 CP). The buddy distance is 20km per candy. Rare Candy is the most efficient option for powering up.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
Second Charged Move: Costs 100K Stardust + 100 Candy — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Cannot be traded.
Catch rate: 2% base — use Golden Razz + Excellent curveball throws.

❓ FAQ About Genesect

Q: What is Genesect's max CP?
A: 3,802 CP at Level 50, or 3,353 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Genesect good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.

Q: Can Genesect be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Genesect is available.

Q: What is Genesect weak to?
A: Fire-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Metal Claw + X Scissor for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

Bug Bug-Type Steel Steel-Type 🗺️ Unova 📱 Full Pokédex ✨ Shiny Checklist 📅 Events

Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.