Take on Genesect in Pokémon GO with our Raid Guide.
Genesect, in the Chill Drive form, is back in Pokémon GO Raids until December 12. This Mythical Pokémon has countless forms, each having a special move. Chill Drive, as the name suggests, allows Genesect to know Ice-type moves Techno Blast and Ice Beam.
Genesect is a decent Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It has a huge range of resistances, which can be useful. Genesect is also a decent Bug-type and Steel-type Pokémon no matter what form it is in. It sits within the top 20 in both of those categories.
Here is everything you need to know to take on Genesect in Pokémon GO.
Best Genesect counters in Pokémon GO:
Genesect has a double weakness to Fire-type attacks. It has a resistance to Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Normal, Psychic and Steel-type attacks. In addition to that it has a double resistance to Grass and Poison-type attacks.
Here are the best Fire-type Pokémon to take on Genesect.
 Mega Blaziken Fire Spin & Blast Burn |  Mega Y Charizard Fire Spin & Blast Burn |  Heatran Fire Spin & Magma Storm |  Reshiram Fire Fang & Fusion Flare |  Mega X Charizard Fire Spin & Blast Burn |  Blacephalon Incinerate & Mystical Fire |  Volcarona Fire Spin & Overheat |  Mega Houndoom Fire Fang & Flamethrower |  Chandelure Fire Spin & Overheat |  Blaziken Fire Spin & Blast Burn |  Darmanitan Fire Fang & Overheat |  Entei Fire Spin & Overheat |
With just one weakness this list of Genesect counters is pretty simple. Use whatever Fire-type Pokémon you have in your collection. Standouts are obviously Heatran, including Shadow Heatran if you have it, as well as Mega Blaziken.
Either form of Mega Charizard, Reshiram and Blacephalon are all other very strong Fire-type Pokémon you can use. For those on a budget, Blaziken, Darmanitan, Emboar, Delphox and Charizard are all good standard Pokémon.
Can Genesect be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes, for the first time ever in Pokémon GO, Genesect can be shiny after your Raid.
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Mega Evolutions to get you more Genesect candy in Pokémon GO
Mega Evolutions can help you get more candy and XL candy with every catch. Having a mega level 3 active that boosts candy for Steel and Bug-types will give you an extra 2 candy per catch, as well as a 25% bonus to your XL candy chance.
Here are the Pokémon you can Mega Evolve in Pokémon GO to get more Genesect candy:
How many trainers do I need to beat Genesect in Pokémon GO?
Genesect has a double weakness to Fire-type attacks, which makes it an easier Pokémon to take down. Trainers with good Fire-type Pokémon should be able to solo Genesect. Otherwise, a group of two or three will be enough for this Raid.
What is the Genesect Pokémon GO 100% IV Hundo CP?
Here are the Genesect 100% IV Hundo CP values to keep an eye out for:
- 1916 CP
- 2395 CP (Weather boosted)
Weather Effects:
Weather boost can help you save candy, get better IVs and benefit from power boosts on your team. Here are the weather effects to keep an eye on when taking on these raids.
Weather | Pro | Con |
|---|---|---|
| Sunny | Your Fire-type Pokémon will be boosted. | - |
| Windy | - | - |
| Partly Cloudy | - | - |
| Cloudy | - | - |
| Snow | Genesect will be a higher CP when caught. | Genesect's Steel-type attacks will be boosted. |
| Rainy | Genesect will be a higher CP when caught. | Genesect's Bug-type attacks will be boosted. |
| Fog | - | - |
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