Genesect Team Builder

Genesect at a glance

Genesect brings a Bug/Steel typing and a 600 base stat total to the table. The practical question: which teammates can absorb Fire hits, and which matchups does this typing already cover for the rest of the team?

Where you can use Genesect

• Direct version records exist for Genesect, so the broad game mapping is stronger than a generation-only estimate.
• Planning contexts include Black & White.
• 4 source version records are attached to this Pokemon entry.

Best teammates for Genesect

These suggestions prioritize teammates that cover Genesect's defensive weak spots, add useful pressure, and fit at least one shared game context.

Skeledirgeresists fire - adds fire pressure - adds ghost pressureQuaquavalresists fire - adds water pressure - adds fighting pressureArmarougeresists fire - adds fire pressure - adds psychic pressureCeruledgeresists fire - adds fire pressure - adds ghost pressureCyclizarresists fire - adds dragon pressure - adds normal pressureGlimmetresists fire - adds rock pressure - adds poison pressure

Team pitfalls when building around Genesect

• Do not stack too many teammates that are also weak to fire.
• Sweepers usually need defensive pivots or status support so they can enter safely.
• Check whether legendary or mythical Pokemon are allowed in your game rules or competitive format.