Pokemon Go Genesect raid tips: Best counters, weaknesses and moves

July 25, 2022 Kevin Knezevic attack, best, games, gaming, go, pokemon, technology, video

    Genesect returns to five-star raids from Jan. 15 to Jan. 24.
    Niantic
    Pokemon Go?players will soon have another chance to catch Genesect. The mythical bug-type Pokemon will appear in five-star raid battles again from Jan. 15 to Jan. 24, and each one you face this time around will be equipped with a Shock Drive — your first chance to capture this form in Pokemon Go. Here are some tips to help you beat and catch Genesect before it leaves the game again.
    Genesect weaknesses
    Much like Scizor, Genesect is a bug- and steel-type Pokemon, which means it only has one weakness: fire. Since both bug and steel are susceptible to it, however, Genesect takes quadruple damage from fire-type attacks, so you’ll want to stack your team with strong fire-type Pokemon when challenging it.
    Best Genesect counters
    Any fully evolved or legendary fire-type Pokemon will be helpful in battle against Genesect, especially if they know fire-type Fast and Charged Attacks. If you’re looking for recommendations, here are a few good Pokemon to use when challenging Genesect:
    Fire

Mega Charizard X/Y: Fire Spin, Blast Burn
Arcanine: Fire Fang, Flamethrower
Moltres: Fire Spin, Overheat
Mega Houndoom: Fire Fang, Flamethrower
Entei: Fire Fang, Overheat
Magmortar: Fire Spin, Fire Punch
Heatran: Fire Spin, Flamethrower
Darmanitan: Fire Fang, Overheat
Chandelure: Fire Spin, Overheat
Reshiram: Fire Fang, Overheat

Best moves for Genesect
    Genesect is one of the strongest mythical Pokemon in the game, and if you want to leverage that offensive strength, the best moves to teach it are Metal Claw and Magnet Bomb. Alternatively, you can replace the former attack with Fury Cutter to take advantage of Genesect’s bug typing and make it a more effective counter against psychic Pokemon. Genesect’s Techno Blast is also a viable Charged Attack; thanks to the Shock Drive, the move will deal electric-type damage, making it effective against water and flying Pokemon.
    Genesect leaves raids at 10 a.m. local time on Jan. 24, when it will be replaced by the legendary Pokemon Regice. In the meantime, be sure to check out our Pokemon Go January events roundup for more details on this month’s in-game events and activities.