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How to Get Genesect

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How to Get Genesect in Pokemon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension DLC

Complete Side Mission 191: Collecting Four Drives

Genesect Side Mission

You can catch Genesect during the Collecting Four Drives Side Mission. You can get this mission once you purchase all Genesect Drives from an NPC near Wild Zone 17 who sells new TMs and Feathers.

Collecting Four Drives Walkthrough (Side Mission 191)

Purchase Drives from NPC

DLC TM Shop Location

The NPC selling TMs and Feathers will begin selling Drives once you have defeated Rayquaza. You need to purchase the Douse, Shock, Burn, and Chill Drives to progress through the quest. Each Drive costs 540 Mega Shards, which totals to 2160 Mega Shards.

If you do not have this many Mega Shards, you can hop into Hyperspace Wild Zones and destroy shards as you explore the area. It is also recommended to max out your Pink Canari Plush to get as many shards as you can.

Find the Genesect Distortion

Genesect Distortion Location

After purchasing all four Drives, the NPC will tell you about a portal where you can encounter Genesect.

This is found inside Wild Zone 13, at the facade of a building.

Battle and Catch Genesect

Catching Genesect

Enter the portal and follow the rocky path leading to the Level 200 Genesect. Defeat and catch Genesect to complete the Side Mission.

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Genesect Game Data

Genesect Type

Regular
Shiny
Hyperspace Dex #120
Genesect ImageGenesect
Pokemon Bug Type IconPokemon Steel Type Icon
Gen 5
Height 1.5 m
Weight 82.5 kg
Species Paleozoic Pokémon
EV Yield Atk +1 SpAtk +1 Spd +1
Hyperspace Dex #120
Shiny Genesect
Pokemon Bug Type IconPokemon Steel Type Icon
Gen 5
Height 1.5 m
Weight 82.5 kg
Species Paleozoic Pokémon
EV Yield Atk +1 SpAtk +1 Spd +1
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Genesect Weakness and Resistance

Weak to: (4x)
Pokemon Fire Type Icon
Damaged Normally By: (1x)
Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Psychic Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
(0.25x)
Pokemon Grass Type Icon
Immune to: (0x)
Pokemon Poison Type Icon

Genesect Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
71
 #209
Atk
120
 #94
Def
95
 #118
SpAtk
120
 #83
SpDef
95
 #115
Speed
99
 #109
Total
600
 #59
List of Pokemon by Base Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 178 178 146 146 131
Atk 189 172 140 126 112
Def 161 147 115 103 90
SpAtk 189 172 140 126 112
SpDef 161 147 115 103 90
Spd 166 151 119 107 93
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature

Not Part of an Evolution Line

Genesect Evolution Line
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Genesect Best Nature and Moveset

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Genesect Learnset

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Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/CD
Base Quick Attack Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 3
The user attacks by lunging toward targets with blinding speed.
Base Techno Blast Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 120 / 10
The user attacks by firing a beam of light at targets. This move's type changes depending on the kind of drive held by the user.
Metal Claw Steel Type Moves Physical Type Moves 50 / 6
The user attacks by raking targets with steel claws. This may also boost the user's Attack stat.
X-Scissor Bug Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks using scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors.
Flame Charge Fire Type Moves Physical Type Moves 50 / 6
The user attacks after cloaking itself in flame. This also increases the user's movement speed for a short time.
Metal Sound Steel Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user emits a horrible sound like screeching metal, which lowers targets' Sp. Def stats for a while.
Lunge Bug Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 9
The user attacks by lunging toward targets with full force. This also lowers targets' Attack stats for a short time.
Flash Cannon Steel Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by gathering its internal light energy and releasing it all at once. This may also lower the targets' Sp. Def stats.
Leech Life Bug Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 9
The user attacks by draining targets of their blood. The user's HP will be restored by a portion of the damage dealt.
Bug Buzz Bug Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks with damaging sound waves created by vibration. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
Iron Head Steel Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by slamming its steel-hard head into targets. This may also make targets flinch.
Zap Cannon Electric Type Moves Special Type Moves 120 / 15
The user attacks by firing an electric blast like a cannon. This also leaves targets paralyzed without fail.
Self-Destruct Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 200 / 15
The user emits explosive force, causing damage across a wide area. The user faints after using this move.

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power/CD
008 Thunder Wave Electric Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity to leave targets paralyzed.
013 Ice Beam Ice Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by shooting out a beam of icy-cold energy. This may also leave targets frozen.
016 Light Screen Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user constructs a wondrous wall of light that will reduce damage taken from special moves for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out.
017 Protect Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
026 Energy Ball Grass Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by drawing power from nature and firing it at targets. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
027 Swift Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 60 / 5
The user attacks by firing star-shaped rays at targets.
031 Reflect Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user constructs a wondrous wall of light that will reduce damage taken from physical moves for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out.
035 Endure Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.
042 Giga Drain Grass Type Moves Special Type Moves 75 / 9
The user attacks by draining targets of their nutrients. The user's HP will be restored by a portion of the damage dealt.
043 Fly Flying Type Moves Physical Type Moves 90 / 12
The user attacks by disappearing high into the sky for a short time, then swooping back down.
044 Hyper Beam Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by shooting a powerful beam at targets. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
048 Self-Destruct Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 200 / 15
The user emits explosive force, causing damage across a wide area. The user faints after using this move.
055 Giga Impact Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by charging into targets using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
055 Giga Impact Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by charging into targets using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
058 Iron Head Steel Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by slamming its steel-hard head into targets. This may also make targets flinch.
059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by focusing all its willpower into a fierce headbutt. This may also make targets flinch.
061 Shadow Claw Ghost Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
062 Flamethrower Fire Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks with a stream of fierce flames. This may also leave targets with a burn.
063 Psychic Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by directing a strong telekinetic force toward targets. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
064 Solar Beam Grass Type Moves Special Type Moves 120 / 12
The user attacks by gathering a great deal of light and then shooting it at targets. This move takes some time to carry out.
067 Thunderbolt Electric Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks with a strong electric blast. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
074 Shadow Ball Ghost Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
080 Iron Defense Steel Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 9
The user boosts its Defense stat for a while by hardening the surface of its body until it becomes like iron.
081 X-Scissor Bug Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks using scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors.
082 U-turn Bug Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 12
The user attacks by dishing out a quick blow, then rushes back to its Trainer with incredible speed.
084 Flash Cannon Steel Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by gathering its internal light energy and releasing it all at once. This may also lower the targets' Sp. Def stats.
085 Substitute Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.
090 Dark Pulse Dark Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by releasing a horrible aura rife with ill intent. This may also make targets flinch.
100 Gunk Shot Poison Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 10
The user attacks by shooting out filthy garbage. This may also leave targets poisoned.
101 Electroweb Electric Type Moves Special Type Moves 55 / 7
The user attacks by catching targets in an electrified net. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.
105 Blizzard Ice Type Moves Special Type Moves 110 / 12
The user attacks by blasting targets with a howling blizzard. This may also leave targets frozen.
106 Thunder Electric Type Moves Special Type Moves 110 / 10
The user attacks by dropping a wicked thunderbolt. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
109 Facade Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks with a power that is doubled if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, burned, or drowsy.
114 Flame Charge Fire Type Moves Physical Type Moves 50 / 6
The user attacks after cloaking itself in flame. This also increases the user's movement speed for a short time.
120 Ancient Power Rock Type Moves Special Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also boost all the user's stats at once.
126 Magnet Bomb Steel Type Moves Physical Type Moves 95 / 8
The user attacks by launching steel bombs that stick to targets.
130 Charge Beam Electric Type Moves Special Type Moves 50 / 6
The user attacks targets with an electric charge. The residual electricity may also boost the user's Sp. Atk stat.
133 Blaze Kick Fire Type Moves Physical Type Moves 85 / 7
The user attacks with a kick that may also leave targets with a burn. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
146 Skull Bash Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 150 / 12
The user boosts its Defense stat for a short time by tucking its head in, then attacks by ramming into targets. This move takes some time to carry out.
147 Tri Attack Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 40 / 7
The user attacks with three beams. This may also leave targets burned, frozen, or paralyzed.
157 Steel Beam Steel Type Moves Special Type Moves 140 / 20
The user attacks by firing off a fierce beam of steel that has been collected from its entire body. The user will also take some damage.

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