Genesect in Pokémon GO
By Matt · Updated Quick answer
Genesect is Bug and Steel type, so it's weak to Fire.
What is Genesect weak to?
Genesect is Bug and Steel type, so it takes extra damage from Fire attacks. Fire is a double weakness, so it hits hardest.
Defending Genesect 
Bug
Steel
BugSteel Hits it hard
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Double weakness Fire256% damage 2.56×
Bounces off
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Grass39.1% damage -
Poison39.1% damage - Bug62.5% damage
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Dragon62.5% damage -
Fairy62.5% damage -
Ice62.5% damage -
Normal62.5% damage -
Psychic62.5% damage - Steel62.5% damage
Leave Grass, Poison, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Normal, Psychic and Steel attackers at home: Genesect resists them, and Grass and Poison barely scratch it.
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FAQ
What is Genesect weak to in Pokémon GO?
Genesect is Bug and Steel type. It's weak to Fire (double weakness). It resists Grass, Poison, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Normal, Psychic and Steel.
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