Genesect (quest)
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The Genesect quest is one out of many additional, not story related, Legendary Pokémon quests and is the only way to catch the Mythical Pokémon Genesect.
Instructional walkthrough
Bug Catching Contest
Bug Catching Contest lies in the stophouse between National Park and Route 35. Go down the stairs on the right side and speak with the NPC behind the desk on the right side. He will allow you to enter the Bug Catching Area for 20 minutes. This resets at 00:00 GMT+0 every day. Within these 20 minutes, you can catch any bug and submit it to the contest judge. After catching and submitting any Pokémon within the Bug Catching Area that has 140 or more total IVs, the judge will be impressed and give the player access to the area on the top right corner of the contest hall. Inside this area, the player can catch Genesect. You also have the opportunity to prepare your Synchronize and false swiper before entering the area.
Tips and FAQ
- Can I synchronize Genesect?
Yes, you can! Before talking to the Contest Judge in National Park Stop House 1, you can get your Synchronize Pokémon, to help you out. We recommend the following for Genesect, as well as a Master Ball to be 100% sure about the outcome:
- Timid Alakazam with the ability Synchronize and with the move Thunder Wave in order to paralyze Genesect.
- Timid Kadabra with the ability Synchronize and with the move Thunder Wave in order to paralyze Genesect.
- Timid Mew with the ability Synchronize and with the moves Thunder Wave and False Swipe.
- The server crashed / I defeated Genesect. Can I somehow get another chance!?
Yes, you can. Genesect will respawn with the same Nature, Abiliy and IVs as in their first encounter.
- Can I use Genesect in PvP?
Unfortunately, you cannot. Genesect is banned in PvP, therefore it cannot be used.
- Can Genesect be shiny?
No. All legendary Pokémon acquired from their respective quests are shiny-locked.