Genesect in Standard: cards, attacks & deck stats
Genesect has 5 cards legal in the 2026–27 Standard format, mostly as a Metal-type Pokémon (Basic). Here are its stats for deck building.
- Legal cards
- 5
- Top damage
- 150
- Most HP
- 220
- ex / Mega ex
- 3 / 0
- With an Ability
- 4
Is Genesect good in Standard?
Its hardest-hitting attack is Protect Charge on Genesect ex (Black Bolt), doing 150 for 3 Energy. The bulkiest version is Genesect ex with 220 HP, but it gives up 2 Prize cards when Knocked Out. Watch out for Fire attackers — that's its weakness.
Abilities
Genesect ex (Black Bolt): Metallic Signal · Genesect ex (Black Bolt): Metallic Signal · Genesect ex (Black Bolt): Metallic Signal · Genesect (Shrouded Fable): ACE Nullifier. Abilities can be used without attacking — check the card for exactly what each one does.
Every Standard-legal Genesect card
| Card | Set | HP | Stage | Attacks (cost · damage) | Retreat | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesect ex 67/86 Ability: Metallic Signal | Black Bolt I | 220 | Basic | Protect Charge MMC 150 | 2 | Fire ×2 |
| Genesect ex 161/86 Ability: Metallic Signal | Black Bolt I | 220 | Basic | Protect Charge MMC 150 | 2 | Fire ×2 |
| Genesect ex 169/86 Ability: Metallic Signal | Black Bolt I | 220 | Basic | Protect Charge MMC 150 | 2 | Fire ×2 |
| Genesect 8/94 | Phantasmal Flames I | 120 | Basic | Bug's Cannon G — Speed Attack GGC 110 | 2 | Fire ×2 |
| Genesect 40/64 Ability: ACE Nullifier | Shrouded Fable H | 110 | Basic | Magnetic Blast MCC 100 | 1 | Fire ×2 |
Energy letters: G Grass, R Fire, W Water, L Lightning, P Psychic, F Fighting, D Darkness, M Metal, N Dragon, C Colorless (any Energy). Damage is the printed number; + and × attacks can do more.
Counter guides
How to beat Genesect · How to beat Genesect ex
Other Metal Pokémon in Standard
See also: every Genesect card ever printed · Genesect for young collectors.
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