Genesect vs Solgaleo: Stats, Type Matchups & Which Is Better
Base Stats
| Genesect | Stat | Solgaleo |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | HP | 137 |
| 120 | Attack | 137 |
| 95 | Defense | 107 |
| 120 | Sp. Atk | 113 |
| 95 | Sp. Def | 89 |
| 99 | Speed | 97 |
| 600 | Total | 680 |
Stat Spread
- Genesect
- Solgaleo
Quick Verdict
Genesect owns the type matchup, landing 1× on Solgaleo with STAB. Solgaleo hits harder, its Attack of 137 topping the other's 120 by 17. Genesect outspeeds by 2 points (99 vs 97) and moves first. Solgaleo is the bulkier wall, 72 points ahead on combined HP/Def/Sp.Def (333 vs 261).
Type Matchup
Genesect → Solgaleo: 1×
Solgaleo → Genesect: 0.5×
Genesect
Weak toFire 4×
ResistsGrass 0.25×Normal 0.5×Ice 0.5×Psychic 0.5×Bug 0.5×Dragon 0.5×Steel 0.5×Fairy 0.5×
Immune toPoison 0×
Solgaleo
Weak toFire 2×Ground 2×Ghost 2×Dark 2×
ResistsPsychic 0.25×Normal 0.5×Grass 0.5×Ice 0.5×Rock 0.5×Dragon 0.5×Steel 0.5×Fairy 0.5×
Immune toPoison 0×
Genesect vs common attackers: takes super-effective hits from Fire (4×), but resists Ice (0.5×), Grass (0.25×). Solgaleo vs common attackers: takes super-effective hits from Ground (2×), Fire (2×), but resists Ice (0.5×), Rock (0.5×), Grass (0.5×).
Which Should You Pick?
Choose Genesect if…
- you want to move first — 2 more Speed
- you want the type edge (1× STAB into Solgaleo)
- you prefer fewer weaknesses (1 vs 4)
Choose Solgaleo if…
- you want the bigger hitter — Attack 137 vs 120
- you want to eat hits — 72 more combined bulk
- you value raw HP (137)