Pokémon GO Genesect (Burn) Raid! Weaknesses, Counters, Shiny Genesect (Burn)

Genesect (Burn) is a dual Bug, Steel-type Mythical Pokemon, vulnerable to Fire-type moves in Pokemon GO.

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Burn Drive Genesect is available in five-star raids from September 16 to September 23, 2023.

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It has a maximum CP of 3791 and appears as a 5-star raid boss.

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Genesect has four drives, each changing its unique Charged Move's typing.

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Genesect (Burn) is vulnerable to Fire-type moves but resistant to Normal, Grass, Poison, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Steel, and Psychic-type attacks.

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Weather conditions can boost its power, so trainers should avoid rainy and snowy raid locations.

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Using counters with the Same Type of Attack Bonus (STAB) effect can increase damage dealt to Genesect (Burn).

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Recommended raid counters include Reshiram, Heatran, Chandelure, Darmanitan, Volcarona, Moltres, Primal Groudon, Entei, Blaziken, and Delphox.

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Shiny Genesect (Burn) can be obtained by winning the Genesect (Burn) raid, but encountering a shiny is not guaranteed, so multiple raids may be required.

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It's recommended to have 2 to 4 players in your raid party, but solo defeating it is possible.

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Top counters include Mega Blaziken, Mega Charizard, Mega Houndoom, and others with Fire-type moves.

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Viable substitutes include Blaziken, Charizard, and Typhlosion with Fire-type moves.

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High-level creatures (level 40) are crucial for an efficient raid.

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