Shining Genesect 9/73
Set: Shining Legends
Released: Jul 15, 2017
Pokémon
Grass Type
Rare Shining
Grass Type
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About Shining Genesect
This ancient bug Pokémon was altered by Team Plasma. They upgraded the cannon on its back.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #649
- Card Number 9/73
- Card RarityRare Shining
- IllustratorHitoshi Ariga
- Release Date06/10/2017
- SeriesSun & Moon
- Expansion Shining Legends
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionUnova
- Generation Generation 5
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Grass
- Health Points130 HP
- Weakness
Fire ×2
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×2
Grass 
Fire ×2 
Abilities
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Ability:
Energy Reload
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may move a Grass Energy from 1 of your other Pokémon to this Pokémon.
Attacks
- Gaia Blaster50+
This attack does 20 more damage times the amount of Grass Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Shining Genesect soaring against a glowing full moon backdrop, its sleek red body and sharp edges illuminated by a fiery orange sky, exuding power and ancient mechanical precision.
Playability Overview
Shining Genesect offers strong energy manipulation with its ability, enabling powerful Gaia Blaster attacks, but its reliance on multiple Grass energies and moderate HP limits its competitive viability.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Techno InvasionPlace Shining Genesect in the center of a high-tech page. Its sleek design and robotic vibe are perfect next to other metallic or futuristic Pokémon like Metagross or Dialga. The bright colors will really pop against darker backgrounds.Additional Binder Suggestions: Urban Sci-Fi / Intense / Metallic Red / Cyber Warriors / Tech Revolution
