Genesect XY196
Set: XY Black Star Promos
Released: Oct 12, 2013
Pokémon
Metal Type
Promo
Metal Type
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About Genesect
This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #649
- Card Number XY196
- Card RarityPromo
- IllustratorKen Sugimori
- Release Date12/10/2013
- SeriesXY
- Expansion XY Black Star Promos
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionUnova
- Generation Generation 5
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Metal
- Health Points110 HP
- Weakness
Fire ×2
- Resistance
Psychic -20
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×2
Metal 
Fire ×2 
Psychic -20 
Attacks
- Linear Attack
This attack does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
- Destructor Beam90
Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy attached to your opponent's Active Pokémon.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Genesect in a dynamic pose, showcasing its sleek, robotic form. The background features a grid of glowing green squares, enhancing the card's technological theme. The atmosphere conveys a sense of intensity and readiness, as Genesect's eyes glow with determination. The art style is vibrant and polished, using a mix of purples, blues, and metallic accents to highlight its futuristic design. The shading emphasizes its sharp features, lending depth and dimension. Overall, the mood is action-oriented, suggesting that Genesect is prepared for battle or a critical moment.
Playability Overview
Genesect offers tactical flexibility by balancing moderate damage with a chance to disrupt your opponent’s energy setup, making it useful for strategic energy control during battle.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Cybernetic ClashThis Genesect card has a sleek, high-tech vibe with its metallic sheen and the grid background, perfect for a "Futuristic Battle" page. Position it alongside other tech-themed Pokémon, like Porygon-Z or Metagross, to create a cohesive tech-inspired row. The contrast of its purple and silver makes it stand out nicely!Additional Binder Suggestions: City / Fierce / Futuristic / Tech Battle / Energy Disruption
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