Genesect (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Genesect (disambiguation).

Genesect Paleozoic Pokémon ゲノセクト Genesect #0649 Genesect Douse Drive Genesect Shock Drive Genesect Burn Drive Genesect Burn Drive Genesect Chill Drive Genesect Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Bug Steel Unknown Unknown Douse Drive Genesect Unknown Unknown Shock Drive Genesect Unknown Unknown Burn Drive Genesect Unknown Unknown Chill Drive Genesect Unknown Unknown	Ability Download Cacophony Douse Drive Genesect Cacophony Shock Drive Genesect Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Douse Drive Genesect Cacophony Shock Drive Genesect
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 3 (1.6%)
Breeding Egg Group No Eggs Discovered Hatch time 120 cycles Egg not obtainable
Height 4'11" 1.5 m Genesect 0'0" 0 m Douse Drive Genesect 0'0" 0 m Shock Drive Genesect 0'0" 0 m Burn Drive Genesect	Weight 181.9 lbs. 82.5 kg Genesect 0 lbs. 0 kg Douse Drive Genesect 0 lbs. 0 kg Shock Drive Genesect 0 lbs. 0 kg Burn Drive Genesect
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 270	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Genesect 0 HP 1 Atk 0 Def 1 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 Speed Douse Drive Genesect 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed Shock Drive Genesect 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed Burn Drive Genesect 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint Douse Drive Genesect
Pokédex color   Purple	Base friendship 0
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Genesect (Japanese: ゲノセクト Genesect) is a dual-type Bug/Steel Mythical Pokémon Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Genesect has four other forms, which are activated by inserting a Drive in the cannon on its back. The Drive's light is visibly different depending on which one Genesect is holding.

• When it is not holding any Drive, the light is orange and Techno Blast is Normal-type.
• When it is holding the Shock Drive, the light turns yellow and Techno Blast is Electric-type.
• When it is holding the Burn Drive, the light turns red, and Techno Blast is Fire-type.
• When it is holding the Chill Drive, the light turns white and Techno Blast is Ice-type.
• When it is holding the Douse Drive, the light turns blue and Techno Blast is Water-type.

Genesect was leaked in the August issue of CoroCoro magazine on July 11, 2012, and it was officially revealed on July 14, 2012.

Genesect is the last Pokémon in the original Unova Pokédex as well as Black 2 and White 2's Unova Pokédex.

Biology

Genesect in its high-speed flight configuration

Genesect is a bipedal, insectoid Pokémon with a metal body and a saucer-shaped head. It is primarily purple with several gray markings. It has two large red eyes that are capable of glowing, and a small white part that could be either its mouth or a vent. It has thin arms with overlapping segments. Each arm ends with a single, pointed claw from which it can spin a sticky string to create structures. There is a gray circle on each shoulder and a gray band around its abdomen. Its segmented legs each end with a large, upward-curving claw.

Genesect spinning its silk with its eyes glowing red

Genesect was revived from a Fossil and technologically enhanced by Team Plasma to create the most powerful Pokémon ever. N had the project canceled and the P2 Laboratory closed because he felt that Pokémon, who he thought to be perfect beings, would lose their beauty if modified by science. However, Scientist Dudley kept working on it, angry that N denied his talent. This scientist reconstructed Genesect and installed the cannon on its back. According to a Hiker in Ambrette Town's Fossil Lab, there is a rumor that Genesect can be found in Glittering Cave.

By folding up its limbs and connecting its head to the cannon on its back, Genesect can assume a flying saucer-like configuration, allowing it to fly. This configuration is known in Japanese as the 高速飛行形態 high-speed flight configuration. As seen in Genesect and the Legend Awakened, Genesect can breathe in outer space.

Forms

Genesect has four alternate forms determined by the Drive it holds: Shock Drive, Burn Drive, Chill Drive, and Douse Drive.

The powerful cannon on its back and other enhancements were added as part of the modifications made to it by Team Plasma. Genesect is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Techno Blast, an attack which changes type depending on the Drive it holds. Even before Team Plasma modified Genesect, it was feared as the strongest of hunters.

No Drive	Shock Drive	Burn Drive	Chill Drive	Douse Drive

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova  B  W : #155 Unova  B2  W2 : #300 Black Over 300 million years ago, it was feared as the strongest of hunters. It has been modified by Team Plasma. White This ancient bug Pokémon was altered by Team Plasma. They upgraded the cannon on its back. Black 2 This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— X This ancient bug Pokémon was altered by Team Plasma. They upgraded the cannon on its back. Y This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back. Omega Ruby This ancient bug Pokémon was altered by Team Plasma. They upgraded the cannon on its back. Alpha Sapphire This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Event Black 2 White 2 Event
Generation VI X Y Event Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Event
Generation VII Sun Moon Pokémon Bank Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Pokémon Bank Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Pokémon HOMEVersion 1.3.0+ Event Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Unobtainable Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Rumble U Challenge Battle: Lord of the Bugs (Reward), NFC Figurine
Generation VI Battle Trozei Dragon Hill: Stage 6 Rumble World Legend Terrain: Primeval Thicket (Special Boss; Drive changes in a set order daily) Super MD Mysterious Geoglyph Picross Area 26: Stage 13 (As a Mythical Pokémon)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Mewtwo SeaFinal
Generation VIII This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation Shuffle Expert Stage: Stage EX21 Expert Stage: Stage EX51 (Shiny) Event: Genesect Appears GO Special Research (Normal Drive) Raid (Any Drive) Masters EX Poké Fair sync pair scout: Sygna Suit Hilbert & Genesect

In events

Games	Event	Language/Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
B2W2	Plasma Genesect	Japanese	Japan Wi-Fi	50	August 11 to September 14, 2012
B2W2	Plasma Genesect	English	Wi-Fi	15	October 7 to November 12, 2012
B2W2	Plasma Genesect	French	Wi-Fi	15	October 11 to November 12, 2012
B2W2	Plasma Genesect	German	Wi-Fi	15	October 11 to November 12, 2012
B2W2	Plasma Genesect	Italian	Wi-Fi	15	October 11 to November 12, 2012
B2W2	Plasma Genesect	Spanish	Wi-Fi	15	October 11 to November 12, 2012
BWB2W2	P2 Laboratory Genesect	Japanese	Japan and Taiwan	50	January 11 to February 28, 2013
B2W2	Plasma Genesect	Korean	South Korea	50	January 19 to February 11, 2013
BWB2W2	Cinema Genesect	Japanese	Japan and Taiwan	100	June 29 to September 30, 2013
BWB2W2	Cinema Genesect	Korean	South Korea	100	January 9 to 15, 2014
XYORAS	Pokémon 20th Anniversary Genesect	American region	Online	100	November 1, 2016 to February 28, 2017
XYORAS	Pokémon 20th Anniversary Genesect	PAL region	Online	100	November 1, 2016 to February 28, 2017
SwSh	Get Challenge Genesect	All	Online	60	November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021
SwSh	Korean Adventure Genesect	All	Online	60	April 26 to October 31, 2021
SwSh	Mythical 2022 Genesect	All	Online	60	September 9 to December 31, 2022

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Choice Scarf (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 71		131 - 178	252 - 346
Attack: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Defense: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Sp. Atk: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Sp. Def: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Speed: 99		93 - 166	182 - 326
Total: 600	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 0× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 4× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 0× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 4× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 0× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 4× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 0× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 4× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Poison-type  moves is 1×. Prior to Generation VI, the effectiveness of  Dark-type  moves was ½×. Prior to Generation VI, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves was ½×.

Learnset

Genesect is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.3.0+.

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Fury Cutter Bug Physical 04040 09595% 20 011 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 077 Screech Normal Status 0000— 08585% 40 1414 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 09595% 35 2121 Fell Stinger Bug Physical 05050 100100% 25 2828 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100100% 20 3535 Metal Sound Steel Status 0000— 08585% 40 4242 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100100% 15 4949 Magnet Rise Electric Status 0000— 00——% 10 5656 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100100% 10 6363 Simple Beam Normal Status 0000— 100100% 15 7070 Zap Cannon Electric Special 120120 05050% 5 7777 Lock-On Normal Status 0000— 00——% 5 8484 Techno Blast Normal Special 120120 100100% 5 9191 Self-Destruct Normal Physical 200200 100100% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Genesect Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Genesect Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM06 TM06 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM11 TM11 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM14 TM14 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM16 TM16 Screech Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 40 TM17 TM17 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM18 TM18 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM20 TM20 Self-Destruct Normal Physical 200200 100}}100% 5 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM28 TM28 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM56 TM56 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM58 TM58 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM82 TM82 Electroweb Electric Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TR02 TR02 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR05 TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR06 TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TR08 TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR09 TR09 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TR11 TR11 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR18 TR18 Leech Life Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TR19 TR19 Tri Attack Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR41 TR41 Blaze Kick Fire Physical 08585 090}}90% 10 TR46 TR46 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TR58 TR58 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TR60 TR60 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR61 TR61 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR65 TR65 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR69 TR69 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TR70 TR70 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TR73 TR73 Gunk Shot Poison Physical 120120 080}}80% 5 TR74 TR74 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR83 TR83 Ally Switch Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Genesect Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Genesect Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Genesect in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Genesect in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Genesect Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Genesect Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Steel Beam Steel Special 140 95% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Genesect Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Genesect Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII Other generations: VI - VII - IX

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  V VI VII Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 V VI VII Bug Bite Bug Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 V VI VII Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100}}100% 5 V VI VII Extreme Speed Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 5 V VI VII Flash × Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Gravity Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Hone Claws Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 V VI VII Infestation Bug Special 02020 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Last Resort Normal Physical 140140 100}}100% 5 V VI VII Magic Coat Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 V VI VII Magnet Bomb × Steel Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 V VI VII Recycle Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Rock Polish Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Shift Gear Steel Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 V VI VII Shock Wave Electric Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 V VI VII Signal Beam × Bug Special 07575 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Slash Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Struggle Bug Bug Special 05050 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 V VI VII Telekinesis × Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10

Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Genesect Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Genesect × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Side game data

Genesect

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Clear Mysterious Geoglyph Connected to: None Connection Orb Set: None Phrases Normal What? Bothered by the cannon on my back? Don't worry! I won't use it on you! Low HP (< 50%) Ugh… Time for the cannon on my back to show its power!
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds Base HP: 53 Base Attack: 83 Base Defense: 58 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Bug Attack Power: ★★★★★ True Strength Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.
Pokémon Shuffle Bug Attack Power: 80 - 145 20 #226 Crowd Control Increases damage when there are more Genesect in the puzzle area. Swappable Skill(s): 4 Up, Vitality Drain			Pokémon Shuffle Bug Attack Power: 80 - 115 5 #226 Last-Ditch Effort Increases damage when things are looking desperate.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 174 Base Attack: 252 Base Defense: 199 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Metal Claw, Fury Cutter Charged Attacks: X-Scissor, Magnet Bomb, Hyper Beam

In Pokémon GO, Genesect can be obtained by completing the Special Research, Throwback Challenge Champion 2020, completing 4/5 of the Ticketed Special Research, A Drive to Investigate, and completing the Ticketed Special Research, Throwback Challenge Celebration 2020.

Shock Drive

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Clear Mysterious Geoglyph Connected to: None Connection Orb Set: None Phrases Normal What? Bothered by the cannon on my back? Don't worry! I won't use it on you! Low HP (< 50%) Ugh… Time for the cannon on my back to show its power!

Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds Base HP: 53 Base Attack: 83 Base Defense: 58 Base Speed: 60

Pokémon GO Base HP: 174 Base Attack: 252 Base Defense: 199 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Metal Claw, Fury Cutter Charged Attacks: X-Scissor, Magnet Bomb, Zap Cannon, Techno Blast (Electric)

Burn Drive

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Clear Mysterious Geoglyph Connected to: None Connection Orb Set: None Phrases Normal What? Bothered by the cannon on my back? Don't worry! I won't use it on you! Low HP (< 50%) Ugh… Time for the cannon on my back to show its power!

Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds Base HP: 53 Base Attack: 83 Base Defense: 58 Base Speed: 60

Pokémon GO Base HP: 174 Base Attack: 252 Base Defense: 199 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Metal Claw, Fury Cutter Charged Attacks: X-Scissor, Magnet Bomb, Flamethrower, Techno Blast (Fire)

Chill Drive

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Clear Mysterious Geoglyph Connected to: None Connection Orb Set: None Phrases Normal What? Bothered by the cannon on my back? Don't worry! I won't use it on you! Low HP (< 50%) Ugh… Time for the cannon on my back to show its power!

Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds Base HP: 53 Base Attack: 83 Base Defense: 58 Base Speed: 60

Pokémon GO Base HP: 174 Base Attack: 252 Base Defense: 199 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Metal Claw, Fury Cutter Charged Attacks: X-Scissor, Magnet Bomb, Ice Beam, Techno Blast (Ice)

Douse Drive

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Clear Mysterious Geoglyph Connected to: None Connection Orb Set: None Phrases Normal What? Bothered by the cannon on my back? Don't worry! I won't use it on you! Low HP (< 50%) Ugh… Time for the cannon on my back to show its power!

Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds Base HP: 53 Base Attack: 83 Base Defense: 58 Base Speed: 60

Pokémon GO Base HP: 174 Base Attack: 252 Base Defense: 199 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Metal Claw, Fury Cutter Charged Attacks: X-Scissor, Magnet Bomb, Gunk Shot, Techno Blast (Water)

Form data

Genesect has five interchangeable forms. Its form changes to match the Drive it holds, which also changes the type of its signature move, Techno Blast.

• If no Drive is held, Techno Blast will be Normal-type and Genesect will appear to have a dark yellow Drive.
• If a Shock Drive is held, Techno Blast will be Electric-type and Genesect will appear to have a light yellow Drive.
• If a Burn Drive is held, Techno Blast will be Fire-type and Genesect will appear to have a red Drive.
• If a Chill Drive is held, Techno Blast will be Ice-type and Genesect will appear to have a cyan Drive.
• If a Douse Drive is held, Techno Blast will be Water-type and Genesect will appear to have a blue Drive.

Prior to Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Genesect's alternate forms were not registered in the Pokédex.

No Drive Genesect  Bug  Steel

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Shock Drive Genesect  Bug  Steel

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Burn Drive Genesect  Bug  Steel

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Chill Drive Genesect  Bug  Steel

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Douse Drive Genesect  Bug  Steel

Evolution data

Unevolved Genesect  Bug  Steel

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Genesect images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In the anime

Genesect in the anime

The Genesect Army

Major appearances

Genesect Army

The Genesect Army, a group of five Genesect led by a Red Genesect, first appeared in Meowth, Colress and Team Rivalry!, where N found the ruins of a building and learned the Genesect Army was responsible for the destruction by using his ability to hear the voices of Pokémon.

The Genesect Army played a major role in Genesect and the Legend Awakened. They went on a rampage in New Tork City while attempting to search for their ancient habitat, thus bringing them into conflict with a Mewtwo.

In the manga

Genesect in Pokémon Adventures

Shiny Genesect in Pokémon Adventures

Movie adaptations

Main article: Genesect Army

The Genesect Army plays a major role in Genesect and the Legend Awakened. Likewise, the group appears in the manga adaptation of the film by Momota Inoue.

Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~

Genesect was a Pokémon created by Dr. Zeno. After it saved Dr. Zeno from being trapped in his lab, he decided to give it to Arata in order to bring out its full potential.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Blake's Genesect

A Shiny Genesect debuted as a silhouette at P2 Laboratory in The Shadow Triad, where the Shadow Triad was seen testing its power. It reappeared at the Pokémon League, where it helped Hood Man escape. Later, in the Black 2 & White 2 arc, it was revealed to be under the ownership of Colress.

In Mr. Perfect, Colress attacked Aspertia City with another Genesect, where it came into contact with Blake and Looker, the former of whom ultimately captured Genesect. Although Blake had initially reported Genesect to the International Police, he was seen in possession of it in Cold Storage Battle, riding it through the Relic Passage. In Pink Slip, it was revealed that Blake had taken Genesect for his own use without permission, despite it having been under strict supervision, which was one of the reasons why he had been subsequently fired from the International Police.

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  Chill Drive Genesect in Pokémon Adventures

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  Shock Drive Genesect in Pokémon Adventures

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  Burn Drive Genesect in Pokémon Adventures

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  Genesect in its high-speed flight configuration in Pokémon Adventures

In the TCG

Main article: Genesect (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

Genesect trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS

Genesect appears as a Poké Ball summon. In the 3DS version of the game, it is unlocked after playing Endless Smash at least once. It jumps around the stage, repeatedly firing four Techno Blast attacks, followed up by a wide beam. Both shots can go through walls.

Genesect also appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.

Trophy information

NA: A Bug/Steel-type Pokémon, Genesect was created from a 300-million-year-old fossil and later altered to carry a giant cannon on its back. The type of Drive inserted into the cannon affects the attack type of its Techno Blast. It will follow up this attack with a long-range laser.

PAL: A Bug- and Steel-type Pokémon revived from a 300-million-year-old fossil, then modified to carry a giant cannon on its back. The type of Drive inserted into the cannon affects the attack type of its Techno Blast. After using this attack mid-jump, it attacks its target with a long-range laser that passes through obstacles.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Genesect returns as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball, retaining its behavior from the previous game. Genesect also appears as a Spirit.

Trivia

• Genesect is the only Bug-type Mythical Pokémon, excluding Arceus when holding an Insect Plate.
• Genesect is tied with Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, and Mega Heracross for the highest base stat total of all Bug-type Pokémon.
• Genesect's backstory is similar to Mewtwo's: both were created by a villainous team in at least one canon, and they were genetically engineered to be more powerful than the Pokémon they were based on.
• Genesect is the only Pokémon whose Pokédex entry names a villainous team, in this case, Team Plasma.
• Despite Techno Blast being its signature move, Genesect cannot receive STAB from it unless its type is changed.
• The symbol for the Plasma Blast expansion resembles Genesect's head seen from above.

Origin

Genesect is generally based on the giant insects of the Paleozoic era, which existed for 300,000,000 years, making it as old as the cockroach. Its Steel-type features that give it a somewhat robotic appearance may be a reference to alien robots or cyborgs in science fiction media, but this may be due to Team Plasma's modifications. Its design might also be inspired by the "artillery mech" vehicles in various mecha anime and manga while also resembling the enlarged pronona of treehoppers (family Membracidae). They also share a similar head shape with many treehoppers.

Name origin

Genesect may be a combination of gene, genetics, genome, or genesis; and insect.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ゲノセクト Genesect From genome and insect French Genesect Same as Japanese name Spanish Genesect Same as Japanese name German Genesect Same as Japanese name Italian Genesect Same as Japanese name Korean 게노세크트 Genosect Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 蓋諾賽克特 / 盖诺赛克特 Gàinuòsàikètè Transcription of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese 蓋諾賽克特 Koinohkchoihākdahk Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name

More languages Greek Τζένεσεκτ Tzénesekt Transcription of English name Hindi जिनोसेक्ट Genosect Similar to English/Japanese name Russian Дженесект Dzhenesekt Transcription of English name Thai เกโนเซ็กท์ Kenosek Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Genesect Army
• Blake's Genesect
• List of Pokémon with form differences
• Mythical Pokémon
• Weaponry in the Pokémon world

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Mythical Pokémon

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII

Generation IX

See also: Legendary Pokémon

Super Smash Bros. series Games: Super Smash Bros. • Super Smash Bros. Melee • Super Smash Bros. Brawl Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Characters: Pikachu • Jigglypuff • Mewtwo • Pichu Pokémon Trainer (Squirtle • Ivysaur • Charizard) • Lucario • Greninja • Incineroar Stages: Saffron City • Pokémon Stadium • Poké Floats • Pokémon Stadium 2 • Spear Pillar Prism Tower • Unova Pokémon League • Kalos Pokémon League Poké Ball and Master Ball: Abomasnow • Abra • Alolan Exeggutor • Alolan Raichu • Alolan Vulpix • Arceus • Articuno • Beedrill Bellossom • Bewear • Blastoise • Bonsly • Celebi • Chansey • Charizard • Chespin • Chikorita • Clefairy Cyndaquil • Darkrai • Dedenne • Deoxys • Ditto • Eevee • Electrode • Entei • Fennekin Fletchling • Gardevoir • Genesect • Giratina • Gogoat • Goldeen • Groudon • Gulpin • Hitmonlee Ho-Oh • Inkay • Jirachi • Keldeo • Koffing • Kyogre • Kyurem • Latias and Latios Lugia • Lunala • Manaphy • Marill • Marshadow • Meloetta • Meowth • Mew • Metagross • Mimikyu Moltres • Munchlax • Onix • Oshawott • Palkia • Piplup • Porygon2 • Pyukumuku • Raikou • Scizor • Snivy Snorlax • Solgaleo • Spewpa • Staryu • Starmie • Suicune • Swirlix • Tapu Koko • Togedemaru • Togepi Torchic • Unown • Venusaur • Victini • Vulpix • Weavile • Weezing • Wobbuffet • Xerneas • Zapdos • Zoroark Collectables: Trophies (Melee • Brawl • for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U) Stickers Spirits Misc: The Subspace Emissary • My Music • Final Smash • Pokémon Change • Brawl cameos

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