Genesect (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Genesect (disambiguation).

Genesect ゲノセクト Genesect #649 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Bug Steel Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Download Cacophony Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 3 (1.6%)
Breeding Egg Group Undiscovered Hatch time 121 cycles
Height 4'11" 1.5 m Genesect 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 181.9 lbs. 82.5 kg Genesect 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
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 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
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 Legendary Pokémon.

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

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, though the Drive inserted in the cannon on its back is visibly different within its sprites depending on the Drive it is holding.

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

Genesect is the final Pokémon in the Unova Pokédex.

Biology

Shiny Genesect in its High-Speed Flight Form

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 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. 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

The powerful cannon on its back and other enhancements were apparently added as part of the bizarre modifications made to it by Team Plasma. It is the only Pokémon capable of learning the move Techno Blast, an attack which changes type depending on the Drive it holds. It is indicated that even before Team Plasma powered up Genesect, it was a skilled and ruthless hunter. By folding up its limbs and connecting its head to the cannon on its back, Genesect can assume a flying saucer-like form, allowing it to fly. This form is known as the High-Speed Flight Form (Japanese: 高速飛行形態). It can also spin a sticky string from its claws.

Genesect was revived from a Fossil and technologically enhanced by Team Plasma to create the most powerful Pokémon ever. N had the project cancelled 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.

In the anime

Genesect in the anime

The Genesect Army

Major appearances

Genesect Army

N discovered an image of a Genesect on a computer monitor at the ruined P2 Laboratory in The Name's N! while he was investigating Team Plasma's plans.

The Genesect Army, a group of five Genesect led by a Red Genesect, first appeared in Meowth, Colress and Team Rivalry!. During his investigations, N found a destroyed building where a Patrat and Watchog were. By using his power to hear their voices, he had a flashback where he realized that the Genesect Army was responsible for the destruction.

The Genesect Army has a major role in Genesect and the Legend Awakened. In the film, they appear in New Tork City and go on a rampage, bringing them into conflict with a Mewtwo.

In the manga

Genesect in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Genesect was seen as a silhouette at P2 Laboratory. The Shadow Triad was seen testing its power. It later appeared again at the Pokémon League, where it helped Hood Man escape. Later, in the Black 2 & White 2 arc, Colress attacked Aspertia City with it and came into contact with Lack-Two and Looker, the former of whom ultimately captured Genesect.

In the Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~ manga

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.

In the TCG

Main article: Genesect (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond {{{diamonddex}}} Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V 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 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI 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.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Event Black 2 White 2 Event
Generation VI X Y Poké Transporter

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Plasma Genesect	Japanese	Japan Wi-Fi	50	August 11 to September 14, 2012
	Plasma Genesect	English	Wi-Fi	15	October 7 to November 12, 2012
	Plasma Genesect	French	Wi-Fi	15	October 11 to November 12, 2012
	Plasma Genesect	German	Wi-Fi	15	October 11 to November 12, 2012
	Plasma Genesect	Italian	Wi-Fi	15	October 11 to November 12, 2012
	Plasma Genesect	Spanish	Wi-Fi	15	October 11 to November 12, 2012
	P2 Laboratory Genesect	Japanese	Japan and Taiwan	50	January 11 to February 28, 2013
	Plasma Genesect	Korean	South Korea	50	January 19 to February 11, 2013
	Movie Genesect	Japanese	Japan and Taiwan	100	June 29 to September 30, 2013
	Movie Genesect	Korean	South Korea	100	January 9 to 15, 2014

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

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  00Start Fell Stinger Bug Physical 03030 100100% 25 00Start Techno Blast Normal Special 08585 100100% 5 00Start Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 00Start Magnet Rise Electric Status 0000— ——% 10 00Start Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 09595% 35 00Start Screech Normal Status 0000— 08585% 40 0?? Fury Cutter Bug Physical 04040 09595% 20 0?? Lock-On Normal Status 0000— ——% 5 1818 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100100% 20 2222 Magnet Bomb Steel Physical 06060 ——% 20 2929 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 3333 Metal Sound Steel Status 0000— 08585% 40 4040 Signal Beam Bug Special 07575 100100% 15 4444 Tri Attack Normal Special 08080 100100% 10 5151 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100100% 15 5555 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100100% 10 6262 Simple Beam Normal Status 0000— 100100% 15 6666 Zap Cannon Electric Special 120120 05050% 5 7373 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 09090% 5 7777 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/HM

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM01 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM43 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM64 Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100}}100% 5 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM69 Rock Polish Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM76 Struggle Bug Bug Special 05050 100}}100% 20 TM81 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM83 Infestation Bug Special 02020 100}}100% 20 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM91 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM97 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 HM02 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 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 VI Other generations: V - VII - VIII - IX

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

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Genesect in Generation VI 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 VI Other generations: V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Genesect can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Genesect cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

Evolution

No Drive Genesect  Bug  Steel

↔

Genesect Shock Drive Genesect  Bug  Steel

↔

Genesect Burn Drive Genesect  Bug  Steel

↔

Genesect Chill Drive Genesect  Bug  Steel

↔

Genesect Douse Drive Genesect  Bug  Steel

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation IV.
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

• Genesect is the only Bug-type Legendary Pokémon, excluding Arceus holding the Insect Plate.
• Genesect has the highest base stat total of all Bug-type Pokémon.
• Genesect is the only Pokémon whose Pokédex entry names a villainous team, in this case, Team Plasma.
• Genesect is the only Pokémon which ends a generation in National Pokédex order that is not Psychic-type in at least one form.
• Of the Generation V event Legendary Pokémon, Genesect is the only one that does not have an event signature move. Victini, Keldeo and Meloetta obtain their respective signature moves through events, whereas Genesect has Techno Blast as a starting move.
• Despite it being its signature move, Genesect cannot receive STAB from Techno Blast.
• Genesect's backstory is similar to Mewtwo's: both were created by villainous teams in at least one canon, and genetically engineered and enhanced to be more powerful than the Pokémon they were based on.
• Genesect's different sprites are not recognized as form differences by the Pokédex. The same is true for Arceus and Furfrou.
• When sent out in Pokémon X and Y, Genesect can be seen unfolding from its High-Speed Flight Form, making it the only instance when this form can be seen in the games.

Origin

Genesect is generally based on the giant insects of the Paleozoic era, which existed for 300 million 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 in science fiction media; however, this may be because of Team Plasma's modifications. Its design is also possibly inspired from the "Artillery Mech" concept used in various Sci-Fi anime produced in Japan.

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 A combination of the English words gene, genetics, genome, or genesis, 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 Genosekeuteu Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 蓋諾賽克特 / 盖诺赛克特 Gàinuòsàikètè Transliteration of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese

More languages

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