Genesect (Japanese: ゲノセクト Genesect) is a dual-type Bug/Steel Mythical Pokémon.
While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, the Drive inserted in the cannon on its back is visibly different within its sprites depending on the Drive it is holding.
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 the last 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
Major appearances
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.
Minor appearances
In the manga
Genesect in Pokémon Adventures
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Genesect was seen as a silhouette at P2 Laboratory in The Shadow Triad. 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)
Other appearances
Gensect appears as a Poké Ball summon. In the 3DS version of the game, it is unlocked after playing Endless Smash at least once. It will jump around the stage, repeatedly firing four horizontal shots followed up by a wide beam. Both shots can go through walls.
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 than passes through obstacles.
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Generation V
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Black
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Over 300 million years ago, it was feared as the strongest of hunters. It has been modified by Team Plasma.
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White
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This ancient bug Pokémon was altered by Team Plasma. They upgraded the cannon on its back.
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Black 2
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This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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X
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This ancient bug Pokémon was altered by Team Plasma. They upgraded the cannon on its back.
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Y
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This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back.
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Omega Ruby
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This ancient bug Pokémon was altered by Team Plasma. They upgraded the cannon on its back.
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Alpha Sapphire
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This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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In events
Games
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Event
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Language/Region
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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Plasma Genesect
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Japanese
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Japan Wi-Fi
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50
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August 11 to September 14, 2012
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Plasma Genesect
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English
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Wi-Fi
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15
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October 7 to November 12, 2012
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Plasma Genesect
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French
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Wi-Fi
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15
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October 11 to November 12, 2012
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Plasma Genesect
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German
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Wi-Fi
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15
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October 11 to November 12, 2012
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Plasma Genesect
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Italian
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Wi-Fi
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15
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October 11 to November 12, 2012
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Plasma Genesect
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Spanish
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Wi-Fi
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15
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October 11 to November 12, 2012
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P2 Laboratory Genesect
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Japanese
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Japan and Taiwan
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50
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January 11 to February 28, 2013
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Plasma Genesect
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Korean
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South Korea
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50
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January 19 to February 11, 2013
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Movie Genesect
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Japanese
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Japan and Taiwan
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100
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June 29 to September 30, 2013
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Movie Genesect
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Korean
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South Korea
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100
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January 9 to 15, 2014
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Pokémon 20th Anniversary Genesect
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American region
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Online
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100
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November 1, 2016 to February 28, 2017
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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71
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131 - 178
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252 - 346
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120
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112 - 189
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220 - 372
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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120
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112 - 189
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220 - 372
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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99
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93 - 166
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182 - 326
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Total: 600
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Trivia
- Genesect is the only Bug-type Mythical or Legendary Pokémon.
- 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 villainous teams in at least one canon, and 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.
- Of the Generation V Mythical 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.
- When sent out in Generation VI, Genesect unfolds from its High-Speed Flight Form, the only time this form can be seen in the games.
- Until Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Genesect's Drive variations were not recognized as form differences by the Pokédex. The same was true for Arceus and Furfrou.
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, 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.
Name origin
Genesect may be a combination of gene, genetics, genome, or genesis, and insect.
In other languages
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More languages
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Greek
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Τζένεσεκτ Tzénesekt
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Transcription of English name
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Russian
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Дженесект Dzhenesekt
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Transcription of English name
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Notes
External links
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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