Genesect (Pokémon)

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Genesect Paleozoic Pokémon ゲノセクト Genesect #649 Genesect Shock Drive Genesect Burn Drive Genesect Chill Drive Genesect Chill Drive Genesect Douse Drive Genesect Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Bug Steel Unknown Unknown Shock Drive Genesect Unknown Unknown Burn Drive Genesect Unknown Unknown Chill Drive Genesect Unknown Unknown Douse Drive Genesect Unknown Unknown
Abilities Download Cacophony Shock Drive Genesect Cacophony Burn Drive Genesect Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Shock Drive Genesect Cacophony Burn Drive Genesect
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 3 (1.6%)
Breeding Egg Group Undiscovered Hatch time 120 cycles Egg not obtainable
Height 4'11" 1.5 m Genesect 0'0" 0 m Shock Drive Genesect 0'0" 0 m Burn Drive Genesect 0'0" 0 m Chill Drive Genesect	Weight 181.9 lbs. 82.5 kg Genesect 0 lbs. 0 kg Shock Drive Genesect 0 lbs. 0 kg Burn Drive Genesect 0 lbs. 0 kg Chill 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 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 Chill Drive Genesect 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint Shock 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 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 the Drive in the cannon on its back. The Drive 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 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 the Black 2 and White 2's Unova Pokédex.

Biology

Shiny 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 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 in Japanese as the 高速飛行形態 high-speed flight configuration. It can also spin a sticky string from its claws to create structures.

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

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 were 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

In the 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.

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 Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Blake's Genesect

A Shiny 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, it was revelaed 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 PS541, 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.

In the TCG

Main article: Genesect (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

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 jumps around the stage, repeatedly firing four Techno Blast attacks, 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.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova BW: #155 Unova B2W2: #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 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.

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 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 Shuffle Expert Stage: Stage EX21 Expert Stage: Stage EX51 (Shiny) Event: Genesect Appears Rumble World Legend Terrain: Primeval Thicket (Special Boss) Super MD Mysterious Geoglyph Picross Area 26: Stage 13 (As a Mythical Pokémon)

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

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

Generation IX Other generations: V - VI - VII - VIII - IX
This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII. Click on the generation numbers above to see Genesect's learnsets from other generations.

Side game data

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

Shock Drive

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

Burn Drive

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

Chill Drive

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

Douse Drive

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

Evolution

Unevolved Genesect  Bug  Steel

Forms

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

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

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

Trivia

• Genesect is the only Bug-type Mythical 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.
• When sent out, from Generation VI onward, Genesect unfolds from its high-speed flight configuration. This is the only time this configuration 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, 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

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 Greek Τζένεσεκτ Tzénesekt Transcription of English name Russian Дженесект Dzhenesekt Transcription of English name Thai เกโนเซ็กท์ Genosect Transcription of original Japanese name

Related articles

• Genesect Army
• Blake's Genesect
• List of Pokémon with form differences
• Mythical Pokémon

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