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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.

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 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 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.

Game data

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

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

Stats

Base stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

Genesect is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.3.0+.

By leveling up

By TM/TR

By breeding

By tutoring

By transfer from another generation

Side game data

Genesect

Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds Base HP: 53 Base Attack: 83 Base Defense: 58 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Attack Power: ★★★★★ True Strength Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.

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

Burn Drive

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

Chill Drive

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

Douse Drive

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

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.

Evolution data

Sprites

In the anime

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.

Minor appearances

In the manga

Movie adaptations

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

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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  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

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

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

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

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

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