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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 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.

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

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.

Minor appearances

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.

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

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

Stats

Base stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

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 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 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 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 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 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
Generation VIII Sword Shield File:Spr 8s 649.png File:Spr 8s 649 s.png File:Spr 8s 649Y.png File:Spr 8s 649Y s.png File:Spr 8s 649R.png File:Spr 8s 649R s.png File:Spr 8s 649W.png File:Spr 8s 649W s.png File:Spr 8s 649B.png File:Spr 8s 649B s.png
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation HOME

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

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 villainous teams 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.

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 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

External links

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See also: Legendary Pokémon

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