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** Genesect is the only Pokémon which ends a [[generation]] in National Pokédex order that is not {{type|Psychic}} in at least one [[Form differences|form]]. | ** Genesect is the only Pokémon which ends a [[generation]] in National Pokédex order that is not {{type|Psychic}} in at least one [[Form differences|form]]. | ||
* Of the Generation V event legendary Pokémon, Genesect is the only one that does not have an event [[signature move]]. {{p|Victini}}, {{p|Keldeo}} and {{p|Meloetta}} obtain their respective signature moves through events, whereas Genesect has {{m|Techno Blast}} as a starting move. | * Of the Generation V event legendary Pokémon, Genesect is the only one that does not have an event [[signature move]]. {{p|Victini}}, {{p|Keldeo}} and {{p|Meloetta}} obtain their respective signature moves through events, whereas Genesect has {{m|Techno Blast}} as a starting move. | ||
* Despite it being its [[signature move]], Genesect cannot receive STAB from {{m|Techno Blast}}. | * Despite it being its [[signature move]], Genesect cannot receive [[STAB]] from {{m|Techno Blast}}. | ||
* Genesect's backstory is similar to {{p|Mewtwo}}'s: both were created by [[villainous teams]] in at least one canon, and genetically engineered and enhanced to be more powerful. | * Genesect's backstory is similar to {{p|Mewtwo}}'s: both were created by [[villainous teams]] in at least one canon, and genetically engineered and enhanced to be more powerful. | ||
* Genesect's different sprites are not recognized as [[form differences]] by the Pokédex. The same is true for {{p|Arceus}}. | * Genesect's different sprites are not recognized as [[form differences]] by the Pokédex. The same is true for {{p|Arceus}}. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Genesect is generally based on the giant insects of the {{wp|Paleozoic}} era, which existed for 300 million years, making it as old as the {{wp|cockroach}}. Its Steel-type features that give it a somewhat robotic appearance may be a reference to alien robots in {{wp|science fiction}} media, | Genesect is generally based on the giant insects of the {{wp|Paleozoic}} era, which existed for 300 million years, making it as old as the {{wp|cockroach}}. Its Steel-type features that give it a somewhat robotic appearance may be a reference to alien robots in {{wp|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 {{wp|mecha|Sci-Fi animes}} produced in Japan. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||