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'''Genesect''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ゲノセクト''' ''Genesect'') is a dual-type {{2t|Bug|Steel}} [[Legendary Pokémon|Mythical Pokémon]].

While it is not known to [[evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, the [[Drive]] inserted in the cannon on its back [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Genesect|is visibly different within its sprites]] depending on the Drive it is [[Held item|holding]].

* When it is holding the {{DL|Drive|Burn Drive}}, the light turns red, and Techno Blast is {{type|Fire}}.

* When it is holding the {{DL|Drive|Douse Drive}}, the light turns blue and Techno Blast is {{type|Water}}.

* When it is holding the {{DL|Drive|Shock Drive}}, the light turns yellow and Techno Blast is {{type|Electric}}.

* When it is holding the {{DL|Drive|Chill Drive}}, the light turns white and Techno Blast is {{type|Ice}}.

Genesect was {{n|CoroCoro August issue reveals 'Genesect'|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 [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number|Unova Pokédex]].

[[File:Team Plasma Genesect Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Genesect in Pokémon Adventures]]

 

Genesect was seen as a silhouette at [[P2 Laboratory]] in ''[[PS515|The Shadow Triad]]''. The [[Shadow Triad]] was seen testing its power. It later appeared again at the {{un|Pokémon League}}, where it helped [[Colress|Hood Man]] escape. Later, in the {{chap|Black 2 & White 2}}, Colress attacked [[Aspertia City]] with it and came into contact with [[Lack-Two]] and [[Looker]], the former of whom ultimately captured Genesect.

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.

'''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.''

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* Genesect is the only {{type|Bug}} [[Legendary Pokémon|Mythical or Legendary Pokémon]].

* Genesect is tied with {{me|Pinsir}}, {{me|Scizor}}, and {{me|Heracross}} for the highest base stat total of all [[Bug-type]] Pokémon.

* Genesect's backstory is similar to {{p|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 {{m|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. {{p|Victini}}, {{p|Keldeo}}, and {{p|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 {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, Genesect's [[Drive]] variations were not recognized as [[List of Pokémon with form differences|form differences]] by the Pokédex. The same was true for {{p|Arceus}} and {{p|Furfrou}}.

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, but this may be due to Team Plasma's modifications. Its design might also be inspired by the "artillery mech" vehicles in various {{wp|mecha anime and manga}}.