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. 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
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Generation V
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Unova B W : #155
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Unova B2 W2 : #300
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Black
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Over 300 million years ago, it was feared as the strongest of hunters. It has been modified by Team Plasma.
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White
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This ancient bug Pokémon was altered by Team Plasma. They upgraded the cannon on its back.
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Black 2
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This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos #—
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Hoenn #—
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X
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This ancient bug Pokémon was altered by Team Plasma. They upgraded the cannon on its back.
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Y
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This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back.
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Omega Ruby
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This ancient bug Pokémon was altered by Team Plasma. They upgraded the cannon on its back.
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Alpha Sapphire
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This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Generation VIII
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
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In events
Games
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Event
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Language/Region
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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B2W2
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Plasma Genesect
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Japanese
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Japan Wi-Fi
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50
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August 11 to September 14, 2012
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B2W2
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Plasma Genesect
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English
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Wi-Fi
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15
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October 7 to November 12, 2012
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B2W2
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Plasma Genesect
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French
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Wi-Fi
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15
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October 11 to November 12, 2012
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B2W2
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Plasma Genesect
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German
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Wi-Fi
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15
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October 11 to November 12, 2012
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B2W2
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Plasma Genesect
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Italian
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Wi-Fi
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15
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October 11 to November 12, 2012
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B2W2
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Plasma Genesect
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Spanish
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Wi-Fi
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15
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October 11 to November 12, 2012
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BWB2W2
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P2 Laboratory Genesect
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Japanese
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Japan and Taiwan
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50
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January 11 to February 28, 2013
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B2W2
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Plasma Genesect
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Korean
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South Korea
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50
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January 19 to February 11, 2013
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BWB2W2
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Cinema Genesect
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Japanese
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Japan and Taiwan
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100
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June 29 to September 30, 2013
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BWB2W2
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Cinema Genesect
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Korean
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South Korea
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100
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January 9 to 15, 2014
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XYORAS
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Pokémon 20th Anniversary Genesect
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American region
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Online
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100
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November 1, 2016 to February 28, 2017
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XYORAS
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Pokémon 20th Anniversary Genesect
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PAL region
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Online
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100
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November 1, 2016 to February 28, 2017
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SwSh
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Get Challenge Genesect
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All
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Online
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60
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November 20, 2020 to April 30, 2021
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SwSh
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Korean Adventure Genesect
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All
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Online
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60
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April 26 to October 31, 2021
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SwSh
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Mythical 2022 Genesect
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All
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Online
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60
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September 9 to December 31, 2022
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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71
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131 - 178
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252 - 346
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120
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112 - 189
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220 - 372
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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120
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112 - 189
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220 - 372
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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99
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93 - 166
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182 - 326
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Total: 600
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Genesect is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.3.0+.
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Genesect
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Genesect
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Genesect
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Genesect
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Genesect in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Genesect in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Genesect
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Genesect
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Genesect
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Genesect
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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- Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Genesect
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Genesect
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
Genesect
Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds
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Base HP: 53
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Base Attack: 83
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Base Defense: 58
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Base Speed: 60
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Pokémon Battle Trozei
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Attack Power:
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★★★★★
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True Strength
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Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.
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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
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Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds
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Base HP: 53
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Base Attack: 83
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Base Defense: 58
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Base Speed: 60
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Burn Drive
Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds
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Base HP: 53
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Base Attack: 83
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Base Defense: 58
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Base Speed: 60
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Chill Drive
Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds
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Base HP: 53
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Base Attack: 83
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Base Defense: 58
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Base Speed: 60
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Douse Drive
Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds
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Base HP: 53
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Base Attack: 83
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Base Defense: 58
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Base Speed: 60
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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
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
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In the animeIn the manga
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.
Shock Drive Genesect in Pokémon Adventures
Burn Drive Genesect in Pokémon Adventures
Genesect in its high-speed flight configuration in Pokémon Adventures
In the TCGOther appearances
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.
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.
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