Genesect (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, though the [[Drive]] inserted in the cannon on its back [[Form_differences#Genesect|is visibly different within its sprites]] depending on the Drive it is [[Held item|holding]].  

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.

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* Genesect is the only {{type|Bug}} [[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 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 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 [[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}}.