For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section. |
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Genesect
Paleozoic Pokémon |
ゲノセクト
Genesect |
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#649 |
Genesect |
Shock Drive Genesect |
Burn Drive Genesect |
Chill Drive Genesect |
Douse Drive Genesect |
Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Ability
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
Egg Group
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Hatch time
30840 - 31096 steps
Egg not obtainable |
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 3 |
0
HP |
1
Atk |
0
Def |
1
Sp.Atk |
0
Sp.Def |
1
Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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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 the Drive in the cannon on its back. The Drive is visibly different within its sprites depending on the Drive it 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 the Black 2 and White 2's Unova Pokédex.
Biology
Shiny 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 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 compose 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
The powerful cannon on its back and other enhancements were added as part of the modifications made to it by Team Plasma. It is the only 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. By folding up its limbs and connecting its head to the cannon on its back, Genesect can assume a flying saucer-like form, allowing it to fly. This form is known in Japanese as the 高速飛行形態 high-speed flight configuration.
Genesect was reproduced from a Fossil and technologically enhanced by Team Plasma to compose 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.
In the anime
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 made up 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 chapter, 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.
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 reproduced 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 reproduced 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
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
Generation V |
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Unova
BW: #155 |
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Unova
B2W2: #300 |
Black |
Over 300 million years ago, it was feared as the strongest of hunters. It has been modified by Team Plasma. |
White |
This ancient bug Pokémon was altered by Team Plasma. They upgraded the cannon on its back. |
Black 2 |
This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
#— |
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Hoenn
#— |
X |
This ancient bug Pokémon was altered by Team Plasma. They upgraded the cannon on its back. |
Y |
This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back. |
Omega Ruby |
This ancient bug Pokémon was altered by Team Plasma. They upgraded the cannon on its back. |
Alpha Sapphire |
This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
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Kanto
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
#— |
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
Generation V |
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Rumble U |
Challenge Battle: Lord of the Bugs (Reward), NFC Figurine |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
Expert Stage: Stage EX21
Expert Stage: Stage EX51 (Shiny)
Event: Genesect Appears |
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Rumble World |
Legend Terrain: Primeval Thicket (Special Boss) |
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Super MD |
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Picross |
Area 26: Stage 13 (As a Mythical Pokémon) |
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In events
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 |
Held items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Events* |
Choice Scarf (100%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
71
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131 - 178 |
252 - 346 |
Attack:
120
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112 - 189 |
220 - 372 |
Defense:
95
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90 - 161 |
175 - 317 |
Sp. Atk:
120
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112 - 189 |
220 - 372 |
Sp. Def:
95
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90 - 161 |
175 - 317 |
Speed:
99
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93 - 166 |
182 - 326 |
Total:
600
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- 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 VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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- If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Poison-type moves is 1×.
- In Generation II-Generation V, the effectiveness of Dark-type moves was ½×.
- In Generation II-Generation V, the effectiveness of Ghost-type moves was ½×.
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Learnset
By leveling up
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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Move |
1 |
Fury Cutter |
Bug |
Physical |
40 |
95% |
20 |
1 |
Quick Attack |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
30 |
7 |
Screech |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
40 |
14 |
Metal Claw |
Steel |
Physical |
50 |
95% |
35 |
21 |
Fell Stinger |
Bug |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
25 |
28 |
Flame Charge |
Fire |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
20 |
35 |
Metal Sound |
Steel |
Status |
— |
85% |
40 |
42 |
X-Scissor |
Bug |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
49 |
Magnet Rise |
Electric |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
56 |
Bug Buzz |
Bug |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
63 |
Simple Beam |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
70 |
Zap Cannon |
Electric |
Special |
120 |
50% |
5 |
77 |
Lock-On |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
84 |
Techno Blast |
Normal |
Special |
120 |
100% |
5 |
91 |
Self-Destruct |
Normal |
Physical |
200 |
100% |
5 |
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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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By TM/TR
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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Move |
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TM06 |
Fly |
Flying |
Physical |
90 |
95% |
15 |
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TM08 |
Hyper Beam |
Normal |
Special |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM09 |
Giga Impact |
Normal |
Physical |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM11 |
Solar Beam |
Grass |
Special |
120 |
100% |
10 |
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TM14 |
Thunder Wave |
Electric |
Status |
— |
90% |
20 |
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TM16 |
Screech |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
40 |
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TM17 |
Light Screen |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TM18 |
Reflect |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TM20 |
Self-Destruct |
Normal |
Physical |
200 |
100% |
5 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM28 |
Giga Drain |
Grass |
Special |
75 |
100% |
10 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM40 |
Swift |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
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TM56 |
U-turn |
Bug |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM58 |
Assurance |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
10 |
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TM65 |
Shadow Claw |
Ghost |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM82 |
Electroweb |
Electric |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TR02 |
Flamethrower |
Fire |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR05 |
Ice Beam |
Ice |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR06 |
Blizzard |
Ice |
Special |
110 |
70% |
5 |
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TR08 |
Thunderbolt |
Electric |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR09 |
Thunder |
Electric |
Special |
110 |
70% |
10 |
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TR11 |
Psychic |
Psychic |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR18 |
Leech Life |
Bug |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TR19 |
Tri Attack |
Normal |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR41 |
Blaze Kick |
Fire |
Physical |
85 |
90% |
10 |
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TR46 |
Iron Defense |
Steel |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
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TR58 |
Dark Pulse |
Dark |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR60 |
X-Scissor |
Bug |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR61 |
Bug Buzz |
Bug |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR65 |
Energy Ball |
Grass |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR69 |
Zen Headbutt |
Psychic |
Physical |
80 |
90% |
15 |
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TR70 |
Flash Cannon |
Steel |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TR73 |
Gunk Shot |
Poison |
Physical |
120 |
80% |
5 |
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TR74 |
Iron Head |
Steel |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR83 |
Ally Switch |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
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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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By breeding
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding. |
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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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By tutoring
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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Move |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Steel Beam |
Steel |
Special |
140 |
95% |
5 |
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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
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
VI - VII |
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Gen. |
V |
VI |
VII |
Aerial Ace |
Flying |
Physical |
60 |
—% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Bug Bite |
Bug |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Charge Beam |
Electric |
Special |
50 |
90% |
10 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Explosion |
Normal |
Physical |
250 |
100% |
5 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Extreme Speed |
Normal |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
5 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Flash × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Gravity |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hone Claws |
Dark |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Infestation |
Bug |
Special |
20 |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Last Resort |
Normal |
Physical |
140 |
100% |
5 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Magic Coat |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Magnet Bomb × |
Steel |
Physical |
60 |
—% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Recycle |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rock Polish |
Rock |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Shift Gear |
Steel |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Shock Wave |
Electric |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Signal Beam × |
Bug |
Special |
75 |
100% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Slash |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Struggle Bug |
Bug |
Special |
50 |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Telekinesis × |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
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- 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 Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
Genesect
In Pokémon GO, Genesect can be obtained by completing the Special Research, Throwback Challenge Champion 2020, completing 4/5 of the Special Research, A Drive to Investigate, and completing the Special Research, Throwback Challenge Celebration 2020.
Shock Drive
Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds |
Base HP: 53 |
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Base Attack: 83 |
Base Defense: 58 |
Base Speed: 60 |
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Pokémon GO
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Base Stamina: 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 |
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Burn Drive
Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds |
Base HP: 53 |
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Base Attack: 83 |
Base Defense: 58 |
Base Speed: 60 |
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Pokémon GO
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Base Stamina: 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) |
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Chill Drive
Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds |
Base HP: 53 |
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Base Attack: 83 |
Base Defense: 58 |
Base Speed: 60 |
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Pokémon GO
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Base Stamina: 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 |
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Douse Drive
Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds |
Base HP: 53 |
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Base Attack: 83 |
Base Defense: 58 |
Base Speed: 60 |
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Pokémon GO
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Base Stamina: 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 |
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Evolution
Forms
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
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White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Genesect images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Genesect is the only Bug-type Mythical Pokémon.
- 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 composed 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.
Origin
Genesect is generally based on the giant insects of the Paleozoic era, which existed for 300 million 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 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
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Japanese |
ゲノセクト Genesect |
A combination of the English words gene, genetics, genome, or genesis, 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 Genosekeuteu |
Transliteration of Japanese name |
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蓋諾賽克特 / 盖诺赛克特 Gàinuòsàikètè |
Transliteration of Japanese name |
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Greek |
Τζένεσεκτ Tzénesekt |
Transcription of English name |
Russian |
Дженесект Dzhenesekt |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
เกโนเซ็กท์ Kenosek |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
- Genesect Army
- Blake's Genesect
- List of Pokémon with form differences
- Mythical Pokémon
Notes
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon as a species. |