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.
Genesect may be a combination of gene, genetics, genome, or genesis, and insect.
No: 649
English Name: Genesect
Japanese Name: Genosekuto
Generation: 5
Type: Bug, Steel
Species: Paleozoic Pokémon
Abilities: Download
Evolution: –
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. 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 apparently added as part of the bizarre 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. It is indicated that even before Team Plasma powered up Genesect, it was a skilled and ruthless hunter. 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 as the High-Speed Flight Form (Japanese: 高速飛行形態). It can also spin a sticky string from its claws.
Genesect was revived from a Fossil and technologically enhanced by Team Plasma to create the most powerful Pokémon ever. N had the project cancelled 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.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Black: Over 300 million years ago, it was feared as the strongest of hunters. It has been modified by Team Plasma.
Pokemon White: This ancient bug Pokémon was altered by Team Plasma. They upgraded the cannon on its back.
Pokemon Black 2: This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back.
pokemon White 2: This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back.
Pokemon X: This ancient bug Pokémon was altered by Team Plasma. They upgraded the cannon on its back.
Pokemon Y: This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: This ancient bug Pokémon was altered by Team Plasma. They upgraded the cannon on its back.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back.
