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Archen (Japanese: アーケン Archen) is a dual-type Rock/Flying Fossil Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
It is revived from a Plume Fossil and evolves into Archeops starting at level 37.
Biology
Archen is a small, bipedal Pokémon with mixed reptilian and avian traits. Its large, red head is covered in discernible scales, and its neck has blue and red feathers. Its body is covered in untidy, sallow feathers, and it has blue, clawed wings. It has short, thin legs, and a twig-like tail that bears a diamond-shaped blue feather. It has wide white eyes with black pupils and no irises.
Archen is extinct but can be revived from fossils. It was originally believed to be the ancestor of all bird Pokémon, though recent research on this claim suggests otherwise. Its wings are small and cannot be used for flying; instead, Archen roost on trees, hop branch to branch, and glide through long distances to snatch prey. Archen is capable of jumping despite being unable to fly. In the Pokémon the Series: Black & White episode Archeops In The Modern World!, it was shown that Archen does not like Pokémon food but can grow a special plant with its cries. It enjoys the berries grown on this plant.
Archen and its evolved form, Archeops, are the only known Pokémon that can have Defeatist as an Ability.
Evolution
Archen evolves into Archeops.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Generation V
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Unova B W : #072
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Unova B2 W2 : #128
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Black
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Said to be an ancestor of bird Pokémon, they were unable to fly and moved about by hopping from one branch to another.
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White
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Revived from a fossil, this Pokémon is thought to be the ancestor of all bird Pokémon.
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Black 2
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It was revived from an ancient fossil. Not able to fly, it lived in treetops and hopped from one branch to another.
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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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Revived from a fossil, this Pokémon is thought to be the ancestor of all bird Pokémon.
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Y
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Said to be an ancestor of bird Pokémon, they were unable to fly and moved about by hopping from one branch to another.
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Omega Ruby
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Revived from a fossil, this Pokémon is thought to be the ancestor of all bird Pokémon.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Said to be an ancestor of bird Pokémon, they were unable to fly and moved about by hopping from one branch to another.
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Generation VII
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Alola S M : #192
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Alola US UM : #239
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Kanto #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
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Sun
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It is the ancestor of all bird Pokémon. Archen itself could not actually fly but moved by hopping from treetop to treetop.
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Moon
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To all appearances flightless, it was able to glide down from tall treetops to snag its prey.
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Ultra Sun
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Once thought to be the ancestor of all bird Pokémon, some of the latest research suggests that may not be the case.
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Ultra Moon
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Restored from a fossil, this ancient bird Pokémon has wings but can't yet fly.
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Generation VIII
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Galar Crown Tundra #149
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Sinnoh #—
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Hisui #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus.
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Sword
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This Pokémon was successfully restored from a fossil. As research suggested, Archen is unable to fly. But it's very good at jumping.
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Shield
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Archen is said to be the ancestor of bird Pokémon. It lived in treetops, eating berries and bug Pokémon.
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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
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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55
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115 - 162
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220 - 314
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112
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105 - 180
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206 - 355
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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74
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71 - 138
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137 - 271
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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Total: 401
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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
Archen is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.3.0+.
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Archen
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Archen
- 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 Archen
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Archen
- 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 Archen 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 Archen in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Archen
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Archen
- 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 Archen
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Archen
- 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 Archen
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Archen
- × 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
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds
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Base HP: 49
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Base Attack: 75
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Base Defense: 46
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Base Speed: 60
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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 animation
Major appearances
Archen debuted in Archeops In The Modern World! when a female one was revived by Fennel and Professor Juniper. She later evolved into an Archeops in the same episode.
Minor appearances
Multiple Archen appeared in the opening sequence of Black—Victini and Reshiram.
Multiple Archen appeared in flashbacks in A Restoration Confrontation! Part 1 and Part 2.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
In The Cold Hard Truth, an Archen was seen amongst N's Pokémon friends as he awakened Zekrom. He evolved before N challenged Alder.
In the TCG
- Main article: Archen (TCG)
Trivia
- No other Pokémon has the same Egg Group combination as Archen and its evolution.
- Archen is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 401.
- Archen and its evolution are the only Fossil Pokémon without Hidden Abilities.
- Archen is the smallest and lightest Fossil Pokémon.
- Archen and its evolution are the only Flying-type Pokémon in the Water 3 Egg Group.
Origin
Archen appears to draw inspiration from Archaeopteryx, once believed by scientists to be the earliest of all birds, also referenced by its species as the "First Bird" Pokémon.
Name origin
Archen may be derived from Archaeopteryx or the geological eon Archean.
In other languages
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More languages
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Hindi
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आर्किया Archiya
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Russian
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Аркен Arken
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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อาเคน Akhen
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
External links
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