Archen (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Archen (disambiguation).

Archen First Bird Pokémon アーケン Archen #0566 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Rock Flying Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Ability Defeatist Cacophony Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Flying and Water 3 Hatch time 30 cycles
Height 1'08" 0.5 m Archen 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 20.9 lbs. 9.5 kg Archen 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 71	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Archen 0 HP 1 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Yellow	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Archen (Japanese: アーケン Archen) is a dual-type Rock/Flying Fossil Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

It is resurrected 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 of 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 anime, it was shown Archen does not like Pokémon food but can grow a special plant with its cries. It enjoys the Berries grown on this plant.

Evolution

Archen evolves into Archeops.

Unevolved Archen  Rock  Flying

→

First Evolution Archeops  Rock  Flying

In the anime

Archen in the anime

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

Archen in Pokémon Adventures

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)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Archen is a member of the Expedition Society where his role is the aerial explorer, despite his inability to fly.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova BW: #072 Unova B2W2: #128 Black Said to be an ancestor of bird Pokémon, they were unable to fly and moved about by hopping from one branch to another. White Revived from a fossil, this Pokémon is thought to be the ancestor of all bird Pokémon. Black 2 It was revived from an ancient fossil. Not able to fly, it lived in treetops and hopped from one branch to another. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— X Revived from a fossil, this Pokémon is thought to be the ancestor of all bird Pokémon. Y Said to be an ancestor of bird Pokémon, they were unable to fly and moved about by hopping from one branch to another. Omega Ruby Revived from a fossil, this Pokémon is thought to be the ancestor of all bird Pokémon. Alpha Sapphire Said to be an ancestor of bird Pokémon, they were unable to fly and moved about by hopping from one branch to another.
Generation VII Alola SM: #192 Alola USUM: #239 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. Sun It is the ancestor of all bird Pokémon. Archen itself could not actually fly but moved by hopping from treetop to treetop. Moon To all appearances flightless, it was able to glide down from tall treetops to snag its prey. Ultra Sun Once thought to be the ancestor of all bird Pokémon, some of the latest research suggests that may not be the case. Ultra Moon Restored from a fossil, this ancient bird Pokémon has wings but can't yet fly.
Generation VIII Galar Crown Tundra #149 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus. Sword This Pokémon was successfully restored from a fossil. As research suggested, Archen is unable to fly. But it's very good at jumping. Shield Archen is said to be the ancestor of bird Pokémon. It lived in treetops, eating berries and bug Pokémon.
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Archen in the Alola Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Revive from Plume Fossil at the Nacrene Museum Black 2 White 2 Revive from Plume Fossil at the Nacrene Museum
Generation VI X Y Revive from Plume Fossil at the Ambrette Town Fossil Lab Omega Ruby Revive from Plume Fossil at the Devon Corporation in Rustboro City Alpha Sapphire Trade Receive Plume Fossil held by a traded Pokémon and revive it
Generation VII Sun Trade Receive Plume Fossil held by a traded Pokémon and revive it Moon Revive from Plume Fossil at the Fossil Restoration Center on Route 8 Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Revive from Plume Fossil at the Fossil Restoration Center on Route 8 Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.3.0+ Expansion Pass Giant's Foot Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Unobtainable Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Rumble Blast Treetops: Sun-Dappled Bank, World Axle - B2F MD GTI Desolate Canyon (1F-7F), Mountain Pass (1F-7F), Inflora Forest (1F-8F), Breezy Meadow (1F-8F), Silent Tundra (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Dreamy Island (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Moonlit Forest (Gilded Hall) Rumble U Wonder Area: Pokémon Outbreak!
Generation VI Battle Trozei Island of Haste: Stage 6 Rumble World Fairy Land: Ancient Stronghold (All Areas, Entrance Boss)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Pinsir Sea, Buzzwole Sea, Buzzwole SeaFinal
Generation VIII This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation Shuffle Graucus Hall: Stage 452

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
BWB2W2	Pokémon Adventure Camp Archen	Japan	Japanese	15	July 21, 2012 to September 30, 2013

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Yache Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 55		115 - 162	220 - 314
Attack: 112		105 - 180	206 - 355
Defense: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Sp. Atk: 74		71 - 138	137 - 271
Sp. Def: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Speed: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Total: 401	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.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 2×. If this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

Generation IX Other generations: V - VI - VII - VIII - IX
This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation IX. Click on the generation numbers above to see Archen's learnsets from other generations.

Side game data

Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ● Speed ●●●

Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds Base HP: 49 Base Attack: 75 Base Defense: 46 Base Speed: 60

Pokémon Battle Trozei Rock Attack Power: ★★★★★

Pokémon Shuffle Rock Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #618 Paralyze Leaves the foe paralyzed.

Pokémon GO Base HP: 146 Base Attack: 213 Base Defense: 89 Egg Distance: 7 km Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: 50 Fast Attacks: Quick Attack, Wing Attack Charged Attacks: Dragon Claw, Ancient Power, Crunch

Evolution data

Unevolved Archen  Rock  Flying

Level 37 →

First Evolution Archeops  Rock  Flying

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Sword Shield File:Spr 8s 566.png File:Spr 8s 566 s.png
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Archen images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

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

Language Title Meaning Japanese アーケン Archen From Archaeopteryx and Archean French Arkéapti From Archaeopteryx and petit Spanish Archen Same as English/Japanese name German Flapteryx From flattern and Archaeopteryx Italian Archen Same as English/Japanese name Korean 아켄 Aken Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 始祖小鳥 / 始祖小鸟 Shǐzǔxiǎoniǎo From 始祖鳥 / 始祖鸟 Shǐzǔniǎo and 小 xiǎo Cantonese Chinese 始祖小鳥 Chíjóusíuníuh From 始祖鳥 Chíjóuníuh and 小 síu

More languages Russian Аркен Arken Transcription of English name Thai อาเคน Akhen Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Archen (Super Mystery Dungeon)
• Expedition Society
• Fossil

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