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Revision as of 04:05, 7 July 2023
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.
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
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
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Generation V
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Unova BW: #072
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Unova B2W2: #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 SM: #192
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Alola USUM: #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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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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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
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation IX. Click on the generation numbers above to see Archen's learnsets from 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
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
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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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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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