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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 resurrected from a Plume Fossil and evolves into Archeops starting at level 37.
Biology
Archen is a small, bipedal creature 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 is 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. 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
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
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
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.
Generation V
Unova B W : #072
Unova B2 W2 : #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 S M : #192
Alola US UM : #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
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.
Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
Range
At Lv. 50
At Lv. 100
55
115 - 162
220 - 314
112
105 - 180
206 - 355
45
45 - 106
85 - 207
74
71 - 138
137 - 271
45
45 - 106
85 - 207
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:
Learnset
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
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
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
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
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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 .
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 is derived from Archaeopteryx or the geological eon Archean .
In other languages
More languages
Russian
Аркен Arken
Transcription of English name
Thai
อาเคน Archen
Transcription of trademarked Japanese name
Related articles
External links
This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex , a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.