Archen

Archen (Japanese: アーケン Aaken) is a /-type Fossil Pokémon introduced in Generation V. It can be revived from a Plume Fossil.

Physiology
Archen is a red, yellow, and blue feathered prehistoric bird-like Pokémon with a large red beak with protruding fangs, 3-taloned feet and a blue tail. It is covered mainly in yellow feathers, with some red and blue plumage on its wings and tail. The back of its head is blue, and it has large round eyes with black pupils. It has claws on its wing-like hands.

Evolution
Archen evolves into Archeops at level 37.

Trivia

 * Archen is one of three fossil Pokémon that is also a bird, along with Aerodactyl and Archeops.
 * Archen is also one of five fossil Pokémon that start with the letter "A", along with Anorith, Armaldo, and yet again, Aerodactyl and Archeops.

Origin
Archen is based on Archaeopteryx, a prehistoric bird that supposedly lived in the Late Jurassic period and the first bird animal known, since it has claws on its wings.

Etymology
Archen's name is derived from Archaeopteryx or Archean (a geological eon).

Gallery
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