Archen

アーケン

Aaken

Generation

Generation V

Pokédex

Index

Kalos

072/128

N/A

Evolves

From

None

Into

Archeops

Footprint

Cry

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

Biology

Physiology

Archen is a bipedal 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.

Behavior

They dwell in the treetops of warm jungles; despite their wing-like arms, however, Archen are unable to fly. Instead, they hop from branch to branch to get around.

They are known to be very cowardly; though aggressive at first, they will quickly retreat when threatened. Archen are thought to have gone extinct as more adept fliers evolved and out-competed them for resources. A recent publication has suggested that the connection between Archen and modern avian Pokémon may in fact be false, but the scientific community has yet to reach a consensus on the issue.

Evolution

Archen evolves into Archeops at level 37.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s)	Area(s)	Rarity
Black and White	Revive Fossil received in Relic Castle	None
Sun and Moon	Revive Fossil received at Dream Park	None

Pokédex entries

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
It was revived from an ancient fossil. Not able to fly, it lived in treetops and hopped from one branch to another.
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.
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.
Shield
Archen is said to be the ancestor of bird Pokémon. It lived in treetops, eating berries and bug Pokémon.

Stats

Archen's Stats
HP	55
Attack	112
Defense	45
Sp. Atk	74
Sp. Def	45
Speed	70
Total	401

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration VII
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
1	Quick Attack	40	100%	30	Normal	Physical
1	Leer	—	100%	30	Normal	Status
1	Wing Attack	60	100%	35	Flying	Physical
5	Rock Throw	50	90%	15	Rock	Physical
8	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
11	Scary Face	—	100%	10	Normal	Status
15	Pluck	60	100%	20	Flying	Physical
18	Ancient Power	60	100%	5	Rock	Special
21	Agility	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status
25	Quick Guard	—	—%	15	Fighting	Status
28	Acrobatics	55	100%	15	Flying	Physical
31	Dragon Breath	60	100%	20	Dragon	Special
35	Crunch	80	100%	15	Dark	Physical
38	Endeavor	—	100%	5	Normal	Physical
41	U-turn	70	100%	20	Bug	Physical
45	Rock Slide	75	90%	10	Rock	Physical
48	Dragon Claw	80	100%	15	Dragon	Physical
50	Thrash	120	100%	10	Normal	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category	Contest Category	Appeal	Jam
1	Quick Attack	40	100%	30	Normal	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
1	Leer	—	100%	30	Normal	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
1	Wing Attack	60	100%	35	Flying	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
5	Rock Throw	50	90%	15	Rock	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
8	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
11	Scary Face	—	100%	10	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
15	Pluck	60	100%	20	Flying	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
18	Ancient Power	60	100%	5	Rock	Special		1 ♥	0 ♥
21	Agility	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
25	Quick Guard	—	—%	15	Fighting	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
28	Acrobatics	55	100%	15	Flying	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
31	Dragon Breath	60	100%	20	Dragon	Special		2 ♥	3 ♥
35	Crunch	80	100%	15	Dark	Physical		1 ♥	4 ♥
38	Endeavor	—	100%	5	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
41	U-turn	70	100%	20	Bug	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
45	Rock Slide	75	90%	10	Rock	Physical		2 ♥	2 ♥
48	Dragon Claw	80	100%	15	Dragon	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
50	Thrash	120	100%	10	Normal	Physical		6 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
1	Quick Attack	40	100%	30	Normal	Physical
1	Leer	—	100%	30	Normal	Status
1	Wing Attack	60	100%	35	Flying	Physical
5	Rock Throw	50	90%	15	Rock	Physical
8	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
11	Scary Face	—	100%	10	Normal	Status
15	Pluck	60	100%	20	Flying	Physical
18	AncientPower	60	100%	5	Rock	Special
21	Agility	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status
25	Quick Guard	—	—%	15	Fighting	Status
28	Acrobatics	55	100%	15	Flying	Physical
31	DragonBreath	60	100%	20	Dragon	Special
35	Crunch	80	100%	15	Dark	Physical
38	Endeavor	—	100%	5	Normal	Physical
41	U-turn	70	100%	20	Bug	Physical
45	Rock Slide	75	90%	10	Rock	Physical
48	Dragon Claw	80	100%	15	Dragon	Physical
51	Thrash	120	100%	10	Normal	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
TM02	Dragon Claw	80	100%	15	Dragon	Physical
TM05	Roar	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM12	Taunt	—	100%	20	Dark	Status
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM19	Roost	—	—%	10	Flying	Status
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM23	Smack Down	50	100%	15	Rock	Physical
TM26	Earthquake	100	100%	10	Ground	Physical
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
TM37	Sandstorm	—	—%	10	Rock	Status
TM39	Rock Tomb	60	95%	15	Rock	Physical
TM40	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying	Physical
TM41	Torment	—	100%	15	Dark	Status
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM51	Steel Wing	70	90%	25	Steel	Physical
TM62	Acrobatics	55	100%	15	Flying	Physical
TM65	Shadow Claw	70	100%	15	Ghost	Physical
TM69	Rock Polish	—	—%	20	Rock	Status
TM71	Stone Edge	100	80%	5	Rock	Physical
TM78	Bulldoze	60	100%	20	Ground	Physical
TM80	Rock Slide	75	90%	10	Rock	Physical
TM87	Swagger	—	85%	15	Normal	Status
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM89	U-turn	70	100%	20	Bug	Physical
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
TM01	Hone Claws	—	—%	15	Dark	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM02	Dragon Claw	80	100%	15	Dragon	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM05	Roar	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM12	Taunt	—	100%	20	Dark	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM19	Roost	—	—%	10	Flying	Status		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
TM23	Smack Down	50	100%	15	Rock	Physical		2 ♥	1 ♥
TM26	Earthquake	100	100%	10	Ground	Physical		2 ♥	1 ♥
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM28	Dig	80	100%	10	Ground	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM37	Sandstorm	—	—%	10	Rock	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
TM39	Rock Tomb	60	95%	15	Rock	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM40	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM41	Torment	—	100%	15	Dark	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM51	Steel Wing	70	90%	25	Steel	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM62	Acrobatics	55	100%	15	Flying	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM65	Shadow Claw	70	100%	15	Ghost	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM69	Rock Polish	—	—%	20	Rock	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM71	Stone Edge	100	80%	5	Rock	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM78	Bulldoze	60	100%	20	Ground	Physical		2 ♥	2 ♥
TM80	Rock Slide	75	90%	10	Rock	Physical		2 ♥	2 ♥
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM89	U-turn	70	100%	20	Bug	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM94	Rock SmashXY	40	100%	15	Fighting	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM94	Secret PowerORAS	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
HM01	Cut	50	95%	30	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
HM06	Rock SmashORAS	40	100%	15	Fighting	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
TM01	Hone Claws	—	—%	15	Dark	Status
TM02	Dragon Claw	80	100%	15	Dragon	Physical
TM05	Roar	—	100%	20	Normal	Status
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	—	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM12	Taunt	—	100%	20	Dark	Status
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM23	Smack Down	50	100%	15	Rock	Physical
TM26	Earthquake	100	100%	10	Ground	Physical
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM28	Dig	80	100%	10	Ground	Physical
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
TM37	Sandstorm	—	—%	10	Rock	Status
TM39	Rock Tomb	50	80%	10	Rock	Physical
TM40	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying	Physical
TM41	Torment	—	100%	15	Dark	Status
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM62	Acrobatics	55	100%	15	Flying	Physical
TM65	Shadow Claw	70	100%	15	Ghost	Physical
TM69	Rock Polish	—	—%	20	Rock	Status
TM71	Stone Edge	100	80%	5	Rock	Physical
TM78	Bulldoze	60	100%	20	Ground	Physical
TM80	Rock Slide	75	90%	10	Rock	Physical
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status
TM88	Pluck	60	100%	20	Flying	Physical
TM89	U-turn	70	100%	20	Bug	Physical
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM94	Rock Smash	40	100%	15	Fighting	Physical
HM01	Cut	50	95%	30	Normal	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

Breeding Generation VII
Move	Father	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
Ally Switch ^◊	Natu, Xatu	—	—%	15	Psychic	Status
Bite	Zubat, Golbat, Crobat, Omanyte, Omastar, Aerodactyl, Skorupi, Drapion, Tirtouga, Carracosta, Noibat, Noivern	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical
Defog	Ducklett, Swanna, Rufflet, Braviary	—	—%	15	Flying	Status
Dragon Pulse	Swablu, Altaria, Clawitzer, Noivern	85	100%	10	Dragon	Special
Earth Power	Corsola	90	100%	10	Ground	Special
Head Smash *	Corsola	150	80%	5	Rock	Physical
Knock Off	Farfetch'd, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Skorupi, Drapion	65	100%	20	Dark	Physical
Steel Wing	Skarmory, Fletchling, Fletchinder, Talonflame	70	90%	25	Steel	Physical
Switcheroo *	Corphish	—	100%	10	Dark	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation VI
Move	Father	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category	Contest Category	Appeal	Jam
Ally Switch ^◊	Natu, Xatu	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
Bite	Zubat, Golbat, Crobat, Omanyte, Omastar, Aerodactyl, Skorupi, Drapion, Tirtouga, Carracosta, Noibat, Noivern	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
Defog	Ducklett, Swanna, Rufflet, Braviary	—	—%	15	Flying	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
Dragon Pulse	Swablu, Altaria, Clawitzer, Noivern	85	100%	10	Dragon	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
Earth Power	Corsola	90	100%	10	Ground	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
Head Smash *	Corsola	150	80%	5	Rock	Physical		6 ♥	0 ♥
Knock Off	Farfetch'd, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Skorupi, Drapion	65	100%	25	Dark	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
Steel Wing	Skarmory, Fletchling, Fletchinder, Talonflame	70	90%	25	Steel	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
Switcheroo *	Corphish	—	100%	10	Dark	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation V
Move	Father	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
Bite	Zubat, Golbat, Crobat, Omanyte, Omastar, Aerodactyl, Skorupi, Drapion, Tirtouga, Carracosta	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical
Defog	Ducklett, Swanna, Rufflet, Braviary	—	—%	15	Flying	Status
Dragon Pulse	Swablu, Altaria	90	100%	10	Dragon	Special
Earth Power	Corsola	90	100%	10	Ground	Special
Head Smash *	Corsola	150	80%	5	Rock	Physical
Knock Off	Farfetch'd, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Skorupi, Drapion	20	100%	20	Dark	Physical
Steel Wing	Skarmory	70	90%	25	Steel	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring

Tutoring Generation VII
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
Ally Switch USUM	—	—%	15	Psychic	Status
Aqua Tail USUM	90	90%	10	Water	Physical
Bounce USUM	85	85%	5	Flying	Physical
Defog USUM	—	—%	15	Flying	Status
Dragon Pulse USUM	85	100%	10	Dragon	Special
Earth Power USUM	90	100%	10	Ground	Special
Endeavor USUM	—	100%	5	Normal	Physical
Heat Wave USUM	95	90%	10	Fire	Special
Iron Defense USUM	—	—%	15	Steel	Status
Iron Tail USUM	100	75%	15	Steel	Physical
Knock Off USUM	65	100%	20	Dark	Physical
Snore USUM	50	100%	15	Normal	Special
Stealth Rock USUM	—	—%	20	Rock	Status
Tailwind USUM	—	—%	15	Flying	Status
Uproar USUM	90	100%	10	Normal	Special
Zen Headbutt USUM	80	90%	15	Psychic	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category	Contest Category	Appeal	Jam
Aqua Tail ORAS	90	90%	10	Water	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Bounce ORAS	85	85%	5	Flying	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
Dragon Pulse ORAS	85	100%	10	Dragon	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
Earth Power ORAS	90	100%	10	Ground	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
Endeavor ORAS	—	100%	5	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
Heat Wave ORAS	95	90%	10	Fire	Special		2 ♥	2 ♥
Iron Defense ORAS	—	—%	15	Steel	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
Iron Tail ORAS	100	75%	15	Steel	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Knock Off ORAS	65	100%	25	Dark	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
Snore ORAS	50	100%	15	Normal	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
Stealth Rock ORAS	—	—%	20	Rock	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
Tailwind ORAS	—	—%	15	Flying	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
Uproar ORAS	90	100%	10	Normal	Special		2 ♥	1 ♥
Zen Headbutt ORAS	80	90%	15	Psychic	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
Aqua Tail	90	90%	10	Water	Physical
Bounce	85	85%	5	Flying	Physical
Dragon Pulse	90	100%	10	Dragon	Special
Earth Power	90	100%	10	Ground	Special
Endeavor	—	100%	5	Normal	Physical
Heat Wave	100	90%	10	Fire	Special
Iron Defense	—	—%	15	Steel	Status
Iron Tail	100	75%	15	Steel	Physical
Roost	—	—%	10	Flying	Status
Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
Snore	40	100%	15	Normal	Special
Stealth Rock	—	—%	20	Rock	Status
Tailwind	—	—%	30	Flying	Status
Uproar	90	100%	10	Normal	Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

Appearances

Anime

Trivia

Archen is one of three fossil Pokémon that has wings, along with Aerodactyl and Archeops.

Origin

Archen may be based on the Archaeopteryx. Its title as the "First Bird Pokémon" may be because scientists previously thought Archaeopteryx was the earliest form of bird.

Etymology

Archen and Āken may come from Archaeopteryx, Archean (one of the four geological eons), and possibly hen (a female bird).

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