TL;DR. Archen is a rock/flying-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 401. Said to be an ancestor of bird Pokémon, they were unable to fly and moved about by hopping from one branch to another.
Said to be an ancestor of bird Pokémon, they were unable to fly and moved about by hopping from one branch to another.
Stat spread.
Total of 401. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Archen in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Archen reaches 1,842 CP at level 40 and 2,108 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Archen first appeared on June 7, 2022, during Adventure Week 2022.
- Archen
- Archeops by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Aug 12 to Aug 25, 2026, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12 to Aug 25, 2026 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jan 4 to Jan 11, 2024 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
Archen in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Archen across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #970 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Archen.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Archen, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Archen?
Archen is a Rock/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Archen weak to?
Archen takes 2× damage from Water, Electric, Ice, Rock, Steel. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Archen resistant to?
Archen is immune to Ground. It also resists Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying, Bug.
How does Archen evolve?
Archen evolves into Archeops (Level 37).
What generation is Archen from?
Archen was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0566.
What are Archen's base stats?
Archen has HP 55, Attack 112, Defense 45, Special Attack 74, Special Defense 45, and Speed 70. Total base stat total: 401.
What are Archen's abilities?
Archen can have the ability Defeatist.
Is Archen legendary or mythical?
No. Archen is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Archen's best stat?
Archen's highest base stat is Attack at 112, which ranks 36th of 179 Rock-type Pokémon.
Is Archen good?
Archen has a base stat total of 401, the 632nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 114th among Rock-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Archen as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Archen is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Archen vs. the average Rock-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 179 Rock-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Archen | Rock avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 55 | 70 | -15 |
| Attack | 112 | 80 | +32 |
| Defense | 45 | 81 | -36 |
| Special Attack | 74 | 66 | +8 |
| Special Defense | 45 | 70 | -25 |
| Speed | 70 | 70 | +0 |
| Total | 401 | 437 | -36 |
Archen appears in 16 games.
Every mainline release where Archen is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Archen.
Every main-series game Archen is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- WildGiant's Foot (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- SunTrade
- TradeReceive Plume Fossil held by a traded Pokémon and revive it
- MoonObtainable
- GiftRevive from Plume Fossil at the Fossil Restoration Center on Route 8
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- GiftRevive from Plume Fossil at the Fossil Restoration Center on Route 8
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- GiftRevive from Plume Fossil at the Ambrette Town Fossil Lab
- Omega RubyObtainable
- GiftRevive from Plume Fossil at the Devon Corporation in Rustboro City
- Alpha SapphireTrade
- TradeReceive Plume Fossil held by a traded Pokémon and revive it
Generation VObtainable
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- GiftRevive from Plume Fossil at the Nacrene Museum
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword and Shield. From HOME it can move into Sword and Shield.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Archen appears in 3 episodes.
From BW036 (2011-06-16) through BW076 (2012-04-26).
TCG Pocket appearances
Archen in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Archen
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