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No. 0567 · Generation V · Unova

Archeops

The First Bird Pokémon
Rock Flying
Weak to Water Electric Ice Rock Steel
All matchups
Archeops
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TL;DR. Archeops is a rock/flying-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 567. They are intelligent and will cooperate to catch prey. From the ground, they use a running start to take flight.

Rock Flying

They are intelligent and will cooperate to catch prey. From the ground, they use a running start to take flight.

Height1.4 m
Weight32.0 kg
AbilitiesDefeatist
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 567. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 75
Attack 140
Defense 65
Sp. Attack 112
Sp. Defense 65
Speed 110
Total567
567 base stat total, the 123rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 24th among Rock-types.
140 base Attack, Archeops's strongest stat, ranking 3rd of 179 Rock-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Archeops 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, Archeops reaches 3,331 CP at level 40 and 3,811 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack292
GO Defense139
GO Stamina181
Max CP (L40)3,331
Max CP (L50)3,766
Best buddy (L51)3,811
Raid catch CP 1,818–1,903 (L20). Weather boosted 2,272–2,379 (L25).

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Shiny release

The first Shiny in the Archen family appeared on June 7, 2022.

  1. Archen
  2. Archeops by encounter

Full Archeops GO history

Competitive

Archeops in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Archeops across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #990 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #990 59.8 score
Ultra League #753 58.5 score
Master League #297 53.2 score

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.

Quick answers

Common questions about Archeops.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Archeops, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Archeops?

Archeops is a Rock/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Archeops weak to?

Archeops takes 2× damage from Water, Electric, Ice, Rock, Steel. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Archeops resistant to?

Archeops is immune to Ground. It also resists Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying, Bug.

How does Archeops evolve?

Archeops evolves from Archen (Level 37). Archeops is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Archeops from?

Archeops was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0567.

What are Archeops's base stats?

Archeops has HP 75, Attack 140, Defense 65, Special Attack 112, Special Defense 65, and Speed 110. Total base stat total: 567.

What are Archeops's abilities?

Archeops can have the ability Defeatist.

Is Archeops legendary or mythical?

No. Archeops is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Archeops's best stat?

Archeops's highest base stat is Attack at 140, which ranks 3rd of 179 Rock-type Pokémon.

Is Archeops good?

Archeops has a base stat total of 567, the 123rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 24th among Rock-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

See the full Q&A page for Archeops →
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Archeops as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Archeops in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Archeops in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Archeops in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Archeops 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Archeops is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Water Electric Ice Rock Steel
½× Resists
Normal Fire Poison Flying Bug
0× Immune to
Ground
Comparison

Archeops vs. the average Rock-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 179 Rock-type Pokémon.

Stat Archeops Rock avg Difference
HP 75 70 +5
Attack 140 80 +60
Defense 65 81 -16
Special Attack 112 66 +46
Special Defense 65 70 -5
Speed 110 70 +40
Total 567 437 +130
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Game appearances

Archeops appears in 16 games.

Every mainline release where Archeops is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
  • 2016 Moon
  • 2016 Sun
  • 2017 Ultra Moon
  • 2017 Ultra Sun
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it

How to get Archeops.

Every main-series game Archeops 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+)
    • EvolveArchen (Level 37; The Crown Tundra)

    Needs The Crown Tundra

  • Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
  • SunTrade

    Moon exclusive

  • MoonObtainable

    Moon exclusive

  • Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
  • Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
  • X · YObtainable
  • Omega RubyObtainable

    Omega Ruby exclusive

  • Alpha SapphireTrade

    Omega Ruby exclusive

Generation VObtainable
  • Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
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.
Pokémon anime

Archeops appears in 3 episodes.

From BW036 (2011-06-16) through BW076 (2012-04-26).

Browse them on the anime guide

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Archeops partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Archeops partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

TCG Pocket appearances

Archeops in TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.

Archeops TCG Pocket card from Mega Rising
Archeops
◆◆◆ Rare
Archeops TCG Pocket card from Mega Rising
Archeops
☆ Full Art