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Archen

Archen

#128 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • First Bird Pokémon

Archen

#128 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • First Bird Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

55

220

314

Attack

112

206

355

Defense

45

85

207

Sp. Atk

74

137

271

Sp. Def

45

85

207

Speed

70

130

262

Total

401

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Carracosta

Archeops

Archen normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Archen sprite

Shiny

Archen

First Bird Pokémon

#128
RockFlying

Height

0.5 m (1'08")

Weight

9.5 kg (20.9 lbs)

Abilities

Defeatist

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Archen takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Water

Electric

Ice

Rock

Steel

Resists

Ground

Normal

0.5×

Fire

0.5×

Poison

0.5×

Flying

0.5×

Bug

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Updated Unova #128
EV yield
1 Atk
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
71

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
FlyingWater 3
Gender
87.5% male
12.5% female
Egg cycles
30 (7,680 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Black 2 box art

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.

Pokémon White 2 box art

Pokémon White 2

It was revived from an ancient fossil. Not able to fly, it lived in treetops and hopped from one branch to another.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Archen

Archen

#128

Level 37

Archeops

Archeops

#129

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartWing AttackFlyingPhysical6010035

The target is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.

StartLeerNormalStatus-10030

The user gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced.

StartQuick AttackNormalPhysical4010030

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.

5Rock ThrowRockPhysical509015

The user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to attack.

8Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

11Scary FaceNormalStatus-10010

The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly reduce its Speed stat.

15PluckFlyingPhysical6010020

The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

18Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

21AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.

25Quick GuardFightingStatus--15

The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves. If used in succession, its chance of failing rises.

28AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical5510015

The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.

31Dragon BreathDragonSpecial6010020

The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

35CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

38EndeavorNormalPhysical-1005

An attack move that cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.

41U-turnBugPhysical7010020

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

45Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.

48Dragon ClawDragonPhysical8010015

The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws.

51ThrashNormalPhysical12010010

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. It then becomes confused, however.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
Class
Description
TM01Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

TM02Dragon ClawDragonPhysical8010015

The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws.

TM05RoarNormalStatus-10020

The target is scared off and switched. In the wild, a battle against a single Pokémon ends.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM12TauntDarkStatus-10020

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM23Smack DownRockPhysical5010015

The user throws a stone or projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when hit.

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical508010

Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

TM41TormentDarkStatus-10015

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM62AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical5510015

The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.

TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

TM69Rock PolishRockStatus--20

The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.

TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the foe with sharpened stones from below. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM88PluckFlyingPhysical6010020

The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

TM89U-turnBugPhysical7010020

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Aqua TailWaterPhysical909010

The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.

BounceFlyingPhysical85855

The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Dragon PulseDragonSpecial9010010

The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.

Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

EndeavorNormalPhysical-1005

An attack move that cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.

Heat WaveFireSpecial1009010

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing team. It may also leave targets with a burn.

Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

RoostFlyingStatus--5

The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Stealth RockRockStatus--20

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent’s team. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle.

TailwindFlyingStatus--30

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns.

UproarNormalSpecial9010010

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
BiteDarkPhysical6010025

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.

DefogFlyingStatus--15

A strong wind blows away the target’s obstacles such as Reflect or Light Screen. It also lowers the target’s evasiveness.

Dragon PulseDragonSpecial9010010

The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.

Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Head SmashRockPhysical150805

The user attacks the target with a hazardous, full-power headbutt. The user also takes terrible damage.

Knock OffDarkPhysical2010020

The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.

Steel WingSteelPhysical709025

The target is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user’s Defense stat.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Defeatist

Ability Slot 1

Lowers stats when HP becomes half or less.

Halves Attack and Special Attack at 50% max HP or less.

#127

Carracosta

#129

Archeops

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