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Archen

#72 in the Black and White Pokédex • First Bird Pokémon

Pokémon Black

Said to be an ancestor of bird Pokémon, they were unable to fly and moved about by hopping from one branch to another.

Pokémon White

Revived from a fossil, this Pokémon is thought to be the ancestor of all bird Pokémon.

Pokédexes

Original Unova #72

Egg Group

FlyingWater 3

Steps to Hatch

7,680

Effort Values Yielded

1 Atk

Gender Ratio

87.5% male / 12.5% female

Capture Rate

45

Base Experience

71
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Archen

Archen

#72

Level 37

Archeops

Archeops

#73

Carracosta

Archeops

Archen normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Archen sprite

Shiny

Archen

First Bird Pokémon

#72
RockFlying

Height

0.5 m

Weight

9.5 kg

Base XP

71

Abilities

Defeatist

HP

55

Attack

112

Defense

45

Sp. Atk

74

Sp. Def

45

Speed

70

Total

401

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

WaterElectricIceRockSteel

Resistances

Takes 0× from

Ground

Takes 0.5× from

NormalFirePoisonFlyingBug
Class
Description
StartWing AttackFlyingPhysical6010035

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

StartLeerNormalStatus-10030

The opposing team 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.

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.

Class
Description
HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

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

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 replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle 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.

Defeatist

Ability Slot 1

Lowers stats when HP becomes half or less.

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

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Archen

Archen

#72 in the Black and White Pokédex • First Bird Pokémon

Pokémon Black

Said to be an ancestor of bird Pokémon, they were unable to fly and moved about by hopping from one branch to another.

Pokémon White

Revived from a fossil, this Pokémon is thought to be the ancestor of all bird Pokémon.

Pokédexes

Original Unova #72

Egg Group

FlyingWater 3

Steps to Hatch

7,680

Effort Values Yielded

1 Atk

Gender Ratio

87.5% male / 12.5% female

Capture Rate

45

Base Experience

71
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Archen

Archen

#72

Level 37

Archeops

Archeops

#73

Carracosta

Archeops

Archen normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Archen sprite

Shiny

Archen

First Bird Pokémon

#72
RockFlying

Height

0.5 m

Weight

9.5 kg

Base XP

71

Abilities

Defeatist

HP

55

Attack

112

Defense

45

Sp. Atk

74

Sp. Def

45

Speed

70

Total

401

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

WaterElectricIceRockSteel

Resistances

Takes 0× from

Ground

Takes 0.5× from

NormalFirePoisonFlyingBug
Class
Description
StartWing AttackFlyingPhysical6010035

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

StartLeerNormalStatus-10030

The opposing team 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.

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.

Class
Description
HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

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

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 replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle 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.

Defeatist

Ability Slot 1

Lowers stats when HP becomes half or less.

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

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