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.
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Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Archen #72 | Level 37 | ![]() Archeops #73 |

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Shiny
Archen
First Bird Pokémon


HP
55
Attack
112
Defense
45
Sp. Atk
74
Sp. Def
45
Speed
70
Total
401
Type Chart
Weaknesses
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Resistances
Takes 0× from

Takes 0.5× from





| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Wing Attack | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 35 | The target is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage. |
| Start | Leer | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 30 | The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced. |
| Start | Quick Attack | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first. |
| 5 | Rock Throw | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 90 | 15 | The user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to attack. |
| 8 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| 11 | Scary Face | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly reduce its Speed stat. |
| 15 | Pluck | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| 18 | Ancient Power | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once. |
| 21 | Agility | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat. |
| 25 | Quick Guard | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves. If used in succession, its chance of failing rises. |
| 28 | Acrobatics | ![]() | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 | The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage. |
| 31 | Dragon Breath | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| 35 | Crunch | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| 38 | Endeavor | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 5 | An attack move that cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP. |
| 41 | U-turn | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| 45 | Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch. |
| 48 | Dragon Claw | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws. |
| 51 | Thrash | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. It then becomes confused, however. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch. |
| Defog | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | A strong wind blows away the target’s obstacles such as Reflect or Light Screen. It also lowers the target’s evasiveness. |
| Dragon Pulse | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. |
| Earth Power | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. |
| Head Smash | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 80 | 5 | The user attacks the target with a hazardous, full-power headbutt. The user also takes terrible damage. |
| Knock Off | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle. |
| Steel Wing | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 90 | 25 | The target is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user’s Defense stat. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM01 | Cut | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees. |
| TM01 | Hone Claws | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |
| TM02 | Dragon Claw | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws. |
| TM05 | Roar | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The target is scared off and replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM12 | Taunt | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM23 | Smack Down | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 | The user throws a stone or projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when hit. |
| TM26 | Earthquake | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM28 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 80 | 10 | Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail. |
| TM41 | Torment | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM48 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
| TM62 | Acrobatics | ![]() | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 | The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage. |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily. |
| TM69 | Rock Polish | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat. |
| TM71 | Stone Edge | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | The user stabs the foe with sharpened stones from below. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| TM78 | Bulldoze | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced. |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM88 | Pluck | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| TM89 | U-turn | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | 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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