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Archen in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

#239 in the Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Pokédex • First Bird Pokémon

Archen in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

Ultra Sun

Once thought to be the ancestor of all bird Pokémon, some of the latest research suggests that may not be the case.

Ultra Moon

Restored from a fossil, this ancient bird Pokémon has wings but can’t yet fly.

Pokémon details

Types

RockFlying

Category

First Bird Pokémon

Abilities

Height

0.5 m (1'08")

Weight

9.5 kg (20.9 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0566

Pokédex

#239

Archen in Other Games

National Dex page

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.

Type-only matchups for Archen, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Alola #239Akala #140
EV yield
1 Atk
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
71

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
87.5% male
12.5% female
Egg cycles
30

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

Archen

#239

Level 37

Archeops

Archeops

#240

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Ultra Moon
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 8

Fossil Restoration Center

Receive as a gift15100%

Consume a Plume Fossil at Route 8’s Fossil Restoration Center to receive level-15 archen., Pokémon Bank does not carry held items. Imported fossils need a compatible Generation VII held-item trade, distinct from transferring the restored Pokémon., The Sail Fossil is sold in Konikoni City in ultra moon. Other versions require a compatible held-fossil trade or applicable Poké Pelago find.

Ultra Sun
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 8

Fossil Restoration Center

Receive as a gift15100%

Consume a Plume Fossil at Route 8’s Fossil Restoration Center to receive level-15 archen., Pokémon Bank does not carry held items. Imported fossils need a compatible Generation VII held-item trade, distinct from transferring the restored Pokémon., The Sail Fossil is sold in Konikoni City in ultra moon. Other versions require a compatible held-fossil trade or applicable Poké Pelago find.

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

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

Flying6010035
StartLeer

The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.

Normal-10030
StartQuick Attack

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.

Normal4010030
5Rock Throw

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

Rock509015
8Double Team

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

Normal--15
11Scary Face

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

Normal-10010
15Pluck

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

Flying6010020
18Ancient Power

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

Rock601005
21Agility

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

Psychic--30
25Quick Guard

The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves.

Fighting--15
28Acrobatics

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

Flying5510015
31Dragon Breath

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

Dragon6010020
35Crunch

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

Dark8010015
38Endeavor

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

Normal-1005
41U-turn

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

Bug7010020
45Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
48Dragon Claw

The user slashes the target with huge sharp claws.

Dragon8010015
50Thrash

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

Normal12010010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
Class
TM02Dragon Claw

The user slashes the target with huge sharp claws.

Dragon8010015
TM05Roar

The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Normal--20
TM06Toxic

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

Poison-9010
TM10Hidden Power

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

Normal6010015
TM12Taunt

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

Dark-10020
TM17Protect

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

Normal--10
TM19Roost

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

Flying--10
TM21Frustration

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

Normal-10020
TM23Smack Down

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

Rock5010015
TM26Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Ground10010010
TM27Return

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

Normal-10020
TM32Double Team

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

Normal--15
TM37Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

Rock--10
TM39Rock Tomb

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

Rock609515
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

Flying60-20
TM41Torment

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

Dark-10015
TM42Facade

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

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

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

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

Normal-10015
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

Normal6010015
TM51Steel Wing

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

Steel709025
TM62Acrobatics

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

Flying5510015
TM65Shadow Claw

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

Ghost7010015
TM69Rock Polish

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

Rock--20
TM71Stone Edge

The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.

Rock100805
TM78Bulldoze

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.

Ground6010020
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
TM87Swagger

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

Normal-8515
TM88Sleep Talk

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

Normal--10
TM89U-turn

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

Bug7010020
TM90Substitute

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

Normal--10
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Ally Switch

The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies.

Psychic--15
Aqua Tail

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

Water909010
Bounce

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

Flying85855
Defog

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

Flying--15
Dragon Pulse

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

Dragon8510010
Earth Power

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

Ground9010010
Endeavor

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

Normal-1005
Heat Wave

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn.

Fire959010
Iron Defense

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

Steel--15
Iron Tail

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

Steel1007515
Knock Off

The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.

Dark6510020
Snore

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

Normal5010015
Stealth Rock

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Rock--20
Tailwind

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.

Flying--15
Uproar

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

Normal9010010
Zen Headbutt

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Psychic809015

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Ally Switch

The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies.

Psychic--15
Bite

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

Dark6010025
Defog

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

Flying--15
Dragon Pulse

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

Dragon8510010
Earth Power

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

Ground9010010
Head Smash

The user attacks the target with a hazardous, full-power headbutt. This also damages the user terribly.

Rock150805
Knock Off

The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.

Dark6510020
Steel Wing

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

Steel709025
Switcheroo

The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.

Dark-10010

Imports, special breeding, event gifts and copied moves have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination; historical transfer services require eligible software and Pokémon.
Class
Acquisition source
Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or claw.

Normal509530

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Dig

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.

Ground8010010

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Hone Claws

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

Dark--15

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Fighting4010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Secret Power

The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.

Normal7010020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Defeatist

Ability Slot 1

Halves the Pokémon’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats when its HP becomes half or less.

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

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