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Archen

#566 in the X and Y Pokédex • First Bird Pokémon

Pokémon X

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

Pokémon Y

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

Pokédexes

-

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

#566

Level 37

Archeops

Archeops

#567

Carracosta

Archeops

Archen normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Archen sprite

Shiny

Archen

First Bird Pokémon

#566
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 user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.

StartQuick AttackNormalPhysical4010030

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes 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 lower 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. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

21AgilityPsychicStatus--30

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

25Quick GuardFightingStatus--15

The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves.

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. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

35CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This 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 Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

48Dragon ClawDragonPhysical8010015

The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws.

50ThrashNormalPhysical12010010

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

Class
Description
Ally SwitchPsychicStatus--15

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

BiteDarkPhysical6010025

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

DefogFlyingStatus--15

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

Dragon PulseDragonSpecial8510010

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. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Head SmashRockPhysical150805

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

Knock OffDarkPhysical6510020

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.

Steel WingSteelPhysical709025

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

SwitcherooDarkStatus-10010

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

Class
Description
HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

The target is cut with a scythe or claw. This 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--20

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

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

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

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

A unique attack that varies in type 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

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

TM19RoostFlyingStatus--5

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

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 similar projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit.

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon 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 next 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 TombRockPhysical609515

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

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

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

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. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

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.

TM51Steel WingSteelPhysical709025

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

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. This can sharply raise the Speed stat.

TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

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

TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

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

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

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

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

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

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

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. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

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

Archen

Archen

#566 in the X and Y Pokédex • First Bird Pokémon

Pokémon X

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

Pokémon Y

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

Pokédexes

-

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

#566

Level 37

Archeops

Archeops

#567

Carracosta

Archeops

Archen normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Archen sprite

Shiny

Archen

First Bird Pokémon

#566
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 user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.

StartQuick AttackNormalPhysical4010030

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes 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 lower 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. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

21AgilityPsychicStatus--30

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

25Quick GuardFightingStatus--15

The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves.

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. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

35CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This 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 Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

48Dragon ClawDragonPhysical8010015

The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws.

50ThrashNormalPhysical12010010

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

Class
Description
Ally SwitchPsychicStatus--15

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

BiteDarkPhysical6010025

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

DefogFlyingStatus--15

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

Dragon PulseDragonSpecial8510010

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. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Head SmashRockPhysical150805

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

Knock OffDarkPhysical6510020

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.

Steel WingSteelPhysical709025

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

SwitcherooDarkStatus-10010

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

Class
Description
HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

The target is cut with a scythe or claw. This 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--20

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

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

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

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

A unique attack that varies in type 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

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

TM19RoostFlyingStatus--5

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

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 similar projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit.

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon 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 next 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 TombRockPhysical609515

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

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

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

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. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

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.

TM51Steel WingSteelPhysical709025

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

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. This can sharply raise the Speed stat.

TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

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

TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

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

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

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

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

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

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

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. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

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