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Archeops in Pokémon X & Y

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

Archeops in the National Pokédex
Archeops sprite

Normal

Shiny Archeops sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon X

They are intelligent and will cooperate to catch prey. From the ground, they use a running start to take flight.

Pokémon Y

It runs better than it flies. It takes off into the sky by running at a speed of 25 mph.

Pokémon details

Types

RockFlying

Category

First Bird Pokémon

Abilities

Height

1.4 m (4'07")

Weight

32 kg (70.5 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0567

Archeops in Other Games

National Dex page

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

Min

Max

HP

75

260

354

Attack

140

256

416

Defense

65

121

251

Sp. Atk

112

206

355

Sp. Def

65

121

251

Speed

110

202

350

Total

567

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 Archeops, 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
-
EV yield
2 Atk
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
177

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

#566

Level 37

Archeops

Archeops

#567

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
StartRock Throw

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

Rock509015
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
40Endeavor

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

Normal-1005
45U-turn

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

Bug7010020
51Rock Slide

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

Rock759010
56Dragon Claw

The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws.

Dragon8010015
61Thrash

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

Normal12010010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon X and Y.
Class
TM01Hone Claws

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

Dark--15
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
TM15Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
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

A full-power attack that 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

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

Normal-10020
TM28Dig

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

Ground8010010
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.

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

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

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 and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM51Steel Wing

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

Steel709025
TM52Focus Blast

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Fighting120705
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
TM68Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
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 with sharpened stones from below. 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
TM82Dragon Tail

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

Dragon609010
TM87Swagger

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

Normal-9015
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
TM94Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

Fighting4010015
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
HM01Cut

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

Normal509530
HM02Fly

The user soars and then strikes its target on the next turn. This can also be used to fly to any familiar town.

Flying909515

Learn these before evolving. The source identifies the original method and level where applicable.
Class
Acquisition source
Ally Switch

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

Psychic--15

Archen — breeding

Bite

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

Dark6010025

Archen — breeding

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

Archen — breeding

Dragon Pulse

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

Dragon8510010

Archen — breeding

Earth Power

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

Ground9010010

Archen — breeding

Head Smash

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

Rock150805

Archen — breeding

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

Archen — breeding

Switcheroo

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

Dark-10010

Archen — breeding

These require the labeled trade, transfer or breeding route. Generation III/IV imports must first reach Generation V; Virtual Console Pokémon cannot be imported into X/Y. Kyurem must be unfused for transfer. Individual options do not certify every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
Aqua Tail

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

Water909010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Aqua Tail

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

Water909010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Bite

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

Dark6010025

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Bounce

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

Flying85855

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Bounce

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

Flying85855

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

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

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Dragon Pulse

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

Dragon8510010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Dragon Pulse

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

Dragon8510010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Earth Power

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

Ground9010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Earth Power

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

Ground9010010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Head Smash

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

Rock150805

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Heat Wave

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

Fire959010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Heat Wave

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

Fire959010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Iron Defense

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

Steel--15

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Iron Defense

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

Steel--15

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Iron Tail

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

Steel1007515

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Iron Tail

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

Steel1007515

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

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

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

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

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Outrage

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

Dragon12010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Outrage

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

Dragon12010010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Sky Attack

A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. This may also make the target flinch.

Flying140905

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Sky Attack

A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. This may also make the target flinch.

Flying140905

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Snore

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

Normal5010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snore

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

Normal5010015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

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

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

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

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Tailwind

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

Flying--15

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Tailwind

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

Flying--15

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Uproar

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

Normal9010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Uproar

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

Normal9010010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Zen Headbutt

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

Psychic809015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

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.

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