Pokemon Guide
Archen is a Rock and Flying-type Fossil Pokemon known as an ancient bird Pokemon with strong Attack, high offensive potential and evolution into Archeops. This guide covers Archen stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Archen guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Archen is a Rock and Flying-type Fossil Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. It is revived from the Plume Fossil in several games and evolves into Archeops at Level 37.
Competitive Overview
Archen can be useful during playthroughs because of its strong offensive stats for a first-stage Pokemon and access to Flying and Rock moves. It hits hard early, but it needs careful support because of its Defeatist ability.
Archen’s biggest strengths are its Attack, Speed and useful Rock and Flying coverage. Its biggest issue is Defeatist, which sharply limits its damage output after its HP drops to half or lower.
Here are the key facts to know about Archen, including its type, ability, height, weight and species information.
Name
Archen
National Dex
#0566
Type
Rock / Flying
Species
First Bird Pokemon
Height
1’08” / 0.5 m
50 cm
Weight
20.9 lbs / 9.5 kg
9.5 kg
Abilities
Defeatist
Archen has strong Attack and good Speed for an unevolved Pokemon. Its defenses are limited, so it usually performs best when attacking quickly before it takes heavy damage.
Archen can use Flying, Rock, Ground, Bug, Dragon and Dark moves to pressure opponents. These are some of Archen’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A strong Flying-type move that can become especially powerful when Archen is not holding an item.
A reliable Rock-type attack that gives Archen useful coverage and consistent damage.
A special Rock-type option that can occasionally raise all of Archen’s stats.
Lets Archen deal damage and switch out to keep momentum.
Useful coverage against Dragon-type Pokemon in games where Archen can learn it.
Strong coverage against Steel, Rock, Fire, Poison and Electric-type Pokemon.
A physical Dark-type attack that can help Archen hit Psychic and Ghost-type Pokemon.
A multi-hit Flying-type move that can break Focus Sash or similar effects in some games.
Archen can learn a varied move pool across different Pokemon games, including Rock, Flying, Ground, Bug, Dragon, Dark and Normal moves. Use the section below to view Archen’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Archen is a Rock and Flying-type Pokemon. This gives it a Ground immunity and several useful resistances, but it also leaves Archen weak to Water, Electric, Ice, Rock and Steel-type moves.
Type
Rock / Flying
Weaknesses
Water, Electric, Ice, Rock and Steel
Resistances
Normal, Flying, Poison, Bug and Fire
Immunity
Ground
Archen’s abilities shape how it survives hits, applies pressure or manages its main weakness depending on the game and format.
Halves Archen’s Attack and Sp. Atk when its HP drops to half or lower. This makes keeping Archen healthy especially important.
Archen evolves into Archeops at Level 37. The full Archen evolution line is Archen and Archeops.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Archen at Level 37
Archen’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games where it is available, Archen is obtained by reviving the Plume Fossil, then it can evolve into Archeops at Level 37.
| Game | Where to Find Archen |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Archen had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Archen had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Archen had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Archen |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Archen had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Archen had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Archen had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Archen |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Archen had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Archen had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Archen had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Archen had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Archen had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Archen |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Archen had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Archen had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Archen had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Archen had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Archen had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Archen |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Revive Archen from the Plume Fossil at Nacrene City. |
 Pokemon White |
Revive Archen from the Plume Fossil at Nacrene City. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Revive Archen from the Plume Fossil at Nacrene City. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Revive Archen from the Plume Fossil at Nacrene City. |
| Game | Where to Find Archen |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Revive Archen from the Plume Fossil at Ambrette Town. |
 Pokemon Y |
Revive Archen from the Plume Fossil at Ambrette Town. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Revive Archen from the Plume Fossil at Rustboro City. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Revive Archen from the Plume Fossil at Rustboro City. |
| Game | Where to Find Archen |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Revive Archen from the Plume Fossil on Route 8. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Revive Archen from the Plume Fossil on Route 8. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Revive Archen from the Plume Fossil on Route 8. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Revive Archen from the Plume Fossil on Route 8. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Archen |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Found in Giant’s Foot. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Found in Giant’s Foot. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Archen |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Archen |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Archen. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Archen is a Rock and Flying-type Pokemon.
Archen is weak to Water, Electric, Ice, Rock and Steel-type moves.
Archen evolves into Archeops at Level 37. The full Archen evolution line is Archen and Archeops.
Archen’s abilities are Defeatist.
Archen’s best moves often include Acrobatics, Rock Slide, Ancient Power, U-turn, Dragon Claw, Earthquake, Crunch and Dual Wingbeat.
Yes, Archen can be useful because of its typing, movepool and role-specific strengths, though its best use depends on the game and format.
Archen’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games where it is available, Archen is obtained by reviving the Plume Fossil, then it can evolve into Archeops at Level 37.
Yes, Archen is a Fossil Pokemon that is revived from the Plume Fossil in several Pokemon games.
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