Pokemon Guide
Archeops is a Rock and Flying-type Fossil Pokemon known for its high Attack, high Speed, strong coverage moves and evolution from Archen. This guide covers Archeops 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 Archeops 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.
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| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Archeops is the evolved form of Archen. It is a Rock and Flying-type Fossil Pokemon with excellent offensive stats, strong Speed and a restrictive ability that makes HP management important.
Competitive Overview
Archeops can be threatening in competitive formats because of its high Attack, strong Speed and wide coverage. It can pressure teams with powerful Flying, Rock and Ground moves before opponents can respond.
Archeops’ biggest strengths are its offensive stats, Speed and coverage movepool. Its biggest issue is Defeatist, which cuts its attacking power when its HP drops to half or lower.
Here are the key facts to know about Archeops, including its type, ability, height, weight and species information.
Name
Archeops
National Dex
#0567
Type
Rock / Flying
Species
First Bird Pokemon
Height
4’07” / 1.4 m
140 cm
Weight
70.5 lbs / 32.0 kg
32 kg
Abilities
Defeatist
Archeops has excellent Attack, strong Speed and useful mixed offensive stats. Its defenses and Defeatist ability mean it often needs to strike quickly and avoid taking unnecessary damage.
Archeops has a broad movepool with Flying, Rock, Ground, Bug, Dragon and Fire coverage. These are some of Archeops’ most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
One of Archeops’ most threatening Flying-type attacks, especially when it is not holding an item.
A high-power Rock-type attack that gives Archeops major damage potential.
A reliable Rock-type option that can pressure Flying, Fire, Bug and Ice-type Pokemon.
Strong coverage against Steel, Rock, Fire, Poison and Electric-type Pokemon.
Lets Archeops deal damage and pivot into a teammate to keep momentum.
Useful coverage that can help Archeops hit Dragon-type Pokemon.
A special Fire-type coverage move that can pressure Steel, Grass, Bug and Ice-type Pokemon.
A multi-hit Flying-type move that can break Focus Sash or similar effects in some games.
Archeops can learn a wide move pool across different Pokemon games, including Rock, Flying, Ground, Bug, Dragon, Fire, Dark and Normal moves. Use the section below to view Archeops’ move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Archeops is a Rock and Flying-type Pokemon. This gives it a Ground immunity and useful resistances, but it is also 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
Archeops’s abilities shape how it survives hits, applies pressure or manages its main weakness depending on the game and format.
Halves Archeops’ Attack and Sp. Atk when its HP drops to half or lower. This makes Archeops powerful early in a fight but harder to use after it takes damage.
Archeops evolves from Archen at Level 37. The full Archeops evolution line is Archen and Archeops.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Archen at Level 37
Archeops’ availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In most games where it is available, Archeops is obtained by evolving Archen at Level 37.
| Game | Where to Find Archeops |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Archeops had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Archeops had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Archeops had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Archeops |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Archeops had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Archeops had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Archeops had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Archeops |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Archeops had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Archeops had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Archeops had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Archeops had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Archeops had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Archeops |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Archeops had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Archeops had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Archeops had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Archeops had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Archeops had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Archeops |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Evolve Archen at Level 37. |
 Pokemon White |
Evolve Archen at Level 37. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Evolve Archen at Level 37. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Evolve Archen at Level 37. |
| Game | Where to Find Archeops |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Evolve Archen at Level 37. |
 Pokemon Y |
Evolve Archen at Level 37. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Evolve Archen at Level 37. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Archen at Level 37. |
| Game | Where to Find Archeops |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Evolve Archen at Level 37. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Evolve Archen at Level 37. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Evolve Archen at Level 37. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Evolve Archen at Level 37. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Archeops |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Evolve Archen at Level 37. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Evolve Archen at Level 37. |
 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 Archeops |
|---|---|
 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 Archeops |
|---|---|
 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 Archeops. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Archeops is a Rock and Flying-type Pokemon.
Archeops is weak to Water, Electric, Ice, Rock and Steel-type moves.
Archeops evolves from Archen at Level 37. The full Archeops evolution line is Archen and Archeops.
Archeops’s abilities are Defeatist.
Archeops’s best moves often include Acrobatics, Stone Edge, Rock Slide, Earthquake, U-turn, Dragon Claw, Heat Wave and Dual Wingbeat.
Yes, Archeops can be useful because of its typing, movepool and role-specific strengths, though its best use depends on the game and format.
Archeops’ availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In most games where it is available, Archeops is obtained by evolving Archen at Level 37.
Yes, Archeops is a Fossil Pokemon evolution. It evolves from Archen, which is revived from the Plume Fossil in several games.
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