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Archen(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Rock/Flying Pokémon that made its first appearance in the fifth Pokémon generation in the Black and White games. It is revived from a Plume Fossil.
Physiology and Behavior
Archen is a small, bipedal Pokémon with mixed reptilian and avian traits. Its large, red head is covered in discernible scales, and its neck has blue and red feathers. Its body is covered in untidy, sallow feathers, and it has blue, clawed wings. It has short, thin legs, and a twig-like tail that bears a diamond-shaped blue feather. It has wide white eyes with black pupils and no irises.
Archen is extinct but can be revived from fossils. It is believed to be the ancestor of all bird Pokémon, though recent research of this claim suggests otherwise. Its wings are small and cannot be used for flying; instead, Archen roost on trees, hop branch to branch, and glide through long distances to snatch prey. Archen is capable of jumping despite being unable to fly. In the anime, it was shown Archen does not like Pokémon food but can grow a special plant with its cries. It enjoys the Berries grown on this plant.
Appearances
Main Pokémon games
Other Pokémon games
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Archen is a member of the Expedition Society where his role is the aerial explorer, despite his inability to fly.
In the anime
In-game information
Pokédex entries
| Title | Entry |
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| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | Said to be an ancestor of bird Pokémon, they were unable to fly and moved about by hopping from one branch to another. |
| Pokémon White | Revived from a fossil, this Pokémon is thought to be the ancestor of all bird Pokémon. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | It was revived from an ancient fossil. Not able to fly, it lived in treetops and hopped from one branch to another. |
| Pokémon White 2 | It was revived from an ancient fossil. Not able to fly, it lived in treetops and hopped from one branch to another. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| 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. |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | Revived from a fossil, this Pokémon is thought to be the ancestor of all bird Pokémon. |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | Said to be an ancestor of bird Pokémon, they were unable to fly and moved about by hopping from one branch to another. |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sun | It is the ancestor of all bird Pokémon. Archen itself could not actually fly but moved by hopping from treetop to treetop. |
| Pokémon Moon | To all appearances flightless, it was able to glide down from tall treetops to snag its prey. |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | Once thought to be the ancestor of all bird Pokémon, some of the latest research suggests that may not be the case. |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | Restored from a fossil, this ancient bird Pokémon has wings but can't yet fly. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | This Pokémon was successfully restored from a fossil. As research suggested, Archen is unable to fly. But it's very good at jumping. |
| Pokémon Shield | Archen is said to be the ancestor of bird Pokémon. It lived in treetops, eating berries and bug Pokémon. |
Game locations
In the main games, Archen is only obtainable by reviving from a Plume Fossil. See List of Pokémon fossils for more details
Evolution
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Base Stats
| HP | 55 |
| Attack | 112 |
| Defense | 45 |
| Sp. Attack | 74 |
| Sp. Defense | 45 |
| Speed | 70 |
| Total | 401 |
Moveset
Gallery
Sprites
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Trivia
- Archen is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 401.
- Archen and its evolution are the only Fossil Pokémon without Hidden Abilities.
- Archen is the smallest and lightest Fossil Pokémon.
| Fossil Pokémon | |
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| Generation I | Omanyte • Omastar • Kabuto • Kabutops • Aerodactyl |
| Generation III | Lileep • Cradily • Anorith • Armaldo |
| Generation IV | Cranidos • Rampardos • Shieldon • Bastiodon |
| Generation V | Tirtouga • Carracosta • Archen • Archeops |
| Generation VI | Tyrunt • Tyrantrum • Amaura • Aurorus |
| Generation VIII | Dracozolt • Arctozolt • Dracovish • Arctovish |