Archen

Pokédex data
| National № | 0566 |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Species | First Bird Pokémon |
| Abilities |
1. Defeatist |
| Local № |
072 (Black/White) 128 (Black 2/White 2) 192 (Sun/Moon) 239 (U.Sun/U.Moon) 149 (Sword/Shield — Crown Tundra) |
Base stats
| HP | 55 | 220 | 314 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 112 | 206 | 355 | |
| Defense | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Sp. Atk | 74 | 137 | 271 | |
| Sp. Def | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Speed | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Total | 401 | Min | Max |
Evolution chart
Archen changes
- In Generations 5-7, Archen has a base Friendship value of 70.
Moves learned by Archen
In other generations
Moves learnt by level up
Archen learns the following moves in Pokémon Black & White at the levels specified.| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wing Attack | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 1 | Leer | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Quick Attack | ![]() | 40 | 100 | |
| 5 | Rock Throw | ![]() | 50 | 90 | |
| 8 | Double Team | ![]() | — | — | |
| 11 | Scary Face | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 15 | Pluck | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 18 | Ancient Power | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 21 | Agility | ![]() | — | — | |
| 25 | Quick Guard | ![]() | — | — | |
| 28 | Acrobatics | ![]() | 55 | 100 | |
| 31 | Dragon Breath | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 35 | Crunch | ![]() | 80 | 100 | |
| 38 | Endeavor | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 41 | U-turn | ![]() | 70 | 100 | |
| 45 | Rock Slide | ![]() | 75 | 90 | |
| 48 | Dragon Claw | ![]() | 80 | 100 | |
| 51 | Thrash | ![]() | 120 | 100 | |
| No moves. |
Egg moves
Archen learns the following moves via breeding in Black & White.| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| Steel Wing | ![]() | 70 | 90 | |
| Knock Off | ![]() | 65 | 100 | |
| Dragon Pulse | ![]() | 85 | 100 | |
| Earth Power | ![]() | 90 | 100 | |
| Defog | ![]() | — | — | |
| Head Smash | ![]() | 150 | 80 | |
| No moves. |
Move Tutor moves
Archen can be taught these attacks in Black & White from move tutors.| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No moves. |
Moves learnt by HM
Archen is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black & White.| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Cut | ![]() | 50 | 95 | |
| No moves. |
Moves learnt by TM
Archen is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Black & White.| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Hone Claws | ![]() | — | — | |
| 02 | Dragon Claw | ![]() | 80 | 100 | |
| 05 | Roar | ![]() | — | — | |
| 06 | Toxic | ![]() | — | 90 | |
| 10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 12 | Taunt | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 17 | Protect | ![]() | — | — | |
| 21 | Frustration | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 23 | Smack Down | ![]() | 50 | 100 | |
| 26 | Earthquake | ![]() | 100 | 100 | |
| 27 | Return | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 28 | Dig | ![]() | 80 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | ![]() | — | — | |
| 37 | Sandstorm | ![]() | — | — | |
| 39 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | 60 | 95 | |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | 60 | ∞ | |
| 41 | Torment | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 42 | Facade | ![]() | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | ![]() | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 48 | Round | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 62 | Acrobatics | ![]() | 55 | 100 | |
| 65 | Shadow Claw | ![]() | 70 | 100 | |
| 69 | Rock Polish | ![]() | — | — | |
| 71 | Stone Edge | ![]() | 100 | 80 | |
| 78 | Bulldoze | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 80 | Rock Slide | ![]() | 75 | 90 | |
| 87 | Swagger | ![]() | — | 85 | |
| 88 | Pluck | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 89 | U-turn | ![]() | 70 | 100 | |
| 90 | Substitute | ![]() | — | — | |
| 94 | Rock Smash | ![]() | 40 | 100 | |
| No moves. |
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Moves learnt by level up
Archen learns the following moves in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 at the levels specified.| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wing Attack | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 1 | Leer | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Quick Attack | ![]() | 40 | 100 | |
| 5 | Rock Throw | ![]() | 50 | 90 | |
| 8 | Double Team | ![]() | — | — | |
| 11 | Scary Face | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 15 | Pluck | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 18 | Ancient Power | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 21 | Agility | ![]() | — | — | |
| 25 | Quick Guard | ![]() | — | — | |
| 28 | Acrobatics | ![]() | 55 | 100 | |
| 31 | Dragon Breath | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 35 | Crunch | ![]() | 80 | 100 | |
| 38 | Endeavor | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 41 | U-turn | ![]() | 70 | 100 | |
| 45 | Rock Slide | ![]() | 75 | 90 | |
| 48 | Dragon Claw | ![]() | 80 | 100 | |
| 51 | Thrash | ![]() | 120 | 100 | |
| No moves. |
Egg moves
Archen learns the following moves via breeding in Black 2 & White 2.| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| Steel Wing | ![]() | 70 | 90 | |
| Knock Off | ![]() | 65 | 100 | |
| Dragon Pulse | ![]() | 85 | 100 | |
| Earth Power | ![]() | 90 | 100 | |
| Defog | ![]() | — | — | |
| Head Smash | ![]() | 150 | 80 | |
| No moves. |
Move Tutor moves
Archen can be taught these attacks in Black 2 & White 2 from move tutors.| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snore | ![]() | 50 | 100 | |
| Sleep Talk | ![]() | — | — | |
| Iron Tail | ![]() | 100 | 75 | |
| Uproar | ![]() | 90 | 100 | |
| Heat Wave | ![]() | 95 | 90 | |
| Endeavor | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| Iron Defense | ![]() | — | — | |
| Bounce | ![]() | 85 | 85 | |
| Roost | ![]() | — | — | |
| Tailwind | ![]() | — | — | |
| Aqua Tail | ![]() | 90 | 90 | |
| Dragon Pulse | ![]() | 85 | 100 | |
| Earth Power | ![]() | 90 | 100 | |
| Stealth Rock | ![]() | — | — | |
| No moves. |
Moves learnt by HM
Archen is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2.| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Cut | ![]() | 50 | 95 | |
| No moves. |
Moves learnt by TM
Archen is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2.| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Hone Claws | ![]() | — | — | |
| 02 | Dragon Claw | ![]() | 80 | 100 | |
| 05 | Roar | ![]() | — | — | |
| 06 | Toxic | ![]() | — | 90 | |
| 10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 12 | Taunt | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 17 | Protect | ![]() | — | — | |
| 21 | Frustration | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 23 | Smack Down | ![]() | 50 | 100 | |
| 26 | Earthquake | ![]() | 100 | 100 | |
| 27 | Return | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 28 | Dig | ![]() | 80 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | ![]() | — | — | |
| 37 | Sandstorm | ![]() | — | — | |
| 39 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | 60 | 95 | |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | 60 | ∞ | |
| 41 | Torment | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 42 | Facade | ![]() | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | ![]() | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 48 | Round | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 62 | Acrobatics | ![]() | 55 | 100 | |
| 65 | Shadow Claw | ![]() | 70 | 100 | |
| 69 | Rock Polish | ![]() | — | — | |
| 71 | Stone Edge | ![]() | 100 | 80 | |
| 78 | Bulldoze | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 80 | Rock Slide | ![]() | 75 | 90 | |
| 87 | Swagger | ![]() | — | 85 | |
| 88 | Pluck | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 89 | U-turn | ![]() | 70 | 100 | |
| 90 | Substitute | ![]() | — | — | |
| 94 | Rock Smash | ![]() | 40 | 100 | |
| No moves. |
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Moves learnt by level up
Archen learns the following moves in Pokémon X & Y at the levels specified.| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wing Attack | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 1 | Leer | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Quick Attack | ![]() | 40 | 100 | |
| 5 | Rock Throw | ![]() | 50 | 90 | |
| 8 | Double Team | ![]() | — | — | |
| 11 | Scary Face | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 15 | Pluck | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 18 | Ancient Power | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 21 | Agility | ![]() | — | — | |
| 25 | Quick Guard | ![]() | — | — | |
| 28 | Acrobatics | ![]() | 55 | 100 | |
| 31 | Dragon Breath | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 35 | Crunch | ![]() | 80 | 100 | |
| 38 | Endeavor | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 41 | U-turn | ![]() | 70 | 100 | |
| 45 | Rock Slide | ![]() | 75 | 90 | |
| 48 | Dragon Claw | ![]() | 80 | 100 | |
| 50 | Thrash | ![]() | 120 | 100 | |
| No moves. |
Egg moves
Archen learns the following moves via breeding in X & Y.| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| Knock Off | ![]() | 65 | 100 | |
| Dragon Pulse | ![]() | 85 | 100 | |
| Earth Power | ![]() | 90 | 100 | |
| Switcheroo | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| Defog | ![]() | — | — | |
| Head Smash | ![]() | 150 | 80 | |
| Ally Switch | ![]() | — | — | |
| Steel Wing | ![]() | 70 | 90 | |
| No moves. |
Move Tutor moves
Archen can be taught these attacks in X & Y from move tutors.| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No moves. |
Moves learnt by HM
Archen is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon X & Y.| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Cut | ![]() | 50 | 95 | |
| No moves. |
Moves learnt by TM
Archen is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon X & Y.| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Hone Claws | ![]() | — | — | |
| 02 | Dragon Claw | ![]() | 80 | 100 | |
| 05 | Roar | ![]() | — | — | |
| 06 | Toxic | ![]() | — | 90 | |
| 10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 12 | Taunt | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 17 | Protect | ![]() | — | — | |
| 19 | Roost | ![]() | — | — | |
| 21 | Frustration | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 23 | Smack Down | ![]() | 50 | 100 | |
| 26 | Earthquake | ![]() | 100 | 100 | |
| 27 | Return | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 28 | Dig | ![]() | 80 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | ![]() | — | — | |
| 37 | Sandstorm | ![]() | — | — | |
| 39 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | 60 | 95 | |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | 60 | ∞ | |
| 41 | Torment | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 42 | Facade | ![]() | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | ![]() | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 48 | Round | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 51 | Steel Wing | ![]() | 70 | 90 | |
| 62 | Acrobatics | ![]() | 55 | 100 | |
| 65 | Shadow Claw | ![]() | 70 | 100 | |
| 69 | Rock Polish | ![]() | — | — | |
| 71 | Stone Edge | ![]() | 100 | 80 | |
| 78 | Bulldoze | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 80 | Rock Slide | ![]() | 75 | 90 | |
| 87 | Swagger | ![]() | — | 85 | |
| 88 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | — | — | |
| 89 | U-turn | ![]() | 70 | 100 | |
| 90 | Substitute | ![]() | — | — | |
| 94 | Rock Smash | ![]() | 40 | 100 | |
| 100 | Confide | ![]() | — | — | |
| No moves. |
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Moves learnt by level up
Archen learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wing Attack | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 1 | Leer | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Quick Attack | ![]() | 40 | 100 | |
| 5 | Rock Throw | ![]() | 50 | 90 | |
| 8 | Double Team | ![]() | — | — | |
| 11 | Scary Face | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 15 | Pluck | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 18 | Ancient Power | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 21 | Agility | ![]() | — | — | |
| 25 | Quick Guard | ![]() | — | — | |
| 28 | Acrobatics | ![]() | 55 | 100 | |
| 31 | Dragon Breath | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 35 | Crunch | ![]() | 80 | 100 | |
| 38 | Endeavor | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 41 | U-turn | ![]() | 70 | 100 | |
| 45 | Rock Slide | ![]() | 75 | 90 | |
| 48 | Dragon Claw | ![]() | 80 | 100 | |
| 50 | Thrash | ![]() | 120 | 100 | |
| No moves. |
Egg moves
Archen learns the following moves via breeding in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| Knock Off | ![]() | 65 | 100 | |
| Dragon Pulse | ![]() | 85 | 100 | |
| Earth Power | ![]() | 90 | 100 | |
| Switcheroo | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| Defog | ![]() | — | — | |
| Head Smash | ![]() | 150 | 80 | |
| Ally Switch | ![]() | — | — | |
| Steel Wing | ![]() | 70 | 90 | |
| No moves. |
Move Tutor moves
Archen can be taught these attacks in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire from move tutors.| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snore | ![]() | 50 | 100 | |
| Iron Tail | ![]() | 100 | 75 | |
| Uproar | ![]() | 90 | 100 | |
| Heat Wave | ![]() | 95 | 90 | |
| Knock Off | ![]() | 65 | 100 | |
| Endeavor | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| Iron Defense | ![]() | — | — | |
| Bounce | ![]() | 85 | 85 | |
| Tailwind | ![]() | — | — | |
| Aqua Tail | ![]() | 90 | 90 | |
| Dragon Pulse | ![]() | 85 | 100 | |
| Earth Power | ![]() | 90 | 100 | |
| Zen Headbutt | ![]() | 80 | 90 | |
| Stealth Rock | ![]() | — | — | |
| No moves. |
Moves learnt by HM
Archen is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Cut | ![]() | 50 | 95 | |
| 06 | Rock Smash | ![]() | 40 | 100 | |
| No moves. |
Moves learnt by TM
Archen is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Hone Claws | ![]() | — | — | |
| 02 | Dragon Claw | ![]() | 80 | 100 | |
| 05 | Roar | ![]() | — | — | |
| 06 | Toxic | ![]() | — | 90 | |
| 10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 12 | Taunt | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 17 | Protect | ![]() | — | — | |
| 19 | Roost | ![]() | — | — | |
| 21 | Frustration | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 23 | Smack Down | ![]() | 50 | 100 | |
| 26 | Earthquake | ![]() | 100 | 100 | |
| 27 | Return | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 28 | Dig | ![]() | 80 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | ![]() | — | — | |
| 37 | Sandstorm | ![]() | — | — | |
| 39 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | 60 | 95 | |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | 60 | ∞ | |
| 41 | Torment | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 42 | Facade | ![]() | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | ![]() | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 48 | Round | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 51 | Steel Wing | ![]() | 70 | 90 | |
| 62 | Acrobatics | ![]() | 55 | 100 | |
| 65 | Shadow Claw | ![]() | 70 | 100 | |
| 69 | Rock Polish | ![]() | — | — | |
| 71 | Stone Edge | ![]() | 100 | 80 | |
| 78 | Bulldoze | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 80 | Rock Slide | ![]() | 75 | 90 | |
| 87 | Swagger | ![]() | — | 85 | |
| 88 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | — | — | |
| 89 | U-turn | ![]() | 70 | 100 | |
| 90 | Substitute | ![]() | — | — | |
| 94 | Secret Power | ![]() | 70 | 100 | |
| 100 | Confide | ![]() | — | — | |
| No moves. |
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Moves learnt by level up
Archen learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wing Attack | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 1 | Leer | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Quick Attack | ![]() | 40 | 100 | |
| 5 | Rock Throw | ![]() | 50 | 90 | |
| 8 | Double Team | ![]() | — | — | |
| 11 | Scary Face | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 15 | Pluck | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 18 | Ancient Power | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 21 | Agility | ![]() | — | — | |
| 25 | Quick Guard | ![]() | — | — | |
| 28 | Acrobatics | ![]() | 55 | 100 | |
| 31 | Dragon Breath | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 35 | Crunch | ![]() | 80 | 100 | |
| 38 | Endeavor | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 41 | U-turn | ![]() | 70 | 100 | |
| 45 | Rock Slide | ![]() | 75 | 90 | |
| 48 | Dragon Claw | ![]() | 80 | 100 | |
| 50 | Thrash | ![]() | 120 | 100 | |
| No moves. |
Egg moves
Archen learns the following moves via breeding in Sun & Moon.| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| Knock Off | ![]() | 65 | 100 | |
| Dragon Pulse | ![]() | 85 | 100 | |
| Earth Power | ![]() | 90 | 100 | |
| Switcheroo | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| Defog | ![]() | — | — | |
| Head Smash | ![]() | 150 | 80 | |
| Ally Switch | ![]() | — | — | |
| Steel Wing | ![]() | 70 | 90 | |
| No moves. |
Move Tutor moves
Archen can be taught these attacks in Sun & Moon from move tutors.| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No moves. |
Moves learnt by TM
Archen is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon.| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | Dragon Claw | ![]() | 80 | 100 | |
| 05 | Roar | ![]() | — | — | |
| 06 | Toxic | ![]() | — | 90 | |
| 10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 12 | Taunt | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 17 | Protect | ![]() | — | — | |
| 19 | Roost | ![]() | — | — | |
| 21 | Frustration | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 23 | Smack Down | ![]() | 50 | 100 | |
| 26 | Earthquake | ![]() | 100 | 100 | |
| 27 | Return | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | ![]() | — | — | |
| 37 | Sandstorm | ![]() | — | — | |
| 39 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | 60 | 95 | |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | 60 | ∞ | |
| 41 | Torment | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 42 | Facade | ![]() | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | ![]() | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 48 | Round | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 51 | Steel Wing | ![]() | 70 | 90 | |
| 62 | Acrobatics | ![]() | 55 | 100 | |
| 65 | Shadow Claw | ![]() | 70 | 100 | |
| 69 | Rock Polish | ![]() | — | — | |
| 71 | Stone Edge | ![]() | 100 | 80 | |
| 78 | Bulldoze | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 80 | Rock Slide | ![]() | 75 | 90 | |
| 87 | Swagger | ![]() | — | 85 | |
| 88 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | — | — | |
| 89 | U-turn | ![]() | 70 | 100 | |
| 90 | Substitute | ![]() | — | — | |
| 100 | Confide | ![]() | — | — | |
| No moves. |
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Moves learnt by level up
Archen learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wing Attack | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 1 | Leer | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Quick Attack | ![]() | 40 | 100 | |
| 5 | Rock Throw | ![]() | 50 | 90 | |
| 8 | Double Team | ![]() | — | — | |
| 11 | Scary Face | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 15 | Pluck | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 18 | Ancient Power | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 21 | Agility | ![]() | — | — | |
| 25 | Quick Guard | ![]() | — | — | |
| 28 | Acrobatics | ![]() | 55 | 100 | |
| 31 | Dragon Breath | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 35 | Crunch | ![]() | 80 | 100 | |
| 38 | Endeavor | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 41 | U-turn | ![]() | 70 | 100 | |
| 45 | Rock Slide | ![]() | 75 | 90 | |
| 48 | Dragon Claw | ![]() | 80 | 100 | |
| 50 | Thrash | ![]() | 120 | 100 | |
| No moves. |
Egg moves
Archen learns the following moves via breeding in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| Knock Off | ![]() | 65 | 100 | |
| Dragon Pulse | ![]() | 85 | 100 | |
| Earth Power | ![]() | 90 | 100 | |
| Switcheroo | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| Defog | ![]() | — | — | |
| Head Smash | ![]() | 150 | 80 | |
| Ally Switch | ![]() | — | — | |
| Steel Wing | ![]() | 70 | 90 | |
| No moves. |
Move Tutor moves
Archen can be taught these attacks in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors.| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snore | ![]() | 50 | 100 | |
| Iron Tail | ![]() | 100 | 75 | |
| Uproar | ![]() | 90 | 100 | |
| Heat Wave | ![]() | 95 | 90 | |
| Knock Off | ![]() | 65 | 100 | |
| Endeavor | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| Iron Defense | ![]() | — | — | |
| Bounce | ![]() | 85 | 85 | |
| Tailwind | ![]() | — | — | |
| Aqua Tail | ![]() | 90 | 90 | |
| Dragon Pulse | ![]() | 85 | 100 | |
| Earth Power | ![]() | 90 | 100 | |
| Zen Headbutt | ![]() | 80 | 90 | |
| Defog | ![]() | — | — | |
| Stealth Rock | ![]() | — | — | |
| Ally Switch | ![]() | — | — | |
| No moves. |
Moves learnt by TM
Archen is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | Dragon Claw | ![]() | 80 | 100 | |
| 05 | Roar | ![]() | — | — | |
| 06 | Toxic | ![]() | — | 90 | |
| 10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 12 | Taunt | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 17 | Protect | ![]() | — | — | |
| 19 | Roost | ![]() | — | — | |
| 21 | Frustration | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 23 | Smack Down | ![]() | 50 | 100 | |
| 26 | Earthquake | ![]() | 100 | 100 | |
| 27 | Return | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | ![]() | — | — | |
| 37 | Sandstorm | ![]() | — | — | |
| 39 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | 60 | 95 | |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | 60 | ∞ | |
| 41 | Torment | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 42 | Facade | ![]() | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | ![]() | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 48 | Round | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 51 | Steel Wing | ![]() | 70 | 90 | |
| 62 | Acrobatics | ![]() | 55 | 100 | |
| 65 | Shadow Claw | ![]() | 70 | 100 | |
| 69 | Rock Polish | ![]() | — | — | |
| 71 | Stone Edge | ![]() | 100 | 80 | |
| 78 | Bulldoze | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 80 | Rock Slide | ![]() | 75 | 90 | |
| 87 | Swagger | ![]() | — | 85 | |
| 88 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | — | — | |
| 89 | U-turn | ![]() | 70 | 100 | |
| 90 | Substitute | ![]() | — | — | |
| 100 | Confide | ![]() | — | — | |
| No moves. |
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Moves learnt by level up
Archen learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Quick Attack | ![]() | 40 | 100 | |
| 3 | Rock Throw | ![]() | 50 | 90 | |
| 6 | Wing Attack | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 9 | Dragon Breath | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 12 | Ancient Power | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 15 | Pluck | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 18 | Quick Guard | ![]() | — | — | |
| 21 | U-turn | ![]() | 70 | 100 | |
| 24 | Rock Slide | ![]() | 75 | 90 | |
| 27 | Scary Face | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 30 | Crunch | ![]() | 80 | 100 | |
| 33 | Agility | ![]() | — | — | |
| 36 | Tailwind | ![]() | — | — | |
| 39 | Dragon Claw | ![]() | 80 | 100 | |
| 42 | Thrash | ![]() | 120 | 100 | |
| 45 | Endeavor | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| No moves. |
Egg moves
Archen learns the following moves via breeding in Sword & Shield.| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| Double Team | ![]() | — | — | |
| Knock Off | ![]() | 65 | 100 | |
| Switcheroo | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| Defog | ![]() | — | — | |
| Head Smash | ![]() | 150 | 80 | |
| No moves. |
Move Tutor moves
Archen can be taught these attacks in Sword & Shield from move tutors.| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meteor Beam | ![]() | 120 | 90 | |
| Lash Out | ![]() | 75 | 100 | |
| Dual Wingbeat | ![]() | 40 | 90 | |
| No moves. |
Moves learnt by TM
Archen is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield.| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Dig | ![]() | 80 | 100 | |
| 21 | Rest | ![]() | — | — | |
| 22 | Rock Slide | ![]() | 75 | 90 | |
| 24 | Snore | ![]() | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Protect | ![]() | — | — | |
| 26 | Scary Face | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 30 | Steel Wing | ![]() | 70 | 90 | |
| 31 | Attract | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 32 | Sandstorm | ![]() | — | — | |
| 39 | Facade | ![]() | 70 | 100 | |
| 40 | Swift | ![]() | 60 | ∞ | |
| 48 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | 60 | 95 | |
| 52 | Bounce | ![]() | 85 | 85 | |
| 54 | Rock Blast | ![]() | 25 | 90 | |
| 56 | U-turn | ![]() | 70 | 100 | |
| 58 | Assurance | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 65 | Shadow Claw | ![]() | 70 | 100 | |
| 76 | Round | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| 78 | Acrobatics | ![]() | 55 | 100 | |
| 81 | Bulldoze | ![]() | 60 | 100 | |
| No moves. |
Moves learnt by TR
Archen is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield.| TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Earthquake | ![]() | 100 | 100 | |
| 12 | Agility | ![]() | — | — | |
| 20 | Substitute | ![]() | — | — | |
| 26 | Endure | ![]() | — | — | |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | — | — | |
| 31 | Iron Tail | ![]() | 100 | 75 | |
| 32 | Crunch | ![]() | 80 | 100 | |
| 35 | Uproar | ![]() | 90 | 100 | |
| 36 | Heat Wave | ![]() | 95 | 90 | |
| 37 | Taunt | ![]() | — | 100 | |
| 46 | Iron Defense | ![]() | — | — | |
| 47 | Dragon Claw | ![]() | 80 | 100 | |
| 62 | Dragon Pulse | ![]() | 85 | 100 | |
| 67 | Earth Power | ![]() | 90 | 100 | |
| 69 | Zen Headbutt | ![]() | 80 | 90 | |
| 75 | Stone Edge | ![]() | 100 | 80 | |
| 76 | Stealth Rock | ![]() | — | — | |
| 83 | Ally Switch | ![]() | — | — | |
| No moves. |
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Archen sprites
| Type | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 | Home |
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Pokédex entries
| Black | Said to be an ancestor of bird Pokémon, they were unable to fly and moved about by hopping from one branch to another. |
|---|---|
| White | Revived from a fossil, this Pokémon is thought to be the ancestor of all bird 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. |
| White 2 | It was revived from an ancient fossil. Not able to fly, it lived in treetops and hopped from one branch to another. |
| X | Revived from a fossil, this Pokémon is thought to be the ancestor of all bird 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. |
| Omega Ruby | Revived from a fossil, this Pokémon is thought to be the ancestor of all bird 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. |
| Sun | It is the ancestor of all bird Pokémon. Archen itself could not actually fly but moved by hopping from treetop to treetop. |
| Moon | To all appearances flightless, it was able to glide down from tall treetops to snag its prey. |
| Ultra Sun | Once thought to be the ancestor of all bird Pokémon, some of the latest research suggests that may not be the case. |
| Ultra Moon | Restored from a fossil, this ancient bird Pokémon has wings but can’t yet fly. |
| Sword | This Pokémon was successfully restored from a fossil. As research suggested, Archen is unable to fly. But it’s very good at jumping. |
| Shield | Archen is said to be the ancestor of bird Pokémon. It lived in treetops, eating berries and bug Pokémon. |
Other languages
| English | Archen |
|---|---|
| Italian | Archen |
| Spanish | Archen |
| German | Flapteryx |
| French | Arkéapti |
| Chinese | 始祖小鳥 |
| Korean | 아켄 |
| Japanese | アーケン |
| English | First Bird Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Italian | Pokémon Paleouccello |
| Spanish | Pokémon Protopájaro |
| German | Urzeitvogel-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Oisancien |
| Chinese | 遠古鳥寶可夢 |
| Korean | 최초새포켓몬 |
| Japanese | さいこどりポケモン |












