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#566
POKÉDEX No. #566
Archen
First Bird Pokémon
Said to be an ancestor of bird Pokémon, they were unable to fly and moved about by hopping from one branch to another.
Weak toRock
Steel
Water
Electric
Ice
Height0.5 m
Weight9.5 kg
AbilitiesDefeatist
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP55220–314
- Attack112206–355
- Defense4585–207
- Sp. Atk74137–271
- Sp. Def4585–207
- Speed70130–262
Total401
/ 720
BST401
39 percentile (1025)-20 vs Gen 5 avg (421)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Weak toRockSteelWaterElectricIce
Resists
NormalFlying
Poison
Bug
Fire
Immune
Ground
Full Type Defense Chart ↓Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 5
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Yellow
Shape
Winged
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #566 |
| Crown Tundra | #149 |
| Original Akala | #119 |
| Original Alola | #192 |
| Original Unova | #72 |
| Updated Akala | #140 |
| Updated Alola | #239 |
| Updated Unova | #128 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
71
EV Yield
+1 Attack
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
→
Level 37
#567
Archeops
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Resistances
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle StrategyFlying
Bug
Fire
Ice
Fighting
Grass
Offensive Coverage
Archen's Rock / Flying typing gives it 5 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against flying, bug, fire, ice, fighting, grass types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
Jolly
+Speed−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
Archen totals 401 across its base stats, profiling as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Lean on its Attack (112) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker Defense (45).
Its Rock, Flying typing leaves Archen with 5 weaknesses against 5 resistances and 1 full immunity. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 6 types for super-effective damage.
A low catch rate of 45 makes Archen a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Attack +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.5 m
Weight
9.5 kg
TypeRockFlying
Abilities
Halves Attack and Special Attack at 50% max HP or less.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
FlyingWater 3
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
87.5%
♀
12.5%
🐣
Hatch Steps
7,650
Hatch Counter: 30
⚪
Capture Rate
45
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Archen?
Archen is a dual-type Rock, Flying Pokémon.
What are Archen's weaknesses?
Archen takes 2× damage from Rock, Steel, Water, Electric, Ice type moves. It is immune to Ground type moves.
How does Archen evolve?
Archen evolves into Archeops at level 37. Full evolution line: Archen → Archeops.
What are Archen's base stats?
Archen has a base stat total of 401: HP 55, Attack 112, Defense 45, Sp. Atk 74, Sp. Def 45, Speed 70. Its highest stat is Attack (112).
