#0566

Archen

Rock Flying
First Bird Pokémon Gen V

Archen is said to be the ancestor of bird Pokémon. It lived in treetops, eating berries and bug Pokémon.

0.5 m (1'8") Height
9.5 kg (20.9 lbs) Weight
45 Catch Rate
71 Base EXP
Archen official artwork

Pokédex Data

National № #0566
Type Rock, Flying
Species First Bird Pokémon
Height 0.5 m (1'8")
Weight 9.5 kg (20.9 lbs)
Base Exp 71
Generation Gen V
Color Yellow
Shape Wings

Training

EV Yield 1 Atk
Catch Rate 45
Base Friendship 70
Growth Rate Medium

Breeding

Egg Groups Flying Water 3
Gender
♂ 87.5% ♀ 12.5%
Egg Cycles 30 (≈7,905 steps)

Abilities

defeatist

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Type Effectiveness

Regional Pokédex №

Original Unova #072
Updated Unova #128
Original Alola #192
Original Akala #119
Updated Alola #239
Updated Akala #140
Crown Tundra #149
Game Indices (4)
Black 566
White 566
Black 2 566
White 2 566

Pokédex Entries

Black Y 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.

White X Omega Ruby

Revived from a fossil, this Pokémon is thought to be the ancestor of all bird Pokémon.

Black 2 White 2

It was revived from an ancient fossil. Not able to fly, it lived in treetops and hopped 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.

Base Stats

HP 55
Atk 112
Def 45
Sp.Atk 74
Sp.Def 45
Spd 70
Total 401

EV Yield

+1 Atk

Radar

Frequently Asked Questions

What type is Archen?

Archen is a Rock/Flying-type Pokémon, Pokédex number #0566, introduced in Gen V.

What are Archen's base stats?

Archen has 55 HP, 112 Attack, 45 Defense, 74 Sp. Atk, 45 Sp. Def, 70 Speed, for a base stat total of 401.

What is Archen weak to?

Archen is weak to Rock, Steel, Water, Electric and Ice moves.

What abilities can Archen have?

Archen can have the ability Defeatist.

How does Archen evolve?

Archen is part of the evolution line Archen → Archeops.

How big is Archen?

Archen is 0.5 m (1'8") tall and weighs 9.5 kg (20.9 lbs).

What kind of Pokémon is Archen?

Archen is known as the First Bird Pokémon.