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Archen

ArchenRock Flying
  • partlyCloudy
  • windy
Archen is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Archen is a Rock and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,842 CP and is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock, Steel, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Quick Attack / Ancient Power. It is boosted by Partly Cloudy and Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Archen Stats and Max CP

213 ATK
89 DEF
146 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2083 CP
Lvl 40
1842 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1316 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1052 CP
Lvl 15 Research
789 CP

Archen's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Archen PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Archen has a respectable Attack stat of 213, but this Rock/Flying-type Pokémon has no Rock-type Quick Move and no Flying-type Charged Move.

Also, its Defense is terribly low at just 89. 😭

All this results in zero utility in raids and gyms for Archen.

Archen PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🧸 Little Cup

Despite having extremely low bulk, Archen has a serviceable moveset that pairs well with its high offensive power.

  • Dragon Claw gives it good neutral coverage.
  • An Ancient Power boost makes it a serious threat.
  • However, all of Archen’s moves are resisted by Steel Pokémon, and that’s a huge disadvantage for this prehistoric Pokémon. 🥲

🔵 Great League

  • Archen struggles heavily in the Great League due to its extreme fragility.
  • It loses nearly every match in this platform. 😔

Archen doesn’t work out in the other Leagues.

💥 The best PvP moveset for Archen is Wing Attack, Ancient Power, and Dragon Claw.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
RockRock-type
#221
FlyingFlying-type
#185
Great LeagueGreat League
#1020

Archen Type Chart

Archen takes increased damage from:Archen takes increased damage from:

ElectricElectric160.0%
IceIce160.0%
RockRock160.0%
SteelSteel160.0%
WaterWater160.0%

Archen takes reduced damage from:Archen takes reduced damage from:

BugBug62.5%
FireFire62.5%
FlyingFlying62.5%
GroundGround62.5%
NormalNormal62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%

Archen best moveset

Moves

Quick Attack + Ancient Power

Rock
NormalQuick Attack
RockAncient Power
Archen's best Rock-type moveset is Quick Attack / Ancient Power, with 9.13 DPS and 80.4 TDO. These moves are boosted by Partly Cloudy weather. Archen ranks #221 (E Tier) as a Rock attacker with that moveset.
1.FlyingWing AttackRockAncient Power7.359.4282.9
2.FlyingWing AttackDragonDragon Claw7.289.3382.2
3.NormalQuick AttackRockAncient Power7.139.1380.4
4.NormalQuick AttackDragonDragon Claw6.998.9678.9
5.FlyingWing AttackDarkCrunch6.848.7677.2
6.NormalQuick AttackDarkCrunch6.548.3973.8
1–6 of 6

Fast Attacks

  • FlyingWing Attack10111.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Wing Attack
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy11
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage5
    Energy8

    Effects
    Wing Attack has no special effects.
    See Wing Attack details page ↗
  • NormalQuick Attack10131.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Quick Attack
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.5s - 0.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage5
    Energy8

    Effects
    Quick Attack has no special effects.
    See Quick Attack details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • DarkCrunch65333.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Crunch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.1s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Crunch has a 20.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Crunch details page ↗
  • DragonDragon Claw45331.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Dragon Claw
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage45
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.9s - 1.1s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50

    Effects
    Dragon Claw has no special effects.
    See Dragon Claw details page ↗
  • RockAncient Power70333.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Ancient Power
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage70
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.9s - 3.1s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage60
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Ancient Power has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
    • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
    See Ancient Power details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Archen's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Archen's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Archen has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Archen CP Chart

CP Chart

Archen reaches a maximum of 1,842 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 989–1,052 CP, rising to 1,236–1,316 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 741–789 CP.

Max CPMax CP1842 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch741 CP - 789 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs989 CP - 1052 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids989 CP - 1052 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
1236 CP - 1316 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Archen Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
126 CP281 CP3137 CP
4192 CP5248 CP6304 CP
7359 CP8415 CP9471 CP
10526 CP11579 CP12631 CP
13684 CP14737 CP15789 CP
16842 CP17895 CP18947 CP
191000 CP201052 CP211105 CP
221158 CP231210 CP241263 CP
251316 CP261368 CP271421 CP
281474 CP291526 CP301579 CP
311605 CP321632 CP331658 CP
341684 CP351711 CP361737 CP
371763 CP381790 CP391816 CP
401842 CP411866 CP421889 CP
431913 CP441937 CP451961 CP
461985 CP472009 CP482033 CP
492058 CP502083 CP

Pokédex information

Unova
Pokédex Number#566
Height0.5 m
Weight9.5 kg
RegionGeneration 5
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance5 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy75
Stardust75000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
ArchenArchen
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
ArcheopsArcheops
  • Archen evolves into Archeops which costs 50 Candy.

Mega Pokémon that boost Archen

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Archen's Rock and Flying-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Archen.

Rock Rock

Flying Flying

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Archen Candy296 Archen Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Archen Candy10 Archen Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Archen Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Archen Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Archen Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Archen Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Archen Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Archen Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Archen Candy-

Archen Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Archen from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Archen in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Archen family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Archen in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

ArchenArchen
ArcheopsArcheops
Shadow Archen (Shadow)Shadow Archen
Shadow Archeops (Shadow)Shadow Archeops

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
ArchenArchenArchenScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmArchenArchen
0.25 m0.25 m0.5 m0.75 m1 m

Archen's height ranges from 0.25 m to 1 m, with the average being 0.5 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Archen in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.245 m0.25 m
0′10″0′10″
XS0.25 m0.5 m
0′10″1′08″
M0.375 m0.625 m
1′03″2′01″
XL0.625 m0.75 m
2′01″2′06″
XXL0.75 m1 m
2′06″3′03″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Archen

Archen high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Archen. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Archen Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Archen Pokédex entries

Unova
VersionsPokédex entry
BlackSaid to be an ancestor of bird Pokémon, they were unable to fly and moved about by hopping from one branch to another.
WhiteRevived from a fossil, this Pokémon is thought to be the ancestor of all bird Pokémon.
Black 2, White 2It was revived from an ancient fossil. Not able to fly, it lived in treetops and hopped from one branch to another.
X, Omega RubyRevived from a fossil, this Pokémon is thought to be the ancestor of all bird Pokémon.
Y, Alpha SapphireSaid to be an ancestor of bird Pokémon, they were unable to fly and moved about by hopping from one branch to another.
SunIt is the ancestor of all bird Pokémon. Archen itself could not actually fly but moved by hopping from treetop to treetop.
MoonTo all appearances flightless, it was able to glide down from tall treetops to snag its prey.
Ultra SunOnce thought to be the ancestor of all bird Pokémon, some of the latest research suggests that may not be the case.
Ultra MoonRestored from a fossil, this ancient bird Pokémon has wings but can’t yet fly.
SwordThis Pokémon was successfully restored from a fossil. As research suggested, Archen is unable to fly. But it’s very good at jumping.
ShieldArchen is said to be the ancestor of bird Pokémon. It lived in treetops, eating berries and bug Pokémon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Archen’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Rock and Flying-type Pokémon, Archen is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock, Steel, and Water-type moves.

What are the best moves for Archen in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Archen in Pokémon GO are Wing Attack and Ancient Power. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.42 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 82.935.

How does Archen perform in Raids?

Archen's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Archen rank as a Rock-type attacker?

Archen is an E-Tier Rock-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

How does Archen rank as a Flying-type attacker?

Archen is an F-Tier Flying-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

What Mega Pokémon boost Archen?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Archen: Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Diancie, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Pinsir, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Dragonite, Mega Skarmory, Mega Salamence, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Staraptor.

What is Archen’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Archen’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1842 CP and 2083 CP at Level 50.

Can Archen be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Archen can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Archen Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Archen cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.