Archen #0566
The data on this page are from The Crown Tundra (Sword) and The Crown Tundra (Shield), the most recent appearance of Archen. Use the left menu (blue tab) to see data from other games!
| Typing | RockFlying |
| Abilities | Defeatist |
| Classification | The First Bird Pokémon |
| National ID | #0566 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork

Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Negative | Neutral | Positive | |
| HP | 55 | 115—162 | |||
| Attack | 112 | 105—147 | 117—164 | 128—180 | |
| Defense | 45 | 45—87 | 50—97 | 55—106 | |
| Sp. Attack | 74 | 71—113 | 79—126 | 86—138 | |
| Sp. Defense | 45 | 45—87 | 50—97 | 55—106 | |
| Speed | 70 | 67—109 | 75—122 | 82—134 | |
| Total | 401 | Calculated Stat Range Based on Nature | |||
Evolutionary Family
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Flying Water 3 |
| Egg Cycles | 30 |
| Egg Steps | 7680 - Generations II, III, and VII 7650 - Generations IV 7710 - Generations V and VI 7650 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 3840 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet |
| Gender Ratio | 88.14% 11.86% |
| Height | 0.5 m (1'8") |
| Weight | 9.5 kg (20.9 lbs.) |
Battle Information
| EV Yield | 1 Attack |
| Base Exp. Yield | 71 |
| Catch Rate | 45 |
| Catch Chance | ~11.95% Success |
| Exp. Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
| Base Friendship | 50 |
Learnset via Level-up
The following moves are learned by Archen via level-up in Pokémon The Crown Tundra (Sword) and The Crown Tundra (Shield):
| Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quick Attack | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 1 | Leer | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| 3 | Rock Throw | 50 | 90 | Rock | Phys. |
| 6 | Wing Attack | 60 | 100 | Flying | Phys. |
| 9 | Dragon Breath | 60 | 100 | Dragon | Spec. |
| 12 | Ancient Power | 60 | 100 | Rock | Spec. |
| 15 | Pluck | 60 | 100 | Flying | Phys. |
| 18 | Quick Guard | — | — | Fighting | Stat. |
| 21 | U-turn | 70 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
| 24 | Rock Slide | 75 | 90 | Rock | Phys. |
| 27 | Scary Face | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| 30 | Crunch | 80 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| 33 | Agility | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| 36 | Tailwind | — | — | Flying | Stat. |
| 39 | Dragon Claw | 80 | 100 | Dragon | Phys. |
| 42 | Thrash | 120 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 45 | Endeavor | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
Egg Moves
The following moves are learned by Archen as Egg Moves in Pokémon The Crown Tundra (Sword) and The Crown Tundra (Shield):
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | 60 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| Defog | — | — | Flying | Stat. |
| Knock Off | 65 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| Double Team | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| Switcheroo | — | 100 | Dark | Stat. |
| Head Smash | 150 | 80 | Rock | Phys. |
Tutor Moves
The following moves are learned by Archen as Tutor Moves in Pokémon The Crown Tundra (Sword) and The Crown Tundra (Shield):
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lash Out | 75 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| Dual Wingbeat | 40 | 90 | Flying | Phys. |
| Meteor Beam | 120 | 90 | Rock | Spec. |
Tutor moves can only be learned by visiting a special Move Tutor.
Learnset via TM
The following moves are learned by Archen via TM in Pokémon The Crown Tundra (Sword) and The Crown Tundra (Shield):
| TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM010 | Earthquake | 100 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| TM012 | Agility | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM015 | Dig | 80 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| TM020 | Substitute | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM021 | Rest | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM022 | Rock Slide | 75 | 90 | Rock | Phys. |
| TM024 | Snore | 50 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM025 | Protect | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM026 | Endure | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM026 | Scary Face | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM027 | Sleep Talk | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM030 | Steel Wing | 70 | 90 | Steel | Phys. |
| TM031 | Attract | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM031 | Iron Tail | 100 | 75 | Steel | Phys. |
| TM032 | Sandstorm | — | — | Rock | Stat. |
| TM032 | Crunch | 80 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| TM035 | Uproar | 90 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM036 | Heat Wave | 95 | 90 | Fire | Spec. |
| TM037 | Taunt | — | 100 | Dark | Stat. |
| TM039 | Facade | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM040 | Swift | 60 | — | Normal | Spec. |
| TM046 | Iron Defense | — | — | Steel | Stat. |
| TM047 | Dragon Claw | 80 | 100 | Dragon | Phys. |
| TM048 | Rock Tomb | 60 | 95 | Rock | Phys. |
| TM052 | Bounce | 85 | 85 | Flying | Phys. |
| TM054 | Rock Blast | 25 | 90 | Rock | Phys. |
| TM056 | U-turn | 70 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
| TM058 | Assurance | 60 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| TM062 | Dragon Pulse | 85 | 100 | Dragon | Spec. |
| TM065 | Shadow Claw | 70 | 100 | Ghost | Phys. |
| TM067 | Earth Power | 90 | 100 | Ground | Spec. |
| TM069 | Zen Headbutt | 80 | 90 | Psychic | Phys. |
| TM075 | Stone Edge | 100 | 80 | Rock | Phys. |
| TM076 | Round | 60 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM076 | Stealth Rock | — | — | Rock | Stat. |
| TM078 | Acrobatics | 55 | 100 | Flying | Phys. |
| TM081 | Bulldoze | 60 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| TM083 | Ally Switch | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
What does each category mean?
Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.
Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.
Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.
Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.
Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites

Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites

Main Sprite

