#566 Archen
General Location Attacks Stats Egg Moves SpinOff Dex
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Name Other Names No. Gender Ratio Type
Archen
Japan: Aaken
アーケン
French: Arkéapti
German: Flapteryx
Korean: 아켄
National: #566
BW Unova: #72
B2W2 Unova: #128
Male :87.5%
Female :12.5%
Abilities: Defeatist
Defeatist: The Pokémon's Attack & Special Attack is halved when its Hit Points are below 50% of maximum
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
First Bird Pokémon 1’08”
0.5m
20.9lbs
9.5kg
45 7,680
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Flee Flag
1,000,000 Points
Medium Fast
70 1 Attack Point(s)
0
Damage Taken
*0.5 *0.5 *2 *2 *1 *2 *1 *0.5 *0 *0.5 *1 *0.5 *2 *1 *1 *1 *2
Wild Hold Item Egg Groups
Flying
Water 3
Evolutionary Chain
Locations
Black Revive from Fossil received in Relic Castle
White Revive from Fossil received in Relic Castle
Black 2 Revive Fossil
White 2 Revive Fossil
Trainer Locations  Details

Flavor Text
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

Black/White/Black 2/White 2 Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Quick Attack 40 100 30 --
The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
Leer -- 100 30 --
The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team's Defense stats are reduced.
Wing Attack 60 100 35 --
The target is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.
5 Rock Throw 50 90 15 --
The user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to attack.
8 Double Team -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
11 Scary Face -- 100 10 --
The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly reduce its Speed stat.
15 Pluck 60 100 20 --
The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
18 Ancientpower 60 100 5 --
The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.
21 Agility -- -- 30 --
The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.
25 Quick Guard -- -- 15 --
The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves. If used in succession, its chance of failing rises.
28 Acrobatics 55 100 15 --
The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.
31 Dragonbreath 60 100 20 30
The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
35 Crunch 80 100 15 --
The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
38 Endeavor ?? 100 5 --
An attack move that cuts down the target's HP to equal the user's HP.
41 U-turn 70 100 20 --
After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
45 Rock Slide 75 90 10 --
Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.
48 Dragon Claw 80 100 15 --
The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws.
51 Thrash 120 100 10 --
The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. It then becomes confused, however.
TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM01 Hone Claws -- -- 15 --
The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
TM02 Dragon Claw 80 100 15 --
The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws.
TM05 Roar -- 100 20 --
The target is scared off and replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
TM06 Toxic -- 90 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10 Hidden Power ?? 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM12 Taunt -- 100 20 --
The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
TM17 Protect -- -- 10 --
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM21 Frustration ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM23 Smack Down 50 100 15 100
The user throws a stone or projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when hit.
TM26 Earthquake 100 100 10 --
The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.
TM27 Return ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28 Dig 80 100 10 --
The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM32 Double Team -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM37 Sandstorm -- -- 10 --
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80 10 --
Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target's Speed by preventing its movement.
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 -- 20 --
The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM41 Torment -- 100 15 --
The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
TM42 Facade 70 100 20 --
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
TM44 Rest -- -- 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45 Attract -- 100 15 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM48 Round 60 100 15 --
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
TM62 Acrobatics 55 100 15 --
The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100 15 --
The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
TM69 Rock Polish -- -- 20 --
The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80 5 --
The user stabs the foe with sharpened stones from below. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100 20 --
The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon's Speed stat is reduced.
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90 10 --
Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.
TM87 Swagger -- 90 15 --
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
TM88 Pluck 60 100 20 --
The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
TM89 U-turn 70 100 20 --
After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
TM90 Substitute -- -- 10 --
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100 15 --
The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
HM01 Cut 50 95 30 --
The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.
Egg Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %  
Steel Wing 70 90 25 -- Details
The target is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user's Defense stat.
Defog -- -- 15 -- Details
A strong wind blows away the target's obstacles such as Reflect or Light Screen. It also lowers the target's evasiveness.
Dragon Pulse 90 100 10 -- Details
The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth.
Head Smash 150 80 5 -- Details
The user attacks the target with a hazardous, full-power headbutt. The user also takes terrible damage.
Knock Off 20 100 20 -- Details
The user slaps down the target's held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.
Earth Power 90 100 10 -- Details
The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.
Bite 60 100 25 -- Details
The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.

Black 2/White 2 Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Aqua Tail909010--
The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
Bounce8585530
The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
Dragon Pulse9010010--
The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth.
Earth Power9010010--
The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.
Endeavor??1005--
An attack move that cuts down the target's HP to equal the user's HP.
Heat Wave100901010
The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing team. It may also leave targets with a burn.
Iron Defense----15--
The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
Iron Tail1007515--
The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Roost----10--
The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP.
Sleep Talk----10--
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Snore4010015--
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Stealth Rock----20--
The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent's team. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle.
Tailwind----30--
The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns.
Uproar9010010--
The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.
Stats
  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats 55 112 45 74 45 70
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 115 - 162 105 - 147 45 - 87 71 - 113 45 - 87 67 - 109
Lv. 100 220 - 314 206 - 290 85 - 170 137 - 222 85 - 170 130 - 215
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 115 - 162 117 - 164 50 - 97 79 - 126 50 - 97 75 - 122
Lv. 100 220 - 314 229 - 323 95 - 189 153 - 247 95 - 189 145 - 239
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 115 - 162 128 - 180 55 - 106 86 - 138 55 - 106 82 - 134
Lv. 100 220 - 314 251 - 355 104 - 207 168 - 271 104 - 207 159 - 262

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