Archen (Pokémon)

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Archen (Japanese: アーケン Archen) is a dual-type Fossil introduced in Generation V.
It is revived from a Plume Fossil and evolves into starting at level 37.
==Biology==
Archen is a small, bipedal with mixed reptilian and avian traits. Its large, red head is covered in discernible scales, and its neck has blue and red feathers. Its body is covered in untidy, sallow feathers, and it has blue, clawed wings. It has short, thin legs, and a twig-like tail that bears a diamond-shaped blue feather. It has wide white eyes with black pupils and no irises.
Archen is extinct but can be revived from fossils. It was originally believed to be the ancestor of all bird Pokémon, though recent research on this claim suggests otherwise. Its wings are small and cannot be used for flying; instead, Archen roost on trees, hop branch to branch, and glide through long distances to snatch prey. Archen is capable of jumping despite being unable to fly. In the episode Archeops In The Modern World!, it was shown that Archen does not like Pokémon food but can grow a special plant with its cries. It enjoys the berries grown on this plant.
Archen and its evolved form, , are the only known Pokémon that can have as an Ability.
===Evolution===
Archen evolves into .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* : is a member of the Expedition Society, where he serves as the aerial explorer, despite his inability to fly.
===Pokédex entries===
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Archen in the
===Game locations===
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===Held items===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
===Type effectiveness===
===Learnset===
Archen is available in Version 1.3.0+.
====By leveling up====
====By TM/TR====
====By ====
====By tutoring====
====By transfer from another generation====
===Side game data===
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===Evolution data===
===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Major appearances===
Archen debuted in Archeops In The Modern World! when a female one was revived by Fennel and Professor Juniper. She later evolved into an in the same episode.
===Minor appearances===
Multiple Archen appeared in the opening sequence of Black—Victini and Reshiram.
Multiple Archen appeared in flashbacks in A Restoration Confrontation! Part 1 and Part 2.
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
In The Cold Hard Truth, an Archen was seen amongst 's Pokémon friends as he awakened . He evolved before N challenged Alder.
==In the TCG==
==Trivia==
* No other Pokémon has the same Egg Group combination as Archen and its .
* Archen is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 401.
* Archen and its evolution are the only Fossil Pokémon without Hidden Abilities.
* Archen is the smallest and lightest Fossil Pokémon.
* Archen and its evolution are the only Pokémon in the .
===Origin===
Archen appears to draw inspiration from , once believed by scientists to be the earliest of all birds, also referenced by its species as the "First Bird" Pokémon.
====Name origin====
Archen may be derived from Archaeopteryx or the geological eon .
==In other languages==
==Related articles==
* Archen (Super Mystery Dungeon)
* Expedition Society
* Fossil
==External links==
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Category:Fossil Pokémon
Category:F.E.A.R.-compatible Pokémon
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