Pokemon Sword and Shield Archen is a Rock and Type First Bird Pokémon, which makes it weak against Steel, Water, Rock, Electric, Ice type moves. You can find and catch Archen in Giant's Foot with a 10% chance to appear during Normal Weather weather. The Max IV Stats of Archen are 55 HP, 112 Attack, 74 SP Attack, 45 Defense, 45 SP Defense, and 70 Speed.


List of Archen Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.
Stat | Amount | Bar Graph |
---|---|---|
Total | 401 | |
HP | 55 | |
Attack | 112 | |
Defense | 45 | |
Special Attack | 74 | |
Special Defense | 45 | |
Speed | 70 |
Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Archen to have is Lonely, this will increase it's Attack and decrease it's Defense stats.
Archen Abilities
Ability | Type | Effect |
---|---|---|
Defeatist | Normal |
Archen Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield
Where do i find and how to get Archen?
A popular spawn location you can find Archen is in the Giant's Foot area with a 10% chance to spawn during Normal weather.
Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)
Pokemon Sword and Shield Archen Raids
Where do i find Archen Raids?
This pokemon does not spawn as a raid.
Pokemon Sword and Shield Archen Weakness
Archen is a Rock and Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Steel, Water, Rock, Electric, Ice Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Normal, , Poison, Fire, Bug, Ground type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x Damage | |
2.0x Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.5x Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.25x Damage | |
Immune to Damage | ![]() |
What pokemon is Archen Weak Against?
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What pokemon is Archen Strong Against?
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Pokemon SW and SH Archen Moves List
What moves can Archen learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?
Archen can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Rock and Flying type +50% STAB damage.
Archen Level Up Moves
Lvl | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
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1 | [] Quick Attack | ||||||
1 | [] Leer | ||||||
3 | [] Rock Throw | ||||||
6 | [] Wing Attack | ||||||
9 | [] Dragon Breath | ||||||
12 | [] Ancient Power | ||||||
15 | [] Pluck | ||||||
18 | [] Quick Guard | ||||||
21 | [] U-turn | ||||||
24 | [] Rock Slide | ||||||
27 | [] Scary Face | ||||||
30 | [] Crunch | ||||||
33 | [] Agility | ||||||
36 | [] Tailwind | ||||||
39 | [] Dragon Claw | ||||||
42 | [] Thrash | ||||||
45 | [] Endeavor |
TM Moves Archen can learn
TM | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM15 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves. |
TM21 | Rest | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. |
TM22 | Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 112.5 | 90 | 10 | May cause flinching. |
TM24 | Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching. |
TM25 | Protect | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM26 | Scary Face | ![]() | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Sharply lowers opponent's Speed. |
TM30 | Steel Wing | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 90 | 25 | May raise user's Defense. |
TM31 | Attract | ![]() | Status | — | 100 | 15 | If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack. |
TM32 | Sandstorm | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns. |
TM39 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. |
TM40 | Swift | ![]() | Special | 60 | — | 20 | Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. |
TM48 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 95 | 15 | Lowers opponent's Speed. |
TM52 | Bounce | ![]() | Physical | 127.5 | 85 | 5 | Springs up on first turn, attacks on second. May paralyze opponent. |
TM54 | Rock Blast | ![]() | Physical | 37.5 | 90 | 10 | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. |
TM56 | U-turn | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | User switches out immediately after attacking. |
TM58 | Assurance | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Power doubles if opponent already took damage in the same turn. |
TM65 | Shadow Claw | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | High critical hit ratio. |
TM76 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn. |
TM78 | Acrobatics | ![]() | Physical | 82.5 | 100 | 15 | Stronger when the user does not have a held item. |
TM81 | Bulldoze | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Lowers opponent's Speed. |
Archen TR Moves
TR | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TR10 | Earthquake | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig. |
TR12 | Agility | ![]() | Status | — | — | 30 | Sharply raises user's Speed. |
TR20 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits. |
TR26 | Endure | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TR27 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | User performs one of its own moves while sleeping. |
TR31 | Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | May lower opponent's Defense. |
TR32 | Crunch | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | May lower opponent's Defense. |
TR35 | Uproar | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | User attacks for 3 turns and prevents sleep. |
TR36 | Heat Wave | ![]() | Special | 95 | 90 | 10 | May burn opponent. |
TR37 | Taunt | ![]() | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Opponent can only use moves that attack. |
TR46 | Iron Defense | ![]() | Status | — | — | 15 | Sharply raises user's Defense. |
TR47 | Dragon Claw | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | |
TR62 | Dragon Pulse | ![]() | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 | |
TR67 | Earth Power | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
TR69 | Zen Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | May cause flinching. |
TR75 | Stone Edge | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 80 | 5 | High critical hit ratio. |
TR76 | Stealth Rock | ![]() | Status | — | — | 20 | Damages opponent switching into battle. |
TR83 | Ally Switch | ![]() | Status | — | — | 15 | User switches with opposite teammate. |
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