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Pokemon Sword and Shield Archen

Pokemon Sword and Shield Archen is a Rock and Flying 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.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Archen
Regular
Shiny
Archen Galar Pokedex ID: C566

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
DefeatistNormal

Pokemon Sword and Shield Archen Evolutions

How do i evolve Archen in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Pokemon Sword and Shield Archen evolves into Archeops when you reach Level 37.

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Level 37
Archeops
Pokemon CP Atk Def Sp Atk Sp Def Hp Spd
Archen
4011124574455570
Archeops
567140651126575110

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 Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Giant's Foot
10%60 - 65
Giant's Foot
10%60 - 65
Giant's Foot
10%60 - 65
Giant's Foot
10%60 - 65
Giant's Foot
10%60 - 65
Giant's Foot
10%60 - 65
Giant's Foot
10%60 - 65
Giant's Foot
10%60 - 65
Giant's Foot
?63 - 63
Giant's Foot
?63 - 63
Giant's Foot
?63 - 63
Giant's Foot
?63 - 63
Giant's Foot
?63 - 63
Giant's Foot
?63 - 63
Giant's Foot
?63 - 63
Giant's Foot
?63 - 63
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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 Flying 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, Flying, Poison, Fire, Bug, Ground type moves.

Damage Types
4.0x
Damage
2.0x
Damage
Steel
Water
Rock
Electric
Ice
0.5x
Damage
Normal
Flying
Poison
Fire
Bug
0.25x
Damage
Immune to Damage
Ground

What pokemon is Archen Weak Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP

What pokemon is Archen Strong Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP
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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
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
TM15DigPhysical8010010Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM21RestStatus10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM22Rock SlidePhysical112.59010May cause flinching.
TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25ProtectStatus10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM26Scary FaceStatus10010Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
TM30Steel WingPhysical709025May raise user's Defense.
TM31AttractStatus10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM32SandstormStatus10Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM40SwiftSpecial6020Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM48Rock TombPhysical909515Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM52BouncePhysical127.5855Springs up on first turn, attacks on second. May paralyze opponent.
TM54Rock BlastPhysical37.59010Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM56U-turnPhysical7010020User switches out immediately after attacking.
TM58AssurancePhysical6010010Power doubles if opponent already took damage in the same turn.
TM65Shadow ClawPhysical7010015High critical hit ratio.
TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM78AcrobaticsPhysical82.510015Stronger when the user does not have a held item.
TM81BulldozePhysical6010020Lowers opponent's Speed.

Archen TR Moves

TR Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TR10EarthquakePhysical10010010Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TR12AgilityStatus30Sharply raises user's Speed.
TR20SubstituteStatus10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR26EndureStatus10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27Sleep TalkStatus10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR31Iron TailPhysical1007515May lower opponent's Defense.
TR32CrunchPhysical8010015May lower opponent's Defense.
TR35UproarSpecial9010010User attacks for 3 turns and prevents sleep.
TR36Heat WaveSpecial959010May burn opponent.
TR37TauntStatus10020Opponent can only use moves that attack.
TR46Iron DefenseStatus15Sharply raises user's Defense.
TR47Dragon ClawPhysical8010015
TR62Dragon PulseSpecial8510010
TR67Earth PowerSpecial9010010May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR69Zen HeadbuttPhysical809015May cause flinching.
TR75Stone EdgePhysical150805High critical hit ratio.
TR76Stealth RockStatus20Damages opponent switching into battle.
TR83Ally SwitchStatus15User switches with opposite teammate.

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