Archeops's built around physical offense. Attack leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Tough to catch, worth 2 Attack EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It needs a running start to take off. If Archeops wants to fly, it first needs to run nearly 25 mph, building speed over a course of about 2.5 miles.
Though capable of flight, Archeops was apparently better at hunting on the ground.
Archeops's Rock/Flying typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Electric, Ice, Rock, and Steel. It shrugs off Ground-type attacks completely. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Archeops leans offensive (base 140 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Electric, Ice, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
Archaludon can KO Archeops with Flash Cannon (124-146%). Jolteon threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (191-225%).
 Archaludon SteelDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Archeops View Archaludon builds →Flash Cannon 2x124-146%KO Dragon Pulse66-78% | ||
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Archeops View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x191-225%KO Volt Switch 2x149-175%KO Shadow Ball56-67% | ||
 Dondozo Water | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
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 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Archeops View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x106-125%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Archeops View Weavile builds →Knock Off49-58% Ice Shard 2x61-72% | ||
Archeops is the evolved form of Archen. Breeding produces Archen eggs, and they're slow to hatch. Evolving from Archen gave Archeops the biggest boost in Speed (+40), bringing the total to 567 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Archeops to get Archen eggs using 73 partners from the Flying and Water3 egg groups.
Defeatist isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Sitrus Berry for a one-time health recovery at low HP and max Attack and Speed EVs, Archeops fills the physical attacker slot reliably. Jolly nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Archeops best EVs are Attack and Speed
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Stone Edge
- Dual Wingbeat
- Dragon Claw
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Roost
- U Turn
- Head Smash
- Meteor Beam
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- U Turn
- Acrobatics
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Head Smash
- Rock Slide
- Iron Defense
- Roost
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- U Turn
- Acrobatics
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Head Smash
- Rock Slide
- Iron Defense
- Roost
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Acrobatics
- Head Smash
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Sky Attack
- Roost
- Head Smash
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Archeops won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Meteor Beam and Stone Edge anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Archeops won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 11 types means it always has an effective option. Head Smash and Sky Attack anchor the STAB core.
The natural movepool does the job, but Ally Switch and Bite from the egg pool give Archeops something extra. Pair those with Head Smash and Stone Edge for STAB and coverage across 8 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Archeops won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 11 types means it always has an effective option. Head Smash and Sky Attack anchor the STAB core.
You're catching Archen first, not Archeops. Archen appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Archeops in Sword & Shield
The path to Archeops starts with Archen at Lv. 60-65 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ArchenGiant's FootShieldOverworld Lv.60-65100%PostSandstormGiant's FootSwordOverworld Lv.60-65100%PostSandstormGiant's FootShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostNormal WeatherGiant's FootSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostOvercastGiant's FootShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostSnowstormGiant's FootSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostNormal WeatherGiant's FootSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostSnowstormGiant's FootShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostThunderstormGiant's FootShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostIntense SunGiant's FootSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostThunderstormGiant's FootShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostSnowingGiant's FootSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostIntense SunGiant's FootSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostSnowingGiant's FootShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostRainingGiant's FootShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostHeavy FogGiant's FootSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostRainingGiant's FootShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostOvercastGiant's FootSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostHeavy Fog
Step 2Archeops ✓
No wild encounters for Archeops. The 2-stage line runs through Archen, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 37 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Archeops in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Catch ArchenRoute 8 - Fossil Restoration CenterUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.15 RouteEarlyRevive Plume FossilRoute 8 - Fossil Restoration CenterUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.15 RouteEarlyRevive Plume Fossil
Step 2Archeops ✓
Archeops doesn't appear wild. Catch Archen instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it at level 37 to get Archeops. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Archeops in Sun & Moon
- Step 1Catch ArchenRoute 8 - Fossil Restoration CenterSunGift from NPC Lv.15 RouteEarlyRevive Plume FossilRoute 8 - Fossil Restoration CenterMoonGift from NPC Lv.15 RouteEarlyRevive Plume Fossil
- Step 2Archeops ✓
Archeops doesn't appear wild. Catch Archen instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it at level 37 to get Archeops. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Archeops in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Step 1Catch ArchenRustboro City - Devon CorporationOmega RubyGift from NPC Lv.20 CityMidOne-timeRevive Plume FossilRustboro City - Devon CorporationAlpha SapphireGift from NPC Lv.20 CityMidOne-timeRevive Plume Fossil
Step 2Archeops ✓
Archeops has a 567 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. It works best as a sweeper. Base 140 Attack is where it shines.
Watch for Milotic (Water), Jolteon (Electric), and Kyurem (Ice) when using Archeops. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Rock and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Archeops's base 110 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Defeatist halves Attack and Special Attack at 50% max HP or less. That's the one you want on Archeops. It's the only ability Archeops has.
Archeops fills the sweeper role. It's a physical attacker with base 140 Attack. Base 110 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Run Stone Edge, Dualwingbeat, Acrobatics, and Earthquake on Archeops. Stone Edge is the most common pick at 20% usage. Acrobatics provides reliable STAB damage.
Introduced in Black & White, Archeops has appeared in 7 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves