Stats & Training
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.
Although apparently able to fly, they tended to run along the ground, averaging speeds of roughly 25 mph.
They hunted in flocks. When one Archeops had the prey cornered, another would swoop on it.
Archeops Weakness
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 |
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Archeops View Magnezone builds →Zap Cannon 2x161-190%KO Flash Cannon 2x109-128%KO Discharge 2x109-128%KO Spark 2x54-64% | ||
 Klefki SteelFairy | B | |
 Xurkitree Electric | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Archeops View Xurkitree builds →Zap Cannon 2x205-242%KO Thunderbolt 2x155-182%KO Discharge 2x137-162%KO Thunder Punch 2x75-88% | ||
 Bastiodon RockSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Shieldon (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Archeops View Bastiodon builds →Iron Head 2x53-62% Rock Slide 2x49-58% Ancient Power 2x37-44% Rock Tomb 2x41-48% | ||
 Luxray Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Archeops View Luxray builds →Wild Charge 2x113-134%KO Discharge 2x83-98% Spark 2x83-98% Thunder Fang 2x83-98% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Cobalion's Stone Edge hits Archeops for 84-98%. Volcanion's Fire Blast hits Archeops for 66-77%. Tapu Koko's Thunderbolt also KOs at 174-205%.
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Archeops View Cobalion builds →Close Combat75-88% Stone Edge 2x84-98% | ||
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Archeops View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb36-42% Fire Blast66-77% | ||
 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Archeops View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt 2x174-205%KO Volt Switch 2x136-160%KO Dazzling Gleam77-91% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Archeops View Mamoswine builds →Ice Shard 2x92-108%KO Knock Off49-58% | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Archeops View Swampert builds →Scald 2x86-102%KO Waterfall 2x163-191%KO | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
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 58 partners from the Flying and Water3 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Ally Switch, Bite, Defog and 6 more.
Sun & Moon Archeops Best Moveset
Prediction matters here. Choice Band means Archeops can't change moves after clicking, but the payoff is raw power at the cost of move flexibility. Max Attack and Speed EVs with Defeatist back that up. Ground coverage prevents free switches.
Best Build
Archeops best EVs are Attack and Speed
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
Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Archeops in Sun & Moon
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 Guide
In Sun & Moon, Archeops has a 567 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Sun & Moon's meta. It works best as a sweeper. Earthquake with Choice Band is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, 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.
In Sun & Moon, 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.
For Sun & Moon, Archeops has answers, but so do you. Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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