Type matchups
Damage Archen takes from each attacking type.
Immune to (0×)
As a Rock/Flying type, Archen has 5 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 4 other Pokémon share the Rock/Flying typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 55
- Attack
- 112
- Defense
- 45
- Sp. Atk
- 74
- Sp. Def
- 45
- Speed
- 70
- Total
- 401
Archen has a base stat total of 401, higher than 34% of Pokémon. With Attack (112) well above Sp. Atk (74), it works best as a physical attacker. Its Speed of 70 is middling (faster than 50% of Pokémon). With 55 HP, 45 Defense and 45 Sp. Def it is frail.
Archen's only ability is Defeatist.
How to beat Archen
Archen takes 2× damage from Rock, Steel, Water, Electric and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground moves have no effect on it and Normal, Flying, Poison, Bug and Fire moves are resisted.
Good counters: Crowned Zacian hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Rock and Flying moves. Dialga hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Rock and Flying moves. Solgaleo hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Rock and Flying moves.
Evolution
Archen is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Archen → Archeops) and evolves into Archeops.
Best counters to Archen
Other Rock/Flying Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Archen weak to?
As a Rock/Flying type, Archen takes super-effective damage from Rock, Steel, Water, Electric and Ice moves.
What is Archen resistant to?
Archen resists Normal, Flying, Poison, Bug and Fire moves. It is immune to Ground.
What are the best counters to Archen?
Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zacian, Dialga and Solgaleo, which hit Archen with super-effective attacks.