Type matchups
Damage Archeops takes from each attacking type.
Immune to (0×)
As a Rock/Flying type, Archeops 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
- 75
- Attack
- 140
- Defense
- 65
- Sp. Atk
- 112
- Sp. Def
- 65
- Speed
- 110
- Total
- 567
Archeops has a base stat total of 567, higher than 82% of Pokémon. With Attack (140) well above Sp. Atk (112), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 110 beats 89% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 75 HP, 65 Defense and 65 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Archeops's only ability is Defeatist.
How to beat Archeops
Archeops 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
Archeops is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Archen → Archeops), evolving from Archen.
Best counters to Archeops
Other Rock/Flying Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Archeops weak to?
As a Rock/Flying type, Archeops takes super-effective damage from Rock, Steel, Water, Electric and Ice moves.
What is Archeops resistant to?
Archeops resists Normal, Flying, Poison, Bug and Fire moves. It is immune to Ground.
What are the best counters to Archeops?
Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zacian, Dialga and Solgaleo, which hit Archeops with super-effective attacks.