Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Archen
Say it: ARCH-en
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Archen is the First Bird Pokémon — Rock and Flying, the baby stage before Archeops. In Pokémon GO it is usually candy on the way to Archeops — not a finished raid attacker. Rock/Flying hits Fire, Ice, Bug, and Grass well in spots, but Water, Electric, Ice, Rock, and Steel punish it. Catch Archen from the wild, eggs, or events, then evolve.
Say it: ARCH-en
Archen (#566) is a Rock / Flying Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the pre-evolution of Archeops. Trainers almost never power Archen for raids; the value is candy and IVs for Archeops. Against Archen, lead with Water, Electric, Ice, Rock, or Steel. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Archen is a Rock / Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0566. Use the Rock/Flying type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Do not sink Stardust into Archen. Keep high-IV copies for Archeops. Shadow Archen is the same — evolve toward Shadow Archeops if that is the goal.
Type matchups
- Rock moves hit Fire, Ice, Flying, and Bug hard.
- Flying moves hit Grass, Fighting, and Bug hard.
When Archen is your opponent, Water, Electric, Ice, Rock, Steel hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 213
- Defense
- 89
- Stamina
- 146
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Primal Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse — Primal lobby boost
- 2. Shadow Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 3. Mega Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 4. Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 5. Shadow Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 6. Shadow Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 7. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 8. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 9. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 10. Samurott · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 12. Empoleon · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 2. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 3. Vaporeon · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Tail
- 4. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 5. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 6. Clawitzer · beats Water
Water Gun + Crabhammer
- 7. Floatzel · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Jet
- 8. Seismitoad · beats Water
Mud Shot + Hydro Pump
- 9. Carracosta · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Pump
- 10. Blastoise · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Wailord · beats Water
Water Gun + Surf
- 12. Golisopod · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Jet
Recommended moves
Archen’s Game Master pool is temporary. Real investment is Archeops — evolve before serious TMs and power-ups.
Fast
- Wing Attack · Standard
Flying STAB while unevolved
- Quick Attack · Standard
Normal filler
Charged
- Ancient Power · Standard
Rock coverage
- Dragon Claw · Standard
Dragon coverage
- Crunch · Standard
Dark coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- quick attack
- wing attack
Charged
- dragon claw
- ancient power
- crunch
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #664 of 954 · CP 1500
Quick Attack + Dragon Claw
- Ultra League · rank #611 of 747 · CP 2083
Quick Attack + Dragon Claw
- Master League · rank #625 of 1023 · CP 2083
Quick Attack + Dragon Claw
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.