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archeops
Generation V · #0567 — First Bird Pokémon
Archeops, known as the First Bird Pokémon, is a dual-type Rock/Flying fossil Pokémon introduced in Generation V with the National Pokédex number 567. This remarkable creature represents an evolutionary bridge between ancient reptiles and modern birds, standing at 1.4 meters tall and weighing 32.0 kilograms. Archeops evolves from Archen starting at level 37, making it the final form in a two-stage evolutionary line that captures the essence of prehistoric avian life. With a base stat total of 567, Archeops boasts impressive Attack and Speed stats of 140 and 110 respectively, allowing it to deal significant damage and act quickly in battle. However, its defining characteristic is its signature ability Defeatist, which halves both Attack and Special Attack when the Pokémon's HP drops to 50% or below, creating a unique strategic limitation that trainers must carefully manage.
Base Stats
Height
1.4m
Weight
32.0kg
Category
First Bird Pokémon
Gender
Male 87.5% / Female 12.5%
Color
yellow
Shape
wings
Abilities
Halves Attack and Special Attack at 50% max HP or less.
Archeops Biology & Physical Characteristics
Archeops is a large avian Pokémon that seamlessly blends characteristics of both birds and reptiles, reflecting its role as a primitive ancestor of modern flying-types. Its head is featherless and scaly with a reptilian appearance, colored red with a distinctive green stripe running along the top and filled with sharp teeth designed for tearing flesh. The body is covered with striking yellow and blue feathers arranged on its arms and legs, which function as wings—all four limbs can be used for flight and are tipped with sharp claws. A ring of smaller green feathers adorns the ankles, while the completely red and featherless tail features a fan-like spread of blue feathers at its end. Unlike modern birds with their rigid tail structures, Archeops possesses fully movable vertebrae in its tail, similar to the Archaeopterygiformes of the fossil record, indicating its ancient origins. The plumage of Archeops is notably delicate and requires expert restoration when revived from fossils, as improper handling can cause permanent damage to this ancient creature's feathering.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Archeops Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Archeops exhibits a pronounced gender ratio heavily skewed toward males, with approximately 87.5% of individuals being male and only 12.5% being female. This significant gender imbalance reflects the rarity of female Archeops in breeding populations, making female specimens considerably more challenging to obtain through natural breeding methods. Like its pre-evolution Archen, Archeops belongs to the Flying and Water 3 egg groups, allowing it to breed with a diverse array of Pokémon across multiple typings. The species has a base happiness value of 70, indicating a moderate disposition toward trainers and a reasonable likelihood of maintaining favorable interactions. Breeding Archeops requires approximately 30 egg cycles to hatch, translating to roughly 7,454 to 7,710 steps in-game depending on various factors. Trainers seeking female Archeops specimens for breeding or collection purposes should be prepared to invest considerable effort, as the low female percentage necessitates multiple breeding attempts or trading to assemble desired lineups.
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TMs & HMs
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black white
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omega ruby alpha sapphire
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emerald
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firered leafgreen
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ruby sapphire
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black white
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heartgold soulsilver
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platinum
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colosseum
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diamond pearl
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sun moon
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omega ruby alpha sapphire
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xd
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lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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ultra sun ultra moon
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archeops's Evolution Chain
Archeops Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Archeops evolves from Archen when the fossil Pokémon reaches level 37, representing the completion of its growth from a juvenile to a fully mature First Bird Pokémon. This evolution grants Archeops a significant boost to its stats, particularly in Attack and Special Attack, transforming it from a speedy but fragile fossil into a formidable offensive threat. The evolution also results in a notable increase in size and a more developed plumage pattern, with the yellow and blue feathering becoming more pronounced and structured. There is no Mega Evolution available for Archeops, nor any alternate forms that modify its appearance or capabilities. The standard evolution from Archen to Archeops remains the sole transformation available to trainers seeking to utilize this prehistoric Pokémon, making level 37 a critical milestone in any Archen's development journey.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Archeops Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Despite being capable of flight, Archeops demonstrates superior hunting prowess on the ground, where it can reach speeds comparable to automobiles. Pokédex entries consistently note that these creatures run better than they fly, requiring a running start of nearly 25 mph built up over a course of approximately 2.5 miles just to achieve takeoff due to their weak wing muscles. Archeops hunts with remarkable intelligence and social coordination, operating in organized packs where one individual corners prey while others swoop down for the capture. This cooperative hunting strategy demonstrates a level of cognition unusual among fossil Pokémon, with multiple Archeops working in tandem to secure their meals. In modern times, Archeops typically inhabit areas where they can be revived from fossils, though they are extinct in the wild. The Pokédex entries from Sword and Shield suggest these ancient Pokémon were ground hunters primarily, using flight as a secondary capability rather than their primary mode of predation.
Pokedex Entries
Generation V
They are intelligent and will cooperate to catch prey. From the ground, they use a running start to take flight.
It runs better than it flies. It takes off into the sky by running at a speed of 25 mph.
It runs better than it flies. It catches prey by running at speeds comparable to those of an automobile.
Generation VI
They are intelligent and will cooperate to catch prey. From the ground, they use a running start to take flight.
It runs better than it flies. It takes off into the sky by running at a speed of 25 mph.
They are intelligent and will cooperate to catch prey. From the ground, they use a running start to take flight.
It runs better than it flies. It takes off into the sky by running at a speed of 25 mph.
Generation VII
Although apparently able to fly, they tended to run along the ground, averaging speeds of roughly 25 mph.
This ancient Pokémon’s plumage is delicate, so if anyone other than an experienced professional tries to restore it, they will fail.
They hunted in flocks. When one Archeops had the prey cornered, another would swoop on it.
Said to be an ancestor of bird Pokémon, the muscles it uses to flap its wings are still weak, so it needs a long runway in order to take off.
Generation VIII
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 Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Archeops derives from 'Archaeopteryx,' the famous transitional fossil that bridges theropod dinosaurs and modern birds, combined with 'ops,' a common suffix in Pokémon naming that relates to appearance or sight. The Japanese name 'Archeos' similarly references Archaeopteryx, emphasizing the Pokémon's role as a living representation of paleontological discovery. Visually, Archeops is a direct homage to Archaeopteryx, featuring the characteristic mix of reptilian and avian traits that made that fossil so scientifically significant. Its feathered arms and legs functioning as wings, its toothed mouth, and its flexible tail all reference authentic paleontological features of early birds. The color scheme of red head, yellow and blue feathers, and green markings creates a vibrant appearance that distinguishes Archeops from other fossil Pokémon while maintaining anatomical plausibility. The design brilliantly captures the essence of a creature caught between two evolutionary states, making it an exceptional representation of the reptile-to-bird transition that fascinated paleontologists for generations.
Learnable Moves
Archeops can learn 80 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acrobatics | flying | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 |
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| agility | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| air slash | flying | Special | 75 | 95 | 15 |
| ally switch | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| ancient power | rock | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| aqua tail | water | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| assurance | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| bounce | flying | Physical | 85 | 85 | 5 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| defog | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| dragon breath | dragon | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| dragon claw | dragon | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dragon pulse | dragon | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| dragon tail | dragon | Physical | 60 | 90 | 10 |
| dual wingbeat | flying | Physical | 40 | 90 | 10 |
| earth power | ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fly | flying | Physical | 90 | 95 | 15 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| heat wave | fire | Special | 95 | 90 | 10 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hone claws | dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| lash out | dark | Physical | 75 | 100 | 5 |
| leer | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| meteor beam | rock | Special | 120 | 90 | 10 |
| outrage | dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| pluck | flying | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| quick attack | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| quick guard | fighting | Status | — | — | 15 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock blast | rock | Physical | 25 | 90 | 10 |
| rock polish | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock throw | rock | Physical | 50 | 90 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| roost | flying | Status | — | — | 5 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| sky attack | flying | Physical | 140 | 90 | 5 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| smack down | rock | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| stealth rock | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| steel wing | steel | Physical | 70 | 90 | 25 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| tailwind | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| thrash | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| torment | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| u turn | bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| wing attack | flying | Physical | 60 | 100 | 35 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Archeops Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battling, Archeops occupies a challenging niche defined by its exceptional offensive capabilities tempered by its crippling Defeatist ability. With an Attack stat of 140 and a Special Attack of 110, Archeops can deal devastating damage with moves like Close Combat, Stone Edge, and Earthquake, while its Speed of 110 allows it to outpace many threats in the metagame. However, the Defeatist ability creates a fundamental weakness that competitive players must navigate carefully—once Archeops drops to 50% HP or below, its offensive stats are halved, reducing its Attack from 140 to 70 and Special Attack from 112 to 56, transforming it from a threat into a significantly diminished force. Successful Archeops players must employ defensive support from teammates, prioritize offensive pressure to KO threats before taking damage, or use items like Assault Vest to enhance durability. Its typing grants resistance to Normal, Flying, and Poison moves with a 0.5x multiplier and immunity to Ground-type moves, while it takes super-effective damage from Water, Grass, Steel, Electric, and Ice-type attacks. The weakness to Water and Electric moves, combined with Defeatist's damage threshold, makes Archeops a high-risk, high-reward selection that demands careful team building and tactical acumen.
Commonly Asked Questions About Archeops
What type is Archeops?
Archeops is a rock and flying type Pokemon.
What does Archeops evolve from?
Archeops evolved from archen.
What are Archeops's weaknesses?
Archeops is weak to ground, rock, steel, water, electric and ice type moves.
Archeops Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Archeops holds a significant place in Pokémon media and fan culture as one of the few fossil Pokémon to achieve mainstream recognition beyond casual gameplay. The species appeared in the animated episode 'Archeops in the Modern World!' from Pokémon the Series: Black & White, where it was portrayed as an intelligent creature capable of consuming both meat and plant matter, demonstrating the omnivorous dietary flexibility suggested by paleontological evidence. Its unique position as a prehistoric flying-type has inspired considerable discussion among Pokémon fans regarding the biological plausibility of its design and the accuracy of its paleontological references. The Defeatist ability became a topic of competitive and casual debate, as trainers grappled with understanding why such a powerful creature would become so significantly weakened at moderate health levels. Trading card game representations of Archeops have featured prominently in various TCG sets, with card illustrators emphasizing the Pokémon's fierce predatory nature and ancient origins. Fan communities have embraced Archeops as a symbol of Generation V's commitment to creating Pokémon with deep paleontological and evolutionary themes, contributing to the generation's overall reputation for innovative creature design and lore.
Where to Find Archeops in Every Pokémon Game
Archeops can be obtained primarily through fossil resurrection, obtained by reviving the Archen fossil in various Pokémon games. In Pokémon Black and White, Archen fossils are available as rewards for defeating or capturing Audino in certain areas, or through the fossil restoration services at the Nacrene Museum. The fossil becomes increasingly accessible in subsequent generations, with Black 2 and White 2 offering additional methods for fossil acquisition. In later generations including X/Y, Sun/Moon, Sword/Shield, and Legends: Arceus, Archeops can be obtained through fossil revival mechanics available at designated Pokémon Centers or similar facilities. The species is not available in the wild, maintaining its status as an extinct Pokémon that can only be experienced through modern scientific reconstruction. For players seeking Archeops without engaging in fossil restoration, trading remains an alternative method to acquire this fossil Pokémon from other trainers. The catch rate for Archen fossils is moderate at 45, meaning successful capture is reasonably achievable with standard Poké Balls, though players may need to locate the fossil in the field or obtain it as a gameplay reward before resurrection becomes possible.