#567 Archeops

#567 Archeops

Height1.4 m(4'07")
Weight32 kg(70.5 lbs)
Gender87.5%12.5%
Gen 5

Archeops's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 75
291
Attack 140
316
Defense 65
166
Sp. Atk 112
260
Sp. Def 65
166
Speed 110
256
1455
Type Effectiveness

Archeops Abilities

Halves Attack and Special Attack at 50% max HP or less.

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Archeops Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription

Archeops Sprites

Pokedex Entries
Black

They are intelligent and will cooperate to catch prey. From the ground, they use a running start to take flight.

White

It runs better than it flies. It catches prey by running at speeds comparable to those of an automobile.

Black 2

It runs better than it flies. It takes off into the sky by running at a speed of 25 mph.

Sun

Although apparently able to fly, they tended to run along the ground, averaging speeds of roughly 25 mph.

Moon

They hunted in flocks. When one Archeops had the prey cornered, another would swoop on it.

In Other Languages

Archeops's Japanese name is Archeos (アーケオス). Here are all the official names for Archeops across different languages:

JapaneseアーケオスArcheos
Korean아케오스
Chinese (Traditional)始祖大鳥
FrenchAéroptéryx
GermanAeropteryx
SpanishArcheops
ItalianArcheops
Chinese (Simplified)始祖大鸟

Archeops Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time7,680 steps(30 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate45
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium
Base Experience177

How to Get Archeops

Archeops is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Archeops in every game where it is available:

FAQ

About Archeops

Archeops is a Rock/Flying-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 567, Archeops is classified as a First Bird Pokémon and is part of the Archen → Archeops evolution line.

In competitive play, Archeops is placed in the NatDex Monotype tier where it holds a 0.08% usage rate. Its key abilities are Defeatist, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Archeops is weak to Water, Electric, Ice, Rock, Steel-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Archeops can learn 80 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Earthquake, Dual Wingbeat, U Turn, Stone Edge. Standing at 1.4m tall and weighing 32kg, Archeops has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Unova region games.