Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- V (Unova)
- Color
- Yellow
- Shape
- Wings
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- 87.5% Male / 12.5% Female
- Egg Groups
- Flying, Water3
- Hatch Counter
- 30 cycles (~7,936 steps)
- Base Experience
- 177
- EV Yield
- 2 Atk
- Height
- 1.4 m (4'07")
- Weight
- 32.0 kg (70.5 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Rock/Flying dual typing.
Halves Attack and Special Attack at 50% max HP or less.
Generation VII
Although apparently able to fly, they tended to run along the ground, averaging speeds of roughly 25 mph.
They hunted in flocks. When one Archeops had the prey cornered, another would swoop on it.
This ancient Pokémon’s plumage is delicate, so if anyone other than an experienced professional tries to restore it, they will fail.
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.
Show older entries (Gen V, VI)
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 catches prey by running at speeds comparable to those of an automobile.
It runs better than it flies. It takes off into the sky by running at a speed of 25 mph.
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.
Level Up
18 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wing AttackSTAB | fly | P | 60 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Leer | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Quick Attack | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 5 | Rock ThrowSTAB | roc | P | 50 | 90% | 15 |
| 15 | PluckSTAB | fly | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 18 | Ancient PowerSTAB | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| 25 | Quick Guard | fig | N | — | — | 15 |
| 27 | Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 28 | AcrobaticsSTAB | fly | P | 55 | 100% | 15 |
| 31 | Dragon Breath | dra | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 33 | Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| 35 | Crunch | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 36 | Tailwind | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| 45 | U Turn | bug | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 51 | Rock SlideSTAB | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| 51 | Endeavor | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| 56 | Dragon Claw | dra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 61 | Thrash | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
TM / HM
45 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AcrobaticsSTAB | fly | P | 55 | 100% | 15 |
| Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Air SlashSTAB | fly | S | 75 | 95% | 15 |
| Ally Switch | psy | N | — | — | 15 |
| Assurance | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| Attract | nor | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| BounceSTAB | fly | P | 85 | 85% | 5 |
| Bulldoze | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Crunch | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Dragon Claw | dra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Dragon Pulse | dra | S | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Earthquake | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| FlySTAB | fly | P | 90 | 95% | 15 |
| Focus Blast | fig | S | 120 | 70% | 5 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Heat Wave | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Iron Tail | ste | P | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| Outrage | dra | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| PluckSTAB | fly | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rock BlastSTAB | roc | P | 25 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock SlideSTAB | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock TombSTAB | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Round | nor | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Shadow Claw | gho | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Steel Wing | ste | P | 70 | 90% | 25 |
| Stone EdgeSTAB | roc | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| U Turn | bug | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Uproar | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Move Tutor
18 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ally Switch | psy | N | — | — | 15 |
| BounceSTAB | fly | P | 85 | 85% | 5 |
| Dragon Pulse | dra | S | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Dual WingbeatSTAB | fly | P | 40 | 90% | 10 |
| Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Endeavor | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Heat Wave | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Iron Tail | ste | P | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| Lash Out | dar | P | 75 | 100% | 5 |
| Meteor BeamSTAB | roc | S | 120 | 90% | 10 |
| Outrage | dra | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Tailwind | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| Uproar | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Archeops
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Archeops
Archeops is a Rock and Flying-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). 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. Archeops stands 1.4 m (4'07") tall and weighs 32.0 kg (70.5 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Archeops Base Stats
Archeops has a base stat total of 567, which is very high, making it a strong choice for competitive play. Its highest stat is Attack at 140 (excellent), while its lowest is Defense at 65 (average). Archeops excels as a physical attacker. Archeops is fast with a base Speed of 110.
Archeops Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Rock and Flying-type, Archeops is weak to Water, Electric, Ice, Rock, Steel-type moves, resists Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying, Bug-type attacks, and is completely immune to Ground-type moves. This gives Archeops 5 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Archeops Abilities
Archeops's abilities include Defeatist. Defeatist halves Attack and Special Attack at 50% max HP or less.
Archeops Moves & Learnset
Archeops can learn 81 moves in Generation 8, including 18 by leveling up, 45 via TM/HM, and 18 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Meteor Beam (Rock, 120 power), Stone Edge (Rock, 100 power), Fly (Flying, 90 power), Bounce (Flying, 85 power). For coverage, Archeops can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Thrash (Normal).
Training Archeops
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Archeops can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Archeops yields 2 Attack EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 7,936 steps to hatch from an Egg. Archeops belongs to the Flying and Water3 egg groups. Archeops is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Archen → Archeops).
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Archeops. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Archeops, or use the team builder to see how Archeops fits into your squad.
