Archen appears to draw inspiration from Archaeopteryx, believed by scientists to be the earliest of all birds, also referenced by its species as the “First Bird” Pokémon.
Archen is derived from Archaeopteryx or the geological eon Archean.
No: 566
English Name: Archen
Japanese Name: Aken
Generation: 5
Type: Rock, Flying
Species: First Bird Pokémon
Abilities: Defeatist
Evolution: Archen > Archeops
Archen is a small, bipedal creature with mixed reptilian and avian traits. Its large, red head is covered in discernible scales, and its neck has blue and red feathers. Its body is covered in untidy, sallow feathers, and it has blue, clawed wings that cannot be used for flight. It has short, thin legs, and a twig-like tail that bears a diamond-shaped blue feather. It has wide white eyes with black pupils and no irises.
Archen is extinct, but can be revived from fossils. It is believed to be the ancestor of all bird Pokémon. It hunts prey as they move about the forest. In the anime, it was shown Archen does not like Pokémon food, but can grow a special plant with its cries. It enjoys the Berries grown on this plant.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Black: Said to be an ancestor of bird Pokémon, they were unable to fly and moved about by hopping from one branch to another.
Pokemon White: Revived from a fossil, this Pokémon is thought to be the ancestor of all bird Pokémon.
Pokemon Black 2: It was revived from an ancient fossil. Not able to fly, it lived in treetops and hopped from one branch to another.
pokemon White 2: It was revived from an ancient fossil. Not able to fly, it lived in treetops and hopped from one branch to another.
Pokemon X: Revived from a fossil, this Pokémon is thought to be the ancestor of all bird Pokémon.
Pokemon Y: Said to be an ancestor of bird Pokémon, they were unable to fly and moved about by hopping from one branch to another.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: Revived from a fossil, this Pokémon is thought to be the ancestor of all bird Pokémon.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: Said to be an ancestor of bird Pokémon, they were unable to fly and moved about by hopping from one branch to another.
