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Archen Team Builder

Archen is a Gen 5 Rock / Flying Pokemon. In this team builder, it is best treated as a sweeper or coverage option while you check how the rest of the team covers its weaknesses. Start with Archen, then use the builder to see what teammates help cover the rough spots.

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Archen at a glance

Generation

Gen 5

Types

Rock / Flying

Roles

Sweeper, Coverage

Base stat total

401

Species

Archen

Form

Base form

Availability

Direct version data

Version records

4

Archen brings a Rock/Flying typing and a 401 base stat total to the table. The practical question: which teammates can absorb Water and Electric hits, and which matchups does this typing already cover for the rest of the team?

Archen's weaknesses

WaterElectricIceRockSteel

What Archen resists

NormalFirePoisonFlyingBug

Immune to

Ground

Where you can use Archen

Pokemon ShowdownBlack & White
  • Direct version records exist for Archen, so the broad game mapping is stronger than a generation-only estimate.
  • Planning contexts include Black & White.
  • 4 source version records are attached to this Pokemon entry.

Best teammates for Archen

These suggestions prioritize teammates that cover Archen's defensive weak spots, add useful pressure, and fit at least one shared game context.

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Team pitfalls when building around Archen

  • Do not stack too many teammates that are also weak to water, electric, and ice.
  • Rock coverage and entry-hazard pressure can make this Pokemon harder to use without support.
  • Sweepers usually need defensive pivots or status support so they can enter safely.