Archen

アーケン · Arkéapti

This Pokémon was successfully restored from a fossil. As research suggested, Archen is unable to fly. But it’s very good at jumping.

Type: flyingRock
Stage: 1 of 2

Category: First Bird Pokémon
Japanese: アーケン
Height: 0.5 m
Weight: 9.5 kg
Color: Yellow
Shape: Wings

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 2-stage line — walk through the morphology of Archen.

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Archen

Stage 1

Base form

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Archeops

Stage 2

From Archen

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 055

/255
Attack 112

/255
Defense 045

/255
Sp. Atk 074

/255
Sp. Def 045

/255
Speed 070

/255

§ III

Best Archen cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 6 cards.

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§ IV

Archen through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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0313

0313 has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2017 to 2025, spanning Sun & Moon through Scarlet & Violet. The work leans cartoonish and playful, with balanced, clear staging and vibrant-to-pastel palettes that keep scenes cheerful and light.

1 card
Sun & Moon era
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02 HA

Haru Akasaka

Haru Akasaka has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2023 to 2025, spanning Scarlet & Violet releases including Obsidian Flames and White Flare. The work favors playful, cartoonish staging, balanced yet dynamic framing, and vibrant, contrasting color.

1 card
Scarlet & Violet era
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03 KH

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

1 card
Platinum era
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04 MT

Misa Tsutsui

Misa Tsutsui has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2017 to 2024, spanning Sun & Moon through Scarlet & Violet. The work leans cartoonish and playful, with balanced yet dynamic staging and vibrant, often contrasting color palettes.

1 card
Sword & Shield era
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05 M

Mizue

Mizue has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2011, with artwork appearing through 2025. Their illustrations span Black & White, Sun & Moon, and Scarlet & Violet releases, marked by cheerful, playful scenes, balanced compositions, and vibrant, pastel-leaning color.

1 card
Black & White era
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