Archen Pokémon Shield: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Archen in Pokémon Shield. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 64 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shield
GalarArchen Pokemon Shield Pokedex Entry
Archen is said to be the ancestor of bird Pokémon. It lived in treetops, eating berries and bug Pokémon.
Pokemon Shield Archen Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Shield Archen Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Archen via various methods in Pokémon Shield.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Leer | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Quick Attack | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Rock Throw | rock | Lv. 3 |
| Wing Attack | flying | Lv. 6 |
| Dragon Breath | dragon | Lv. 9 |
| Ancient Power | rock | Lv. 12 |
| Pluck | flying | Lv. 15 |
| Quick Guard | fighting | Lv. 18 |
| U Turn | bug | Lv. 21 |
| Rock Slide | rock | Lv. 24 |
| Scary Face | normal | Lv. 27 |
| Crunch | dark | Lv. 30 |
| Agility | psychic | Lv. 33 |
| Tailwind | flying | Lv. 36 |
| Dragon Claw | dragon | Lv. 39 |
| Thrash | normal | Lv. 42 |
| Endeavor | normal | Lv. 45 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Shield Archen Locations
Archen can only be caught in Pokémon Shield at Giants Foot, where it appears between Lv. 60 and 65 by grass with a 100% encounter rate.
Giants Foot
Crown Tundra3 encounters- grassLv. 60-65Visible encounters10%10%10%10%10%10%10%100%10%
- wandererLv. 63WanderersWestern side of the river×1Fixed spot
- wandererLv. 63WanderersEastern side of the river×1Fixed spot