Archen is a small, bipedal Pokémon 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. 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, though recent research of this claim suggests otherwise. Its wings are small and cannot be used for flying; instead, Archen roost on trees, hop branch to branch, and glide through long distances to snatch prey. Archen is capable of jumping despite being unable to fly. 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.
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Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Archen is a member of the Expedition Society where his role is the aerial explorer, despite his inability to fly.
