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Cards/Archen
Archen card from the White Flare set
Illustration by Ounishi. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon

Archen

Flexible and strong in battle

Fighting80 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

Deals 30 base damage, with the potential to do much more if you get lucky flipping coins.

Can be a key attacker against Grass-type Pokémon.

Signature attack

Acrobatics

Flip 2 coins. This attack does 30 more damage for each heads. (30+ damage)

Archen's Acrobatics attack can deal significant extra damage when you flip heads, making it unpredictable and powerful in the right deck. Its Fighting type also helps defend against common weaknesses.

Attacks

FC
Acrobatics30+

Flip 2 coins. This attack does 30 more damage for each heads.

Which deck it belongs in

Works well in decks that include strategies for flipping coins or dealing with Grass-type Pokémon threats.

Strengths
  • Flexible damage output
  • Effective against Grass types
Watch out for
  • Depends on luck from coin flips
  • Weak to Rock and Steel types
Pro tip

Pair Archen with cards that boost your coin-flipping chances for maximum effect.

From the Pokédex

Archen is known for its agility in the skies, making it a swift and nimble flyer.

Note for the parent

Consider including Archen if your child's deck often faces Grass-type opponents, as it can be a strong asset.

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