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Archen
Archen
First Bird Pokémon
No. 566
HT50cm
WT9.5kg
Lv. 37
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Archen

SWORD

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

SHIELD

Archen is said to be the ancestor of bird Pokémon. It lived in treetops, eating berries and bug Pokémon.

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Tutor
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archen

Encounters:

rock
flying

Abilities:

Defeatist

Halves Attack and Special Attack at 50% max HP or less.

  • (#1) Snom
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  • (#2) Frosmoth
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  • (#3) Wooloo
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  • (#4) Dubwool
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  • (#5) Skwovet
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  • (#6) Greedent
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  • (#7) Swinub
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  • (#8) Piloswine
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  • (#9) Mamoswine
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  • (#10) Mime-Jr
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  • (#11) Mr-Mime
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  • (#12) Mr-Rime
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  • (#13) Smoochum
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  • (#14) Jynx
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  • (#15) Elekid
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  • (#16) Electabuzz
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  • (#17) Electivire
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  • (#18) Magby
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  • (#19) Magmar
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  • (#20) Magmortar
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  • (#21) Audino
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  • (#22) Vanillite
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  • (#23) Vanillish
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  • (#24) Vanilluxe
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  • (#25) Snorunt
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  • (#26) Glalie
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  • (#27) Froslass
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  • (#28) Sneasel
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  • (#29) Weavile
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  • (#30) Cryogonal
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  • (#31) Snover
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  • (#32) Abomasnow
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  • (#33) Phantump
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  • (#34) Trevenant
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  • (#35) Swablu
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  • (#36) Altaria
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  • (#37) Impidimp
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  • (#38) Morgrem
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  • (#39) Grimmsnarl
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  • (#40) Hatenna
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  • (#41) Hattrem
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  • (#42) Hatterene
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  • (#43) Cleffa
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  • (#44) Clefairy
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  • (#45) Clefable
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  • (#46) Mimikyu
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  • (#47) Spiritomb
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  • (#48) Litwick
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  • (#49) Lampent
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  • (#50) Chandelure
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  • (#51) Gothita
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  • (#52) Gothorita
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  • (#53) Gothitelle
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  • (#54) Solosis
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  • (#55) Duosion
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  • (#56) Reuniclus
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  • (#57) Timburr
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  • (#58) Gurdurr
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  • (#59) Conkeldurr
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  • (#60) Barboach
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  • (#61) Whiscash
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  • (#62) Magikarp
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  • (#63) Gyarados
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  • (#64) Basculin
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  • (#65) Nidoran-F
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  • (#66) Nidorina
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  • (#67) Nidoqueen
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  • (#68) Nidoran-M
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  • (#69) Nidorino
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  • (#70) Nidoking
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  • (#71) Zigzagoon
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  • (#72) Linoone
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  • (#73) Obstagoon
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  • (#74) Eevee
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  • (#75) Vaporeon
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  • (#76) Jolteon
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  • (#77) Flareon
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  • (#78) Umbreon
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  • (#79) Espeon
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  • (#80) Glaceon
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  • (#81) Leafeon
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  • (#82) Sylveon
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  • (#83) Tyrunt
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  • (#84) Tyrantrum
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  • (#85) Amaura
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  • (#86) Aurorus
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  • (#87) Bronzor
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  • (#88) Bronzong
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  • (#89) Stonjourner
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  • (#90) Eiscue
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  • (#91) Dewpider
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  • (#92) Araquanid
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  • (#93) Joltik
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  • (#94) Galvantula
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  • (#95) Karrablast
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  • (#96) Escavalier
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  • (#97) Shelmet
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  • (#98) Accelgor
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  • (#99) Sizzlipede
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  • (#100) Centiskorch
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  • (#101) Durant
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  • (#102) Heatmor
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  • (#103) Darumaka
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  • (#104) Darmanitan
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  • (#105) Ponyta
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  • (#106) Rapidash
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  • (#107) Absol
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  • (#108) Cufant
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  • (#109) Copperajah
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  • (#110) Dreepy
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  • (#111) Drakloak
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  • (#112) Dragapult
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  • (#113) Bagon
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  • (#114) Shelgon
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  • (#115) Salamence
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  • (#116) Gible
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  • (#117) Gabite
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  • (#118) Garchomp
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  • (#119) Druddigon
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  • (#120) Delibird
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  • (#121) Cubchoo
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  • (#122) Beartic
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  • (#123) Omanyte
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  • (#124) Omastar
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  • (#125) Kabuto
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  • (#126) Kabutops
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  • (#127) Aerodactyl
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  • (#128) Carbink
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  • (#129) Beldum
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  • (#130) Metang
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  • (#131) Metagross
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  • (#132) Sinistea
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  • (#133) Polteageist
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  • (#134) Riolu
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  • (#135) Lucario
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  • (#136) Deino
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  • (#137) Zweilous
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  • (#138) Hydreigon
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  • (#139) Larvitar
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  • (#140) Pupitar
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  • (#141) Tyranitar
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  • (#142) Bergmite
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  • (#143) Avalugg
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  • (#144) Zubat
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  • (#145) Golbat
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  • (#146) Crobat
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  • (#147) Tirtouga
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  • (#148) Carracosta
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  • (#149) Archen
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  • (#150) Archeops
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  • (#151) Baltoy
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  • (#152) Claydol
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  • (#153) Golett
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  • (#154) Golurk
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  • (#155) Yamper
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  • (#156) Boltund
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  • (#157) Morpeko
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  • (#158) Pincurchin
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  • (#159) Spheal
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  • (#160) Sealeo
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  • (#161) Walrein
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  • (#162) Dhelmise
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  • (#163) Rookidee
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  • (#164) Corvisquire
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  • (#165) Corviknight
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  • (#166) Gossifleur
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  • (#167) Eldegoss
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  • (#168) Cottonee
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  • (#169) Whimsicott
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  • (#170) Shuckle
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  • (#171) Indeedee
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  • (#172) Munchlax
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  • (#173) Snorlax
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  • (#174) Sableye
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  • (#175) Mawile
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  • (#176) Rolycoly
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  • (#177) Carkol
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  • (#178) Coalossal
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  • (#179) Ferroseed
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  • (#180) Ferrothorn
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  • (#181) Noibat
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  • (#182) Noivern
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  • (#183) Lileep
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  • (#184) Cradily
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  • (#185) Anorith
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  • (#186) Armaldo
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  • (#187) Relicanth
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  • (#188) Feebas
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  • (#189) Milotic
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  • (#190) Lapras
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  • (#191) Aron
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  • (#192) Lairon
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  • (#193) Aggron
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  • (#194) Dratini
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  • (#195) Dragonair
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  • (#196) Dragonite
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  • (#197) Regirock
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  • (#198) Regice
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  • (#199) Registeel
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  • (#200) Regieleki
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  • (#201) Regidrago
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  • (#202) Articuno
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  • (#203) Zapdos
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  • (#204) Moltres
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  • (#205) Cobalion
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  • (#206) Terrakion
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  • (#207) Virizion
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  • (#208) Glastrier
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  • (#209) Spectrier
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  • (#210) Calyrex
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Meteor Beam
rock
Special
120
90
10
100
In this two-turn attack, the user gathers space power and boosts its Sp. Atk stat, then attacks the target on the next turn.
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Dual Wingbeat
flying
Physical
40
90
10
--
The user slams the target with its wings. The target is hit twice in a row.

Base Stats:

HP: 55
ATT: 112
DEF: 45
SP. ATK: 74
SP. DEF: 45
SPE: 70
EVs: +1 ATT
6
Wing Attack
flying
Physical
60
100
35
--
The target is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.
3
Rock Throw
rock
Physical
50
90
15
--
The user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to attack.
18
Quick Guard
fighting
Status
--
--
15
--
The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves.
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Switcheroo
dark
Status
--
100
10
--
The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.
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Head Smash
rock
Physical
150
80
5
--
The user attacks the target with a hazardous, full-power headbutt. This also damages the user terribly.
archeops
9
Dragon Breath
dragon
Special
60
100
20
30
The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
15
Pluck
flying
Physical
60
100
20
--
The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
39
Dragon Claw
dragon
Physical
80
100
15
--
The user slashes the target with huge sharp claws.
42
Thrash
normal
Physical
120
100
10
--
The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
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Steel Wing
steel
Physical
70
90
25
10
The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also raise the user’s Defense stat.
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Bounce
flying
Physical
85
85
5
30
The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
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Rock Blast
rock
Physical
25
90
10
--
The user hurls hard rocks at the target. Two to five rocks are launched in a row.
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Dragon Pulse
dragon
Special
85
100
10
--
The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.
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Lash Out
dark
Physical
75
100
5
--
The user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. If the user’s stats were lowered during this turn, the power of this move is doubled.
12
Ancient Power
rock
Special
60
100
5
10
The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.
36
Tailwind
flying
Status
--
--
15
--
The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stats of the user and its allies for four turns.
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Heat Wave
fire
Special
95
90
10
10
The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn.
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Assurance
dark
Physical
60
100
10
--
If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.
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Ally Switch
psychic
Status
--
--
15
--
The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies.
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Leer
normal
Status
--
100
30
100
The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.
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Quick Attack
normal
Physical
40
100
30
--
The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
21
U Turn
bug
Physical
70
100
20
--
After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
30
Crunch
dark
Physical
80
100
15
20
The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
33
Agility
psychic
Status
--
--
30
--
The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.
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Iron Defense
steel
Status
--
--
15
--
The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
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Earth Power
ground
Special
90
100
10
10
The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
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Shadow Claw
ghost
Physical
70
100
15
--
The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
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Stone Edge
rock
Physical
100
80
5
--
The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.
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Stealth Rock
rock
Status
--
--
20
--
The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
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Acrobatics
flying
Physical
55
100
15
--
The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.
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Bite
dark
Physical
60
100
25
30
The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.
--
Defog
flying
Status
--
--
15
--
A strong wind blows away the target’s barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target’s evasiveness.

Damage:

normal
x0.5
fighting
x1.0
flying
x0.5
poison
x0.5
ground
x0
rock
x2.0
bug
x0.5
ghost
x1.0
steel
x2.0
fire
x0.5
water
x2.0
grass
x1.0
electric
x2.0
psychic
x1.0
ice
x2.0
dragon
x1.0
dark
x1.0
fairy
x1.0
45
Endeavor
normal
Physical
--
100
5
--
This attack move cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.
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Uproar
normal
Special
90
100
10
--
The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.
27
Scary Face
normal
Status
--
100
10
--
The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
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Earthquake
ground
Physical
100
100
10
--
The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
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Sandstorm
rock
Status
--
--
10
--
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
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Iron Tail
steel
Physical
100
75
15
30
The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
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Zen Headbutt
psychic
Physical
80
90
15
20
The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.
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Bulldoze
ground
Physical
60
100
20
100
The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
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Knock Off
dark
Physical
65
100
20
--
The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.
24
Rock Slide
rock
Physical
75
90
10
30
Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
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Dig
ground
Physical
80
100
10
--
The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.
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Swift
normal
Special
60
--
20
--
Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
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Taunt
dark
Status
--
100
20
--
The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
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Rock Tomb
rock
Physical
60
95
15
100
Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.
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Snore
normal
Special
50
100
15
30
This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
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Attract
normal
Status
--
100
15
--
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
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Round
normal
Special
60
100
15
--
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
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Double Team
normal
Status
--
--
15
--
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
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Endure
normal
Status
--
--
10
--
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
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Rest
psychic
Status
--
--
5
--
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
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Protect
normal
Status
--
--
10
--
This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
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Sleep Talk
normal
Status
--
--
10
--
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
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Facade
normal
Physical
70
100
20
--
This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
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Substitute
normal
Status
--
--
10
--
The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.