Archeops

🎯 Best Counters Against Archeops

Top Pokémon to use when battling Archeops in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Xurkitree	Electric	330	144	195	4,504
2	Kartana	Grass Steel	323	182	139	4,206
3	Rampardos	Rock	295	109	219	3,773
4	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
5	Palkia	Water Dragon	280	215	189	4,565
6	Dialga	Steel Dragon	275	211	205	4,620
7	Zekrom	Dragon Electric	275	211	205	4,620
8	Kyogre	Water	270	228	205	4,708
9	Inteleon	Water	262	142	172	3,391
10	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231

📖 Complete Archeops Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Archeops (#567) is a Rock/Flying-type Pokémon from the Unova region (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,811 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Archeops is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Archeops in 2026.

📊 Archeops Stats Analysis

Archeops's Attack stat is 292 (Elite). This is among the highest in the game, making Archeops an elite attacker for raids and gym battles.

With 139 Defense (Average) and 181 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 612. This gives Archeops reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Rock-type Pokémon, Archeops's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Archeops Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Archeops depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Steel Wing (Fast) with Dragon Claw (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Archeops has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Archeops PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Archeops can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Rock/Flying typing provides useful matchups against Ground, Normal, Fire-type threats while being weak to Water, Steel, Electric types.

Master League

With 3,777 CP at Level 50, Archeops is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.

💪 Archeops Raid Guide & Counters

Archeops appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Water, Steel, Electric-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Archeops at Level 20 (1,818 - 1,903 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,272 - 2,379 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,903 CP.

🎯 How to Get Archeops in Pokémon GO

Archeops can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Partly Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Archeops Evolution Guide

Archeops is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

• Archen (#566)
• Archeops (#567) ← current — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Archeops in Pokémon GO

Shiny Archeops is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Archeops gets a weather boost in Partly Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,272 - 2,379 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Archeops

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.