Archen (Silver Tempest 146) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Archen is an Uncommon card from the Silver Tempest set, numbered 146. With 80 HP and the attacks Flap and Claw Slash, it’s a straightforward addition to fossil-themed or early-game collections.

Quick Facts

• Evolves from: Unidentified Fossil
• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Stage 1
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Attacks:
• Flap (30 damage, 1 Colorless energy)
• Claw Slash (80 damage, 3 Colorless energy)
• Flavor Text: “This Pokémon was successfully restored from a fossil. As research suggested, Archen is unable to fly. But it’s very good at jumping.”
• Illustrator: Misa Tsutsui
• Card Image: /images/swsh12/swsh12-146.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing of Archen appears in the Sword & Shield series set Silver Tempest with the card number 146. It is classified as an Uncommon rarity card and features the regulation mark F. The release date for this printing is unknown.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include the set code swsh12 and the card ID swsh12-146. The card’s subtypes include Stage 1, matching its evolutionary status from Unidentified Fossil.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain card condition, store this Archen card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity, handling with clean hands and avoiding bending will help retain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Silver Tempest (swsh12): This set features Archen as a Stage 1 Colorless Pokémon with solid attack options and a unique fossil origin story. It fits well into collections focusing on prehistoric or fossil-themed Pokémon.