Archeops (Unified Minds 121) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Archeops from the Unified Minds set is a Rare card numbered 121. It boasts 130 HP and features the standout attack Hyper Beam, giving it a powerful option in battle. This card combines strength and rarity in a sleek design.

Quick Facts

• Evolves from: Archen
• Type: Fighting
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-20)
• Stage: Stage 2
• Subtypes: Stage 2
• Flavor Text: “This ancient Pokémon’s plumage is delicate, so if anyone other than an experienced professional tries to restore it, they will fail.”

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Sun & Moon series set “Unified Minds” with the set code sm11-121. It is a rare card and does not have any known print variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions of this Archeops card. Key identifiers include the set code sm11 and the card number 121. The card’s artwork by Hasuno and its Fighting type are also distinctive features.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Attacks

• U-turn: Deals 40 damage and allows switching with a Benched Pokémon.
• Hyper Beam: Deals 80 damage and discards an Energy from the opponent’s Active Pokémon.

Care & Storage Tips

Given the card’s rarity and delicate artwork, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid handling the card excessively to preserve its condition and the vivid details of Hasuno’s illustration.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unified Minds (sm11): This set includes Archeops as a rare Fighting-type Stage 2 card, emphasizing strategic play with its energy-disrupting Hyper Beam attack. The set’s focus on powerful Pokémon and dynamic gameplay is well represented by this card.