Archen Collector’s Guide (Unified Minds 120)

Character Intro

Archen is an uncommon Pokémon card from the Unified Minds set, numbered 120. With 80 HP and the attack Endeavor, it’s a straightforward addition for collectors building out the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Unidentified Fossil)
• Attack: Endeavor — Flip 2 coins; this attack does 20 more damage for each heads (20+ damage)
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Flavor Text: “Once thought to be the ancestor of all bird Pokémon, some of the latest research suggests that may not be the case.”
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

The key printing of Archen is from the Sun & Moon series set “Unified Minds” with the set code sm11. This card is numbered 120 and classified as Uncommon. No alternate printings or promotional versions are noted.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate artworks for this exact printing of Archen. Identification is straightforward by its set code sm11 and card number 120. The illustrator’s signature “0313” can also help verify authenticity.

Legality & Play Notes

The legality of this Archen card is unknown. It is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data. Players should verify tournament rules before including it in decks.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity, maintaining the card’s edges and surface will help retain collector value. Avoid bending or exposure to extreme temperatures.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unified Minds (sm11): Archen appears as a Stage 1 Fighting-type Pokémon evolving from Unidentified Fossil. Its attack, Endeavor, uses a coin-flip mechanic for variable damage, and the flavor text highlights Archen’s debated paleontological history.