Dex completion
Plume Fossil
Effect
Give to a scientist in a museum to receive an Archen.
Pokémon Revived From the Plume Fossil
Revived Pokémon: Archen
Where to Find
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Pokemon Black & Pokemon White
Choose the Plume Fossil at Relic Castle; only one fossil from this choice can be taken.
Repeatable: No
Pokemon Black 2 & Pokemon White 2
Area
Nacrene Museum
Receive the Plume Fossil from Lenora at Nacrene City Nacrene Museum; only one fossil from this choice can be taken.
Requirements- Hall of Fame
Repeatable: No
Version Exclusive: Yes
Area
What is the Real Price? Funfest Mission
Possible reward from Entralink What is the Real Price? Funfest Mission.
Requirements- Pokemon White 2 only
Repeatable: Yes
Area
Antique Shop mystery boxes
Possible random reward from Join Avenue Antique Shop mystery boxes.
Requirements- Defeat Iris
- Join Avenue Rank 15
Repeatable: Yes
Pokemon X & Pokemon Y
Possible random find from Rock Smash at Glittering Cave.
Requirements- Hall of Fame
Repeatable: Yes
Pokemon Omega Ruby & Pokemon Alpha Sapphire
Version Exclusive: Yes
Possible random find from Rock Smash at Mirage Spots.
Requirements- Defeat or capture Groudon
- Pokemon Omega Ruby only
Repeatable: Yes
Pokemon Sun & Pokemon Moon
Version Exclusive: Yes
Area
Olivia's jewelry shop
Purchase the Plume Fossil at Konikoni City Olivia's jewelry shop.
Requirements- Pokemon Moon only
Repeatable: No
Pokemon Ultra Sun & Pokemon Ultra Moon
Version Exclusive: Yes
Area
Olivia's jewelry shop
Purchase the Plume Fossil at Konikoni City Olivia's jewelry shop.
Requirements- Pokemon Ultra Moon only
Repeatable: No
Area
Isle Aphun
Possible random treasure from Poké Pelago Isle Aphun.
Repeatable: Yes
Oak's Notes
Revived Pokemon
The Plume Fossil revives into Archen, which evolves into Archeops at level 37.
Archen 
Archeops Playthrough Notes
Very fast mixed attacker with a health-management drawback.
Archeops has excellent offensive stats(140 Attack and 112 Special Attack), making it one of the strongest fossil Pokémon for normal battles while above half HP. Its Defeatist ability sharply reduces its offenses after its health falls below half.
Keep it healed and let it attack first (110 Speed). Use items between battles so Defeatist does not remain active.
Usually the most straightforward choice between the two, provided the player keeps it healthy.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths: Excellent Attack, Special Attack, and Speed. Strong Flying and Rock coverage. Can use both physical and special moves. Often knocks out opponents before taking damage.
Weaknesses: Defeatist weakens its offenses below half HP. Several common weaknesses. Requires healing more often than most team members.
Choice Context
Choose the Cover Fossil for a sturdy setup attacker. Choose the Plume Fossil for immediate speed and offensive power.
Archeops is strongest above half HP because of Defeatist.
Plume Fossil is usually easier for a normal playthrough.
Revival Locations
Black/White: Revive at Nacrene Museum in Nacrene City. Revives at level 25.
Black 2/White 2: Revive at Nacrene Museum in Nacrene City. Revives at level 25.
X/Y: Revive at Ambrette Fossil Lab in Ambrette Town. Revives at level 20.
Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire: Revive at Devon Corporation 2F in Rustboro City. Revives at level 20.
Sun/Moon: Revive at Fossil Restoration Center in Route 8. Revives at level 15.
Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon: Revive at Fossil Restoration Center in Route 8. Revives at level 15.
Flavor Text
Black White / Black 2 White 2
A fossil of an ancient Pokémon that flew in the sky in ancient times. It appears to be part of its wing.
X Y / Sun Moon / Ultra Sun Ultra Moon / Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee / Sword Shield
A fossil from a prehistoric Pokémon that once lived in the sky. It looks as if it could come from part of its wing.
Overview
- Cost
- 7,000
- misc
- Category
- Dex completion
- Fling Power
- 100