Archeops

Archeops

Archeops appears in the English print of Dark Explorers, released on May 9, 2012. Archeops is a rare secret rarity and 130 HP. The Dark Explorers set contains 111 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by 5ban Graphics.

Collector Insights

Archeops is a Fighting-type Pokémon with 130 HP, featuring a retreat cost of two Colorless energy and a converted retreat cost of two. Its primary attack, Rock Slide, costs two Fighting and one Colorless energy to deal 60 damage and inflicts 10 damage to two of the opponent’s Benched Pokémon, bypassing their Weakness and Resistance. The card includes an ability called Ancient Power, which prevents the player from evolving any Pokémon from their hand during the same turn. Archeops has a Grass-type weakness with double damage applied. It was first released in the Dark Explorers set from the Black & White series on May 9, 2012, and is classified as a Rare Secret card. The artwork is credited to 5ban Graphics, and its Pokédex entry notes its unusual coloration and rarity. This card’s design emphasizes its role in competitive play through its strategic retreat and attack mechanics.

This extremely rare Pokémon is a different color than usual. It is very hard to find.

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