While Archeops isn't particularly powerful, and you probably will never have to attack with Archeops, the ability lets you take a stronger card and immediately attack with it
C Common The Phantom Knights of Shade Brigandine X TRAP Special Summon this card in Defense Position as a Normal Monster (Warrior/DARK/Level 4/ATK 0/DEF 300) (this card is NOT treated as a Trap)
A single green mana to regenerate your elves is a sweet deal, especially if you have Elvish Archdruid or Circle of Dreams Druid on the field who allow you to protect them all
RD/TB02-JP002 Red-Eyes Maxi-Flare Dragon Level 10 DARK Dragon Maximum Effect Monster MAXIMUM ATK 3700 ATK 2400 DEF 0 You can Maximum Summon this card together with Red-Eyes Maxi-Flare Dragon [L] and Red-Eyes Maxi-Flare Dragon [R] [REQUIREMENT] During the turn this card is Normal Summoned OR If this card is in Maximum Mode
Here is what to know about the set, the cards to watch, and why your extra bulk may still have value
Destroy all Spell/Traps your opponent controls