Steel
#0968
— Earthworm Pokémon
Orthworm
Height2.5 m
Weight310.0 kg
Base Exp240
BST480
Abilities
Earth Eater
Sand Veilhidden
When attacked, this Pokémon will wield the tendrils on its body like fists and pelt the opponent with a storm of punches.
Base Stats
HP
70
Atk
85
Def
145
SpA
60
SpD
55
Spe
65
BST480
Evolution Chain
Orthworm does not evolve.
Move Learnset
Select a generation to see the moves Orthworm can learn in those games
Learnset for Gen IX games · PWR = base power · ACC = accuracy (%) · Cat = physical/special/status
Move
TypeCategoryPwrAcc
Lv1Harden
Normal——
Lv1Tackle
Normal40100%
Lv1Wrap
Normal1590%
Lv7Mud Slap
Ground20100%
Lv12Smack Down
Rock50100%
Lv16Bulldoze
Ground60100%
Lv21Iron Head
Steel80100%
Lv26Take Down
Normal9085%
Lv30Dig
Ground80100%
Lv34Sandstorm
Rock——
Lv38Iron Defense
Steel——
Lv43Iron Tail
Steel10075%
Lv47Earthquake
Ground100100%
Lv52Shed Tail
Normal0—
Pokédex Entries
In-game descriptions of Orthworm across different games
- Pokémon Scarlet
- "When attacked, this Pokémon will wield the tendrils on its body like fists and pelt the opponent with a storm of punches."
- Pokémon Violet
- "This Pokémon lives in arid deserts. It maintains its metal body by consuming iron from the soil."
More Steel-type Pokémon
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About Orthworm
Orthworm is the Earthworm Pokémon a Steel type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 480 with Earth Eater as its ability.
What is Orthworm weak to?
Orthworm is a Steel-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Fire, Fighting, Ground. It resists Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy. It is immune to Poison.
How to counter Orthworm
To counter Orthworm in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Fire or Fighting or Ground moves and can withstand its Steel STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Orthworm in competitive teams
Orthworm can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Orthworm on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
