Orthworm.
BST 480 · steel
Orthworm is weak to Fire, Fighting, Ground and resists Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy and is immune to Poison.
Orthworm base stats
BST 480 · ranges at level 100Orthworm weaknesses and resistances
damage taken from each attacking typeOrthworm abilities
2 total · 1 hiddenBest Orthworm moves
gen 9 learnset · sorted by base powerOrthworm moves
gen 9 · 54 moves · 14 level-up · 37 TM/HM · 3 eggOrthworm Pokédex entries
1 generations · newest firstWhen attacked, this Pokémon will wield the tendrils on its body like fists and pelt the opponent with a storm of punches.
This Pokémon lives in arid deserts. It maintains its metal body by consuming iron from the soil.
Orthworm species data
gen IX species · breeding and trainingAbout Orthworm
Orthworm is a Steel-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 9 (Paldea). When attacked, this Pokémon will wield the tendrils on its body like fists and pelt the opponent with a storm of punches. Orthworm stands 2.5 m (8'02") tall and weighs 310.0 kg (683.4 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokémon.
Orthworm base stats
Orthworm has a base stat total of 480, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Defense at 145 (excellent), while its lowest is Sp. Def at 55 (below average). Orthworm functions as a physical wall. Orthworm is average speed with a base Speed of 65.
Orthworm weaknesses and resistances
As a Steel-type, Orthworm is weak to Fire, Fighting, Ground-type moves, resists Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy-type attacks, and is completely immune to Poison-type moves. This gives Orthworm 3 weaknesses, 10 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Orthworm abilities
Orthworm's abilities include Earth Eater, Sand Veil. Earth Eater restores HP when hit by a Ground-type move. Its Hidden Ability is Sand Veil, which increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Orthworm moves and learnset
Orthworm can learn 54 moves in Generation 9, including 14 by leveling up, 37 via TM/HM, 3 through breeding. Its strongest STAB moves include Steel Beam (Steel, 140 power), Iron Tail (Steel, 100 power), Iron Head (Steel, 80 power), Flash Cannon (Steel, 80 power). For coverage, Orthworm can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Double Edge (Normal).
Training Orthworm
With a capture rate of 25 (9.8%), Orthworm can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Orthworm yields 2 Defense EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 9,216 steps to hatch from an Egg. Orthworm belongs to the Ground egg group.
Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Orthworm. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Orthworm, or use the team builder to see how Orthworm fits into your squad.
