#968
Orthworm
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- IX (Paldea)
- Color
- Pink
- Shape
- Squiggle
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Capture Rate
- 25 (9.8%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Ground
- Hatch Counter
- 35 cycles (~9,216 steps)
- Base Experience
- 240
- EV Yield
- 2 Def
- Height
- 2.5 m (8'02")
- Weight
- 310.0 kg (683.4 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Restores HP when hit by a Ground-type move.
Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Generation IX
When 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.
Level Up
14 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Wrap | nor | P | 15 | 90% | 20 |
| 1 | Harden | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 7 | Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| 12 | Smack Down | roc | P | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| 16 | Bulldoze | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 21 | Iron HeadSTAB | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 26 | Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 30 | Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 34 | Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| 38 | Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| 43 | Iron TailSTAB | ste | P | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| 47 | Earthquake | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| 52 | Shed Tail | nor | N | 0 | — | 10 |
TM / HM
37 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Press | fig | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Bulldoze | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Earthquake | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Flash CannonSTAB | ste | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Heavy SlamSTAB | ste | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| High Horsepower | gro | P | 95 | 95% | 10 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Iron HeadSTAB | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Metal Sound | ste | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| Mud Shot | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rock Blast | roc | P | 25 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Sand Tomb | gro | P | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Smack Down | roc | P | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Spikes | gro | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Steel BeamSTAB | ste | S | 140 | 95% | 5 |
| Stomping Tantrum | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
Egg Moves
3 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coil | poi | N | — | — | 20 |
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| Metal BurstSTAB | ste | P | — | 100% | 10 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Orthworm
Damage Calculator
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Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
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Where To Catch
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Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Orthworm
Orthworm is a Steel-type Pokemon 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 Pokemon.
Orthworm Base Stats
Orthworm has a base stat total of 480, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokemon. 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 & Resistances
As a Steel-type, Orthworm is weak to Fire, Fighting, Ground-type moves, resists Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Dark, Steel, Fairy-type attacks, and is completely immune to Poison-type moves. This gives Orthworm 3 weaknesses, 11 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 & 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 above 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.
