Orthworm
TL;DR. Orthworm is a pure steel-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 480. When attacked, this Pokémon will wield the tendrils on its body like fists and pelt the opponent with a storm of punches.
When attacked, this Pokémon will wield the tendrils on its body like fists and pelt the opponent with a storm of punches.
Stat spread.
Total of 480. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Orthworm in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Orthworm reaches 2,299 CP at level 40 and 2,630 CP as a best buddy.
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Orthworm in competitive play.
Orthworm is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #145 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Orthworm.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Orthworm, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Orthworm?
Orthworm is a pure Steel-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Orthworm weak to?
Orthworm takes 2× damage from Fire, Fighting, Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Orthworm resistant to?
Orthworm is immune to Poison. It also resists Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy.
Does Orthworm evolve?
Orthworm does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Orthworm from?
Orthworm was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #0968.
What are Orthworm's base stats?
Orthworm has HP 70, Attack 85, Defense 145, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 55, and Speed 65. Total base stat total: 480.
What are Orthworm's abilities?
Orthworm can have the ability Earth Eater, plus the Hidden Ability Sand Veil.
Is Orthworm legendary or mythical?
No. Orthworm is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Orthworm's best stat?
Orthworm's highest base stat is Defense at 145, which ranks 7th of 65 Steel-type Pokémon.
Is Orthworm good?
Orthworm has a base stat total of 480, the 405th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 40th among Steel-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Orthworm as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Orthworm is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Orthworm vs. the average Steel-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 65 Steel-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Orthworm | Steel avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | 71 | -1 |
| Attack | 85 | 91 | -6 |
| Defense | 145 | 108 | +37 |
| Special Attack | 60 | 71 | -11 |
| Special Defense | 55 | 79 | -24 |
| Speed | 65 | 60 | +5 |
| Total | 480 | 480 | +0 |
Orthworm appears in 5 games.
Every mainline release where Orthworm is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Orthworm isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Orthworm is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
TCG Pocket appearances
3 Orthworm cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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