Orthworm
Generation IX · #0968: Earthworm Pokémon
Orthworm is a Steel-type Pokémon, known as the Earthworm Pokémon, first introduced in Generation IX. Its base stats total 480, with Defense (145) the highest and Special Defense (55) the lowest. Its ability is Earth Eater, with Sand Veil as its Hidden Ability.
Base Stats
Height
2.5m
Weight
310.0kg
Category
Earthworm Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
pink
Shape
squiggle
Abilities
Restores HP when hit by a Ground-type move.
Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm07
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm08
red blue
tm08
yellow
tm08
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm08
sword shield
tm09
yellow
tm08
red green japan
tm08
blue japan
tm09
red blue
tm09
sword shield
tr76
sword shield
tm35
scarlet violet
tm84
scarlet violet
tm86
scarlet violet
tm116
scarlet violet
tm170
scarlet violet
+320 more TMs/HMs
Where to Find
Orthworm isn't listed as a wild encounter in our game data. It may only be available through gifts, events, raids or trades in some games.
Pokedex Entries
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.
Learnable Moves
Orthworm can learn 44 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| body press | fighting | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| coil | poison | Status | — | — | 20 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| earth power | ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| flash cannon | steel | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| harden | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| heavy slam | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| high horsepower | ground | Physical | 95 | 95 | 10 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| iron head | steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| metal burst | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| metal sound | steel | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| mud shot | ground | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rock blast | rock | Physical | 25 | 90 | 10 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| sand tomb | ground | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| shed tail | normal | Status | 0 | — | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| smack down | rock | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| spikes | ground | Status | — | — | 20 |
| stealth rock | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| steel beam | steel | Special | 140 | 95 | 5 |
| stomping tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| wrap | normal | Physical | 15 | 90 | 20 |
Commonly Asked Questions About Orthworm
What type is Orthworm?
Orthworm is a steel type Pokemon.
What does Orthworm evolve from?
Orthworm does not evolve.
What are Orthworm's weaknesses?
Orthworm is weak to fighting, ground and fire type moves.
