Orthworm

Orthworm is a Steel type Pokémon introduced in Generation 9.

Pokédex data

National № 0968
Type Steel
Species Earthworm Pokémon
Height 2.5 m (8′02″)
Weight 310.0 kg (683.4 lbs)
Abilities 1. Earth Eater
Sand Veil (hidden ability)
Local № 0296 (Scarlet/Violet)
0096 (The Teal Mask)

Training

EV yield 2 Defense
Catch rate 25 (3.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 240
Growth Rate Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 35 (8,739–8,995 steps)

Base stats

HP 70
250 344
Attack 85
157 295
Defense 145
265 427
Sp. Atk 60
112 240
Sp. Def 55
103 229
Speed 65
121 251
Total 480 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Orthworm.

Evolution chart

Pokédex entries

Scarlet When attacked, this Pokémon will wield the tendrils on its body like fists and pelt the opponent with a storm of punches.
Violet This Pokémon lives in arid deserts. It maintains its metal body by consuming iron from the soil.

Moves learned by Orthworm

Moves learnt by level up

Orthworm learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1HardenNormalStatus
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
1WrapNormalPhysical 15 90
7Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
12Smack DownRockPhysical 50 100
16BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
21Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
26Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
30DigGroundPhysical 80 100
34SandstormRockStatus
38Iron DefenseSteelStatus
43Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
47EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
52Shed TailNormalStatus

Egg moves

Orthworm learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Orthworm gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CoilPoisonStatus
CurseGhostStatus
Metal BurstSteelPhysical 100

Moves learnt by TM

Orthworm is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
05Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
07ProtectNormalStatus
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
28BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
35Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
36Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
47EndureNormalStatus
51SandstormRockStatus
55DigGroundPhysical 80 100
66Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus
76Rock BlastRockPhysical 25 90
84Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical 75 100
85RestPsychicStatus
86Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
89Body PressFightingPhysical 80 100
90SpikesGroundStatus
93Flash CannonSteelSpecial 80 100
99Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
103SubstituteNormalStatus
104Iron DefenseSteelStatus
116Stealth RockRockStatus
121Heavy SlamSteelPhysical 100
130Helping HandNormalStatus
133Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
149EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
170Steel BeamSteelSpecial 140 95
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100
176Sand TombGroundPhysical 35 85
179Smack DownRockPhysical 50 100
186High HorsepowerGroundPhysical 95 95
204Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
223Metal SoundSteelStatus 85
224CurseGhostStatus

Orthworm sprites

Type Generation 9
Normal Orthworm sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny

Where to find Orthworm

Scarlet
Violet
Asado Desert, East Province (Area Three), West Province (Area Two)

Answers to Orthworm questions

Other languages

English Orthworm
Japanese ミミズズ
German Schlurm
French Ferdeter
Italian Orthworm
Spanish Orthworm
Korean 꿈트렁
Chinese (Simplified) 拖拖蚓
Chinese (Traditional) 拖拖蚓

 

English Earthworm Pokémon
Japanese ミミズポケモン
German Regenwurm-Pokémon
French Pokémon Ver de Terre
Italian Pokémon Lombrico
Spanish Pokémon Lombriz
Korean 지렁이포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 蚯蚓宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 蚯蚓寶可夢

Name origin

ore
a mineral in its natural state
earthworm
long, thin invertebrate creature