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:

Orthworm sprites

Type Generation 9
Normal Orthworm sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny

Where to find Orthworm

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