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.
Evolution chart
- Orthworm does not evolve.
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 does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Orthworm does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Orthworm cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Orthworm learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harden | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Wrap | Normal | 15 | 90 | |
| 7 | Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
| 12 | Smack Down | Rock | 50 | 100 | |
| 16 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 21 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 26 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 30 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 34 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 38 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 43 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| 47 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 52 | Shed Tail | Normal | — | — |
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.
Moves learnt by TM
Orthworm is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 05 | Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 28 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 35 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 51 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 55 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 66 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 76 | Rock Blast | Rock | 25 | 90 | |
| 84 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | 75 | 100 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 86 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 89 | Body Press | Fighting | 80 | 100 | |
| 90 | Spikes | Ground | — | — | |
| 93 | Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 99 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 104 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 116 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 121 | Heavy Slam | Steel | — | 100 | |
| 130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 133 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| 149 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 152 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 170 | Steel Beam | Steel | 140 | 95 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 176 | Sand Tomb | Ground | 35 | 85 | |
| 179 | Smack Down | Rock | 50 | 100 | |
| 186 | High Horsepower | Ground | 95 | 95 | |
| 204 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 223 | Metal Sound | Steel | — | 85 | |
| 224 | Curse | Ghost | — | — |
Orthworm sprites
Where to find Orthworm
| Scarlet Violet |
Asado Desert, East Province (Area Three), West Province (Area Two) |
|---|---|
| Legends: Z-A | Location data not yet available |
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