Orthworm

No. 0968

Type: Steel

This Pokémon lives in arid deserts. It maintains its metal body by consuming iron from the soil.

Base stats

HP70
Attack85
Defense145
Sp. Attack60
Sp. Defense55
Speed65

Total 480

What to answer with

Attacking types that hit what hits it hard, and the best move of each one it learns.

  • Water — Cover 2 weaknesses (Fire, Ground) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Ground — Covers 1 weakness (Fire) — Earthquake
  • Rock — Covers 1 weakness (Fire) — Rock Blast
  • Fairy — Covers 1 weakness (Fighting) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Flying — Covers 1 weakness (Fighting) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Grass — Covers 1 weakness (Ground) — It learns nothing of that type

Abilities

Moves

What the optimizer would run

Rules: Gen 9 OU (singles)

Role
Hazard setter
Ability
Earth Eater
Item
Black Belt
Nature
Impish
EVs
252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Moves
Body Press, Spikes, Bulldoze, Iron Head

Frequently asked questions

What type is Orthworm?
Orthworm is a Steel type Pokémon.
What are Orthworm's base stats?
HP 70, Attack 85, Defense 145, Sp. Attack 60, Sp. Defense 55, Speed 65. That is a base stat total of 480.
What is Orthworm weak to?
Orthworm takes extra damage from Fighting, Fire and Ground moves. It is immune to Poison.
What abilities does Orthworm have?
Orthworm can have Earth Eater and Sand Veil. Its hidden ability is Sand Veil.
Does Orthworm evolve?
Orthworm does not evolve.
What moves does Orthworm learn?
Orthworm learns 14 moves by levelling up and 37 by TM.