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Orthworm Stats, Weaknesses & Evolution

Orthworm official artwork

Orthworm (#0968) is a Steel-type Earthworm Pokémon introduced in Generation 9. It stands 2.5 m tall, weighs 310 kg and has a base stat total of 480, with its highest base stat in Defense (145). Its ability is Earth Eater, with Sand Veil as its Hidden Ability. Orthworm is weak to Fire, Fighting, and Ground attacks. It is immune to Poison-type moves.

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

Orthworm base stats

  • HP: 70
  • Attack: 85
  • Defense: 145
  • Sp. Atk: 60
  • Sp. Def: 55
  • Speed: 65
  • Total: 480

Abilities

  • Earth Eater
  • Sand Veil (Hidden)

Orthworm type weaknesses & resistances

Weak to

  • Fire (2x)
  • Fighting (2x)
  • Ground (2x)

Resists

  • Normal (0.5x)
  • Grass (0.5x)
  • Ice (0.5x)
  • Flying (0.5x)
  • Psychic (0.5x)
  • Bug (0.5x)
  • Rock (0.5x)
  • Dragon (0.5x)
  • Steel (0.5x)
  • Fairy (0.5x)

Immune to

  • Poison

Orthworm level-up moveset

  • Lv. 1: Harden
  • Lv. 1: Tackle
  • Lv. 1: Wrap
  • Lv. 7: Mud Slap
  • Lv. 12: Smack Down
  • Lv. 16: Bulldoze
  • Lv. 21: Iron Head
  • Lv. 26: Take Down
  • Lv. 30: Dig
  • Lv. 34: Sandstorm
  • Lv. 38: Iron Defense
  • Lv. 43: Iron Tail
  • Lv. 47: Earthquake
  • Lv. 52: Shed Tail