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Orthworm

Orthworm

STEEL
HP
70
Atk
85
Def
145
SpA
60
SpD
55
Spe
65
Build Orthworm in Team BuilderView all Orthworm teams

Weaknesses

  • FIGHTING2x
  • FIRE2x
  • GROUND2x

Best Nature

Careful 32/2/0/0/32/0

Best Moveset

  1. Shed TailNORMALStatus25.0%
  2. Body PressFIGHTINGPhysical19.2%
  3. Heavy SlamSTEELPhysical19.2%
  4. ProtectNORMALStatus17.3%

Best Ability / Item

Earth EaterSitrus BerrySitrus Berry

Orthworm technical VGC usage sections

Best Orthworm Moves

  • #1

    Shed Tail

    NORStatus0 BP

    The user creates a substitute for itself using its own HP before switching places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

    25.00%
  • #2

    Body Press

    FIGPhysical80 BP

    The user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user's Defense stat, the greater the damage this move deals.

    19.23%
  • #3

    Heavy Slam

    STEPhysical

    The user slams into the target with its heavy body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the move's power.

    19.23%
  • #4

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    17.31%
  • #5

    Iron Defense

    STEStatus

    The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply boosting its Defense stat.

    9.62%
  • #6

    Helping Hand

    NORStatus

    The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.

    3.85%
  • #7

    Body Slam

    NORPhysical85 BP

    The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

    1.92%
  • #8

    Iron Head

    STEPhysical80 BP

    The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

    1.92%
  • #9

    Sand Tomb

    GROPhysical35 BP

    The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm that inflicts damage for four to five turns.

    1.92%

Best Orthworm Natures

  • #1

    Careful 32/2/0/0/32/0

    100.00%

Best Orthworm Abilities

  • #1

    Earth Eater

    If hit by a Ground-type move, the Pokémon has its HP restored instead of taking damage.

    100.00%

Best Orthworm Items

  • #1
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    100.00%

Best Orthworm Teammates

  • #1
    garchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    20.00%
  • #2
    incineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    13.33%
  • #3
    basculegion-maleBasculegion-male
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    10.00%
  • #4
    froslass-megaFroslass-mega
    ICEGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    10.00%
  • #5
    rotom-frostRotom-frost
    ELEICE
    TeamsBuilder
    10.00%
  • #6
    volcaronaVolcarona
    BUGFIR
    TeamsBuilder
    10.00%
  • #7
    blastoise-megaBlastoise-mega
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    6.67%
  • #8
    dragonite-megaDragonite-mega
    DRAFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    6.67%
  • #9
    sneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    6.67%
  • #10
    kingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    6.67%

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Gengar MegaPolitoedIncineroarSinistchaGarchompOrthworm
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Lopunny MegaVolcaronaPrimarinaMeowscaradaDragoniteOrthworm
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OrthwormIncineroarRotom-FrostFroslass MegaGarchompBasculegion-M
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OrthwormGlimmora MegaGardevoirVolcaronaKrookodileNoivern
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OrthwormBasculegion-MFroslass MegaIncineroarRotom-FrostGarchomp
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Orthworm?

The best moveset for Orthworm in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Shed Tail, Body Press, Heavy Slam, Protect.

How to counter Orthworm in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Orthworm can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (fighting 2x, fire 2x, ground 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Orthworm?

The best item for Orthworm is typically Sitrus Berry, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.