orthworm
#968

Orthworm

Earthworm Pokémon

Steel

When attacked, this Pokémon will wield the tendrils on its body like fists and pelt the opponent with a storm of punches.

Base Stats

HP 70
Attack 85
Defense 145
Sp. Atk 60
Sp. Def 55
Speed 65
Total 480
EV Yield 2 Defense

Type Effectiveness

Abilities

Evolution Chain

Moves

Details

Category Earthworm Pokémon
Height 2.5 m
Weight 310.0 kg
Base Exp 240
Growth Rate Slow
Capture Rate 25
Base Happiness 50
Gender 50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Habitat
Egg Groups Ground

Sprites

orthworm Front Front
orthworm Front Shiny Front Shiny
orthworm Official Art Official Art
orthworm Official Art (Shiny) Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

zu Usage: 6.3%
Defensive
Moves
Stealth Rock / Spikes
Iron Defense / Spikes / Protect
Item
Leftovers
Nature
Impish
EVs
HP 252
Def 16
SpD 240
Tera Type
GhostElectric
Coil
Item
Leftovers
Nature
Careful
EVs
HP 248
Def 8
SpD 252
Tera Type
Ghost

Strategy Overview

Orthworm's place in ZU is defined by its extremely valuable Steel typing combined with its amazing natural Defense and an immunity to Ground-type moves through its signature ability, Earth Eater. With both Stealth Rock and Spikes at its disposal, Orthworm can be an excellent defensive entry hazard setter for its team; furthermore, it has multiple setup moves in Iron Defense and Coil that let it serve as both a defensive check to opposing physical attackers and a potential bulky setup sweeper with Body Press. Orthworm has two pain points holding it back from further success: special attacks threaten severe damage to it, and it can get worn down rapidly due to its lack of a reliable recovery move, especially if it loses its Leftovers.

Most Used Moves

Spikes
48.9%
Coil
28.5%

Most Used Items

Leftovers
85.4%

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc