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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

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

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