In-game spritePokémon Scarlet & VioletPaldea · 2023#296 in the Paldea dex
Orthworm #0968
Steel
Pokédex entry
Each version has its own entry.
“When attacked, this Pokémon will wield the tendrils on its body like fists and pelt the opponent with a storm of punches.”
“This Pokémon lives in arid deserts. It maintains its metal body by consuming iron from the soil.”
Base stats
Base stat total 480
HP
70
Atk
85
Def
145
SpA
60
SpD
55
Spe
65
Total480
Abilities
Orthworm in Scarlet & Violet
Its actual in-game sprites.
FrontMoves learned by level-up
The exact level-up learnset in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harden | Normal | — |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 |
| 1 | Wrap | Normal | 15 |
| 7 | Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 |
| 12 | Smack Down | Rock | 50 |
| 16 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 |
| 21 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 |
| 26 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| 30 | Dig | Ground | 80 |
| 34 | Sandstorm | Rock | — |
| 38 | Iron Defense | Steel | — |
| 43 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 |
| 47 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 |
| 52 | Shed Tail | Normal | 0 |
TM / HM moves
Egg move moves
Type matchups
How Orthworm takes damage in battle.
Weak to
Fighting2×Ground2×Fire2×
Resists
Normal½×Flying½×Rock½×Bug½×Steel½×Grass½×Psychic½×Ice½×Dragon½×Fairy½×Poison0×
Where to find Orthworm in Scarlet & Violet
Orthworm can't be found in the wild in Scarlet & Violet— it's obtained by evolution, trade, breeding, or as a gift.