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Orthworm

Orthworm

Paldea #296 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex

Orthworm

Paldea #296 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

70

250

344

Attack

85

157

295

Defense

145

265

427

Sp. Atk

60

112

240

Sp. Def

55

103

229

Speed

65

121

251

Total

480

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Cyclizar

Glimmet

Orthworm normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Orthworm sprite

Shiny

Orthworm

Paldea #296
Steel

Height

2.5 m (8'02")

Weight

310 kg (683.4 lbs)

Abilities

Earth EaterSand Veil(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Orthworm takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Fire

Fighting

Ground

Resists

Poison

Normal

0.5×

Grass

0.5×

Ice

0.5×

Flying

0.5×

Psychic

0.5×

Bug

0.5×

Rock

0.5×

Dragon

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Fairy

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Paldea #296Kitakami #96
EV yield
2 Def
Catch rate
25
Base Exp.
240

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Field
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
35 (8,960 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Scarlet box art

Scarlet

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

Pokémon Violet box art

Violet

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

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
Orthworm

Orthworm

Paldea #296

No evolutions

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartTackleNormalPhysical4010035

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.

StartWrapNormalPhysical159020

A long body, vines, or the like are used to wrap and squeeze the target for four to five turns.

StartHardenNormalStatus--30

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to boost its Defense stat.

7Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

12Smack DownRockPhysical5010015

The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack the target. If the target is in the air, it will be knocked down to the ground.

16BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

21Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015

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

26Take DownNormalPhysical908520

A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

30DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.

34SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types.

38Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

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

43Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

47EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

52Shed TailNormalStatus0-10

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

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Class
Description
TM001Take DownNormalPhysical908520

A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

TM005Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

TM007ProtectNormalStatus--10

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

TM025FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM028BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

TM035Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.

TM036Rock TombRockPhysical609515

The user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement.

TM047EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.

TM051SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types.

TM055DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.

TM066Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

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

TM070Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.

TM076Rock BlastRockPhysical259010

The user attacks by hurling hard rocks at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.

TM084Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical7510010

Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.

TM085RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.

TM086Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

TM089Body PressFightingPhysical8010010

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

TM090SpikesGroundStatus--20

The user lays a trap of spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will damage opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

TM093Flash CannonSteelSpecial8010010

The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

TM099Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015

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

TM103SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.

TM104Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

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

TM116Stealth RockRockStatus--20

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap damages opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

TM121Heavy SlamSteelPhysical-10010

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

TM130Helping HandNormalStatus--20

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

TM133Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

TM149EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

TM152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.

TM163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.

TM170Steel BeamSteelSpecial140955

The user fires a beam of steel that it collected from its entire body. This also damages the user.

TM171Tera BlastNormalSpecial8010010

If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.

TM176Sand TombGroundPhysical358515

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

TM179Smack DownRockPhysical5010015

The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack the target. If the target is in the air, it will be knocked down to the ground.

TM186High HorsepowerGroundPhysical959510

The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.

TM204Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.

TM223Metal SoundSteelStatus-8540

A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.

TM224CurseGhostStatus--10

A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
CoilPoisonStatus--20

The user coils up and concentrates. This boosts its Attack and Defense stats as well as its accuracy.

CurseGhostStatus--10

A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.

Metal BurstSteelPhysical-10010

The user retaliates with much greater force against the opponent that last inflicted damage on it.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Earth Eater

Ability Slot 1

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

Restores HP when hit by a Ground-type move.

Sand Veil(Hidden Ability)

Boosts the Pokémon's evasiveness in a sandstorm.

Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Paldea #295

Cyclizar

Paldea #308

Glimmet

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