Iron Tail
Learned at Lv. 43
Scarlet Violet
Power: 100Accuracy: 75PP: 15Physical
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
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#968
POKÉDEX No. #968
Orthworm
Earthworm Pokémon
When attacked, this Pokémon will wield the tendrils on its body like fists and pelt the opponent with a storm of punches.
Weak to
Fighting
Ground
Fire
Height2.5 m
Weight310.0 kg
AbilitiesEarth Eater
Varieties1
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP70250–344
- Attack85157–295
- Defense145265–427
- Sp. Atk60112–240
- Sp. Def55103–229
- Speed65121–251
Total480
/ 720
BST480
61 percentile (1025)+18 vs Gen 9 avg (462)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Weak toFightingGroundFire
Resists
Normal
Flying
Rock
BugSteel
Grass
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Fairy
Immune
Poison
Full Type Defense Chart ↓Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 9
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Pink
Shape
Squiggle
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #968 |
| Champions | #968 |
| Kitakami | #96 |
| Paldea | #296 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
240
EV Yield
+2 Defense
Growth Curve
Slow
(5x³) / (4)Exp at Lv. 50
156,250
Exp at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Resistances
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Rock
Ice
Fairy
Offensive Coverage
Orthworm's Steel typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against rock, ice, fairy types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
Jolly
+Speed−Sp. Atk
Bold
+Defense−Attack
In-Depth Analysis
Orthworm totals 480 across its base stats, profiling as a defensive Pokémon that shines at absorbing hits. Lean on its Defense (145) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker Special Defense (55).
Its Steel typing leaves Orthworm with 3 weaknesses against 10 resistances and 1 full immunity. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 3 types for super-effective damage.
A low catch rate of 25 makes Orthworm a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Defense +2 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
2.5 m
Weight
310.0 kg
TypeSteel
Abilities
Restores HP when hit by a Ground-type move.
Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Ground
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
8,925
Hatch Counter: 35
⚪
Capture Rate
25
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
50
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Orthworm?
Orthworm is a Steel type Pokémon.
What are Orthworm's weaknesses?
Orthworm takes 2× damage from Fighting, Ground, Fire type moves. It is immune to Poison type moves.
How does Orthworm evolve?
Orthworm does not evolve.
What are Orthworm's base stats?
Orthworm has a base stat total of 480: HP 70, Attack 85, Defense 145, Sp. Atk 60, Sp. Def 55, Speed 65. Its highest stat is Defense (145).