Competitive Information for Orthworm [Scarlet/Violet]
Steel
Abilities:
If Sandstorm is active, this Pokemon's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to Sandstorm.
This Pokemon heals 1/4 of its max HP when hit by Ground moves; Ground immunity.
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Note: Pokemon with the Earth Eater ability are immune to Ground attacks.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Orthworm? These builds are optimized for Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Scarlet/Violet metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get ready to meet Orthworm, the prestigious Steel-typed Pokémon! Orthworm is a common Pokémon to see in the SV metagame. It is weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground-typed attacks. Curious about Orthworm's movesets? Check our suggestions listed below!
Item: Sitrus Berry / Leftovers
Ability: Earth Eater
Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpD / 4 Spe
Moveset:
- Body Press
- Iron Defense
- Iron Head
- Protect
Orthworm is a high-quality Special Wall for single battles. It tries to take a substantial amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. The Sitrus Berry will restore 1/4th of Orthworm's max HP when it reaches below half health and gets consumed. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Orthworm last longer regaining it's life every turn. With Earth Eater, Orthworm heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by ground moves; ground immunity.
◆ Iron Defense is a status move (raises your Orthworm's defense by 2 stages).
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Orthworm this turn).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Earth Eater
Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Def / 4 Spe
Moveset:
- Body Press
- Stealth Rock
- Spikes
- Shed Tail
Orthworm is a top-notch Physical Wall for single battles. This moveset attempts to take a decent amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Orthworm last longer regaining it's healthiness every turn. With Earth Eater, Orthworm heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by ground moves; ground immunity.
◆ Stealth Rock is a status move (hurts foes on switch-in. Factors rock weakness).
◆ Spikes is a status move (hurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers).
◆ Shed Tail is a status move (Orthworm takes 1/2 its max hp to pass a substitute).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Earth Eater
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Rock Slide / Double-Edge
- Iron Head / Metal Burst
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
- Body Press
Orthworm is a high-quality Physical Sweeper for single battles. This setup is intended to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Orthworm's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Orthworm's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Earth Eater, Orthworm heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by ground moves; ground immunity. Rock Slide was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Metal Burst is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Steel-type move (if hit by an attack, returns 1.5x damage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ High Horsepower is a physical 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
◆ Body Press is a physical 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Orthworm's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Orthworm? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Scarlet/Violet metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Earth Eater
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Iron Head / Metal Burst
Orthworm is a distinguished Physical Sweeper for double battles. This moveset was created to take down the opponent's team with devastating physical attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Orthworm's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Orthworm recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Earth Eater, Orthworm heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by ground moves; ground immunity.
◆ High Horsepower is a physical 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Rock Tomb is a physical 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Metal Burst is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Steel-type move (if hit by an attack, returns 1.5x damage).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Fighting moves are bad against Ghost.
Fire moves are bad against Water/Dragon/Rock/Fire.
Ground moves are bad against Flying.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Orthworm is: Ghost, Water, Dragon, Rock, Fire or Flying
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Orthworm
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Earth Eater
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Iron Head / Heavy Slam
- Tera Blast
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Body Press / Body Slam
Orthworm is an interesting Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Orthworm's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Orthworm's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Earth Eater, Orthworm heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by ground moves; ground immunity. Body Press was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Heavy Slam is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Steel-type move (more power the heavier your Orthworm than the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Bug-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Orthworm's last move failed).
♦ Body Press is a physical 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Orthworm's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Orthworm
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Earth Eater
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Iron Head / Heavy Slam
- Tera Blast
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Body Slam / Facade
Orthworm is an astounding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Orthworm's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Orthworm's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Earth Eater, Orthworm heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by ground moves; ground immunity. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
♦ Heavy Slam is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Steel-type move (more power the heavier your Orthworm than the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dark-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Orthworm's last move failed).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Orthworm is burn/poison/paralyzed).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Orthworm
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Earth Eater
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Iron Head / Heavy Slam
- Tera Blast
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Body Press / Rock Slide
Orthworm is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Orthworm's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Orthworm's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Earth Eater, Orthworm heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by ground moves; ground immunity. Body Press or Rock Slide are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Heavy Slam is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Steel-type move (more power the heavier your Orthworm than the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dragon-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Orthworm's last move failed).
♦ Body Press is a physical 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Orthworm's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Orthworm
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Earth Eater
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Iron Head / Heavy Slam
- Tera Blast
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Body Slam / Facade
Orthworm is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Orthworm's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Orthworm's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Earth Eater, Orthworm heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by ground moves; ground immunity. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
♦ Heavy Slam is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Steel-type move (more power the heavier your Orthworm than the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Electric-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Orthworm's last move failed).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Orthworm is burn/poison/paralyzed).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Orthworm
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Earth Eater
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Iron Head / Heavy Slam
- Tera Blast
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Body Slam / Facade
Orthworm is pretty popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Orthworm's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Orthworm's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Earth Eater, Orthworm heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by ground moves; ground immunity. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
♦ Heavy Slam is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Steel-type move (more power the heavier your Orthworm than the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fairy-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Orthworm's last move failed).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Orthworm is burn/poison/paralyzed).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Orthworm
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Earth Eater
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Tera Blast / Body Press
- Iron Head / Heavy Slam
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Rock Slide / Body Slam
Orthworm is a marvelous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Orthworm's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Orthworm's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Earth Eater, Orthworm heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by ground moves; ground immunity. Rock Slide was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Body Press is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Orthworm's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Heavy Slam is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Steel-type move (more power the heavier your Orthworm than the target).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Orthworm's last move failed).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Orthworm
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Earth Eater
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Iron Head / Heavy Slam
- Tera Blast
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Body Slam / Facade
Orthworm is a stupendous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Orthworm's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Orthworm's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Earth Eater, Orthworm heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by ground moves; ground immunity. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
♦ Heavy Slam is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Steel-type move (more power the heavier your Orthworm than the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fire-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Orthworm's last move failed).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Orthworm is burn/poison/paralyzed).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Orthworm
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Earth Eater
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Iron Head / Heavy Slam
- Tera Blast
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Rock Slide / Body Slam
Orthworm is a spectacular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Orthworm's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Orthworm's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Earth Eater, Orthworm heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by ground moves; ground immunity. Rock Slide was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Heavy Slam is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Steel-type move (more power the heavier your Orthworm than the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Flying-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Orthworm's last move failed).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Orthworm
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Earth Eater
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Iron Head / Heavy Slam
- Tera Blast
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Body Slam / Facade
Orthworm is an astounding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Orthworm's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Orthworm's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Earth Eater, Orthworm heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by ground moves; ground immunity. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
♦ Heavy Slam is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Steel-type move (more power the heavier your Orthworm than the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ghost-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Orthworm's last move failed).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Orthworm is burn/poison/paralyzed).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Orthworm
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Earth Eater
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Iron Head / Heavy Slam
- Tera Blast
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Body Press / Body Slam
Orthworm is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Orthworm's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Orthworm's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Earth Eater, Orthworm heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by ground moves; ground immunity. Body Press was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Heavy Slam is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Steel-type move (more power the heavier your Orthworm than the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Grass-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Orthworm's last move failed).
♦ Body Press is a physical 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Orthworm's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Orthworm
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Earth Eater
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Tera Blast
- Iron Head / Metal Burst
- Rock Slide / Body Slam
- Body Press
Orthworm is a wonderful Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Orthworm's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Orthworm's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Earth Eater, Orthworm heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by ground moves; ground immunity. Rock Slide was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ground-type move).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Metal Burst is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Steel-type move (if hit by an attack, returns 1.5x damage).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Body Press is a physical 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Orthworm's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Orthworm
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Earth Eater
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Iron Head / Heavy Slam
- Tera Blast
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Rock Slide / Body Slam
Orthworm is a marvelous Physical Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Orthworm's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Orthworm's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Earth Eater, Orthworm heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by ground moves; ground immunity. Rock Slide was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Heavy Slam is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Steel-type move (more power the heavier your Orthworm than the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ice-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Orthworm's last move failed).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Orthworm
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Earth Eater
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Body Slam / Tera Blast
- Iron Head / Heavy Slam
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Body Press
Orthworm is a marvelous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Orthworm's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Orthworm's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Earth Eater, Orthworm heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by ground moves; ground immunity.
♦ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Normal-type move).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Heavy Slam is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Steel-type move (more power the heavier your Orthworm than the target).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Orthworm's last move failed).
♦ Body Press is a physical 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Orthworm's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Orthworm
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Earth Eater
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Iron Head / Heavy Slam
- Tera Blast
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Body Slam / Facade
Orthworm is a wonderful Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Orthworm's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Orthworm's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Earth Eater, Orthworm heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by ground moves; ground immunity. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
♦ Heavy Slam is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Steel-type move (more power the heavier your Orthworm than the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Poison-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Orthworm's last move failed).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Orthworm is burn/poison/paralyzed).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Orthworm
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Earth Eater
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Iron Head / Heavy Slam
- Tera Blast
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Body Press / Body Slam
Orthworm is a notable Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Orthworm's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Orthworm's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Earth Eater, Orthworm heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by ground moves; ground immunity. Body Press was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Heavy Slam is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Steel-type move (more power the heavier your Orthworm than the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Psychic-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Orthworm's last move failed).
♦ Body Press is a physical 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Orthworm's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Orthworm
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Earth Eater
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Iron Head / Heavy Slam
- Tera Blast / Rock Slide
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Body Press / Body Slam
Orthworm is a fabulous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Orthworm's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Orthworm's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Earth Eater, Orthworm heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by ground moves; ground immunity. Body Press was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Heavy Slam is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Steel-type move (more power the heavier your Orthworm than the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Rock-type move).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Orthworm's last move failed).
♦ Body Press is a physical 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Orthworm's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Orthworm
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Earth Eater
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Iron Head / Tera Blast
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Rock Slide / Body Slam
- Body Press
Orthworm is an awesome Physical Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Orthworm's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Orthworm's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Earth Eater, Orthworm heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by ground moves; ground immunity. Rock Slide was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Steel-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Orthworm's last move failed).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Body Press is a physical 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Orthworm's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
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Teratype Water moveset for Orthworm
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Earth Eater
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Iron Head / Heavy Slam
- Tera Blast
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Body Slam / Facade
Orthworm is popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Orthworm's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Orthworm's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Earth Eater, Orthworm heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by ground moves; ground immunity. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
♦ Heavy Slam is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Steel-type move (more power the heavier your Orthworm than the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Water-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Orthworm's last move failed).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Orthworm is burn/poison/paralyzed).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Orthworm can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Orthworm.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Orthworm can perform in Scarlet/Violet. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SV Move and Ability Combos for Orthworm
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Body Press + Coil
- Moves: Body Press + Curse
- Moves: Body Press + Harden
- Moves: Body Press + Iron Defense
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect
Moves that boost Orthworm's stats
- Coil
- Curse
- Harden
- Iron Defense
Most notable and possible best moves for Orthworm
- Earthquake
- Protect
- Rest
- Shed Tail
- Stealth Rock
Common Effort Values for Orthworm in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Orthworm's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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