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Orthworm is a Steel-type Pokemon. This guide covers Orthworm’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Orthworm guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
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Orthworm is a Steel-type Pokemon introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. It is a single-stage Pokemon known for its segmented earthworm-like body and strong defensive profile.
Competitive Overview
Orthworm can be useful as a defensive Steel-type Pokemon because Earth Eater gives it a Ground immunity and restores HP when hit by Ground-type moves. That lets it handle one of Steel’s most common weaknesses in a unique way.
Orthworm’s strengths include high Defense, a strong defensive typing and useful support options. Its main concerns are Fire and Fighting-type attacks, along with special attackers that can pressure its weaker Special Defense.
Here are the key facts to know about Orthworm, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Orthworm
National Dex
#0968
Type
Steel
Species
Earthworm Pokemon
Height
8’02” / 2.5 m
250 cm
Weight
683.4 lbs / 310.0 kg
310.0 kg
Abilities
Earth Eater, Sand Veil
Orthworm’s stats help define its role across Pokemon games, from casual play to competitive formats.
Orthworm can use a range of attacks and support moves depending on the game. These are some of Orthworm’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A reliable Steel-type physical attack that may cause flinching.
A Steel-type attack that can punish lighter targets.
Strong coverage against Fire, Electric, Poison, Rock and Steel-type Pokemon.
Coverage against Fire, Flying, Bug and Ice-type Pokemon.
Uses Defense to deal Fighting-type damage in games where available.
Sharply boosts Defense and supports Body Press sets.
Creates a substitute and pivots out in games where available.
Entry hazard support in games where available.
Use the section below to view Orthworm’s move list by learn method across supported Pokemon games.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Orthworm is a Steel-type Pokemon. This typing determines its weaknesses, resistances and immunities in battle.
Type
Steel
Weaknesses
Fire, Fighting
Resistances
Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy
Immunity
Poison, Ground
Orthworm’s abilities help shape how it functions in battle across Pokemon games.
Earth Eater gives Orthworm a useful battle option depending on the game, format and team role.
Sand Veil gives Orthworm a useful battle option depending on the game, format and team role.
Orthworm does not evolve. It is a single-stage Steel-type Pokemon.
Single Stage
Does not evolve
Orthworm can be found in desert and rocky areas of Paldea in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. It does not evolve.
| Game | Where to Find Orthworm |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Found in desert and rocky Paldea areas, including Asado Desert and East Province-style locations depending on encounter tables. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Found in desert and rocky Paldea areas, including Asado Desert and East Province-style locations depending on encounter tables. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Orthworm |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Orthworm. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Orthworm is a Steel-type Pokemon.
Orthworm is weak to Fire, Fighting-type moves.
Orthworm does not evolve. It is a single-stage Steel-type Pokemon.
Orthworm’s abilities are Earth Eater, Sand Veil.
Orthworm’s best moves can include Iron Head, Heavy Slam, Earthquake, Rock Slide, depending on the game and format.
Orthworm can be found in desert and rocky areas of Paldea in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. It does not evolve.
Yes, Orthworm can be useful in the right game or format depending on its stats, typing, ability and role.
Orthworm was introduced in Generation 9 with Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
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