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Orthworm

Earthworm Pokémon

Orthworm official artwork
Official art

Orthworm is a Steel-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, Ground and Fire, with a base stat total of 480. In Pokémon Champions it’s #199 on the Doubles ladder and #105 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Height
2.5 m 8′02″
Weight
310 kg 683.4 lbs
Base stat total
480 Higher than 59% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IX Scarlet & Violet
Abilities
Champions#199 Doubles ▲8 · #105 Singles ▼3Usual set Sitrus Berry · Impish · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpD 32Full set →
This Pokémon lives in arid deserts. It maintains its metal body by consuming iron from the soil.
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Base stats

HP70145–177250–344
Atk8594–150157–295
Def145148–216265–427
SpA6072–123112–240
SpD5567–117103–229
Spe6576–128121–251
Total480Higher than 59% of Pokémon
HP70Atk85Def145Spe65SpD55SpA60

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
FightingFireGround

Resists

½×
BugDragonFairyFlyingGrassIceNormalPsychicRockSteel

Immune to

0×
Poison
Takes normal damage from 4 types
GhostWaterElectricDark

With : Ground becomes 0×

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 65); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+128Max117No SP85Min76Scarf192Tailwind256

At max Speed, Orthworm outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Orthworm against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128Orthworm · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
117Orthworm · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85Orthworm · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#199 of 262 used

▲ 8 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Sitrus Berry (55.4%) · (99.3%) · Impish (37.5%) · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpD 32 (12.4%)

MovesBody PressShed TailProtectHeavy Slam

Singles

#105 of 262 used

▼ 3 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Sitrus Berry (77.1%) · (99.2%) · Impish (41.7%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2 (27.1%)

MovesShed TailBody PressStealth RockIron Defense

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Usage over time

Values
Orthworm, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,2221.4%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,6190.4%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,3150.2%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6860.1%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2500.1%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9430.1%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

0.6% of teams · rank #106 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 4 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 4 teams behind these numbers.Few players at this level: about 695 teams’ worth of games in this format.

Most common build

Ability
Stat Alignment
Impish
Stat Points
31 HP / 25 Def / 10 SpD
  1. Shed Tail
  2. Body Press
  3. Heavy Slam
  4. Iron Defense

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games0.7%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.7%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.5%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.6%

Abilities

  • 100.0%

Stat Points

  • Impish 31 HP / 25 Def / 10 SpD24.3%
  • Impish 31 HP / 32 Def / 3 SpD23.2%
  • Careful 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD12.3%
  • Impish 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Def8.2%

These 4 cover 68.0% of its sets.

Most common partners

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Evolution

Orthworm does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 14

1HardenRaises the user's Defense by 1.NormalStatus——30
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1WrapTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.NormalPhys1590%20
7Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
12Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.RockPhys50100%15
16Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
21Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
26Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
30DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
34SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
38Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
43Iron Tail30% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.SteelPhys10075%15
47EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
52Shed TailUser takes 1/2 its max HP to pass a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM / HM / TR 37

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM89Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhys80100%10
TM90SpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers.GroundStatus——20
TM93Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.SteelSpec80100%10
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
TM116Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20
TM121Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%10
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM170Steel BeamUser loses 50% max HP.SteelSpec14095%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM176Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15
TM179Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.RockPhys50100%15
TM186High HorsepowerNo additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM223Metal SoundLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.SteelStatus—85%40
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 3

EggCoilRaises user's Attack, Defense, accuracy by 1.PoisonStatus——20
EggCurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
EggMetal BurstIf hit by an attack, returns 1.5× damage.SteelPhys—100%10

Biology

Orthworm is a species of Pokémon resembling a metallic earthworm.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Earthworm Pokémon
Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color
Pink
—
Paldea#296Kitakami#096
  1. This Pokémon lives in arid deserts. It maintains its metal body by consuming iron from the soil.

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

    Scarlet

Names around the world

English
Orthworm
Japanese
ミミズズ
Japanese (romaji)
Mimizuzu
Korean
꿈트렁
Chinese (Traditional)
拖拖蚓
Chinese (Simplified)
拖拖蚓
French
Ferdeter
German
Schlurm
Spanish
Orthworm
Italian
Orthworm

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

2 Def
25 ≈3.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
50
240
Slow

Breeding

Field
♂ 50%♀ 50%
35 egg cycles ≈9,180 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.