Orthworm — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Orthworm is a physical attacker built around physical attacks (85 Attack). It can take hits and hit back, and it's commonly used because its steel typing resists 10 attack types but you'll need to play around 3 weaknesses."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Orthworm can come in on resisted hits — use it as a pivot, not a sweeper.
- 2
Trade hits patiently. You don't need to win every interaction immediately.
- 3
Save it for when its teammates need a safety net.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Switching Orthworm into fire and fighting attacks — it's a fast way to lose half your team's plan.
- ✕
Trying to outspeed faster threats. Pair it with a slow pivot or speed control instead.
- ✕
Expecting it to OHKO things — its job is usually role compression, not raw damage.
Base Stats
Total: 480Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
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Where Orthworm shows up
#85
Usage ~2.48% · Win rate ~52.88%
#103
Usage ~2.07% · Win rate ~52.42%
Orthworm FAQ
- What are Orthworm's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Orthworm can run earth-eater, sand-veil. The competitive default is usually earth-eater — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Orthworm weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Orthworm takes extra damage from fire, fighting, ground. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Orthworm?
- The best moveset for Orthworm depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Orthworm in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Orthworm are Pokémon with strong fire, fighting, ground attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Orthworm good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Orthworm's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.