Orthworm

Orthworm Pokémon GOSteel
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Orthworm is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Orthworm is a Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Steel-type Pokémon, Orthworm is weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground-type moves.

Orthworm's maximum Combat Power stat is 2599 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Iron Tail / Iron Head. Orthworm encounters are boosted during Snow weather. Shiny Orthworm is available! ✨

Orthworm Stats and Max CP

161 ATK
219 DEF
172 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2599 CP
Lvl 40
2299 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1642 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1313 CP
Lvl 15 Research
985 CP

Orthworm's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Gym DefenderGym Defender
SteelSteel-type
Great LeagueGreat League
Ultra LeagueUltra League

Orthworm Type Chart

Orthworm takes increased damage from:Orthworm takes increased damage from:

FightingFighting160.0%
FireFire160.0%
GroundGround160.0%

Orthworm takes reduced damage from:Orthworm takes reduced damage from:

PoisonPoison39.1%
BugBug62.5%
DragonDragon62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FlyingFlying62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
IceIce62.5%
NormalNormal62.5%
PsychicPsychic62.5%
RockRock62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Iron Tail + Iron Head

Orthworm's best Steel-type moveset is Iron Tail / Iron Head, with 8.54 DPS and 173.2 TDO. These moves are boosted by Snow weather. Orthworm ranks #115 (F Tier) as a Steel attacker with that moveset.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.SteelIron Tail SteelIron Head 8.54173.27.60
      2.SteelIron Tail GroundEarthquake 8.32168.77.41
      3.GroundMud-Slap SteelIron Head 7.66155.56.83
      4.SteelIron Tail RockRock Tomb 7.45151.16.63
      5.GroundMud-Slap GroundEarthquake 7.34148.86.53
      6.GroundMud-Slap RockRock Tomb 6.43130.45.72

      Fast Attacks

      • GroundMud-SlapDamage19Energy13Duration1.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Mud-Slap
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • PoisonPoison
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • ElectricElectric
        • 62.5%
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 39.1%
          • FlyingFlying
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage19
        Energy13
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration1.5s
        Damage window1.3s - 1.4s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage11
        Energy10

        Effects
        Mud-Slap has no special effects.
        See Mud-Slap details page ↗
      • SteelIron TailDamage14Energy6Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Iron Tail
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • RockRock
          • IceIce
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage14
        Energy6
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage10
        Energy7

        Effects
        Iron Tail has no special effects.
        See Iron Tail details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • GroundEarthquakeDamage140Energy100Duration3.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Earthquake
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • PoisonPoison
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • ElectricElectric
        • 62.5%
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 39.1%
          • FlyingFlying
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage140
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration3.5s
        Damage window2.6s - 3.4s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage120
        Energy65

        Effects
        Earthquake has no special effects.
        See Earthquake details page ↗
      • RockRock TombDamage65Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Rock Tomb
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • BugBug
          • FireFire
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • GroundGround
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window2.0s - 2.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage75
        Energy50

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Rock Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
        See Rock Tomb details page ↗
      • SteelIron HeadDamage60Energy50Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Iron Head
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • RockRock
          • IceIce
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage60
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.4s - 1.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy50

        Effects
        Iron Head has no special effects.
        See Iron Head details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Orthworm's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Orthworm's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Orthworm has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Orthworm in the meta

      Orthworm in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Recommended moves

      ⚔️ Raids

      Orthworm is a pure Steel-type Pokémon, with no evolutions or pre-evolutions. It's a fairly defensive Pokémon with a low attack stat, and despite being a Steel-type Pokémon it has a very limited selection of Steel-type attacks to choose from. As such, Orthworm does not make for a particularly good raid attacker.

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      Recommended moves

      🔵 Great League

      Orthworm is a solid off-meta pick with a lot of potential in the Great League. It is very bulky and Steel is one of the best defensive types in Pokémon GO, with ten whopping type resistances in exchange for just three weaknesses. As such, Orthworm plays similar to those specific extremely bulky Pokémon that do consistent Fast Attack damage while completely walling the opponent’s damage to it. However, lack of a solid STAB move and next to non-existent shield pressure holds it back somewhat.

      🟡 Ultra League

      If Orthworm is a solid off-meta pick in the Great League, then it’s an absolute menace in the Ultra League. Orthworm has a max CP of 2599, so in the 2500 Ultra League format Orthworm can achieve an extremely high stat total. This, along with the fact that Orthworm resists a lot of the dominant types in the Ultra League (Fairy, Psychic, Flying, Steel, Dragon, etc.), means that if Orthworm is positioned right, it alone can remove any chance the opponent has of winning.

      🟣 Master League

      Orthworm’s immense bulk unfortunately does not reach all the way to the Master League, which is dominated by Pokémon with extremely high stat products.

      Pokédex information

      Paldea
      Pokédex Number#968
      Height2.5 m
      Weight310 kg
      RegionGeneration 9
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance5 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy3
      Stardust100
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy75
      Stardust75000

      Evolution Chart

      Orthworm has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

      More information

      Orthworm family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Orthworm in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

      Orthworm Pokémon GOOrthworm
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Orthworm scaled to 0.9705882352941178x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Orthworm scaled to 0.9852941176470589x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Orthworm scaled to 1.7205882352941178x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmOrthworm scaled to 2.4558823529411766x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Orthworm scaled to 3.1911764705882355x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      1.23 m1.25 m2.5 m3.75 m5 m

      Orthworm's height ranges from 1.23 m to 5 m, with the average being 2.5 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

      Size bounds

      This table shows the size bounds of Orthworm in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS1.225 m1.25 m
      4′00″4′01″
      XS1.25 m2.5 m
      4′01″8′02″
      M1.875 m3.125 m
      6′02″10′03″
      XL3.125 m3.75 m
      10′03″12′04″
      XXL3.75 m5 m
      12′04″16′05″
      Encounter data
      Movement type
      Movement Timer0
      Jump Time1s
      Attack Probability10.0%
      Attack Timer0
      Dodge Probability15.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance0
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Orthworm CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Orthworm's has 2599 max CP (at Level 50). A Orthworm obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1245 CP to 1313 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1557 CP to 1642 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Orthworm can be found in the 934 CP to 985 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP2599 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch934 CP - 985 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs1245 CP - 1313 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids1245 CP - 1313 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      1557 CP - 1642 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Orthworm Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      132 CP2101 CP3171 CP
      4240 CP5310 CP6379 CP
      7448 CP8518 CP9587 CP
      10657 CP11722 CP12788 CP
      13854 CP14919 CP15985 CP
      161051 CP171116 CP181182 CP
      191248 CP201313 CP211379 CP
      221445 CP231511 CP241576 CP
      251642 CP261708 CP271773 CP
      281839 CP291905 CP301971 CP
      312003 CP322036 CP332069 CP
      342102 CP352135 CP362168 CP
      372200 CP382233 CP392266 CP
      402299 CP412328 CP422358 CP
      432387 CP442417 CP452447 CP
      462477 CP472507 CP482538 CP
      492568 CP502599 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Orthworm

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Orthworm's Steel-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Orthworm.

      Steel Steel

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Orthworm Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Orthworm Candy296 Orthworm Candy XL
      LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Orthworm Candy10 Orthworm Candy XL
      LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Orthworm Candy-
      LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Orthworm Candy-
      LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Orthworm Candy-
      LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Orthworm Candy-
      LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Orthworm Candy-
      LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Orthworm Candy-
      LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Orthworm Candy-

      Orthworm Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Orthworm from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Orthworm in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Orthworm Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Orthworm Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Orthworm Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Orthworm Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Orthworm Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Orthworm Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Orthworm Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Orthworm Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Orthworm Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Orthworm Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Orthworm Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Orthworm Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Orthworm Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Orthworm Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Orthworm Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Orthworm Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Orthworm Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Orthworm Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Orthworm Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Orthworm Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Orthworm Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Orthworm Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Orthworm Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Orthworm Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Orthworm Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Orthworm Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Orthworm Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Orthworm Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Orthworm Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Orthworm Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Orthworm Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Orthworm Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Orthworm Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Orthworm Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Orthworm Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Orthworm Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Orthworm Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Orthworm Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Orthworm Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Orthworm Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Orthworm Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Orthworm Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Orthworm Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Orthworm Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Orthworm Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Orthworm Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Orthworm Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Orthworm Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Orthworm Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Orthworm Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Orthworm Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Orthworm Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Orthworm Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Orthworm Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Orthworm Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Orthworm Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Orthworm Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Orthworm Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Orthworm Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Orthworm Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Orthworm Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Orthworm Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Orthworm Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Orthworm Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Orthworm Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Orthworm Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Orthworm Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Orthworm Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Orthworm Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Orthworm Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Orthworm Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Orthworm Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Orthworm Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Orthworm Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Orthworm Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Orthworm Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Orthworm Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Orthworm Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Orthworm Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Orthworm Candy XL280,000304 Orthworm Candy10 Orthworm Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Orthworm Candy XL290,000304 Orthworm Candy20 Orthworm Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Orthworm Candy XL301,000304 Orthworm Candy30 Orthworm Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Orthworm Candy XL312,000304 Orthworm Candy40 Orthworm Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Orthworm Candy XL323,000304 Orthworm Candy52 Orthworm Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Orthworm Candy XL334,000304 Orthworm Candy64 Orthworm Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Orthworm Candy XL346,000304 Orthworm Candy76 Orthworm Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Orthworm Candy XL358,000304 Orthworm Candy88 Orthworm Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Orthworm Candy XL370,000304 Orthworm Candy103 Orthworm Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Orthworm Candy XL382,000304 Orthworm Candy118 Orthworm Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Orthworm Candy XL395,000304 Orthworm Candy133 Orthworm Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Orthworm Candy XL408,000304 Orthworm Candy148 Orthworm Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Orthworm Candy XL421,000304 Orthworm Candy165 Orthworm Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Orthworm Candy XL434,000304 Orthworm Candy182 Orthworm Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Orthworm Candy XL448,000304 Orthworm Candy199 Orthworm Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Orthworm Candy XL462,000304 Orthworm Candy216 Orthworm Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Orthworm Candy XL476,000304 Orthworm Candy236 Orthworm Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Orthworm Candy XL490,000304 Orthworm Candy256 Orthworm Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Orthworm Candy XL505,000304 Orthworm Candy276 Orthworm Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Orthworm Candy XL520,000304 Orthworm Candy296 Orthworm Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Orthworm

      Orthworm high resolution sprites

      Orthworm Pokédex entries

      Paldea
      VersionsPokédex entry
      ScarletWhen attacked, this Pokémon will wield the tendrils on its body like fists and pelt the opponent with a storm of punches.
      VioletThis Pokémon lives in arid deserts. It maintains its metal body by consuming iron from the soil.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Orthworm’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Steel-type Pokémon, Orthworm is weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Orthworm in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Orthworm in Pokémon GO are Iron Tail and Iron Head. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 8.537 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 173.199.

      How does Orthworm perform in Raids?

      Orthworm's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Orthworm rank as a Steel-type attacker?

      Orthworm is an F-Tier Steel-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Orthworm?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Orthworm: Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Mawile, Mega Aggron, Mega Metagross, and Mega Lucario.

      What is Orthworm’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

      Orthworm’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2299 CP and 2599 CP at Level 50.

      Can Orthworm be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Orthworm can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Orthworm Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Orthworm cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.