National No. 968

Orthworm

Earthworm Pokémon

Generation IX
2.5 m Size
310 kg Weight
2 Abilities
#0968
Orthworm

Description

This Pokémon lives in arid deserts. It maintains its metal body by consuming iron from the soil.

Abilities

Ability 1

Earth Eater

Restores HP when hit by a Ground-type move.

Hidden Ability

Sand Veil

Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 2.5 m / 8'2"
Weight 310 kg / 683.43 lbs
Color Pink
Body
Squiggle Pokémon with serpentine bodies
Training & Growth
Base happiness 50
Base experience 240
Maximum Experience 1.250.000
Experience Rated as slow
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Field
Base Egg Cycle 35
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 8960 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 25
Catch Chances

has a 7.7% capture chance

has a 10.4% capture chance

has a 12.9% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation IX / Paldea
Available since Scarlet / Violet · Generation IX
Form Orthworm
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Orthworm
French Ferdeter
German Schlurm
Spanish Orthworm
Italian Orthworm
Japanese ミミズズ Mimizuzu
Korean 꿈트렁
Chinese 拖拖蚓

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

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

2 descriptions

Evolutionary Chain

Orthworm
Nº968

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Orthworm

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
70
-
130 - 177
250 - 344
Attack
85
-
81 - 150
157 - 295
Defense
145
+2 EV
135 - 216
265 - 427
Sp Attack.
60
-
58 - 123
112 - 240
Defense Esp.
55
-
54 - 117
103 - 229
Speed
65
-
63 - 128
121 - 251
Total
480
+2 EV
-
-
Life
70
Lv 50: 130 - 177 Lv 100: 250 - 344
At.
85
Lv 50: 81 - 150 Lv 100: 157 - 295
Df. +2 EV
145
Lv 50: 135 - 216 Lv 100: 265 - 427
At. Esp.
60
Lv 50: 58 - 123 Lv 100: 112 - 240
Df. Esp.
55
Lv 50: 54 - 117 Lv 100: 103 - 229
Vel.
65
Lv 50: 63 - 128 Lv 100: 121 - 251
Total +2 EV
480

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Harden No.106 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -
Tackle No.33 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 35
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Wrap No.35 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 20
Attack 15
Hit 90%
Mud-Slap No.189 · Level up
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 7
PP 10
Attack 20
Hit 100%
Smack Down No.479 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 12
PP 15
Attack 50
Hit 100%
Bulldoze No.523 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 16
PP 20
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Iron Head No.442 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 21
PP 15
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Take Down No.36 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 26
PP 20
Attack 90
Hit 85%
Dig No.91 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 30
PP 10
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Sandstorm No.201 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 34
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Iron Defense No.334 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 38
PP 15
Attack -
Hit -
Iron Tail No.231 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 43
PP 15
Attack 100
Hit 75%
Earthquake No.89 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 47
PP 10
Attack 100
Hit 100%
Shed Tail No.880 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 52
PP 10
Attack 0
Hit -