Orthworm
Steel-type, Generation 9. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 552.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Iron Tail Earthquake
Same-type attack bonus on Iron Tail. Earthquake costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Orthworm takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 552
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,313 CP
Orthworm moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake Best | Ground | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Iron Head STAB | Steel | 60 | 50 | 2.0s | 30 | 1.20 |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | Ground | 120 | 65 | 1.85 | — |
| Iron Head | Steel | 70 | 50 | 1.40 | — |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Iron Tail (14 DPS); Mud Slap builds energy fastest (8.7 EPS).
Raids
- Raid tier
- 3-Star
- Raid guide
- Full Orthworm raid guide
Best counters against Orthworm
How to get Orthworm
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Raids
- 3-Star raid boss
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 57 | 1,987 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 57 | 2,151 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,277 | 1,346 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,588 | 1,675 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,277 | 1,346 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 965 | 1,018 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,277 | 1,346 |
Is Orthworm good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Orthworm has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (219 Defense / 172 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Snow weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 32 |
| Lv 2 | 101 |
| Lv 3 | 171 |
| Lv 4 | 240 |
| Lv 5 | 310 |
| Lv 6 | 379 |
| Lv 7 | 448 |
| Lv 8 | 518 |
| Lv 9 | 587 |
| Lv 10 | 657 |
| Lv 11 | 722 |
| Lv 12 | 788 |
| Lv 13 | 854 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 919 |
| Lv 15 | 985 |
| Lv 16 | 1,051 |
| Lv 17 | 1,116 |
| Lv 18 | 1,182 |
| Lv 19 | 1,248 |
| Lv 20 | 1,313 |
| Lv 21 | 1,379 |
| Lv 22 | 1,445 |
| Lv 23 | 1,511 |
| Lv 24 | 1,576 |
| Lv 25 | 1,642 |
| Lv 26 | 1,708 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,773 |
| Lv 28 | 1,839 |
| Lv 29 | 1,905 |
| Lv 30 | 1,971 |
| Lv 31 | 2,003 |
| Lv 32 | 2,036 |
| Lv 33 | 2,069 |
| Lv 34 | 2,102 |
| Lv 35 | 2,135 |
| Lv 36 | 2,168 |
| Lv 37 | 2,200 |
| Lv 38 | 2,233 |
| Lv 39 | 2,266 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,299 |
| Lv 41 | 2,328 |
| Lv 42 | 2,358 |
| Lv 43 | 2,387 |
| Lv 44 | 2,417 |
| Lv 45 | 2,447 |
| Lv 46 | 2,477 |
| Lv 47 | 2,507 |
| Lv 48 | 2,538 |
| Lv 49 | 2,568 |
| Lv 50 | 2,599 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0968
- Height
- 2.50 m
- Weight
- 310.00 kg
- Game ID
- V0968_POKEMON_ORTHWORM
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Orthworm in Pokemon GO?
Orthworm's best moveset is Iron Tail (fast) with Earthquake (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Orthworm's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Orthworm takes super effective damage from Fighting, Fire, Ground-type moves. It resists Poison, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Orthworm's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Orthworm reaches 2,599 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,299 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Orthworm?
A perfect 15/15/15 Orthworm shows 1,313 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,642 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Orthworm in Pokemon GO?
Orthworm spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 3-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Orthworm be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Orthworm depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.