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
- Status
- Orthworm is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Orthworm
How to get Orthworm
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 |
Orthworm in events
Most recent first
| Event | Date | Role | Shiny |
|---|---|---|---|
| Into the Wild | 9 Nov 2026 | Raid boss | Yes |
Is Orthworm good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Orthworm has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.
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 with Earthquake. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Orthworm's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Orthworm takes super effective damage from Fighting, Fire, Ground. It resists Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Steel. Poison damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Orthworm's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Orthworm reaches 2,599 CP at level 50 and 2,299 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Orthworm?
A 15/15/15 Orthworm shows 1,313 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,642 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 985 CP.
How do you get Orthworm in Pokemon GO?
Its most recent event was Into the Wild (November 2026).
Can Orthworm be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes, shiny Orthworm is in the game. It could be shiny in Into the Wild (November 2026).