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Orthworm (JP) is a Steel-type Pokémon in the franchise of the same name. It was introduced in the ninth generation. It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Physiology and Behavior[]
Orthworm is a long, worm-like Pokémon with a six-segmented metal body. Its body is red on top and light orange on the bottom, except for its second segment, which is steel-colored. The first segment is its head, which contains its small, pale blue eyes and a large, toothless mouth. There are pairs of cyan ovals lining either side of its body from its third to fifth segments, while its second segment has three of such pairs. Tendrils can extend from the ovals on its second segment, which resemble simple fists. When threatened, Orthworm uses these tendrils to punch its opponents. Orthworm lives in dry deserts, and eats iron from the soil to maintain its body. It is sometimes seen buried in the ground, with only its head visible.
Orthworm is the only known Pokémon that can have Earth Eater as an Ability.
A giant Orthworm, known as the Lurking Steel Titan, is one of the Titan Pokémon found in the Paldea region.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Orthworm is one of the Titan Pokémon in the game.
Other Pokémon games[]
In the anime[]
Origin & Inspiration[]
Orthworm appears to be based on an earthworm, and also shares similarities to a subway train. Orthworm's tendrils may be derived from the pronounced parapodia of polychaetes, relatives of earthworms. The Titan Orthworm may also possibly take some inspiration from giant earthworms, the Mongolian death worm and giant sandworms, a common archetype of monster popularized through works like Dune and Beetlejuice.
Orthworm may be a combination of ore and earthworm.
In-game Information[]
Pokédex Entries[]
| Title | Entry |
|---|---|
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | When attacked, this Pokémon will wield the tendrils on its body like fists and pelt the opponent with a storm of punches. |
| Pokémon Violet | This Pokémon lives in arid deserts. It maintains its metal body by consuming iron from the soil. |
Game Locations[]
| Title | Location(s) |
|---|---|
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | West Province: Asado Desert East Province: Area Three Apple Hills, Reveler's Road, Oni Mountain, Oni's Maw, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds |
| Pokémon Violet | West Province: Asado Desert East Province: Area Three Apple Hills, Reveler's Road, Oni Mountain, Oni's Maw, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds |
Base Stats[]
| HP | 70 |
| Attack | 85 |
| Defense | 145 |
| Sp. Attack | 60 |
| Sp. Defense | 55 |
| Speed | 65 |
| Total | 480 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
Renders[]
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Trivia[]
- Despite its Pokédex entry in Pokémon Scarlet stating that Orthworm will "wield the tendrils on its body like fists and pelt the opponent with a storm of punches," it cannot know any punching moves.
| Titan Pokémon | |
|---|---|
| Paldea | Klawf • Bombirdier • Orthworm • Great Tusk (Scarlet) • Iron Treads (Violet) • Dondozo and Tatsugiri |
| Kitakami | Okidogi • Munkidori • Fezandipiti |