Orthworm (Pokémon GO) - Best Movesets, Counters, Evolutions and CP

Pokémon type

Steel

Stronger attack types vs. Orthworm

160%

63%

39%

Weaker attack types

Best moveset for Orthworm

The best moves for Orthworm are Iron Tail and Iron Head when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.

Offense

Iron Tail

16.8dps

Iron Head

36dps

Defense

Mud-Slap

12.7dps

Earthquake

40dps

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Evolution

Orthworm currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

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Summary

Orthworm is a Steel Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Fighting, Ground and Fire moves. Orthworm's strongest moveset is Iron Tail & Iron Head and it has a Max CP of 2,599.

About

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

Moves & Movesets

All moves

Quick move	Damage	EPS	DPS
Mud-Slap	19	8.7	12.7
Iron Tail	14	6	16.8

Main move	Damage	EPS	DPS
Earthquake	140	-28.6	40
Rock Tomb	65	-16.7	21.7
Iron Head	60	-25	36

The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.

All movesets

Offensive

Defensive

Quickmove	Mainmove	DPS	Relative
Iron Tail 16.8 dps	Iron Head 36 dps	20.3	100%
Iron Tail 16.8 dps	Earthquake 40 dps	20.1	99%
Mud-Slap 12.7 dps	Earthquake 40 dps	18.5	91%
Mud-Slap 12.7 dps	Iron Head 36 dps	18.3	90%
Iron Tail 16.8 dps	Rock Tomb 21.7 dps	18	89%
Mud-Slap 12.7 dps	Rock Tomb 21.7 dps	15.7	77%

Quickmove	Mainmove	DPS	Relative
Mud-Slap 12.7 dps	Earthquake 40 dps	18.5	100%
Mud-Slap 12.7 dps	Iron Head 36 dps	18.3	91%
Mud-Slap 12.7 dps	Rock Tomb 21.7 dps	15.7	84%
Iron Tail 16.8 dps	Iron Head 36 dps	20.3	82%
Iron Tail 16.8 dps	Rock Tomb 21.7 dps	18	77%
Iron Tail 16.8 dps	Earthquake 40 dps	20.1	77%

Counters & Raids

What counters Orthworm?

The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Orthworm are:

Blacephalon,
Lucario,
Reshiram,
Landorus (Therian),
Pheromosa.

Orthworm is a Steel type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Fighting, Ground and Fire moves.

These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »

Stats & IVs

Base stats

Attack		161
Defense		219
Stamina		172

Max HP

Level 40

147

Size

Height	2.5 m
Weight	310 kg

Other

Base capture rate	0%
Base flee rate	0%
Buddy walk distance	5 km

Max CP

Level 15 Research encounters	985
Level 20 Max hatched / raids	1,313
Level 30 Max wild	1,971
Level 40	2,299
Level 50	2,599

Max CP with weather boost

Level 25 (raids)	1,642
Level 35 (wild)	2,135

Orthworm

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