# Orthworm - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview

> Find the best Orthworm builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Orthworm Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview (`championspreview`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | championspreview |
| **Usage** | 2% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview/Orthworm)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championspreview/Orthworm
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/championspreview](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championspreview)

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## Common Moves
- **Shed Tail**: 33.676%
- **Body Press**: 23.088%
- **Heavy Slam**: 13.382%
- **Protect**: 11.029%
- **Iron Defense**: 9.559%
- **Stealth Rock**: 2.059%
- **Iron Head**: 1.765%
- **Helping Hand**: 1.618%
- **Rock Slide**: 1.176%
- **High Horsepower**: 0.735%

## Common Abilities
- **Earth Eater**: 17.794%
- **Hospitality**: 0.735%
- **Trace**: 0.147%
- **Sushi Plate**: 0.147%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 35.882%
- **Leftovers**: 5.441%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 0.588%
- **Kee Berry**: 0.294%
- **Life Orb**: 0.147%

## Common Teammates
- **Dragonite**: 43.676%
- **Garchomp**: 34.118%
- **Incineroar**: 31.912%
- **Sneasler**: 30.588%
- **Pelipper**: 27.059%
- **Archaludon**: 25.882%

## Featured Teams with Orthworm

### Team 1 by MichaelderBeste
*Record: 6 - 3 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Garchomp, Rotom-Wash, Orthworm, Incineroar, Farigiraf, Aerodactyl

**Orthworm Set**:
- **Ability**: Earth Eater
- **Item**: Sitrus Berry
- **Moves**: Heavy Slam, Body Press, Shed Tail, Protect

### Team 2 by Liakos
*Record: 5 - 4 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Volcarona, Orthworm, Incineroar, Glimmora, Basculegion, Dragapult

**Orthworm Set**:
- **Ability**: Earth Eater
- **Item**: Chople Berry
- **Moves**: Iron Defense, Body Press, Heavy Slam, Protect

### Team 3 by Cartman
*Record: 5 - 4 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Charizard-Mega-Y, Venusaur, Garchomp, Orthworm, Incineroar, Rotom-Wash

**Orthworm Set**:
- **Ability**: Earth Eater
- **Item**: Sitrus Berry
- **Moves**: Body Press, Heavy Slam, Iron Defense, Shed Tail

### Team 4 by UnrealEGelio
*Record: 5 - 4 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Tyranitar, Excadrill, Incineroar, Rotom-Wash, Orthworm, Sinistcha

**Orthworm Set**:
- **Ability**: Earth Eater
- **Item**: Leftovers
- **Moves**: Body Press, Shed Tail, Heavy Slam, Protect

### Team 5 by THATSAplusONE
*Record: 2 - 1 - 0 drop*

**Pokemon**: Pelipper, Basculegion, Liepard, Dragonite, Archaludon, Orthworm

**Orthworm Set**:
- **Ability**: Earth Eater
- **Item**: Sitrus Berry
- **Moves**: Protect, Helping Hand, Shed Tail, Iron Head

### Team 6 by Bruneaux

**Pokemon**: Gardevoir, Garchomp, Whimsicott, Orthworm, Raichu, Gyarados

**Orthworm Set**:
- **Ability**: Earth Eater
- **Item**: Sitrus Berry
- **Moves**: Heavy Slam, Body Press, Shed Tail, Protect


## FAQ for Orthworm in championspreview-1760

### What are the top moves for Orthworm?
The most common moves for Orthworm are Shed Tail, Body Press, Heavy Slam, Protect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Orthworm?
Orthworm is frequently paired with Dragonite, Garchomp, Incineroar, Sneasler. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Orthworm?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Orthworm?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Orthworm?
Orthworm is most effectively run with the ability **Earth Eater** (17.794%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (35.882%).

### What is the most common role for Orthworm?
Based on common item usage (Sitrus Berry), Orthworm often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the championspreview-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Orthworm?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 70 |
| Attack | 85 |
| Defense | 145 |
| Sp. Atk | 60 |
| Sp. Def | 55 |
| Speed | 65 |
| **BST** | **480** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Orthworm on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview/Orthworm) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championspreview) - Build teams with Orthworm
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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