# Orthworm - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C

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

## Best Orthworm Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C (`gen9championsvgc2026regmc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9championsvgc2026regmc |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | 46.825% |
| **Record** | 118-134 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Orthworm)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Orthworm
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Fire (2x), Fighting (2x), Ground (2x) |
| **Resists** | Normal (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Dragon (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Poison (0x) |

**Ability Notes**: Earth Eater: Ground moves become 0x.

## Common Moves
- **Shed Tail**: 49.677%
- **Body Press**: 34.839%
- **Protect**: 22.581%
- **Heavy Slam**: 18.065%
- **Iron Defense**: 16.129%
- **Helping Hand**: 8.387%
- **Coil**: 4.516%
- **Iron Head**: 3.871%
- **Metal Burst**: 3.226%
- **High Horsepower**: 1.935%

## Common Abilities
- **Earth Eater**: 89.744%
- **Hospitality**: 10.256%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 76.364%
- **Leftovers**: 13.636%
- **Occa Berry**: 3.636%
- **Electric Seed**: 1.818%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 0.909%
- **Choice Scarf**: 0.909%
- **Chople Berry**: 0.909%
- **Chesto Berry**: 0.909%
- **Psychic Seed**: 0.909%

## Common Teammates
- **Garchomp**: 25.397%
- **Indeedee-F**: 23.810%
- **Sinistcha**: 17.063%
- **Absol**: 16.667%
- **Sneasler**: 16.270%
- **Delphox**: 15.873%

## FAQ for Orthworm in gen9championsvgc2026regmc-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Orthworm?
Orthworm is frequently paired with Garchomp, Indeedee-F, Sinistcha, Absol. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Orthworm weak to and resistant against?
Orthworm is weak to Fire (2x), Fighting (2x), Ground (2x), resists Normal (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Dragon (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x), and is immune to Poison (0x). Ability notes: Earth Eater: Ground moves become 0x.

### 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** (89.744%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (76.364%).

### 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 gen9championsvgc2026regmc-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/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Orthworm) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - Build teams with Orthworm
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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