# Orthworm - Gen 9 National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Orthworm in Gen 9 National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Orthworm)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Orthworm
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Orthworm.

## Common Moves
- **Stealth Rock**: 93.835%
- **Body Press**: 79.791%
- **Iron Defense**: 73.916%
- **Spikes**: 73.628%
- **Heavy Slam**: 31.179%
- **Earthquake**: 20.731%
- **Body Slam**: 18.977%
- **Other**: 7.944%

## Common Abilities
- **Earth Eater**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 78.324%
- **Focus Sash**: 18.967%
- **Other**: 2.709%

## Common Teammates
- **Tatsugiri**: 62.532%
- **Mimikyu**: 62.511%
- **Arboliva**: 62.491%
- **Ampharos-Mega**: 62.491%
- **Chandelure**: 62.491%
- **Gholdengo**: 16.172%

## FAQ for Orthworm in gen9nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Orthworm?
The most common moves for Orthworm are Stealth Rock, Body Press, Iron Defense, Spikes. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Orthworm?
Orthworm is frequently paired with Tatsugiri, Mimikyu, Arboliva, Ampharos-Mega. 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?
The top build for Orthworm features a **Calm** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/4/0/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 62.491% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Orthworm?
Orthworm is most effectively run with the ability **Earth Eater** (100.000%) and the item **Leftovers** (78.324%).

### What is the most common role for Orthworm?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Orthworm often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen9nationaldex-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/gen9nationaldex/Orthworm) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9nationaldex) - Build teams with Orthworm
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*