# Orthworm - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Orthworm)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Orthworm
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Body Press**: 99.755%
- **Iron Defense**: 98.052%
- **Spikes**: 87.182%
- **Stealth Rock**: 57.517%
- **Heavy Slam**: 37.606%
- **Other**: 19.888%

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

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 45.502%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 30.856%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 19.776%
- **Other**: 3.866%

## Common Teammates
- **Pecharunt**: 68.113%
- **Tyranitar**: 52.628%
- **Excadrill**: 52.342%
- **Iron Valiant**: 49.638%
- **Hatterene**: 46.739%
- **Great Tusk**: 27.270%

## FAQ for Orthworm in gen9ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Orthworm?
Orthworm is frequently paired with Pecharunt, Tyranitar, Excadrill, Iron Valiant. 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 `248/0/8/0/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 50.411% 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** (45.502%).

### 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 gen9ou-1825 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/gen9ou/Orthworm) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - 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).*