# Orthworm - VGC 2023 Regulation Set C Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Orthworm in VGC 2023 Regulation Set C. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2023 Regulation Set C (`gen9vgc2023regc`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023regc |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc/Orthworm)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc/Orthworm
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2023 Regulation Set C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc)

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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
- **Shed Tail**: 100.000%
- **Body Press**: 100.000%
- **Iron Defense**: 100.000%
- **Heavy Slam**: 99.302%
- **Other**: 0.698%

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

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 99.302%
- **Other**: 0.698%

## Common Teammates
- **Flutter Mane**: 99.302%
- **Chien-Pao**: 99.302%
- **Dragonite**: 99.302%
- **Gyarados**: 99.302%
- **Ting-Lu**: 99.302%

## FAQ for Orthworm in gen9vgc2023regc-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Orthworm?
Orthworm is frequently paired with Flutter Mane, Chien-Pao, Dragonite, Gyarados. 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 **Careful** nature with an EV spread of `252/4/0/0/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 99.302% 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 **Sitrus Berry** (99.302%).

### 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 gen9vgc2023regc-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/gen9vgc2023regc/Orthworm) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2023 Regulation Set C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023regc) - Build teams with Orthworm
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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