Ultra League PvP guide
Orthworm Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Orthworm is a Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #87. Its recommended PvP moveset is Mud Slap with Iron Head and Rock Tomb.
Ultra League
#87
Strong pick
Type
Steel
Best Fast Move
Mud Slap
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,599
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT ORTHWORM
Is Orthworm Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Orthworm is currently a strong PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #87.
Orthworm is also a viable PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #151.
Orthworm PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #151 | 84.3 | Mud Slap, Rock Tomb, Iron Head |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #87 | 86.3 | Mud Slap, Iron Head, Rock Tomb |
Best Moveset for Orthworm in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Orthworm is Mud Slap with Iron Head and Rock Tomb.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Orthworm in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Fast Move
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Orthworm PvP Move Counts
Mud Slap → Iron Head
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Mud Slap → Rock Tomb
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Orthworm Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Orthworm wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Difficult Matchups
- Virizion126
- Corviknight417
- Feraligatr433
- Tinkaton491
Orthworm Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Orthworm's Steel typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fighting1.6×
- fire1.6×
- ground1.6×
Resistant to
- poison0.391×
- bug0.625×
- dragon0.625×
- fairy0.625×
- 0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ice0.625×
- normal0.625×
- psychic0.625×
- rock0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Orthworm in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Orthworm in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Orthworm's league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Double Kickfighting
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Leaf Bladegrass
Charged Move
Resisted
17% HP
- Sacred Swordfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
37% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Resisted
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
20% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
44% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Resisted
14% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
19% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
33% HP
- Ice Beamice
Charged Move
Resisted
19% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Resisted
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Resisted
30% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
39% HP
Ratings are shown from Orthworm's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Orthworm.
Best Teammates for Orthworm in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Orthworm should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 3 of Orthworm's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Orthworm's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Orthworm's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Orthworm's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Orthworm
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/14 | 1,498 | 25 | 2,084,157 |
| #2 | 0/14/14 | 1,495 | 25 | 2,075,251 | |
| #3 | 0/14/15 | 1,499 | 25 | 2,075,251 | |
| #4 | 0/9/12 | 1,500 | 25.5 | 2,071,342 | |
| #5 | 1/14/13 | 1,500 | 25 | 2,071,301 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 8/15/15 | 2,496 | 50 | 4,384,004 |
| #2 | 9/13/15 | 2,500 | 50 | 4,372,253 | |
| #3 | 8/14/15 | 2,490 | 50 | 4,365,269 | |
| #4 | 9/14/14 | 2,498 | 50 | 4,363,130 | |
| #5 | 7/15/15 | 2,481 | 50 | 4,358,063 |
Orthworm Stats in Pokémon GO
Orthworm's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Orthworm 0/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 25
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 107.5
- Defense
- 156.3
- HP
- 124
Ultra League
Orthworm 8/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,496
- Attack
- 142
- Defense
- 196.6
- HP
- 157
Orthworm Evolution
Orthworm has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
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More PoGoCoach tools
Orthworm Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Orthworm in Pokémon GO PvP?
Orthworm's recommended PvP moveset is Mud Slap with Iron Head and Rock Tomb.
Is Orthworm good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Orthworm is currently a strong PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #87.
What counters Orthworm in Pokémon GO PvP?
Virizion, Zygarde (Complete Forme) and Corviknight are among the strongest current counters to Orthworm in Ultra League.
What is Orthworm weak to in Pokémon GO?
Orthworm is weak to Fighting (1.6×), Fire (1.6×), Ground (1.6×).