Orthworm Finds Its Niche: Bulk Steel in PvP, Not PvE

Orthworm debuts as a bulky Steel-type with strong defenses and many resistances, but a weak Attack stat and lackluster moveset limit its PvE viability. In PvP it shines more as a niche pick thanks to bulk and typing, performing better in Great League (with Mud-Slap/Rock Tomb and Iron Head) and potentially Ultra League with XL investment, though it faces stiff competition from established Steel-types. Overall, it’s a low-priority PvE add but a watchful, experiment-friendly PvP option rather than a go-to staple.