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Orthworm Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Steel · BST: 480 · Role: Physical Attacker

Orthworm is a Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Fire, Fighting, Ground. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Orthworm, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Charizard, Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y plus 5 more ranked below.

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With a 480 base stat total, Orthworm plays as a Physical Attacker. Its highest stat is Defense (145), and at base 65 Speed it sits faster than 29% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a bulky Physical wall like Skarmory or Hippowdon can switch in safely.

What counters Orthworm in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.

Top counters vs Orthworm

  1. Charizard (Fire / Flying)
  2. Mega Charizard X (Fire / Dragon)
  3. Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying)
  4. Machamp (Fighting)
  5. Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
  6. Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
  7. Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
  8. Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground)

How each counter beats Orthworm

  • Charizard (Fire / Flying) outspeeds Orthworm and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
  • Mega Charizard X (Fire / Dragon) outspeeds Orthworm and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
  • Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying) outspeeds Orthworm and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
  • Machamp (Fighting) underspeeds but can still trade Orthworm and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
  • Medicham (Fighting / Psychic) outspeeds Orthworm and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.

Orthworm weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Fire (×2)
  • Fighting (×2)
  • Ground (×2)

Resistances

  • Normal (×0.5)
  • Grass (×0.5)
  • Ice (×0.5)
  • Flying (×0.5)
  • Psychic (×0.5)
  • Bug (×0.5)
  • Rock (×0.5)
  • Dragon (×0.5)
  • Steel (×0.5)
  • Fairy (×0.5)

Immunities

  • Poison

Base stats

HP
70
Attack
85
Defense
145
Sp. Attack
60
Sp. Defense
55
Speed
65
Total
480

Best Tera Types for Orthworm

The best Tera Types for Orthworm cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:

  • Steel (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Fire (defensive shift)
  • Water (defensive shift)
  • Grass (defensive shift)

Abilities

  • Earth Eater — [object Object]
  • Sand Veil (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Want to explore similar picks? These Steel-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Orthworm:

Frequently asked questions about Orthworm

What counters Orthworm in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Orthworm are Charizard, Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Machamp, Medicham. These Pokémon hit Orthworm super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Orthworm weak to?

Orthworm is a Steel-type Pokémon weak to Fire, Fighting, Ground. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Orthworm?

The single best pick against Orthworm in the Pokémon Champions roster is Charizard, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.

How do you beat Orthworm in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Orthworm, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Steel) and carries super-effective coverage (Fire, Fighting, Ground). Avoid Pokémon that share Orthworm's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Orthworm good in Pokémon Champions?

Orthworm's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (480 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.

Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.