How to Beat Orthworm: To The Lurking Steel Titan To Khdymf

Learn how to defeat the Lurking Steel Titan, Orthworm, in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. This guide covers its weaknesses, stats, and effective strategies to overcome this powerful foe.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Type: Steel
• Weaknesses: Fire, Ground
• Resistances: Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Dragon, Fairy, Steel, Rock, Bug, Poison
• Immune to: Poison

Phases:

1. Orthworm will burrow underground and emerge to attack. Watch for the tremors to predict its movements.
2. It will use its body to create a sandstorm, reducing visibility and accuracy.
3. Orthworm may use a powerful Steel-type move that can deal significant damage.

Strategy:

• Lead with a strong Fire or Ground-type Pokémon. Skeledirge (Fire/Ghost) or Great Tusk (Ground/Fighting) are excellent choices.
• Use moves like Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Earthquake, or High Horsepower to exploit Orthworm's weaknesses.
• When Orthworm burrows, be prepared to dodge or switch to a more defensive Pokémon.
• Focus on dealing consistent damage rather than trying to land one big hit.
• If you have a Pokémon with the move