#215 in usage · 0.1% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Orthworm Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Orthworm is played in Pokémon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C: moves, items, abilities, natures, Stat Point spreads and teammates with the share of sets that use them, from 1.63 million Pokémon Showdown battles (2026-09, 1630+ rating).
Most common set
Top ability, item, nature and spread plus the four most used moves, in Showdown format (Stat Points on the EVs line, as the Champions builder exports them).
Orthworm @ Sitrus Berry Ability: Earth Eater Level: 50 EVs: 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD Careful Nature - Shed Tail - Body Press - Protect - Heavy Slam
Orthworm moves
Share of Orthworm sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- Shed TailNormal83.9%
- Body PressFighting81.7%
- ProtectNormal66.3%
- Heavy SlamSteel55.4%
- Iron DefenseSteel40.2%
- Helping HandNormal29.1%
- Iron HeadSteel15.2%
- CoilPoison6.8%
- Rock SlideRock6.4%
- High HorsepowerGround2.9%
Items
- Sitrus Berry73%
- Leftovers10.9%
- Chople Berry4%
- Psychic Seed3.6%
- Choice Scarf3.3%
Abilities
- Earth Eater99.8%
Stat Point spreads & natures
The most used nature + Stat Point combinations and the level 50 stats they give. Each Stat Point adds 1 to a stat (max 32 per stat, 66 total).
| Nature | Stat Points | HP | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Careful+SpD −SpA | 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD | 177 | 105 | 167 | 72 | 117 | 85 | 13.7% |
| Sassy+SpD −Spe | 32 HP / 9 Def / 25 SpD | 177 | 105 | 174 | 80 | 110 | 76 | 7.4% |
| Relaxed+Def −Spe | 31 HP / 3 Def / 32 SpD | 176 | 105 | 184 | 80 | 107 | 76 | 6.8% |
Natures in these spreads: Careful 13.7% · Sassy 7.4% · Relaxed 6.8%.
Orthworm teammates
Share of Orthworm teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Orthworm set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Orthworm set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Shed Tail, Body Press, Protect and Heavy Slam with Sitrus Berry (73% of sets) and Earth Eater, a Careful nature and 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD.
What are Orthworm's best teammates in VGC?
Orthworm's most common partners are Garchomp (24%), Mega Salamence (22%), Rillaboom (18.6%), Sinistcha (18.3%) and Indeedee-F (17.2%) — the share of Orthworm teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Orthworm use?
Careful (+SpD −SpA) is the most common nature among Orthworm's top spreads (13.7%), followed by Sassy (7.4%). In Champions each Stat Point adds exactly 1 to a stat at level 50, up to 32 per stat and 66 in total.
How fast is Orthworm in Pokémon Champions?
Orthworm has base 65 Speed: 128 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 117 neutral, and 76 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Orthworm in Pokémon Champions?
Orthworm is #215 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on 0.1% of teams (1.63 million battles at 1630+ rating on Pokémon Showdown).
Source: Smogon / Pokémon Showdown usage statistics, gen9championsvgc2026regmc, 2026-09, 1630+ rating. Refreshed monthly.