Orthworm Collector Guide: Building a Pokémon Page That Actually Pops
Discover the best Orthworm Pokémon cards to collect. Cute picks, rare finds, set history, and binder layout tips in one guide.
2025-09-08
Popularity Rank: #694
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #719
#694 / 1025
#0968
Orthworm
Earthworm Pokémon
When attacked, this Pokémon will wield the tendrils on its body like fists and pelt the opponent with a storm of punches.
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0968
Height
2.5 m
Weight
310.0 kg
Capture rate
25 / 255
Generation
Gen IX
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Hatch steps
8,925 steps
Base happiness
50
Growth rate
Slow
Color
Pink
Habitat
—
Shape
Squiggle
What makes Orthworm so likeable
The elevator pitch for Orthworm: cute, recognizable, and worth a binder slot.
- Bulbapedia notes that orthworm is the only known Pokémon that can have Earth Eater as an Ability.
- Honestly? Some Pokémon are just plain likeable. They don't need a sales pitch.
- Bubblegum pink design — Orthworm is basically built for aesthetic collectors.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Orthworm from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Paldean Wonders
One Star
Paldean Wonders
Two Diamond
Stellar Crown
Ultra Rare
Stellar Crown
Double rare
Paradox Rift
Uncommon
Paldea Evolved
Illustration rare
Paldea Evolved
Rare
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Laying out a Orthworm page that photographs well
A workable spread formula for Orthworm — scene print, anchor card, supporting cast — without overthinking supplies.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Orthworm ex #162 (Stellar Crown) is a staple for Orthworm fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
Orthworm #138 (Paradox Rift) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
Orthworm #224 (Paldea Evolved) is a fun addition for collectors — affordable and perfect for filling out a Orthworm page.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Orthworm mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Orthworm chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Stellar Crown
Ultra Rare
Paradox Rift
Uncommon
Paldea Evolved
Illustration rare
Paldean Wonders
One Star
Paldean Wonders
Two Diamond
Stellar Crown
Double rare
Paldea Evolved
Rare
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Right page
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Start with a background that echoes Orthworm's steel, then place your chase holo in the top-left anchor slot. Secondary copies can step down in rarity toward the edges so the spread breathes in photos.
Michi Method scene examples
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Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- Photograph the Orthworm page under warm side light once and cool once — you'll quickly see which copy deserves the top-left anchor slot.
- National Dex #968 is a quiet flex on dividers or handwritten indices — collectors who sort by number will thank you.
- Label one pocket "海外" / overseas and one domestic — pairing Orthworm (ミミズズ) with English prints reads like a travel diary spread.
- Steel typings give artists a built-in palette — when two Orthworm cards clash, it's usually because lighting diverged, not because the species lacks identity.
Orthworm: competitive snapshot
Optional competitive context for Orthworm. Display collectors can skip straight to the backstory below.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Orthworm — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
70
Attack
85
Defense
145
Sp. Atk
60
Sp. Def
55
Speed
65
Total: 480
Players file Orthworm around tier "ZU" while Ability Earth Eater (Restores HP when hit by a Ground-type move.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Mono-steel Orthworm spreads live on lighting variation: same palette, different contrast.
- Hidden Ability Sand Veil is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Orthworm — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Orthworm, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
When attacked, this Pokémon will wield the tendrils on its body like fists and pelt the opponent with a storm of punches.
This Pokémon lives in arid deserts. It maintains its metal body by consuming iron from the soil.
A second dex beat (Scarlet) frames Orthworm as when attacked, this pokémon will wield the tendrils on its body like fists and pelt the opponent with a storm of punches. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Orthworm shows up in Violet lore as a pokémon that lives in arid deserts.. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Schlurm
Spanish
Orthworm
French
Ferdeter
Italian
Orthworm
Japanese
ミミズズ
Japanese (Romaji)
Mimizuzu
Korean
꿈트렁
Chinese (Simplified)
拖拖蚓
Chinese (Traditional)
拖拖蚓
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