Orthworm in Standard: cards, attacks & deck stats
Orthworm has 2 cards legal in the 2026–27 Standard format, mostly as a Metal-type Pokémon (Basic). Here are its stats for deck building.
- Legal cards
- 2
- Top damage
- 150
- Most HP
- 220
- ex / Mega ex
- 2 / 0
- With an Ability
- 2
Is Orthworm good in Standard?
Its hardest-hitting attack is Rock Tomb on Orthworm ex (Stellar Crown), doing 150 for 4 Energy. The bulkiest version is Orthworm ex with 220 HP, but it gives up 2 Prize cards when Knocked Out. Watch out for Fire attackers — that's its weakness.
Abilities
Orthworm ex (Stellar Crown): Pummeling Payback · Orthworm ex (Stellar Crown): Pummeling Payback. Abilities can be used without attacking — check the card for exactly what each one does.
Every Standard-legal Orthworm card
| Card | Set | HP | Stage | Attacks (cost · damage) | Retreat | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthworm ex 110/142 Ability: Pummeling Payback | Stellar Crown H | 220 | Basic | Rock Tomb CCCC 150 | 4 | Fire ×2 |
| Orthworm ex 162/142 Ability: Pummeling Payback | Stellar Crown H | 220 | Basic | Rock Tomb CCCC 150 | 4 | Fire ×2 |
Energy letters: G Grass, R Fire, W Water, L Lightning, P Psychic, F Fighting, D Darkness, M Metal, N Dragon, C Colorless (any Energy). Damage is the printed number; + and × attacks can do more.
Counter guides
Other Metal Pokémon in Standard
See also: every Orthworm card ever printed · Orthworm for young collectors.
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