Check out this Lurking Steel Titan (Orthworm) guide in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Pokemon SV). See how to beat, weaknesses, recommend Pokemon, locations, levels, & more!
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Orthworm (Lurking Steel Titan) - Level & Weaknesses

Recommended Level | Lv. 28 |
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Orthworm Weaknesses
Effectivity | Type |
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×4 | None |
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×0.5 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
×0.25 | None |
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Orthworm Moveset
Move | Type | Power | Acc | PP |
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Wrap | ![]() ![]() | 15 | 90 | 10 |
Headbutt | ![]() ![]() | 70 | 100 | 15 |
Iron Tail | ![]() ![]() | 100 | 75 | 15 |
Sandstorm | ![]() ![]() | - | - | 10 |
Orthworm (Lurking Steel Titan) - Recommended Pokemons
Pokemon | Recommended Move/Location |
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![]() | Ember (Acquired ar Lv. 1) Incinerate (Acquired at Lv. 12) Starter, Fuecoco evolves at Lv. 16 |
[url {"article_id":"373625","text":"![]() | Force Palm (Acquired at Lv. 13) Seismic Toss(Acquire at Lv. 31) East Province (Area Three) |
![]() | Flame Charge (Acquired by evolution) Located at South Province (Area One). Fletchling evolves at Lv. 17 |
![]() | Fire Fang (Acquired at Lv. 24) East Province (Area Three) |
![]() | Flame Wheel (Acquired at Lv. 20) Lava Plume (Acquired at Lv. 28) East Province (Area Three) |
Use Fire/Fighting Type Pokemon
Orthworm (Lurking Steel Titan) is a Steel type, so it is vulnerable to Fire/Fighting/Ground type of pokemons. However, the Ground type is not recommended since it is nullified by the Titan Pokemon's Ability.
Orthworm (Lurking Steel Titan) - Location & Walkthrough

- From the Pokemon Center (North of Levincia) follow the road going East.
- Go down the hole surrounded by fence
└ If the Orthworm (Lurking Steel Titan) Pokemon runs away, chase it with Dash. - Defeat it as fast as you can before it escapes and hid under the hole
└ Try catching up by using Dash just like you did on the first part of the chase. - Defeat the Orthworm (Lurking Steel Titan)
└ Obtain Herba Mystica
- From The Pokemon Center (North of Levincia) Follow The Road Going East.
- Go Down The Hole Surrounded By Fences
- Upon 1st Defeat, It Will Escape Through A Hole
- Defeat the Orthworm (Lurking Steel Titan)


Once you go down to the Orthworm (Lurking Steel Titan), go down to the hole that is surrounded by a fence, that has a tower beside it. In order to reach the Orthworm (Lurking Steel Titan) faster, use the Legendary Ride and Dash towards the titan. You will be automatically engaged in a battle if the Orthworm tries to escape, keep on chasing it until you defeat it.

Upon defeating the Orthworm (Lurking Steel Titan) once, it will start to dig a hole and escape the area. Chase the Orthworm and engage in a battle with the Titan once again.

After defeating the Orthworm (Lurking Steel Titan) once again, you will unlock a Legendary Ride riding skill called High Jump.
Legendary Ride GuideHow To Defeat The Orthworm (Lurking Steel Titan)?
Ground Type Are Ineffective

Orthworm (Lurking Steel Titan) has an Earth Eater Ability, that recovers its HP once attacked by a Ground type, that is why it is not recommended to use a Ground type pokemon
Protect Yourself From The Sandstorm

The Orthworm can change the weather by using Sandstorm. His HP is high resulting in a long-term battle. In order to avoid getting damaged by the Sandstorm, make sure to equip yourself with recovery items.
Orthworm (Lurking Steel Titan) - Unlock The Jump High Skill
Jump High Skill
Procedure | Hold the B Button longer |
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By pressing and holding the B button longer, you will be able to execute the Jump High riding skill. This Jump High skill finally allows you to climb some of the hard to reach areas allowing you to explore more places than before.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Story Related

Victory Road
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Elite Four | ||
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Victory Road Related Guides | |
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Victory Road Guide |
Starfall Street
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Starfall Street Related Guides | |
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Starfall Street Guide | Star Training Center (STC) Guide |
Path of Legends
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Path of Legends Walkthrough |
The Way Home (Zero Lab)
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After Completing The Game
Academy Ace Tournament
Clearing For The First Time | ||
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Arven | Jacq | Dendra |
Geeta | - | - |
Clearing For The Second Time | ||
Saguaro | Tyme | Clavell |
Raifort | Miriam | Penny |
Arven | Jacq | Hassel |
Salvatore | Geeta | Nemona |