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Orthworm the Lurking Steel Titan Guide: Location, Best Team, and Strategy

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Lurking Steel Orthworm Pokemon SVOrthworm the Lurking Steel is one of the five Titans you must defeat in the Path of Legends storyline in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV). Read on to learn more about how to get to, and defeat Orthworm, as well as the rewards for defeating Orthworm!

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Titan Orthworm Location and How to Find

How to Get to Orthworm

Orthworm Titan Location
Orthworm's lair is located in the middle of East Province (Area Three). You can reach Orthworm's lair by following the road north of Levincia City. There are no particular roadblocks on the way to Orthworm, and you can see it burrowed when you arrive!

East Province (Area Three) Map and Pokemon List

Orthworm Titan Battle Preparation

checkmarkLevel up Fire and Fighting Pokemon to 28

Level up Fire and Fighting Pokemon to 28

By levelling your Fire and Fighting Pokemon to around Level 28, you can use moves that are Super Effective against Orthworm, and deal enough damage to defeat it quickly!

Orthworm Battle Strategy

Pokémon Type Moves
Orthworm ImageOrthworm
Best Team Lv. 28
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Type Icon Iron Tail
Sandstorm
Headbutt
Wrap

Beware of the Earth Eater Ability

Orthworm Titan Ability Earth Eater
Since Orthworm is a mono Steel type, one of its weaknesses is Ground type moves. However, having access to the ability Earth Eater means that Orthworm recovers HP when attacked by Ground type moves.
All New Gen 9 Abilities

Can you Catch the Lurking Steel Titan?

How to Catch Lurking Steel Titan: Orthworm

During the initial battle, the only option is to defeat Orthworm. However, after defeating Orthworm, it will be back in its regular non Titan size the next time you return to the area. You are then able to catch it. As Orthworm is a Steel type, be sure to bring along a Pokemon that can resist its attacks such as Talonflame, Crocalor or Pawmot

Make sure to stock up on Pokeballs, with Great Ball and Ultra Ball being the common options, but under certain conditions, special Pokeballs such as Dusk Balls, Timer Balls, and Repeat Balls can be more effective.
List of All Pokeballs

Use False Swipe

If you have access to a Pokemon that knows the move False Swipe, using the move when Orthworm is low on HP can ensure that it will not faint, as False Swipe always leaves the target with at least 1 HP.
False Swipe TM Location (TM057) and Pokemon that Learn it

Use Pawmot

Pawmot learns Nuzzle, a move with a 100% chance to paralyze the opponent in its base stage at level 12. It also learns the new move Revival Blessing, which allows it to revive a team member, very useful for if your False Swiper is knocked out. Its part Electric Typing allows it to resist Steel Type moves, while its part Fighting Type allows it to quickly whittle down its health with a super effective move (be sure not to knock it out though!).
Pawmot Learnset, How to Get and Location

Exclusive Titan Mark and Title

Pokemon that were previously Titan Pokemon will also have a special Titan Mark, along with the Title: Former Titan which is presented as in game battle text denoting that they were previously Titan Pokemon. If you do capture them or accidentally defeat them a second time, the Titan Pokemon will no longer appear in the area however, so choose wisely.
List of Marks and How to Get All Marks

Caught Titans Have the Jumbo Mark

The Titan Orthworm is the Largest Orthworm that exists in the game. Showing it to the person who gives you the Size-Dex gives your Orthworm a Jumbo Mark, and the Title: The Great to denote that it is the largest amongst its species!
How to Catch Titan Pokemon

Can Orthworm The Lurking Steel Titan be Shiny?

The Titans are Shiny Locked

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Unfortunately, as with all of the other static encounter in the game, such as the Starter Pokemon and Legendaries, the Titan Pokemon are shiny locked. This includes your second encounter with them in their regular sized form, so unfortunately you will not be able to shiny hunt for a shiny former Titan.
Shiny Hunting Guide and Shiny Odds

Best Pokemon to Beat Orthworm

Pokémon Recommended moves and explanations
Crocalor ImageCrocalor Best Moves:
Incinerate
Flamethrower
Fire type moves are Super effective against Orthworm
Talonflame ImageTalonflame Best Moves:
Flame Charge
Fire type moves are Super effective against Orthworm
Talonflame takes reduced damage from Steel type moves
Hariyama ImageHariyama Best Moves:
Force Palm
Fighting type moves are Super effective against Orthworm

Unlocked Ride Ability for Defeating Orthworm

High Jump is Unlocked

High Jump

By holding the B Button for longer, you are able to perform a much higher jump. With a light tap of the 'B' Button you are still able to perform the same familiar shorter jump.

After defeating Orthworm, Koraidon/Miraidon will gain the Ride skill High Jump. High Jump allows you to climb slightly higher cliffs and jump over areas blocked by Team Star
All Koraidon and Miraidon Ride Upgrades and How to Unlock

Steel Titan Badge

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Lurking Steel Titan Steel Badge

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Related Guides

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Path of Legends Walkthroughs

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