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Orthworm ex
Oracle Text
Ability Pummeling Payback: If this Pokémon is damaged by an attack from your opponent's Pokémon (even if this Pokémon is Knocked Out), put 2 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon for each {M} Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Attack Rock Tomb (150): During your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon can't retreat.
Card Details
Character Background
Orthworm ex fits best in a control-oriented Metal deck that turns taking hits into punishment. Pummeling Payback is the kind of ability that forces awkward combat math: every Metal Energy attached amplifies the damage counters thrown back at the attacker, so opponents may hesitate to swing into it at all. That makes Orthworm ex especially good as a bulky pivot that buys time while you set up stronger finishers. Rock Tomb complements that plan by dealing a solid 150 and trapping the Defending Pokémon in place, helping you preserve tempo after a successful attack. A strong deckbuilding tip is to pair it with efficient Metal Energy acceleration and healing, since surviving longer directly increases the threat of its ability. Tools and effects that raise HP or recycle Energy make it even more annoying to remove. In practice, Orthworm ex rewards patient play, discourages reckless attacks, and creates a sturdy midgame wall that can swing momentum back in your favor.
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Character Background
Orthworm ex fits best in a control-oriented Metal deck that turns taking hits into punishment. Pummeling Payback is the kind of ability that forces awkward combat math: every Metal Energy attached amplifies the damage counters thrown back at the attacker, so opponents may hesitate to swing into it at all. That makes Orthworm ex especially good as a bulky pivot that buys time while you set up stronger finishers. Rock Tomb complements that plan by dealing a solid 150 and trapping the Defending Pokémon in place, helping you preserve tempo after a successful attack. A strong deckbuilding tip is to pair it with efficient Metal Energy acceleration and healing, since surviving longer directly increases the threat of its ability. Tools and effects that raise HP or recycle Energy make it even more annoying to remove. In practice, Orthworm ex rewards patient play, discourages reckless attacks, and creates a sturdy midgame wall that can swing momentum back in your favor.
Generated using gpt-5.4-mini · Updated at 2026-08-08 19:10:46 UTC