
Orthworm is a Basic Metal-type Pokémon with 130 HP. The card features artwork by Hitoshi Ariga and is part of the Paldea Evolved set from the Scarlet & Violet…
Orthworm is a Metal-type Pokémon card with 130 HP from the Paldea Evolved set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 151/193 and is classified as Rare. The Paldea Evolved set was released on June 9, 2023.
The card includes the flavor text: “When attacked, this Pokémon will wield the tendrils on its body like fists and pelt the opponent with a storm of punches.”.
Card name: Orthworm
Card number: 151/193
Set: Paldea Evolved
Series: Scarlet & Violet
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Metal
HP: 130
Artist: Hitoshi Ariga
Release date: June 9, 2023
National Pokédex number: 968
Orthworm is a solid addition to the Paldea Evolved set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Orthworm was illustrated by Hitoshi Ariga.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Orthworm is about $0.25. Recent listings range from roughly $0.01 (low) to
For context, the Paldea Evolved set has a median card value near $0.24 and an average near $7.62, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -50% over the last 7 days and -57% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Paldea Evolved set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Orthworm is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 39 copies of this card, of which 6 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 15.4%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
Rare cards like Orthworm are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 39 copies to date.
Orthworm appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Paldea Evolved 224 (around $7.43), Paradox Rift 138 (around $0.15) and スノーハザード 055.
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Orthworm pokémon card is a Rare card from the Paldea Evolved set (Scarlet & Violet series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Paldea Evolved set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.25; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Orthworm is from the Paldea Evolved set (Scarlet & Violet series), numbered 151/193 with the Rare rarity.
Orthworm is classified as Rare.
The current aggregated market price is about $0.25, within a recent range of roughly $0.01 to
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 39 copies so far, with about 15.4% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 39 copies, of which 6 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 15.4%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
Rare cards like Orthworm are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
The Paldea Evolved set was released on June 9, 2023.
Yes. Orthworm appears on 5 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.