It fits best at inside linebacker with a fit of 23.4 — 897th of 1025 at that position, and 81st in Galar. Its next best use is middle linebacker at 21.8.
Attack and Defense carry it, HP is close behind, and a little Speed keeps it from being a liability in coverage. Two of them start in the 3-4.

The six numbers the game reads. Everything on this page is derived from them.
The working behind the 23.4 fit, line by line.
| Value | Of ceiling | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense80 | 50% | 28% | 14.0 |
| Attack40 | 17% | 30% | 5.0 |
| HP40 | 15% | 20% | 3.1 |
| Sp. Def40 | 17% | 8% | 1.3 |
| Speed20 | 0% | 14% | 0.0 |
| Fit at Inside linebacker | 23.4 | ||
Fit is the 0–100 rating the game keeps hidden. Ranks compare against all 1,025 Pokémon and against its own generation.
| Position | Fit | Rank, all | Rank, Gen 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback | 15.5 | 988th | 94th |
| Halfback | 12.5 | 998th | 93rd |
| Fullbackfullback only | 20.7 | 865th | 80th |
| Slot receiverslot only | 8.5 | 1015th | 95th |
| Wide receiver | 6.3 | 1014th | 95th |
| Tight end | 16.5 | 957th | 85th |
| Offensive line | 21.4 | 842nd | 78th |
| Defensive end | 14.8 | 982nd | 90th |
| Nose tackle3-4 only | 18.0 | 885th | 80th |
| Defensive tackle4-3 only | 16.4 | 942nd | 83rd |
| Outside linebacker | 17.5 | 978th | 89th |
| Inside linebacker3-4 only | 23.4 | 897th | 81st |
| Middle linebacker4-3 only | 21.8 | 929th | 84th |
| Cornerback | 12.3 | 999th | 94th |
| Safety | 16.5 | 982nd | 93rd |
Applin is best used at inside linebacker, but you still draft and play in the game itself.
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