It fits best at middle linebacker with a fit of 58.4 — 220th of 1025 at that position, and 15th in Johto. Its next best use is inside linebacker at 57.2.
The 4-3 counterpart to the inside linebackers, and the most valuable defensive spot in that front. It trades a little Attack and Defense for Sp. Def and Speed, so a coverage-capable bruiser is ideal.

The six numbers the game reads. Everything on this page is derived from them.
The working behind the 58.4 fit, line by line.
| Value | Of ceiling | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attack95 | 63% | 28% | 17.5 |
| Defense95 | 63% | 24% | 15.0 |
| Sp. Def110 | 75% | 14% | 10.5 |
| Speed70 | 45% | 16% | 7.3 |
| HP50 | 23% | 18% | 4.2 |
| Fighting type bonusFighting | 100% | 4% | +4.0 |
| Fit at Middle linebacker | 58.4 | ||
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 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback | 38.9 | 611th | 50th |
| Halfback | 52.3 | 365th | 24th |
| Fullbackfullback only | 54.8 | 299th | 25th |
| Slot receiverslot only | 46.1 | 457th | 40th |
| Wide receiver | 47.7 | 427th | 36th |
| Tight end | 54.7 | 301st | 21st |
| Offensive line | 52.5 | 317th | 31st |
| Defensive end | 55.7 | 297th | 18th |
| Nose tackle3-4 only | 51.3 | 348th | 30th |
| Defensive tackle4-3 only | 53.2 | 331st | 26th |
| Outside linebacker | 56.9 | 255th | 17th |
| Inside linebacker3-4 only | 57.2 | 255th | 20th |
| Middle linebacker4-3 only | 58.4 | 220th | 15th |
| Cornerback | 57.0 | 265th | 23rd |
| Safety | 48.8 | 390th | 34th |
Hitmontop is best used at middle linebacker, but you still draft and play in the game itself.
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