It fits best at cornerback with a fit of 60.4 — 205th of 1025 at that position, and 39th in Paldea. Its next best use is inside linebacker at 58.2.
Almost the mirror image of a wide receiver: Speed above all, then Sp. Def and Defense, with height a small factor. The best corners in the game are the fastest Pokémon alive, and both spots count for a lot of the Team Score.

The six numbers the game reads. Everything on this page is derived from them.
The working behind the 60.4 fit, line by line.
| Value | Of ceiling | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed68 | 44% | 46% | 20.1 |
| Sp. Def97 | 64% | 22% | 14.1 |
| Defense100 | 67% | 14% | 9.3 |
| Height2 m | 89% | 8% | 7.2 |
| Attack101 | 68% | 10% | 6.8 |
| Ghost type bonusGhost | 100% | 3% | +3.0 |
| Fit at Cornerback | 60.4 | ||
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 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback | 43.6 | 500th | 72nd |
| Halfback | 50.7 | 391st | 66th |
| Fullbackfullback only | 50.8 | 382nd | 56th |
| Slot receiverslot only | 47.7 | 427th | 68th |
| Wide receiver | 51.9 | 360th | 59th |
| Tight end | 56.3 | 277th | 47th |
| Offensive line | 47.7 | 406th | 60th |
| Defensive end | 50.9 | 389th | 66th |
| Nose tackle3-4 only | 46.3 | 432nd | 61st |
| Defensive tackle4-3 only | 48.1 | 411th | 60th |
| Outside linebacker | 56.1 | 275th | 48th |
| Inside linebacker3-4 only | 58.2 | 236th | 44th |
| Middle linebacker4-3 only | 58.1 | 224th | 42nd |
| Cornerback | 60.4 | 205th | 39th |
| Safety | 49.9 | 366th | 59th |
Houndstone is best used at cornerback, but you still draft and play in the game itself.
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