It fits best at inside linebacker with a fit of 57.4 — 249th of 1025 at that position, and 15th in Kalos. Its next best use is middle linebacker at 56.7.
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 57.4 fit, line by line.
| Value | Of ceiling | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attack92 | 60% | 30% | 18.0 |
| Defense88 | 57% | 28% | 15.9 |
| HP86 | 51% | 20% | 10.2 |
| Speed73 | 48% | 14% | 6.7 |
| Sp. Def75 | 46% | 8% | 3.7 |
| Dark type bonusDark | 100% | 3% | +3.0 |
| Fit at Inside linebacker | 57.4 | ||
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 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback | 52.5 | 303rd | 23rd |
| Halfback | 53.3 | 346th | 20th |
| Fullbackfullback only | 55.0 | 297th | 15th |
| Slot receiverslot only | 49.0 | 402nd | 27th |
| Wide receiver | 50.3 | 386th | 24th |
| Tight end | 55.3 | 292nd | 16th |
| Offensive line | 53.3 | 301st | 18th |
| Defensive end | 55.8 | 293rd | 17th |
| Nose tackle3-4 only | 54.0 | 307th | 15th |
| Defensive tackle4-3 only | 54.1 | 317th | 15th |
| Outside linebacker | 56.4 | 273rd | 16th |
| Inside linebacker3-4 only | 57.4 | 249th | 15th |
| Middle linebacker4-3 only | 56.7 | 256th | 16th |
| Cornerback | 54.2 | 313th | 22nd |
| Safety | 51.3 | 326th | 24th |
Malamar is best used at inside linebacker, but you still draft and play in the game itself.
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