It fits best at inside linebacker with a fit of 28.7 — 787th of 1025 at that position, and 98th in Hoenn. Its next best use is middle linebacker at 28.2.
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 28.7 fit, line by line.
| Value | Of ceiling | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attack70 | 42% | 30% | 12.5 |
| Defense50 | 25% | 28% | 7.0 |
| HP50 | 23% | 20% | 4.6 |
| Speed40 | 18% | 14% | 2.5 |
| Sp. Def50 | 25% | 8% | 2.0 |
| Fit at Inside linebacker | 28.7 | ||
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 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback | 25.1 | 843rd | 104th |
| Halfback | 25.8 | 838th | 107th |
| Fullbackfullback only | 25.3 | 793rd | 102nd |
| Slot receiverslot only | 24.2 | 873rd | 107th |
| Wide receiver | 21.6 | 882nd | 108th |
| Tight end | 25.2 | 799th | 100th |
| Offensive line | 21.6 | 836th | 105th |
| Defensive end | 26.3 | 818th | 103rd |
| Nose tackle3-4 only | 22.6 | 807th | 106th |
| Defensive tackle4-3 only | 24.1 | 805th | 100th |
| Outside linebacker | 27.7 | 827th | 100th |
| Inside linebacker3-4 only | 28.7 | 787th | 98th |
| Middle linebacker4-3 only | 28.2 | 798th | 98th |
| Cornerback | 22.0 | 905th | 113th |
| Safety | 22.5 | 905th | 111th |
Mudkip is best used at inside linebacker, but you still draft and play in the game itself.
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