It fits best at inside linebacker with a fit of 29.5 — 773rd of 1025 at that position, and 96th in Hoenn. Its next best use is middle linebacker at 27.4.
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 29.5 fit, line by line.
| Value | Of ceiling | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense90 | 58% | 28% | 16.3 |
| Attack45 | 21% | 30% | 6.3 |
| Speed40 | 18% | 14% | 2.5 |
| Ground type bonusGround | 100% | 2% | +2.0 |
| HP31 | 8% | 20% | 1.7 |
| Sp. Def30 | 8% | 8% | 0.7 |
| Fit at Inside linebacker | 29.5 | ||
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 | 11.4 | 1004th | 130th |
| Halfback | 22.8 | 894th | 115th |
| Fullbackfullback only | 27.3 | 766th | 98th |
| Slot receiverslot only | 15.1 | 977th | 124th |
| Wide receiver | 15.3 | 953rd | 121st |
| Tight end | 22.1 | 853rd | 108th |
| Offensive line | 25.8 | 776th | 102nd |
| Defensive end | 19.5 | 933rd | 122nd |
| Nose tackle3-4 only | 23.8 | 796th | 103rd |
| Defensive tackle4-3 only | 22.7 | 824th | 105th |
| Outside linebacker | 26.1 | 861st | 103rd |
| Inside linebacker3-4 only | 29.5 | 773rd | 96th |
| Middle linebacker4-3 only | 27.4 | 819th | 101st |
| Cornerback | 21.3 | 912th | 116th |
| Safety | 19.5 | 957th | 120th |
Nincada is best used at inside linebacker, but you still draft and play in the game itself.
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