It fits best at cornerback with a fit of 62.6 — 164th of 1025 at that position, and 22nd in Kanto. Its next best use is slot receiver at 61.9.
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 62.6 fit, line by line.
| Value | Of ceiling | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed100 | 73% | 46% | 33.5 |
| Sp. Def100 | 67% | 22% | 14.7 |
| Defense75 | 46% | 14% | 6.4 |
| Attack76 | 47% | 10% | 4.7 |
| Height1.1 m | 42% | 8% | 3.4 |
| Fit at Cornerback | 62.6 | ||
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 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback | 56.2 | 238th | 27th |
| Halfback | 53.0 | 351st | 47th |
| Fullbackfullback only | 41.3 | 535th | 69th |
| Slot receiverslot only | 61.9 | 177th | 25th |
| Wide receiver | 61.7 | 200th | 30th |
| Tight end | 46.5 | 451st | 60th |
| Offensive line | 41.7 | 510th | 65th |
| Defensive end | 50.9 | 387th | 52nd |
| Nose tackle3-4 only | 39.9 | 544th | 72nd |
| Defensive tackle4-3 only | 43.2 | 502nd | 67th |
| Outside linebacker | 55.1 | 306th | 36th |
| Inside linebacker3-4 only | 50.5 | 385th | 45th |
| Middle linebacker4-3 only | 52.4 | 344th | 38th |
| Cornerback | 62.6 | 164th | 22nd |
| Safety | 59.7 | 149th | 15th |
Ninetales is best used at cornerback, but you still draft and play in the game itself.
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