It fits best at inside linebacker with a fit of 62.0 — 156th of 1025 at that position, and 10th in Kanto. Its next best use is fullback at 61.6.
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 62.0 fit, line by line.
| Value | Of ceiling | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attack95 | 63% | 30% | 18.8 |
| Defense95 | 63% | 28% | 17.5 |
| HP90 | 54% | 20% | 10.8 |
| Speed70 | 45% | 14% | 6.4 |
| Sp. Def90 | 58% | 8% | 4.7 |
| Fighting type bonusFighting | 100% | 4% | +4.0 |
| Fit at Inside linebacker | 62.0 | ||
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 | 50.0 | 355th | 45th |
| Halfback | 57.5 | 253rd | 30th |
| Fullbackfullback only | 61.6 | 204th | 19th |
| Slot receiverslot only | 50.4 | 366th | 51st |
| Wide receiver | 49.5 | 400th | 59th |
| Tight end | 59.4 | 230th | 23rd |
| Offensive line | 59.7 | 205th | 18th |
| Defensive end | 60.4 | 209th | 20th |
| Nose tackle3-4 only | 59.6 | 216th | 19th |
| Defensive tackle4-3 only | 60.1 | 213th | 18th |
| Outside linebacker | 59.8 | 197th | 20th |
| Inside linebacker3-4 only | 62.0 | 156th | 10th |
| Middle linebacker4-3 only | 61.6 | 149th | 10th |
| Cornerback | 53.0 | 324th | 44th |
| Safety | 52.3 | 291st | 37th |
Poliwrath is best used at inside linebacker, but you still draft and play in the game itself.
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