It fits best at wide receiver with a fit of 82.6 — 21st of 1025 at that position, and 2nd in Johto. Its next best use is slot receiver at 78.3.
Half the grade is Speed and the rest is a blend of hands. Height finally matters: tall receivers win jump balls, and anything past 7'3" stops helping. Two start on every team, so the position runs deep in a draft.

The six numbers the game reads. Everything on this page is derived from them.
The working behind the 82.6 fit, line by line.
| Value | Of ceiling | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed115 | 86% | 50% | 43.2 |
| Sp. Atk115 | 79% | 14% | 11.1 |
| Height1.9 m | 84% | 12% | 10.1 |
| Attack85 | 54% | 14% | 7.6 |
| Sp. Def100 | 67% | 10% | 6.7 |
| Electric type bonusElectric | 100% | 4% | +4.0 |
| Fit at Wide receiver | 82.6 | ||
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 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback | 71.2 | 51st | 5th |
| Halfback | 67.0 | 100th | 5th |
| Fullbackfullback only | 59.0 | 238th | 20th |
| Slot receiverslot only | 78.3 | 26th | 2nd |
| Wide receiver | 82.6 | 21st | 2nd |
| Tight end | 64.4 | 138th | 10th |
| Offensive line | 60.5 | 199th | 17th |
| Defensive end | 66.1 | 123rd | 7th |
| Nose tackle3-4 only | 61.6 | 193rd | 15th |
| Defensive tackle4-3 only | 62.8 | 168th | 13th |
| Outside linebacker | 63.3 | 143rd | 8th |
| Inside linebacker3-4 only | 57.3 | 254th | 19th |
| Middle linebacker4-3 only | 59.0 | 208th | 13th |
| Cornerback | 73.0 | 43rd | 4th |
| Safety | 69.3 | 43rd | 4th |
Raikou is best used at wide receiver, but you still draft and play in the game itself.
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