It fits best at inside linebacker with a fit of 34.3 — 706th of 1025 at that position, and 98th in Kanto. Its next best use is middle linebacker at 31.4.
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 34.3 fit, line by line.
| Value | Of ceiling | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense100 | 67% | 28% | 18.7 |
| Attack65 | 38% | 30% | 11.3 |
| Speed40 | 18% | 14% | 2.5 |
| HP30 | 8% | 20% | 1.5 |
| Sp. Def25 | 4% | 8% | 0.3 |
| Fit at Inside linebacker | 34.3 | ||
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 | 16.3 | 979th | 143rd |
| Halfback | 25.3 | 852nd | 125th |
| Fullbackfullback only | 29.4 | 742nd | 111th |
| Slot receiverslot only | 18.6 | 940th | 141st |
| Wide receiver | 17.7 | 925th | 140th |
| Tight end | 28.1 | 769th | 115th |
| Offensive line | 25.8 | 775th | 115th |
| Defensive end | 25.6 | 836th | 124th |
| Nose tackle3-4 only | 24.0 | 793rd | 116th |
| Defensive tackle4-3 only | 24.7 | 797th | 116th |
| Outside linebacker | 30.1 | 769th | 111th |
| Inside linebacker3-4 only | 34.3 | 706th | 98th |
| Middle linebacker4-3 only | 31.4 | 742nd | 107th |
| Cornerback | 22.4 | 894th | 134th |
| Safety | 21.1 | 932nd | 136th |
Shellder is best used at inside linebacker, but you still draft and play in the game itself.
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