It fits best at inside linebacker with a fit of 25.1 — 868th of 1025 at that position, and 111th in Hoenn. Its next best use is middle linebacker at 25.1.
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 25.1 fit, line by line.
| Value | Of ceiling | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense60 | 33% | 28% | 9.3 |
| HP60 | 31% | 20% | 6.2 |
| Attack40 | 17% | 30% | 5.0 |
| Sp. Def60 | 33% | 8% | 2.7 |
| Speed35 | 14% | 14% | 1.9 |
| Fit at Inside linebacker | 25.1 | ||
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 | 22.0 | 904th | 114th |
| Halfback | 17.9 | 955th | 126th |
| Fullbackfullback only | 19.5 | 889th | 117th |
| Slot receiverslot only | 19.0 | 937th | 117th |
| Wide receiver | 15.4 | 951st | 119th |
| Tight end | 18.1 | 933rd | 123rd |
| Offensive line | 21.1 | 844th | 108th |
| Defensive end | 17.1 | 957th | 125th |
| Nose tackle3-4 only | 18.1 | 881st | 117th |
| Defensive tackle4-3 only | 17.6 | 922nd | 122nd |
| Outside linebacker | 22.1 | 931st | 120th |
| Inside linebacker3-4 only | 25.1 | 868th | 111th |
| Middle linebacker4-3 only | 25.1 | 870th | 110th |
| Cornerback | 20.4 | 925th | 119th |
| Safety | 24.7 | 862nd | 108th |
Shroomish is best used at inside linebacker, but you still draft and play in the game itself.
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