It fits best at cornerback with a fit of 33.1 — 697th of 1025 at that position, and 65th in Johto. Its next best use is wide receiver at 32.8.
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 33.1 fit, line by line.
| Value | Of ceiling | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed75 | 50% | 46% | 23.0 |
| Sp. Def45 | 21% | 22% | 4.6 |
| Height1.2 m | 47% | 8% | 3.8 |
| Defense35 | 13% | 14% | 1.8 |
| Attack20 | 0% | 10% | 0.0 |
| Fit at Cornerback | 33.1 | ||
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 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback | 19.9 | 936th | 87th |
| Halfback | 30.2 | 757th | 68th |
| Fullbackfullback only | 25.2 | 795th | 72nd |
| Slot receiverslot only | 29.6 | 775th | 71st |
| Wide receiver | 32.8 | 687th | 63rd |
| Tight end | 27.3 | 779th | 72nd |
| Offensive line | 28.2 | 741st | 66th |
| Defensive end | 26.8 | 812th | 76th |
| Nose tackle3-4 only | 28.2 | 736th | 64th |
| Defensive tackle4-3 only | 27.3 | 763rd | 69th |
| Outside linebacker | 22.7 | 923rd | 83rd |
| Inside linebacker3-4 only | 17.6 | 965th | 88th |
| Middle linebacker4-3 only | 18.8 | 960th | 86th |
| Cornerback | 33.1 | 697th | 65th |
| Safety | 27.2 | 808th | 79th |
Smeargle is best used at cornerback, but you still draft and play in the game itself.
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