It fits best at halfback with a fit of 25.7 — 843rd of 1025 at that position, and 79th in Johto. Its next best use is inside linebacker at 23.3.
Speed is king, Attack is the hammer behind it. Bulk helps a little, mostly for falling forward on short yardage. Special stats are dead weight — this is a pure athleticism spot.

The six numbers the game reads. Everything on this page is derived from them.
The working behind the 25.7 fit, line by line.
| Value | Of ceiling | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed50 | 27% | 34% | 9.3 |
| Attack50 | 25% | 30% | 7.5 |
| HP50 | 23% | 16% | 3.7 |
| Ground type bonusGround | 100% | 3% | +3.0 |
| Defense40 | 17% | 10% | 1.7 |
| Weight6.5 kg | 6% | 10% | 0.6 |
| Fit at Halfback | 25.7 | ||
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 | 15.8 | 984th | 93rd |
| Halfback | 25.7 | 843rd | 79th |
| Fullbackfullback only | 21.5 | 851st | 81st |
| Slot receiverslot only | 21.6 | 912th | 88th |
| Wide receiver | 19.8 | 904th | 85th |
| Tight end | 18.3 | 928th | 87th |
| Offensive line | 18.3 | 888th | 84th |
| Defensive end | 21.9 | 892nd | 81st |
| Nose tackle3-4 only | 20.2 | 847th | 81st |
| Defensive tackle4-3 only | 21.0 | 855th | 82nd |
| Outside linebacker | 22.6 | 925th | 84th |
| Inside linebacker3-4 only | 23.3 | 901st | 83rd |
| Middle linebacker4-3 only | 22.7 | 913th | 83rd |
| Cornerback | 19.6 | 934th | 87th |
| Safety | 17.8 | 970th | 89th |
Swinub is best used at halfback, but you still draft and play in the game itself.
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