It fits best at inside linebacker with a fit of 14.7 — 999th of 1025 at that position, and 120th in Paldea. Its next best use is middle linebacker at 14.3.
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 14.7 fit, line by line.
| Value | Of ceiling | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense45 | 21% | 28% | 5.8 |
| Attack41 | 18% | 30% | 5.3 |
| HP35 | 12% | 20% | 2.3 |
| Sp. Def40 | 17% | 8% | 1.3 |
| Speed20 | 0% | 14% | 0.0 |
| Fit at Inside linebacker | 14.7 | ||
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 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback | 9.8 | 1010th | 119th |
| Halfback | 9.2 | 1015th | 120th |
| Fullbackfullback only | 12.6 | 982nd | 115th |
| Slot receiverslot only | 7.2 | 1018th | 120th |
| Wide receiver | 5.2 | 1019th | 120th |
| Tight end | 10.2 | 1012th | 120th |
| Offensive line | 11.8 | 979th | 114th |
| Defensive end | 9.6 | 1012th | 120th |
| Nose tackle3-4 only | 10.9 | 988th | 115th |
| Defensive tackle4-3 only | 10.6 | 1002nd | 119th |
| Outside linebacker | 13.9 | 1007th | 120th |
| Inside linebacker3-4 only | 14.7 | 999th | 120th |
| Middle linebacker4-3 only | 14.3 | 1002nd | 120th |
| Cornerback | 8.3 | 1014th | 120th |
| Safety | 10.2 | 1017th | 120th |
Tarountula is best used at inside linebacker, but you still draft and play in the game itself.
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