It fits best at cornerback with a fit of 66.7 — 105th of 1025 at that position, and 13th in Kanto. Its next best use is wide receiver at 65.7.
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 66.7 fit, line by line.
| Value | Of ceiling | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed100 | 73% | 46% | 33.5 |
| Sp. Def120 | 83% | 22% | 18.3 |
| Height1.6 m | 68% | 8% | 5.5 |
| Defense65 | 38% | 14% | 5.3 |
| Attack70 | 42% | 10% | 4.2 |
| Fit at Cornerback | 66.7 | ||
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 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback | 60.0 | 178th | 18th |
| Halfback | 53.8 | 336th | 45th |
| Fullbackfullback only | 44.9 | 482nd | 62nd |
| Slot receiverslot only | 63.9 | 146th | 21st |
| Wide receiver | 65.7 | 143rd | 20th |
| Tight end | 52.9 | 336th | 41st |
| Offensive line | 47.9 | 401st | 49th |
| Defensive end | 52.4 | 360th | 50th |
| Nose tackle3-4 only | 46.3 | 431st | 55th |
| Defensive tackle4-3 only | 48.0 | 413th | 51st |
| Outside linebacker | 54.2 | 326th | 37th |
| Inside linebacker3-4 only | 49.1 | 418th | 48th |
| Middle linebacker4-3 only | 52.3 | 348th | 40th |
| Cornerback | 66.7 | 105th | 13th |
| Safety | 63.4 | 108th | 12th |
Tentacruel is best used at cornerback, but you still draft and play in the game itself.
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