It fits best at cornerback with a fit of 56.9 — 269th of 1025 at that position, and 25th in Galar. Its next best use is wide receiver at 55.8.
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 56.9 fit, line by line.
| Value | Of ceiling | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed90 | 64% | 46% | 29.3 |
| Sp. Def92 | 60% | 22% | 13.2 |
| Defense58 | 32% | 14% | 4.4 |
| Height1.2 m | 47% | 8% | 3.8 |
| Attack58 | 32% | 10% | 3.2 |
| Dark type bonusDark | 100% | 3% | +3.0 |
| Fit at Cornerback | 56.9 | ||
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 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback | 53.0 | 295th | 30th |
| Halfback | 43.6 | 515th | 56th |
| Fullbackfullback only | 33.0 | 680th | 61st |
| Slot receiverslot only | 54.6 | 299th | 29th |
| Wide receiver | 55.8 | 288th | 30th |
| Tight end | 39.1 | 575th | 58th |
| Offensive line | 35.0 | 615th | 57th |
| Defensive end | 43.5 | 518th | 55th |
| Nose tackle3-4 only | 33.2 | 652nd | 58th |
| Defensive tackle4-3 only | 35.5 | 639th | 60th |
| Outside linebacker | 47.5 | 461st | 53rd |
| Inside linebacker3-4 only | 42.8 | 558th | 58th |
| Middle linebacker4-3 only | 45.0 | 525th | 57th |
| Cornerback | 56.9 | 269th | 25th |
| Safety | 53.1 | 268th | 25th |
Thievul is best used at cornerback, but you still draft and play in the game itself.
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