It fits best at cornerback with a fit of 90.8 — 1st of 1025 at that position, and 1st in Galar. Its next best use is wide receiver at 88.6.
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 90.8 fit, line by line.
| Value | Of ceiling | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed138 | 100% | 46% | 46.0 |
| Sp. Def115 | 79% | 22% | 17.4 |
| Defense115 | 79% | 14% | 11.1 |
| Attack120 | 83% | 10% | 8.3 |
| Height2.8 m | 100% | 8% | 8.0 |
| Fit at Cornerback | 90.8 | ||
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 | 69.6 | 65th | 4th |
| Halfback | 82.8 | 9th | 2nd |
| Fullbackfullback only | 73.3 | 76th | 9th |
| Slot receiverslot only | 86.0 | 5th | 2nd |
| Wide receiver | 88.6 | 7th | 2nd |
| Tight end | 80.6 | 22nd | 3rd |
| Offensive line | 71.3 | 86th | 8th |
| Defensive end | 81.9 | 16th | 2nd |
| Nose tackle3-4 only | 71.4 | 95th | 10th |
| Defensive tackle4-3 only | 74.7 | 61st | 8th |
| Outside linebacker | 83.3 | 4th | 2nd |
| Inside linebacker3-4 only | 78.6 | 15th | 2nd |
| Middle linebacker4-3 only | 79.4 | 8th | 2nd |
| Cornerback | 90.8 | 1st | 1st |
| Safety | 79.0 | 6th | 2nd |
Zacian is best used at cornerback, but you still draft and play in the game itself.
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