It fits best at cornerback with a fit of 42.0 — 536th of 1025 at that position, and 44th in Johto. Its next best use is safety at 41.2.
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 42.0 fit, line by line.
| Value | Of ceiling | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed60 | 36% | 46% | 16.7 |
| Sp. Def80 | 50% | 22% | 11.0 |
| Defense80 | 50% | 14% | 7.0 |
| Height1.2 m | 47% | 8% | 3.8 |
| Attack62 | 35% | 10% | 3.5 |
| Fit at Cornerback | 42.0 | ||
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 | 38.2 | 624th | 54th |
| Halfback | 35.4 | 668th | 59th |
| Fullbackfullback only | 35.8 | 636th | 55th |
| Slot receiverslot only | 37.4 | 616th | 54th |
| Wide receiver | 38.8 | 582nd | 48th |
| Tight end | 37.8 | 598th | 52nd |
| Offensive line | 36.8 | 587th | 54th |
| Defensive end | 35.1 | 671st | 58th |
| Nose tackle3-4 only | 34.3 | 633rd | 56th |
| Defensive tackle4-3 only | 34.5 | 661st | 56th |
| Outside linebacker | 38.7 | 637th | 55th |
| Inside linebacker3-4 only | 39.7 | 615th | 53rd |
| Middle linebacker4-3 only | 40.2 | 613th | 53rd |
| Cornerback | 42.0 | 536th | 44th |
| Safety | 41.2 | 565th | 49th |
Bayleef is best used at cornerback, but you still draft and play in the game itself.
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