It fits best at cornerback with a fit of 28.9 — 793rd of 1025 at that position, and 73rd in Johto. Its next best use is safety at 28.6.
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 28.9 fit, line by line.
| Value | Of ceiling | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed45 | 23% | 46% | 10.5 |
| Sp. Def65 | 38% | 22% | 8.3 |
| Defense65 | 38% | 14% | 5.3 |
| Height0.9 m | 32% | 8% | 2.5 |
| Attack49 | 24% | 10% | 2.4 |
| Fit at Cornerback | 28.9 | ||
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 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback | 26.1 | 816th | 76th |
| Halfback | 22.4 | 901st | 82nd |
| Fullbackfullback only | 21.8 | 845th | 79th |
| Slot receiverslot only | 24.8 | 861st | 80th |
| Wide receiver | 25.7 | 823rd | 76th |
| Tight end | 24.1 | 816th | 77th |
| Offensive line | 22.2 | 827th | 78th |
| Defensive end | 21.8 | 893rd | 82nd |
| Nose tackle3-4 only | 19.6 | 855th | 83rd |
| Defensive tackle4-3 only | 20.3 | 865th | 85th |
| Outside linebacker | 26.5 | 851st | 81st |
| Inside linebacker3-4 only | 27.8 | 807th | 76th |
| Middle linebacker4-3 only | 28.1 | 799th | 76th |
| Cornerback | 28.9 | 793rd | 73rd |
| Safety | 28.6 | 782nd | 77th |
Chikorita is best used at cornerback, but you still draft and play in the game itself.
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