It fits best at inside linebacker with a fit of 35.5 — 689th of 1025 at that position, and 93rd in Kanto. Its next best use is middle linebacker at 33.8.
Attack and Defense carry it, HP is close behind, and a little Speed keeps it from being a liability in coverage. Two of them start in the 3-4.

The six numbers the game reads. Everything on this page is derived from them.
The working behind the 35.5 fit, line by line.
| Value | Of ceiling | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense95 | 63% | 28% | 17.5 |
| Attack50 | 25% | 30% | 7.5 |
| HP50 | 23% | 20% | 4.6 |
| Sp. Def50 | 25% | 8% | 2.0 |
| Ground type bonusGround | 100% | 2% | +2.0 |
| Speed35 | 14% | 14% | 1.9 |
| Fit at Inside linebacker | 35.5 | ||
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 | 19.8 | 938th | 136th |
| Halfback | 25.7 | 842nd | 122nd |
| Fullbackfullback only | 33.4 | 674th | 96th |
| Slot receiverslot only | 18.4 | 943rd | 142nd |
| Wide receiver | 15.8 | 946th | 143rd |
| Tight end | 25.6 | 794th | 119th |
| Offensive line | 33.1 | 652nd | 93rd |
| Defensive end | 22.6 | 882nd | 131st |
| Nose tackle3-4 only | 30.3 | 700th | 104th |
| Defensive tackle4-3 only | 28.1 | 754th | 111th |
| Outside linebacker | 28.1 | 810th | 117th |
| Inside linebacker3-4 only | 35.5 | 689th | 93rd |
| Middle linebacker4-3 only | 33.8 | 713th | 98th |
| Cornerback | 23.4 | 883rd | 132nd |
| Safety | 26.1 | 831st | 121st |
Cubone is best used at inside linebacker, but you still draft and play in the game itself.
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