It fits best at halfback with a fit of 39.5 — 601st of 1025 at that position, and 95th in Unova. Its next best use is slot receiver at 37.9.
Speed is king, Attack is the hammer behind it. Bulk helps a little, mostly for falling forward on short yardage. Special stats are dead weight — this is a pure athleticism spot.

The six numbers the game reads. Everything on this page is derived from them.
The working behind the 39.5 fit, line by line.
| Value | Of ceiling | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed75 | 50% | 34% | 17.0 |
| Attack60 | 33% | 30% | 10.0 |
| HP60 | 31% | 16% | 4.9 |
| Weight19.5 kg | 31% | 10% | 3.1 |
| Defense50 | 25% | 10% | 2.5 |
| Normal type bonusNormal | 100% | 2% | +2.0 |
| Fit at Halfback | 39.5 | ||
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 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback | 30.4 | 738th | 110th |
| Halfback | 39.5 | 601st | 95th |
| Fullbackfullback only | 32.1 | 698th | 112th |
| Slot receiverslot only | 37.9 | 607th | 83rd |
| Wide receiver | 36.4 | 630th | 88th |
| Tight end | 31.2 | 712th | 110th |
| Offensive line | 29.0 | 726th | 116th |
| Defensive end | 36.5 | 654th | 103rd |
| Nose tackle3-4 only | 30.1 | 701st | 112th |
| Defensive tackle4-3 only | 32.0 | 700th | 113th |
| Outside linebacker | 35.8 | 687th | 109th |
| Inside linebacker3-4 only | 32.2 | 733rd | 115th |
| Middle linebacker4-3 only | 32.4 | 725th | 113th |
| Cornerback | 36.6 | 640th | 90th |
| Safety | 32.8 | 705th | 104th |
Deerling is best used at halfback, but you still draft and play in the game itself.
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