It fits best at nose tackle with a fit of 79.4 — 51st of 1025 at that position, and 6th in Hoenn. Its next best use is fullback at 77.4.
The heaviest spot in football. A third of the grade is sheer Weight, with HP and Defense behind it. There is no Speed requirement, so this is where the slowest, widest Pokémon in the game finally have a home.

The six numbers the game reads. Everything on this page is derived from them.
The working behind the 79.4 fit, line by line.
| Value | Of ceiling | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight253.8 kg | 90% | 34% | 30.5 |
| HP144 | 95% | 24% | 22.9 |
| Attack120 | 83% | 20% | 16.7 |
| Defense60 | 33% | 22% | 7.3 |
| Fighting type bonusFighting | 100% | 2% | +2.0 |
| Fit at Nose tackle | 79.4 | ||
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 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback | 41.5 | 550th | 65th |
| Halfback | 64.8 | 127th | 9th |
| Fullbackfullback only | 77.4 | 55th | 7th |
| Slot receiverslot only | 42.6 | 508th | 58th |
| Wide receiver | 43.0 | 518th | 59th |
| Tight end | 73.3 | 56th | 6th |
| Offensive line | 72.1 | 75th | 9th |
| Defensive end | 70.2 | 80th | 7th |
| Nose tackle3-4 only | 79.4 | 51st | 6th |
| Defensive tackle4-3 only | 77.0 | 48th | 6th |
| Outside linebacker | 59.2 | 208th | 16th |
| Inside linebacker3-4 only | 63.9 | 122nd | 10th |
| Middle linebacker4-3 only | 61.5 | 152nd | 12th |
| Cornerback | 40.9 | 564th | 67th |
| Safety | 38.1 | 620th | 74th |
Hariyama is best used at nose tackle, but you still draft and play in the game itself.
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