It fits best at fullback with a fit of 86.8 — 18th of 1025 at that position, and 5th in Paldea. Its next best use is nose tackle at 86.1.
The most balanced power role on the team: Attack, Defense and Weight all pull the same weight, with no Speed requirement at all. Slow, immovable boulders thrive here. It disappears in the slot offense.

The six numbers the game reads. Everything on this page is derived from them.
The working behind the 86.8 fit, line by line.
| Value | Of ceiling | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attack134 | 95% | 28% | 26.6 |
| Weight303 kg | 94% | 26% | 24.4 |
| Defense110 | 75% | 26% | 19.5 |
| HP100 | 62% | 20% | 12.3 |
| Rock type bonusRock | 100% | 4% | +4.0 |
| Fit at Fullback | 86.8 | ||
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 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback | 53.8 | 287th | 51st |
| Halfback | 71.3 | 63rd | 14th |
| Fullbackfullback only | 86.8 | 18th | 5th |
| Slot receiverslot only | 60.5 | 198th | 38th |
| Wide receiver | 60.3 | 222nd | 39th |
| Tight end | 75.6 | 43rd | 9th |
| Offensive line | 83.1 | 23rd | 5th |
| Defensive end | 74.8 | 49th | 14th |
| Nose tackle3-4 only | 86.1 | 17th | 4th |
| Defensive tackle4-3 only | 83.5 | 20th | 5th |
| Outside linebacker | 69.1 | 67th | 18th |
| Inside linebacker3-4 only | 72.7 | 43rd | 11th |
| Middle linebacker4-3 only | 70.7 | 49th | 13th |
| Cornerback | 59.0 | 234th | 46th |
| Safety | 54.6 | 238th | 42nd |
Iron Thorns is best used at fullback, but you still draft and play in the game itself.
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