It fits best at cornerback with a fit of 89.3 — 3rd of 1025 at that position, and 1st in Johto. Its next best use is safety at 87.1.
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 89.3 fit, line by line.
| Value | Of ceiling | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed110 | 82% | 46% | 37.6 |
| Sp. Def154 | 100% | 22% | 22.0 |
| Defense130 | 92% | 14% | 12.8 |
| Height5.2 m | 100% | 8% | 8.0 |
| Attack90 | 58% | 10% | 5.8 |
| Flying type bonusFlying | 100% | 3% | +3.0 |
| Fit at Cornerback | 89.3 | ||
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 | 79.0 | 18th | 1st |
| Halfback | 73.7 | 49th | 3rd |
| Fullbackfullback only | 75.7 | 68th | 5th |
| Slot receiverslot only | 79.2 | 18th | 1st |
| Wide receiver | 83.2 | 18th | 1st |
| Tight end | 78.4 | 32nd | 1st |
| Offensive line | 81.0 | 35th | 3rd |
| Defensive end | 73.2 | 58th | 3rd |
| Nose tackle3-4 only | 76.9 | 62nd | 3rd |
| Defensive tackle4-3 only | 75.5 | 57th | 3rd |
| Outside linebacker | 75.8 | 22nd | 1st |
| Inside linebacker3-4 only | 75.9 | 21st | 1st |
| Middle linebacker4-3 only | 77.3 | 15th | 1st |
| Cornerback | 89.3 | 3rd | 1st |
| Safety | 87.1 | 1st | 1st |
Lugia is best used at cornerback, but you still draft and play in the game itself.
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