It fits best at cornerback with a fit of 31.7 — 729th of 1025 at that position, and 103rd in Kanto. Its next best use is wide receiver at 31.1.
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 31.7 fit, line by line.
| Value | Of ceiling | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed80 | 55% | 46% | 25.1 |
| Defense55 | 29% | 14% | 4.1 |
| Height0.9 m | 32% | 8% | 2.5 |
| Attack10 | 0% | 10% | 0.0 |
| Sp. Def20 | 0% | 22% | 0.0 |
| Fit at Cornerback | 31.7 | ||
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 | 9.8 | 1009th | 147th |
| Halfback | 23.0 | 890th | 136th |
| Fullbackfullback only | 11.7 | 991st | 147th |
| Slot receiverslot only | 26.2 | 836th | 123rd |
| Wide receiver | 31.1 | 725th | 108th |
| Tight end | 21.5 | 869th | 129th |
| Offensive line | 13.5 | 960th | 140th |
| Defensive end | 20.4 | 919th | 138th |
| Nose tackle3-4 only | 11.8 | 970th | 143rd |
| Defensive tackle4-3 only | 14.0 | 968th | 148th |
| Outside linebacker | 21.6 | 938th | 143rd |
| Inside linebacker3-4 only | 15.8 | 992nd | 146th |
| Middle linebacker4-3 only | 15.7 | 993rd | 146th |
| Cornerback | 31.7 | 729th | 103rd |
| Safety | 22.1 | 913th | 134th |
Magikarp is best used at cornerback, but you still draft and play in the game itself.
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