It fits best at halfback with a fit of 61.6 — 179th of 1025 at that position, and 17th in Kanto. Its next best use is fullback at 59.8.
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 61.6 fit, line by line.
| Value | Of ceiling | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attack102 | 68% | 30% | 20.5 |
| Speed85 | 59% | 34% | 20.1 |
| HP81 | 47% | 16% | 7.5 |
| Weight62 kg | 57% | 10% | 5.7 |
| Defense77 | 48% | 10% | 4.8 |
| Ground type bonusGround | 100% | 3% | +3.0 |
| Fit at Halfback | 61.6 | ||
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 | 53.5 | 290th | 37th |
| Halfback | 61.6 | 179th | 17th |
| Fullbackfullback only | 59.8 | 227th | 24th |
| Slot receiverslot only | 56.9 | 259th | 32nd |
| Wide receiver | 58.2 | 250th | 39th |
| Tight end | 56.7 | 271st | 30th |
| Offensive line | 55.3 | 273rd | 31st |
| Defensive end | 59.1 | 231st | 23rd |
| Nose tackle3-4 only | 58.9 | 229th | 23rd |
| Defensive tackle4-3 only | 59.5 | 218th | 20th |
| Outside linebacker | 57.0 | 252nd | 28th |
| Inside linebacker3-4 only | 57.1 | 258th | 25th |
| Middle linebacker4-3 only | 56.9 | 252nd | 27th |
| Cornerback | 55.4 | 299th | 40th |
| Safety | 51.5 | 317th | 41st |
Nidoking is best used at halfback, but you still draft and play in the game itself.
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