It fits best at inside linebacker with a fit of 36.1 — 678th of 1025 at that position, and 90th in Kanto. Its next best use is fullback at 35.9.
Attack and Defense carry it, HP is close behind, and a little Speed keeps it from being a liability in coverage. Two of them start in the 3-4.

The six numbers the game reads. Everything on this page is derived from them.
The working behind the 36.1 fit, line by line.
| Value | Of ceiling | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense67 | 39% | 28% | 11.0 |
| Attack62 | 35% | 30% | 10.5 |
| HP70 | 38% | 20% | 7.7 |
| Speed56 | 33% | 14% | 4.6 |
| Sp. Def55 | 29% | 8% | 2.3 |
| Fit at Inside linebacker | 36.1 | ||
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 | 31.9 | 710th | 102nd |
| Halfback | 34.9 | 680th | 95th |
| Fullbackfullback only | 35.9 | 632nd | 90th |
| Slot receiverslot only | 32.7 | 710th | 101st |
| Wide receiver | 31.4 | 720th | 105th |
| Tight end | 34.6 | 651st | 94th |
| Offensive line | 35.7 | 605th | 83rd |
| Defensive end | 34.8 | 675th | 94th |
| Nose tackle3-4 only | 35.6 | 609th | 85th |
| Defensive tackle4-3 only | 35.3 | 643rd | 93rd |
| Outside linebacker | 35.1 | 695th | 94th |
| Inside linebacker3-4 only | 36.1 | 678th | 90th |
| Middle linebacker4-3 only | 35.4 | 690th | 93rd |
| Cornerback | 32.6 | 708th | 101st |
| Safety | 33.2 | 698th | 97th |
Nidorina is best used at inside linebacker, but you still draft and play in the game itself.
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