It fits best at halfback with a fit of 41.9 — 547th of 1025 at that position, and 81st in Unova. Its next best use is slot receiver at 40.2.
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 41.9 fit, line by line.
| Value | Of ceiling | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed69 | 45% | 34% | 15.1 |
| Attack65 | 38% | 30% | 11.3 |
| HP75 | 42% | 16% | 6.8 |
| Ground type bonusGround | 100% | 3% | +3.0 |
| Defense55 | 29% | 10% | 2.9 |
| Weight17 kg | 28% | 10% | 2.8 |
| Fit at Halfback | 41.9 | ||
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 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback | 37.7 | 635th | 96th |
| Halfback | 41.9 | 547th | 81st |
| Fullbackfullback only | 37.8 | 606th | 95th |
| Slot receiverslot only | 40.2 | 560th | 74th |
| Wide receiver | 38.8 | 583rd | 76th |
| Tight end | 36.9 | 616th | 98th |
| Offensive line | 35.8 | 604th | 95th |
| Defensive end | 38.0 | 629th | 96th |
| Nose tackle3-4 only | 37.6 | 578th | 89th |
| Defensive tackle4-3 only | 37.8 | 597th | 94th |
| Outside linebacker | 38.1 | 651st | 99th |
| Inside linebacker3-4 only | 38.4 | 646th | 102nd |
| Middle linebacker4-3 only | 38.3 | 641st | 100th |
| Cornerback | 36.8 | 636th | 89th |
| Safety | 36.9 | 641st | 90th |
Palpitoad is best used at halfback, but you still draft and play in the game itself.
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