It fits best at inside linebacker with a fit of 33.2 — 720th of 1025 at that position, and 64th in Johto. Its next best use is fullback at 32.4.
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 33.2 fit, line by line.
| Value | Of ceiling | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense90 | 58% | 28% | 16.3 |
| Attack65 | 38% | 30% | 11.3 |
| HP50 | 23% | 20% | 4.6 |
| Sp. Def35 | 13% | 8% | 1.0 |
| Speed15 | 0% | 14% | 0.0 |
| Fit at Inside linebacker | 33.2 | ||
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 | 14.4 | 993rd | 97th |
| Halfback | 21.6 | 915th | 83rd |
| Fullbackfullback only | 32.4 | 689th | 59th |
| Slot receiverslot only | 11.6 | 1002nd | 94th |
| Wide receiver | 10.1 | 996th | 94th |
| Tight end | 27.4 | 777th | 71st |
| Offensive line | 30.0 | 713th | 62nd |
| Defensive end | 23.0 | 877th | 80th |
| Nose tackle3-4 only | 28.7 | 727th | 63rd |
| Defensive tackle4-3 only | 27.2 | 766th | 70th |
| Outside linebacker | 28.0 | 813th | 77th |
| Inside linebacker3-4 only | 33.2 | 720th | 64th |
| Middle linebacker4-3 only | 30.4 | 759th | 71st |
| Cornerback | 15.9 | 970th | 91st |
| Safety | 17.3 | 974th | 91st |
Pineco is best used at inside linebacker, but you still draft and play in the game itself.
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