It fits best at outside linebacker with a fit of 29.4 — 782nd of 1025 at that position, and 93rd in Hoenn. Its next best use is defensive end at 27.0.
Attack and Speed in equal measure, with Defense as the third leg. Physically it is a bigger, stronger defensive end. Two start in both fronts, so it is a priority position.

The six numbers the game reads. Everything on this page is derived from them.
The working behind the 29.4 fit, line by line.
| Value | Of ceiling | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attack90 | 58% | 30% | 17.5 |
| Speed40 | 18% | 30% | 5.5 |
| Defense45 | 21% | 18% | 3.8 |
| Bug type bonusBug | 100% | 2% | +2.0 |
| Sp. Def30 | 8% | 8% | 0.7 |
| HP1 | 0% | 14% | 0.0 |
| Fit at Outside linebacker | 29.4 | ||
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 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback | 13.8 | 994th | 127th |
| Halfback | 25.8 | 839th | 108th |
| Fullbackfullback only | 21.8 | 847th | 108th |
| Slot receiverslot only | 20.2 | 928th | 114th |
| Wide receiver | 22.4 | 870th | 107th |
| Tight end | 23.9 | 819th | 104th |
| Offensive line | 12.6 | 970th | 126th |
| Defensive end | 27.0 | 810th | 101st |
| Nose tackle3-4 only | 16.3 | 912th | 120th |
| Defensive tackle4-3 only | 20.4 | 863rd | 112th |
| Outside linebacker | 29.4 | 782nd | 93rd |
| Inside linebacker3-4 only | 26.5 | 835th | 103rd |
| Middle linebacker4-3 only | 25.4 | 867th | 109th |
| Cornerback | 24.1 | 873rd | 108th |
| Safety | 12.3 | 1006th | 127th |
Shedinja is best used at outside linebacker, but you still draft and play in the game itself.
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