It fits best at halfback with a fit of 56.9 — 268th of 1025 at that position, and 18th in Johto. Its next best use is wide receiver at 56.6.
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 56.9 fit, line by line.
| Value | Of ceiling | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed85 | 59% | 34% | 20.1 |
| Attack95 | 63% | 30% | 18.8 |
| HP73 | 41% | 16% | 6.5 |
| Weight71.2 kg | 61% | 10% | 6.1 |
| Defense62 | 35% | 10% | 3.5 |
| Normal type bonusNormal | 100% | 2% | +2.0 |
| Fit at Halfback | 56.9 | ||
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 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback | 52.1 | 312th | 25th |
| Halfback | 56.9 | 268th | 18th |
| Fullbackfullback only | 52.5 | 344th | 30th |
| Slot receiverslot only | 54.2 | 302nd | 21st |
| Wide receiver | 56.6 | 274th | 21st |
| Tight end | 52.2 | 350th | 27th |
| Offensive line | 47.0 | 416th | 37th |
| Defensive end | 55.5 | 302nd | 21st |
| Nose tackle3-4 only | 50.6 | 361st | 32nd |
| Defensive tackle4-3 only | 52.4 | 346th | 27th |
| Outside linebacker | 51.5 | 380th | 28th |
| Inside linebacker3-4 only | 48.0 | 447th | 36th |
| Middle linebacker4-3 only | 47.9 | 461st | 36th |
| Cornerback | 51.2 | 367th | 29th |
| Safety | 46.5 | 445th | 37th |
Stantler is best used at halfback, but you still draft and play in the game itself.
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