It fits best at cornerback with a fit of 41.5 — 548th of 1025 at that position, and 79th in Kanto. Its next best use is wide receiver at 39.0.
Almost the mirror image of a wide receiver: Speed above all, then Sp. Def and Defense, with height a small factor. The best corners in the game are the fastest Pokémon alive, and both spots count for a lot of the Team Score.

The six numbers the game reads. Everything on this page is derived from them.
The working behind the 41.5 fit, line by line.
| Value | Of ceiling | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed70 | 45% | 46% | 20.9 |
| Sp. Def100 | 67% | 22% | 14.7 |
| Height0.9 m | 32% | 8% | 2.5 |
| Defense35 | 13% | 14% | 1.8 |
| Attack40 | 17% | 10% | 1.7 |
| Fit at Cornerback | 41.5 | ||
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 | 35.5 | 658th | 88th |
| Halfback | 29.2 | 778th | 114th |
| Fullbackfullback only | 24.1 | 812th | 115th |
| Slot receiverslot only | 38.4 | 596th | 88th |
| Wide receiver | 39.0 | 578th | 88th |
| Tight end | 28.2 | 766th | 114th |
| Offensive line | 28.2 | 740th | 107th |
| Defensive end | 28.9 | 769th | 112th |
| Nose tackle3-4 only | 26.9 | 757th | 112th |
| Defensive tackle4-3 only | 27.4 | 761st | 112th |
| Outside linebacker | 28.4 | 804th | 116th |
| Inside linebacker3-4 only | 23.3 | 899th | 133rd |
| Middle linebacker4-3 only | 27.0 | 830th | 119th |
| Cornerback | 41.5 | 548th | 79th |
| Safety | 39.0 | 605th | 84th |
Tentacool is best used at cornerback, but you still draft and play in the game itself.
Play the game ↗