It fits best at inside linebacker with a fit of 14.3 — 1003rd of 1025 at that position, and 131st in Hoenn. Its next best use is outside linebacker at 13.9.
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 14.3 fit, line by line.
| Value | Of ceiling | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attack45 | 21% | 30% | 6.3 |
| HP45 | 19% | 20% | 3.8 |
| Defense35 | 13% | 28% | 3.5 |
| Sp. Def30 | 8% | 8% | 0.7 |
| Speed20 | 0% | 14% | 0.0 |
| Fit at Inside linebacker | 14.3 | ||
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 | 7.0 | 1025th | 135th |
| Halfback | 10.6 | 1009th | 132nd |
| Fullbackfullback only | 12.9 | 977th | 128th |
| Slot receiverslot only | 6.4 | 1022nd | 133rd |
| Wide receiver | 3.8 | 1023rd | 134th |
| Tight end | 10.6 | 1009th | 133rd |
| Offensive line | 10.9 | 987th | 130th |
| Defensive end | 11.0 | 1003rd | 132nd |
| Nose tackle3-4 only | 11.5 | 978th | 128th |
| Defensive tackle4-3 only | 11.5 | 996th | 130th |
| Outside linebacker | 13.9 | 1006th | 132nd |
| Inside linebacker3-4 only | 14.3 | 1003rd | 131st |
| Middle linebacker4-3 only | 13.5 | 1005th | 131st |
| Cornerback | 5.7 | 1022nd | 135th |
| Safety | 6.9 | 1025th | 135th |
Wurmple is best used at inside linebacker, but you still draft and play in the game itself.
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