Choose the role before the name
A Pokémon can be excellent at one football job and a weak fit at another. The public scouting chart gives position-specific priorities; ordinary battle strength or a high total of all base stats is not a substitute for matching that role.
The examples below use the base stats and weights in the original game’s public dataset. The role suggestions are our editorial interpretation of the scouting guide. They are candidates to compare when available, rather than a numerical tier list or a guaranteed winning roster.
Eight useful Kanto comparisons
Alakazam
psychic- HP
- 55
- Attack
- 50
- Defense
- 45
- Sp. Atk
- 135
- Sp. Def
- 95
- Speed
- 120
Weight 48 kg
A high Sp. Atk stat and Psychic typing make Alakazam a useful quarterback candidate. Protect him with strong linemen.
Gengar
ghost / poison- HP
- 60
- Attack
- 65
- Defense
- 60
- Sp. Atk
- 130
- Sp. Def
- 75
- Speed
- 110
Weight 40.5 kg
Gengar offers Sp. Atk and Speed for passing, with Ghost typing also fitting the cornerback bonus. Compare his defensive stats before moving him outside.
Snorlax
normal- HP
- 160
- Attack
- 110
- Defense
- 65
- Sp. Atk
- 65
- Sp. Def
- 110
- Speed
- 30
Weight 460 kg
Snorlax brings substantial weight and HP. Nose tackle places weight first; offensive line also wants Defense, so compare that stat with your alternatives.
Golem
rock / ground- HP
- 80
- Attack
- 120
- Defense
- 130
- Sp. Atk
- 55
- Sp. Def
- 65
- Speed
- 45
Weight 300 kg
Golem combines Defense, weight and Rock/Ground typing. Those traits are relevant to the line; defensive tackle also values Attack.
Jolteon
electric- HP
- 65
- Attack
- 65
- Defense
- 60
- Sp. Atk
- 110
- Sp. Def
- 95
- Speed
- 130
Weight 24.5 kg
Jolteon is a fast Electric receiver candidate. Speed and Sp. Def also matter at safety, although Electric is not a safety type bonus.
Machamp
fighting- HP
- 90
- Attack
- 130
- Defense
- 80
- Sp. Atk
- 65
- Sp. Def
- 85
- Speed
- 55
Weight 130 kg
Machamp’s Attack and Fighting typing fit physical jobs. Compare Defense for inside linebacker and weight for fullback.
Scyther
bug / flying- HP
- 70
- Attack
- 110
- Defense
- 80
- Sp. Atk
- 55
- Sp. Def
- 80
- Speed
- 105
Weight 56 kg
Scyther combines Attack and Speed. Bug is a listed outside-linebacker bonus, while defensive end has a different type list.
Dragonite
dragon / flying- HP
- 91
- Attack
- 134
- Defense
- 95
- Sp. Atk
- 100
- Sp. Def
- 100
- Speed
- 80
Weight 210 kg
Dragonite offers a mixed stat profile and Dragon typing, which appears at both quarterback and defensive end. Each job still uses different key stats.
Recognize a useful tradeoff
| Trait | Where it is useful | Where it is less useful |
|---|---|---|
| Sp. Atk | The quarterback’s key trait; helps outside receivers | Does not contribute to defensive-end or outside-linebacker fit |
| Weight | Key on the offensive line, nose tackle, defensive tackle and fullback | Not a cornerback, safety or slot-receiver fit factor |
| Height | A smaller contribution for WR, TE and CB | Does not contribute at linebacker |
| Speed | Key at HB, WR, SLOT, DE, OLB, CB and S | Not a fit factor for OL, NT or FB |
The scouting guide caps height benefits around 7 ft 3 in and uses a sliding weight scale. Doubling an already huge Pokémon’s weight is not the same thing as doubling its football rating.
Build a team instead of collecting favorites
- Check all five offensive linemen and both cornerbacks. Leaving one weak fit can undo the benefit of adding another star.
- Use type bonuses to break a close stat comparison. A bonus cannot rescue a badly matched role.
- Keep the challenge’s pool and formation in mind. A Pokémon that is unavailable in your roll cannot be your draft plan.
- For a new run, improve one allocation at a time and compare the result within the same challenge mode.
Quick answers
Is Alakazam a good quarterback?
Alakazam has high Sp. Atk and Psychic typing, both relevant to quarterback scouting. Compare the rest of the lineup too; one quarterback does not guarantee a perfect season.
Is Snorlax automatically the best offensive lineman?
Snorlax has substantial weight and HP, but offensive line also puts major weight on Defense. Compare those traits with your available alternatives.
Is this a tier list of hidden game ratings?
These are stat-based examples and position suggestions. The creator keeps exact fit values and numerical weights private.