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of California, including the San Francisco Bay Area, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country. While most regions are divided by state, California is split into northern and [[SoCal|southern portions]], as the state's large size has resulted in the development of two largely independent centers of ''Smash'' activity.
of California, including the San Francisco Bay Area, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country. While most regions are divided by state, California is split into northern and [[SoCal|southern portions]], as the state's large size has resulted in the development of two largely independent centers of ''Smash'' activity.


With a huge concentration of young people and college students, NorCal has been one of the most active ''Smash'' regions in the U.S. since the series' competitive beginnings. {{Sm|Matt Deezie}}'s [[Tournament Go]] series, considered the first major ''Smash'' tournaments, were held here, and thus the region can be considered the birthplace of competitive ''Smash''. NorCal is at present most famous for the {{Trn|GENESIS|series}} tournaments, considered the premiere grassroots ''Smash'' supermajor today and one of the most iconic and prestigious tournament series in history.  
With a huge concentration of young people and college students, NorCal has been one of the most active ''Smash'' regions in the U.S. since the series' competitive beginnings. {{Sm|Matt Deezie}}'s [[Tournament Go]] series, considered the first major ''Smash'' tournaments, were held here, and thus the region can be considered the birthplace of competitive ''Smash''. NorCal is at present most famous for the {{Trn|GENESIS|series}} tournaments, considered the premiere grassroots ''Smash'' supermajor today and one of the most iconic and prestigious tournament series in history. Its ''Melee'' scene is dominated by the "NorCal trio", consisting of three of the best players in the United States: {{Sm|PewPewU}}, {{Sm|SFAT}}, and {{Sm|Shroomed}}.


==''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
==''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
===Notable players===
===Notable players===
====Globally ranked players====
====Nationally ranked players====
These NorCal players are ranked on the [[SSBMRank 2022]].
''See also: [[NorCal Power Rankings]] and [[:Category:Northern California smashers]]''
 
These NorCal players are ranked on the [[2019 MPGR]].
 
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!SSBMRank!!Name!!!Notes
!SSBMRank
!Name
!Characters
!Notes
|-
|-
|27||{{Sm|SFAT|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}}||
|22||{{Sm|Spark|p=Melee}}||{{head|Sheik|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||
|-
|-
|20||{{Sm|Spark|c1=Sheik|g=SSBM}}||Currently resides in Arizona.
|24||{{Sm|PewPewU}}||{{head|Marth|g=SSBM|s=20px}}{{head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||Considered one of the best Marth mains in the United States; also known for teaming with {{Sm|SFAT}}, forming [[PewFat|one of the most dominant doubles teams in the world]].
|-
|-
|50||{{Sm|Azel|c1=Fox|c2=Sheik|g=SSBM}}||
|30||{{Sm|Shroomed}}||{{head|Sheik|g=SSBM|s=20px}}{{head|Marth|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||Known as the best {{SSBM|Dr. Mario}} in the world before switching to {{SSBM|Sheik}} in 2014.
|-
|-
|53||{{Sm|Kalamazhu|c1=Peach|g=SSBM}}||Originally from Michigan.
|57||{{Sm|Kalamazhu}}||{{head|Peach|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||Originally from [[Michigan]], but currently lives in San Francisco.
|-
|-
|55||{{Sm|Ralph|c1=Pikachu|c2=Fox|g=SSBM}}||
|58||{{Sm|Nickemwit}}||{{head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||
|-
|-
|88||{{Sm|Umarth|c1=Marth|g=SSBM}}||
|81||{{Sm|Nintendude}}||{{head|Ice Climbers|g=SSBM|s=20px}}{{head|Marth|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||Originally from [[Tristate Area|New York]], but currently lives in NorCal.
|-
|87||{{Sm|Umarth}}||{{head|Marth|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||
|-
|92||{{Sm|Rocky|p=California}}||{{head|Falco|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||
|}
|}
These NorCal players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest placement is listed:
*{{Sm|Azusa|c1=Peach|g=SSBM}}: 57th on the [[2016 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Bizzarro Flame|c1=Ganondorf|g=SSBM}}: 94th on the [[2014 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Bob$|c1=Dr. Mario|g=SSBM}}: 90th on the [[2013 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Bobby Scar|c1=Captain Falcon|g=SSBM}}: Notable commentator. 62nd on the [[2013 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Cactuar|c1=Marth|c2=Fox|g=SSBM}}: Originally from Pennsylvania. 37th on the [[2015 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Darkatma|c1=Sheik|g=SSBM}}: 46th on the [[2013 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Darrell|c1=Samus|g=SSBM}}: 61st on the [[2014 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|dizzkidboogie|c1=Ice Climbers|g=SSBM}}: Currently resides in Tristate. 27th on the [[2016 SSBMRank]] and [[2017 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|HomeMadeWaffles|c1=Falco|c2=Dr. Mario|g=SSBM}}: Notable commentator. 55th on the [[2013 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Hyprid|c1=Marth|g=SSBM}}: 95th on the [[2014 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Isai|c1=Captain Falcon|g=SSBM}}: 3rd on the [[RetroSSBMRank#2001-2003|RetroSSBMRank 2001-2003]] and [[RetroSSBMRank#2005|RetroSSBMRank 2005]].
*{{Sm|Justin Junio|c1=Falco|g=SSBM}}: 6th on the [[RetroSSBMRank#2001-2003|RetroSSBMRank 2001-2003]].
*{{sm|L|p=NorCal|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}}: 94th on the [[2017 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Laudandus|c1=Sheik|g=SSBM}}: Originally from Pennsylvania. 33rd on the [[2016 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Lord|c1=Captain Falcon|g=SSBM}}: 29th on the [[2013 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Nickemwit|c1=Captain Falcon|g=SSBM}}: 58th on the [[2019 MPGR]].
*{{Sm|Nintendude|c1=Ice Climbers|c2=Marth|g=SSBM}}: Originally from [[Tristate Area|New York]]. 17th on the [[2016 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|PewPewU|c1=Marth|g=SSBM}}: Known for teaming with {{Sm|SFAT}}, forming [[PewFat|one of the most dominant doubles teams in the world]]. 12th on the [[2013 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Pink Shinobi|c1=Peach|g=SSBM}}: Honorable Mention on the [[RetroSSBMRank#2009|RetroSSBMRank 2009]].
*{{Sm|Rocky|p=California|c1=Falco|g=SSBM}}: 51st on the [[2018 MPGR]].
*{{Sm|Shroomed|c1=Sheik|c2=Marth|c3=Dr. Mario|g=SSBM}}: 7th on the [[2013 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|SilentSpectre|c1=Captain Falcon|g=SSBM}}: 47th on the [[2014 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Sultan of Samitude|c1=Falco|g=SSBM}}: 5th on the [[RetroSSBMRank#2001-2003|RetroSSBMRank 2001-2003]].
*{{Sm|Tafokints|c1=Sheik|g=SSBM}}: Notable commentator. 61st on the [[2013 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|The King|c1=Jigglypuff|g=SSBM}}: Briefly resided in NorCal. Honorable Mention on the [[RetroSSBMRank#2006|RetroSSBMRank 2006]].
*{{Sm|Toph|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}}: Notable commentator. 91st on the [[2014 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Zhu|c1=Falco|g=SSBM}}: 7th on the [[RetroSSBMRank#2009|RetroSSBMRank 2009]] and [[RetroSSBMRank#2011|RetroSSBMRank 2011]]


====Other notable players====
===Major tournaments hosted===
*{{Sm|Alan|c1=Sheik|c2=Peach|g=SSBM}}
''See also: [[:Category:Northern California tournaments]]''
*{{Sm|Boback|c1=Ice Climbers|g=SSBM}}: One of the TOs for {{Trn|GENESIS|series}}.
*{{Sm|Dr. Z|c1=Jigglypuff|g=SSBM}}: One of the TOs for {{Trn|GENESIS|series}}.
*{{Sm|Germ|c1=Link|g=SSBM}}: One of the best Link players in the world.
*{{Sm|Tang|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}}: One of the members who participated in the [[Wombo Combo]].


===Major tournaments hosted===
A list of significant regional and national ''Melee'' events hosted in NorCal; nationals are highlighted in bold.
A list of significant regional and national ''Melee'' events hosted in NorCal; nationals are highlighted in bold.
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!Name
!Name
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==''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
==''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
===Notable Players===
===Notable Players===
====Globally Ranked Players====
Notable Player in the Northern California region, as of 2021, includes Lui$, Kurama (formerly known as Prodigy), Versed Ace, Varun, Legit, Sho, Klaatu, PureSalt, Scion, Infamous, Mind, Vermillion, the Gonza brothers, Moonboyjosh, and many more.
These NorCal players were ranked on the [[PGR 100]].
====Nationally Ranked Players====
These players are ranked on the [[Fall 2019 PGRU]].
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!PG Ranking!!Name!!Notes
!PG Ranking
|-
!Name
|83||{{Sm|Shaky|c1=Ness|g=SSB4}}||
!Characters
|-
!Notes
|92||{{Sm|Xzax|c1=Fox|g=SSB4}}||
|-
|-
|96||{{Sm|DSS|c1=Meta Knight|g=SSB4}}||
|39||{{Sm|Lui$}}||{{Head|Fox|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Dr. Mario|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||One of the best Fox players in the world and formerly the best Dr. Mario in the world. Notably placed 7th at [[Super Smash Con 2019]].
|}
|}
These NorCal players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest placement is listed:
*{{Sm|Ito|c1=Meta Knight|g=SSB4}}: 31st on the [[PGR v1]].


====Other notable players====
====Other notable players====
*{{Sm|KOSSismoss|c1=Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSB4}}: Currently resides in Washington.
*{{Sm|Kurama}}{{Head|Mario|g=SSBU|s=20px}}: One of the two best Mario players in the world and formerly ranked 37th on the [[Spring 2019 PGRU]]. Notably defeated {{Sm|MkLeo}} at [[Frostbite 2020]]. Formerly known as Prodigy.
*{{Sm|Legit|c1=Diddy Kong|g=SSB4}}
*{{Sm|varun}}{{Head|Wii Fit Trainer|g=SSBU|s=20px}}: One of the best Wii Fit Trainer players in the world.
*{{Sm|Lui$|c1=Mario|g=SSB4}}
*{{Sm|Legit}}{{head|Diddy Kong|g=SSBU|s=20px}}: One of the best Diddy Kong players in the United States.
*{{Sm|Teb|c1=Mario|g=SSB4}}
*{{Sm|Trevonte|c1=Sheik|g=SSB4}}
*{{Sm|Rice|p=NorCal|c1=Mario|c2=Fox|g=SSB4}}
*{{Sm|Zex|c1=Sheik|g=SSB4}}


==''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
==''[[Project M]]''==
===Notable Players===
===Notable Players===
====Globally Ranked Players====
====Nationally Ranked Players====
These NorCal players are ranked on the [[UltRank 2022]] and/or the [[OrionRank 2022]].
These players are ranked on the [[PMRank 2017]].
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!UltRank!!OrionRank!!Name!!Notes
|-
|11||24||{{Sm|Kurama|c1=Mario|g=SSBU}}||The best Mario player in the world.
|-
|32||34||{{Sm|Lui$|c1=Palutena|c2=Fox|g=SSBU}}||The best Palutena player in the world and one of the best Fox players in United States.
|}
These NorCal players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest placement is listed:
*{{Sm|varun|c1=Wii Fit Trainer|g=SSBU}}: One of the best Wii Fit Trainer players in the world. 84th on the [[OrionRank Ultimate: Eclipse]].


====Nationally ranked players====
These NorCal players were ranked on the [[OrionRank 2022/North America|OrionRank 2022 North America]].
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!OrionRank NA!!Name!!Notes
!PMRank
|-
!Name
|178||{{Sm|Mind|c1=Luigi|g=SSBU}}||Currently resides in SoCal.
!Characters
|}
!Notes
These NorCal players have been ranked nationally in the past; their highest placement is listed:
*{{Sm|King Koopa|c1=Bowser|g=SSBU}}: 154th on the [[OrionRank North America Top 200]].
*{{Sm|Klaatu|c1=Olimar|g=SSBU}}: 125th on the [[OrionRank North America Top 200]].
*{{Sm|Legit|c1=Diddy Kong|g=SSBU}}: 172nd on the [[OrionRank North America Top 200]].
*{{Sm|Mudomo|c1=Pichu|g=SSBU}}: 183rd on the [[OrionRank North America Top 200]].
 
====Other notable players====
*{{Sm|H.3.K|c1=ROB|g=SSBU}}
*{{Sm|SAOGonza|c1=Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBU}}
*{{Sm|Xzax|c1=Inkling|g=SSBU}}
 
==''[[Project M]]/[[Project+]]''==
===Notable Players===
====Globally Ranked Players====
These NorCal players are ranked on the [[PMRank 2022]].
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!PMRank!!Name!!Notes
|-
|1||{{Sm|The Doctor}}{{PMHead|Mario|s=20px}}||
|-
|-
|9||{{Sm|SipMastah}}{{PMHead|Meta Knight|s=20px}}{{PMHead|Sonic|s=20px}}{{PMHead|Lucario|s=20px}}
|1||{{Sm|ThundeRzReiGN}}||{{Head|Donkey Kong|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Donkey Kong (PM)}}{{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Captain Falcon (PM)}}{{Head|Ganondorf|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Ganondorf (PM)}}||The best player in the world, having multiple national wins.
|-
|-
|13||{{Sm|Ivayne}}{{PMHead|Falco|s=20px}}{{PMHead|Wolf|s=20px}}||
|17||{{Sm|Boringman}}||{{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Meta Knight (PM)}}{{Head|Mario|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Mario (PM)}}{{Head|Sonic|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Sonic (PM)}}{{Head|Mewtwo|g=PM|s=20px}}||Is Power Ranked in both NorCal and SoCal.
|-
|-
|34||{{Sm|Sabre}}{{PMHead|Ivysaur|s=20px}}||
|23||{{Sm|The Doctor}}||{{Head|Mario|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Mario (PM)}}||
|-
|-
|46||{{Sm|AV}}{{PMHead|Lucas|s=20px}}{{PMHead|Kirby|s=20px}}||
|26||{{Sm|Pikmon}}||{{Head|Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Mr. Game & Watch (PM)}}||Formerly lived in Washington, but now lives in NorCal.
|-
|-
|50||{{Sm|PotatoesAreYum}}{{PMHead|Ganondorf|s=20px}}{{PMHead|Knuckles|s=20px}}||
|44||{{Sm|Strong Bad}}||{{Head|Wario|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Wario (PM)}}||Formerly lived in the DFW region, but moved to NorCal for Wavedash Games.
|}
|}
These NorCal players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest placement is listed:
*{{Sm|Pikmon}}{{PMHead|Mr. Game & Watch|s=20px}}: 8th on the [[PMRank 2019]].
*{{Sm|Strong Bad}}{{PMHead|Wario|s=20px}}: Originally from Texas. 33rd on the [[PMRank 2016]].
*{{Sm|ThundeRzReiGN}}{{PMHead|Donkey Kong|s=20px}}{{PMHead|Captain Falcon|s=20px}}{{PMHead|Ganondorf|s=20px}}: The best ''Project M'' player from [[PMRank 2016|2016]] to [[PMRank 2017|2017]]


====Other Notable Players====
====Other Notable Players====
*{{Sm|Sugydye}}{{PMHead|Mr. Game & Watch|s=20px}}
*{{Sm|Ivayne}}{{Head|Wolf|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Wolf (PM)}}:Said to be "The most underrated player in ''Project M''" by {{Sm|Sosa}}.
*{{Sm|Spark|p=Melee}}{{PMHead|Sheik|s=20px}}-Skilled ''Melee'' Sheik player who is proficient in ''Project M'' as well.
*{{Sm|Sugydye}}{{Head|Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Mr. Game & Watch (PM)}}
 
*{{Sm|Spark|p=Melee}}{{Head|Sheik|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Sheik (PM)}}-Skilled ''Melee'' Sheik player who is proficient in ''Project M'' as well.
==See also==
Power rankings:
*[[NorCal Power Rankings]]
Smashers:
*[[:Category:Northern California smashers|NorCal smashers]]
Tournaments:
*[[:Category:Northern California tournaments|NorCal tournaments]]


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[[Category:Smash regions]]
[[Category:Smash regions]]

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