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==In [[competitive play]]==
==In [[competitive play]]==
===Tier placement and history===
During the early metagame, opinions on Jigglypuff's viability were rather low, with most top players, including {{Sm|Marss}}, {{Sm|Dabuz}}, and {{Sm|Zackray}}, considering the character to be low-tier at best, because, although Jigglypuff moderately improved in its transition from ''SSB4'', it still held exploitable weaknesses carried over from the previous game, with some players arguing that its matchup spread, neutral game, and KO options remained poor. Despite receiving buffs in patch 6.0.0, the efforts of players such as {{Sm|Arika}} and {{Sm|BassMage}}, and positive opinions from players such as {{Sm|MkLeo}}, {{Sm|ESAM}}, and {{Sm|Maister}}, Jigglypuff saw low representation and a slow-developing metagame both offline and online compared to other low-tier characters.
Following the return of offline events, however, a Jigglypuff renaissance took place to improving results from several Jigglypuff players such as Arika, BassMage, and {{Sm|Senra}}. BassMage began traveling more often, and has not only seen several high placements at major tournaments, but has defeated and went neck-to-neck with several top players as well. The improved results, along with additional buffs, helped the character's perception shift in a positive direction. Due to its steadily improving results, numerous buffs, and widespread representation, Jigglypuff is generally considered a mid-tier character which is reflected by its 59th ranking on the current tier list. Nevertheless, most people agree that Jigglypuff is far superior to its iteration in ''SSB4'', where it was considered the worst character in the game for most of the game's lifespan.
===Most historically significant players===
===Most historically significant players===
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''See also: [[:Category:Jigglypuff players (SSBU)]]''
''See also: [[:Category:Jigglypuff players (SSBU)]]''


*{{Sm|Arika|Japan}} - One of the best Jigglypuff players in Japan. Placed 9th at both {{Trn|Karisuma SP 5}} and {{Trn|TSC 13}}, 17th at both {{Trn|Karisuma SP 3}} and {{Trn|Kagaribi}}, and 25th at {{Trn|Umebura SP 4}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|T}}, {{Sm|Kirihara}} and {{Sm|HIKARU}}.
*{{Sm|Arika|Japan}} - The best Jigglypuff player in the world in the early metagame, notably placing 25th at the major {{Trn|Umebura SP 4}} and 33rd at the major {{Trn|EGS Cup 3}}.  
*{{Sm|BassMage|USA}} - The best Jigglypuff player in the world. Placed 4th at {{Trn|Frosty Faustings XV 2023}}, 7th at both {{Trn|Ultimate WANTED 4}} and {{Trn|Smash Ultimate Summit 4}}, 9th at {{Trn|Port Priority 6}}, and 13th at {{Trn|Low Tide City 2021}}, with wins over players such as {{Sm|Glutonny}}, {{Sm|Kola}}, and {{Sm|Chag}}. Currently ranked 1st on the [[Arizona Power Rankings]]. Online, placed 5th at {{Trn|SWT: NA Southwest Ultimate Online Qualifier}} and 7th at {{Trn|Frame Perfect Series 5: ONLINE}}.
*{{Sm|BassMage|USA}} - The best Jigglypuff player of all-time and the first Jigglypuff player to place top 8 at a major, having placed 7th at {{Trn|Smash Ultimate Summit 4}}, {{Trn|Ultimate WANTED 4}}, and {{Trn|MAJOR UPSET}}. His best placement is 31st on the [[OrionRank Ultimate: Eclipse]].
*{{Sm|Cannon Red|USA}} - Placed 7th at {{Trn|Ultimatum 2}}, 13th at {{Trn|Super Smash Fight Club 2|Ultimate}}, and 17th at {{Trn|River Rumble}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Lima}} and {{Sm|MVD}}. Currently ranked 1st on the [[Oklahoma Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Cannon Red|USA}} - One of the best Jigglypuff players in the United States, although he rarely travels outside his region. He notably placed 7th out of 256 players at the regional {{Trn|Ultimatum 2}} and has defeated players such as {{Sm|MVD}}.  
*{{Sm|Senra|Japan}} - The best Jigglypuff player in Japan and one of the best in the world. Placed 2nd at {{Trn|KOWLOON 4}}, 9th at {{Trn|KOWLOON 2}}, 13th at {{Trn|Kagaribi 9}}, 17th at {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 10}}, and 25th at {{Trn|Seibugeki 12}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|HIKARU}}, {{Sm|Cosmos}}, and {{Sm|Nietono}}.
*{{Sm|Senra|Japan}} - The second-best Jigglypuff player of all-time. He is the second Jigglypuff player to place top 8 at a major, doing so by placing 5th at {{Trn|UltCore}}. Since mid-2022, he has also placed top 64 at several majors, including 13th at the supermajor {{Trn|Kagaribi 9}}.
 
===Tier placement and history===
During the early metagame, opinions on Jigglypuff's viability were rather low, with most top players, including {{Sm|Marss}}, {{Sm|Dabuz}}, and {{Sm|Zackray}}, considering the character to be low-tier at best, because, although Jigglypuff moderately improved in its transition from ''SSB4'', it still held exploitable weaknesses carried over from the previous game, with some players arguing that its matchup spread, neutral game, and KO options remained poor. Despite receiving buffs in patch 6.0.0, the efforts of players such as {{Sm|Arika}} and {{Sm|BassMage}}, and positive opinions from players such as {{Sm|MkLeo}}, {{Sm|ESAM}}, and {{Sm|Maister}}, Jigglypuff saw low representation and a slow-developing metagame both offline and online compared to other low-tier characters.
 
Following the return of offline events, however, a Jigglypuff renaissance took place to improving results from several Jigglypuff players such as Arika, BassMage, and {{Sm|Senra}}. BassMage began traveling more often, and has not only seen several high placements at major tournaments, but has defeated and went neck-to-neck with several top players as well. The improved results, along with additional buffs, helped the character's perception shift in a positive direction. Due to its steadily improving results, numerous buffs, and widespread representation, Jigglypuff is generally considered a mid-tier character which is reflected by its 59th ranking on the current tier list. Nevertheless, most people agree that Jigglypuff is far superior to its iteration in ''SSB4'', where it was considered the worst character in the game for most of the game's lifespan.


=={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: All Original, All 64==
=={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: All Original, All 64==