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==In [[competitive play]]== | ==In [[competitive play]]== | ||
===Most historically significant players=== | |||
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''See also: [[:Category:Mewtwo players (SSB4)]]'' | |||
*{{Sm|Abadango|Japan}} - The best Mewtwo player of all time, primarily playing the character in 2016 and 2017 and as a co-main alongside {{SSB4|Bayonetta}} from 2017 onward, as well as one of the best Japanese players of all time, ranking 13th on the [[PGR 100]]. He is the only Mewtwo player to win a major, doing so at {{Trn|Pound 2016}}. | |||
*{{Sm|MagiMagi|UK}} - The best Mewtwo player in Europe best known for his run to 9th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2018}} defeating {{Sm|CaptainZack}}, {{Sm|ANTi}}, and {{Sm|Eon}}. He also has wins over many of Europe's best players, including defeating {{Sm|Glutonny}} to place 2nd at {{Trn|Ys}} and defeating {{Sm|S1}} and {{Sm|IxisNaugus}} twice to place 3rd at {{Trn|Albion 2}}. | |||
*{{Sm|Rich Brown|USA}} - First known for defeating {{Sm|Dabuz}} to place 13th at {{Trn|Paragon Los Angeles 2015}} and became the second-best Mewtwo player in North America in 2016 and 2017, with results such as 3rd at {{Trn|Little Big House 2}} defeating {{Sm|Nairo}} and {{Sm|Kameme}}; 5th at {{Trn|2GGT: Abadango Saga}} defeating {{Sm|CaptainZack}}; and 17th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2016}} defeating {{Sm|Abadango}}. His activity and results nationally declined in 2018, but he was still ultimately ranked 52nd on the [[PGR 100]]. | |||
*{{Sm|SDX|USA}} - The second-best Mewtwo player in North America in 2018, making his mark on the competitive scene in the tail end of competitive ''Smash 4'' with performances such as placing 5th at {{Trn|The Big House 8}} defeating {{Sm|Elegant}} and {{Sm|Mistake}}, 7th at {{Trn|2GG: Hyrule Saga}} defeating {{Sm|Light|p=Connecticut}} and {{Sm|Kameme}}, and 9th at {{Trn|Get On My Level 2018}} defeating {{Sm|Ally}} and {{Sm|WaDi}}. Despite his relatively-late debut on the national scene, he was ranked 45th on the [[PGR 100]]. | |||
*{{Sm|WaDi|USA}} - The second-best Mewtwo player of all-time and the highest-ranking solo-Mewtwo player on the [[PGR 100]], ranking 26th. He has placed top 8 at many majors, including placing 2nd at {{Trn|EGLX 2018}}, 5th at both {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2017}} and {{Trn|2GGC: MkLeo Saga}}, and 7th at {{Trn|2GGT: Abadango Saga}}, with several wins over the best ''Smash 4'' players such as {{Sm|ZeRo}} at MkLeo Saga, {{Sm|Tweek}} and {{Sm|VoiD}} at {{Trn|2GG Championship}}, and {{Sm|Ally}} at {{Trn|The Big House 6}}. | |||
===Tier placement and history=== | ===Tier placement and history=== | ||
Mewtwo's return to the series was initially met positively, as players had soon noticed its increased mobility, power and range, which in turn led to it being perceived as a mid-tier character. However, players also lamented the nerfs to Mewtwo's already poor endurance. When coupled with other issues that became more prominent over the time, players gradually started to agree that Mewtwo's improved offense was not sufficient enough to compensate, in a case similar to Ike. While these drawbacks saw Mewtwo's perception plummet, some players insisted that Mewtwo was underrated and that critics were too focused on its frailty to see its positive traits. As time went on, Mewtwo received buffs via game updates, most notably to its mobility and aerials. These improvements led it to be ranked 37th on the first tier list, which established it as a low-tier character like in ''Melee''. | Mewtwo's return to the series was initially met positively, as players had soon noticed its increased mobility, power and range, which in turn led to it being perceived as a mid-tier character. However, players also lamented the nerfs to Mewtwo's already poor endurance. When coupled with other issues that became more prominent over the time, players gradually started to agree that Mewtwo's improved offense was not sufficient enough to compensate, in a case similar to Ike. While these drawbacks saw Mewtwo's perception plummet, some players insisted that Mewtwo was underrated and that critics were too focused on its frailty to see its positive traits. As time went on, Mewtwo received buffs via game updates, most notably to its mobility and aerials. These improvements led it to be ranked 37th on the first tier list, which established it as a low-tier character like in ''Melee''. | ||
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Despite {{Sm|WaDi}} achieving some very notable results, such as placing 5th at [[Super Smash Con 2017]] and [[2GGC: MkLeo Saga]], Mewtwo's tournament presence has slightly waned since then, owing to players becoming more capable of exploiting its weaknesses. This was further compounded by its best player, Abadango, picking up {{SSB4|Bayonetta}} as a co-main and using her more often. Due to its slightly worsened perception and results, Mewtwo has dropped to 10th on the fourth and current tier list. Some smashers, however, like {{Sm|ZeRo}} and {{Sm|ANTi}} believe that it should be ranked slightly higher. | Despite {{Sm|WaDi}} achieving some very notable results, such as placing 5th at [[Super Smash Con 2017]] and [[2GGC: MkLeo Saga]], Mewtwo's tournament presence has slightly waned since then, owing to players becoming more capable of exploiting its weaknesses. This was further compounded by its best player, Abadango, picking up {{SSB4|Bayonetta}} as a co-main and using her more often. Due to its slightly worsened perception and results, Mewtwo has dropped to 10th on the fourth and current tier list. Some smashers, however, like {{Sm|ZeRo}} and {{Sm|ANTi}} believe that it should be ranked slightly higher. | ||
==[[Trophies]]== | ==[[Trophies]]== | ||
