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==In [[competitive play]]==
==In [[competitive play]]==
===Notable players===
===Most historically significant players===
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:''Any number following the Smasher name indicates placement on the [[2019 MPGR]], which recognizes the official top 100 players in the world in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]].''
:''See also: [[:Category:Captain Falcon players (SSBM)]]''
:''See also: [[:Category:Captain Falcon players (SSBM)]]''


====Active====
*{{Sm|Captain Smuckers|USA}} - A top Falcon from the Tristate area. He was formerly ranked 42nd on the [[2018 MPGR]].
*{{Sm|Gahtzu|USA}} (#36) - One of the best Captain Falcon players in the world, and one of the pioneers of the 20GX movement to optimize competitive Falcon gameplay.
*{{Sm|Gucci|Japan}} - The best Falcon player in Japan, became well-known after a strong performance at [[Apex 2013]]. He is ranked 3rd on the [[Japan SSBM Rank 2019]], but rarely travels internationally nowadays.
*{{Sm|Jeapie|Netherlands}} - One of the best Falcon players in Europe, formerly ranked 66th on the [[2015 SSBMRank]]; known for his prowess in the Sheik matchup.
*{{Sm|n0ne|Canada}} (#15) - One of the three best Falcon players in the modern era, and arguably the most technical among them. He is renowned for his creative, mixup-heavy style, as well as his high-risk/high-reward punishes, which set him apart from the other two Falcons. He was the first Falcon to defeat {{Sm|Mew2King}} in tournament in a decade, taking three sets at [[GOML 2016]] , [[UGC Smash Open]] and [[DreamHack Austin 2017]] . He was also the first Falcon to defeat {{Sm|Mango}} in over a decade at [[Rising Stars at EGLX 2019]].
*{{Sm|NMW|USA}} (#58) - The best active Captain Falcon in Northern California, known for his very strong doubles play. He is currently ranked 4th on the [[NorCal Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|S2J|USA}} (#11) - One of the three best Falcon players in the modern era and the most established among them over the past decade. He is known for his unorthodox, aggressive style and explosive punish game that set him apart from the other two Falcons. His gameplay coined the term "Johnny Stock," referring to his uncanny ability to string together zero-to-deaths.
*{{Sm|Schythed|USA}} (#96) - Currently ranked 2nd on the [[Arizona Melee Power Rankings]]; has a set win on {{Sm|Axe}}. Placed 7th at {{Trn|DreamHack Anaheim 2020}}.
*{{Sm|Setchi|Wales}} (#42) - The best Captain Falcon player in Europe. Placed 2nd at both {{Trn|Fête}} and {{Trn|Syndicate 2019}}, and 3rd at {{Trn|DreamHack Rotterdam 2019}}. Managed to win five sets against {{Sm|Trif}} during the Fall of 2019.
*{{Sm|Wizzrobe|USA}} (#5) - One of the three best Falcon players in the modern era, and considered to be overall the best among them. A pioneer of the 20GX style of play, he is known for his safe and consistent style that relies on guaranteed and optimal tech chases, edgeguards, and combo followups, which set him apart from the other two Falcons.
*{{Sm|Zeo|USA}} (#88) - One of the best Captain Falcon players in Southern California, with many wins over top West Coast players. Formerly ranked 23rd on the [[SoCal Melee Power Rankings]].
====Inactive====
*{{Sm|$mike|USA}} - Formerly the best player in North Carolina, and was ranked 87th on the [[2017 SSBMRank]]. He has been inactive since 2018.
*{{Sm|Alox|France}} - Formerly ranked 7th on the [[French Power Rankings]]; has not entered a national tournament since 2018.
*{{Sm|Darkrain|USA}} - Formerly ranked 61st on the [[2015 SSBMRank]] and 8th on the [[RetroSSBMRank#2009|2009 RetroSSBMRank]]. A top old-school ''Melee'' Falcon player and one of the Midwest's best and most established players, who continued to compete all the way up to 2017.
*{{Sm|Darkrain|USA}} - Formerly ranked 61st on the [[2015 SSBMRank]] and 8th on the [[RetroSSBMRank#2009|2009 RetroSSBMRank]]. A top old-school ''Melee'' Falcon player and one of the Midwest's best and most established players, who continued to compete all the way up to 2017.
*{{Sm|Fuzzyness|UK}} - Formerly ranked 85th on the [[2016 SSBMRank]]. Co-mained with {{SSBM|Fox}}, and has defeated many notable European players. He mostly left the scene after 2018 to focus on speedrunning, but has recently made small returns after the advent of [[Project Slippi]] netplay.
*{{Sm|Gahtzu|USA}} - One of the best Captain Falcon players in the world, and one of the pioneers of the 20GX movement to optimize competitive Falcon gameplay.
*{{Sm|Gravy|USA}} - A pioneer of the 20GX movement along with Gahtzu and Wizzrobe. He was formerly ranked 11th on the [[Florida_Power_Rankings/Central_Florida_Power_Rankings|Central Florida Power Rankings]] and 41st on the [[2016 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Gravy|USA}} - A pioneer of the 20GX movement along with Gahtzu and Wizzrobe. He was formerly ranked 11th on the [[Florida_Power_Rankings/Central_Florida_Power_Rankings|Central Florida Power Rankings]] and 41st on the [[2016 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Hax|USA}} (#19) - Considered the best Falcon player in the world before he retired him in favor of {{SSBM|Fox}}, making numerous significant contributions to Falcon's metagame that are still used today. He most notably popularized [[Ledgestall#Ledgedashstall|"Haxdashing"]], a difficult but strong ledge option, that allowed for mixups and quick ledge invincibility refreshing.
*{{Sm|Gucci|Japan}} - The best Falcon player in Japan, became well-known after a strong performance at [[Apex 2013]]. He is ranked 3rd on the [[Japan SSBM Rank 2019]], but rarely travels internationally nowadays.
*{{Sm|Hax|USA}} - Considered the best Falcon player in the world before he retired him in favor of {{SSBM|Fox}}, making numerous significant contributions to Falcon's metagame that are still used today. He most notably popularized [[Ledgestall#Ledgedashstall|"Haxdashing"]], a difficult but strong ledge option, that allowed for mixups and quick ledge invincibility refreshing.
*{{Sm|Isai|USA}} - Was regarded as the best ''Melee'' Captain Falcon player in the world in his prime. Although his placings at Melee singles tournaments lowered over time, he is one of the few players to have defeated former Melee world champion {{Sm|Ken}} multiple times.
*{{Sm|Isai|USA}} - Was regarded as the best ''Melee'' Captain Falcon player in the world in his prime. Although his placings at Melee singles tournaments lowered over time, he is one of the few players to have defeated former Melee world champion {{Sm|Ken}} multiple times.
*{{Sm|Jeapie|Netherlands}} - One of the best Falcon players in Europe, formerly ranked 66th on the [[2015 SSBMRank]]; known for his prowess in the Sheik matchup.
*{{Sm|Lord|USA}} - One of the best Captain Falcon players in Northern California, formerly ranked 29th on the [[2013 SSBMRank]]. He is an infamous "hidden boss" in the community, regarded as having top 100-level skill despite rarely traveling to majors.
*{{Sm|Lord|USA}} - One of the best Captain Falcon players in Northern California, formerly ranked 29th on the [[2013 SSBMRank]]. He is an infamous "hidden boss" in the community, regarded as having top 100-level skill despite rarely traveling to majors.
*{{Sm|Scar|USA}} - Ranked 89th on the [[2014 SSBMRank]]. He is now known primarily as a [[commentator]].
*{{Sm|n0ne|Canada}} - One of the three best Falcon players in the modern era, and arguably the most technical among them. He is renowned for his creative, mixup-heavy style, as well as his high-risk/high-reward punishes, which set him apart from the other two Falcons. He was the first Falcon to defeat {{Sm|Mew2King}} in tournament in a decade, taking three sets at [[GOML 2016]] , [[UGC Smash Open]] and [[DreamHack Austin 2017]] . He was also the first Falcon to defeat {{Sm|Mango}} in over a decade at [[Rising Stars at EGLX 2019]].
*{{Sm|S2J|USA}} - One of the three best Falcon players in the modern era and the most established among them over the past decade. He is known for his unorthodox, aggressive style and explosive punish game that set him apart from the other two Falcons. His gameplay coined the term "Johnny Stock," referring to his uncanny ability to string together zero-to-deaths.
*{{Sm|Scar|USA}} - Ranked 89th on the [[2014 SSBMRank]]. He is now known primarily as a [[commentator]]. Is the namesake of the [[Scar Jump]], an advanced version of the [[wall jump]] commonly used by Captain Falcon players.
*{{Sm|SilentSpectre|USA}} - Along with {{Sm|Tang}}, SilentSpectre was responsible for the immensely famous [[Wombo Combo]]. He is also one of most influential old-school Falcons, along with Isai, Darkrain, and Scar, who popularized the fast-paced and aggressive playstyle of Captain Falcon.
*{{Sm|SilentSpectre|USA}} - Along with {{Sm|Tang}}, SilentSpectre was responsible for the immensely famous [[Wombo Combo]]. He is also one of most influential old-school Falcons, along with Isai, Darkrain, and Scar, who popularized the fast-paced and aggressive playstyle of Captain Falcon.
 
*{{Sm|Wizzrobe|USA}} - One of the three best Falcon players in the modern era, and considered to be overall the best among them. A pioneer of the 20GX style of play, he is known for his safe and consistent style that relies on guaranteed and optimal tech chases, edgeguards, and combo followups, which set him apart from the other two Falcons.
===Tier placement and history===
===Tier placement and history===
Captain Falcon was considered a low tier character on the first [[tier list]]; inexperienced panelists felt he was inferior to his ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' counterpart, and failed to overcome the high [[technical skill]] demands required to play him. Captain Falcon then moved up to the middle tier, but was not recognized as being a solid character until one year after ''Melee'' began being played competitively. Dedicated Falcon mains such as {{Sm|Isai}} showed how powerful his [[combo]]ing abilities were, and how well he could KO out of a combo with the deadly [[Knee Smash]]. Falcon mains began placing very high in tournaments, inching him up the list into the high tier as old high tier characters, such as {{SSBM|Mario}} and {{SSBM|Luigi}}, began falling. Despite being ranked as a top tier character, Captain Falcon has always been seen as less viable compared to the other top tiers, as no player has been able to consistenly win majors with the character. In addition, his tournament representation took a hit in 2014 when {{Sm|Hax}}, the best Captain Falcon player in the world at the time, switched to playing Fox, believing that the latter character was more competitively viable and would help him reach the highest level of play. As a result, Captain Falcon fell to 8th on the 2015 tier list, ranked below the Ice Climbers, considered to be merely a high tier.
Captain Falcon was considered a low tier character on the first [[tier list]]; inexperienced panelists felt he was inferior to his ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' counterpart, and failed to overcome the high [[technical skill]] demands required to play him. Captain Falcon then moved up to the middle tier, but was not recognized as being a solid character until one year after ''Melee'' began being played competitively. Dedicated Falcon mains such as {{Sm|Isai}} showed how powerful his [[combo]]ing abilities were, and how well he could KO out of a combo with the deadly [[Knee Smash]]. Falcon mains began placing very high in tournaments, inching him up the list into the high tier as old high tier characters, such as {{SSBM|Mario}} and {{SSBM|Luigi}}, began falling. Despite being ranked as a top tier character, Captain Falcon has always been seen as less viable compared to the other top tiers, as no player has been able to consistenly win majors with the character. In addition, his tournament representation took a hit in 2014 when {{Sm|Hax}}, the best Captain Falcon player in the world at the time, switched to playing Fox, believing that the latter character was more competitively viable and would help him reach the highest level of play. As a result, Captain Falcon fell to 8th on the 2015 tier list, ranked below the Ice Climbers, considered to be merely a high tier.
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