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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Maryland/Virginia}}'''Maryland/Virginia''', abbreviated as '''MD/VA''', is a ''Smash'' region located on the East Coast of the United States. The term includes the U.S. states of {{iw|wikipedia|Maryland}} and {{iw|wikipedia|Virginia}}, as well as the {{iw|wikipedia|District of Columbia}}; some definitions include the states of {{iw|wikipedia|Delaware}} and {{iw|wikipedia|West Virginia}} (although these states both have very small ''Smash'' communities). While most of the region's activity is centered on the {{iw|wikipedia|Washington-Baltimore metropolitan area}}, which straddles the border between the two states, other centers of activity exist in Richmond and other parts of southern Virginia. Neighboring regions include the [[Tristate Area]] (particularly the Philadelphia metro area), North Carolina, and Pittsburgh/Northeast Ohio.
{{Title|Maryland/Virginia}}'''Maryland/Virginia''', abbreviated as '''MD/VA''', is a ''Smash'' region located on the East Coast of the United States. The term includes the U.S. states of {{iw|wikipedia|Maryland}} and {{iw|wikipedia|Virginia}}, as well as the {{iw|wikipedia|District of Columbia}}; some definitions include the states of {{iw|wikipedia|Delaware}} and {{iw|wikipedia|West Virginia}} (although these states both have very small ''Smash'' communities). While most of the region's activity is centered on the {{iw|wikipedia|Washington-Baltimore metropolitan area}}, which straddles the border between the two states, other centers of activity exist in Richmond and other parts of southern Virginia. Neighboring regions include the [[Tristate Area]] (particularly the Philadelphia metro area), North Carolina, and Pittsburgh/Northeast Ohio.


MD/VA has long been one of the busiest and most important ''Smash'' regions in the United States. As the home of {{Sm|Azen}}, {{Sm|ChuDat}}, {{Sm|Chillin}}, and more of ''Melee''{{'}}s most famous old school players, the region was considered one of the strongest in the pre-''Brawl'' era, frequently competing with the [[Tristate Area]] and [[Southern California]]. Crews like [[Ha Ha You Lose]], [[Power Underwhelming]], and [[Team Ben]] hosted many large tournaments, such as {{b|Game Over|tournament}} and [[BOMB 4]], that were among the most important grassroots events nationwide, helping to significantly develop the ''Melee'' tournament scene. After ''Brawl'''s release, as players like Azen became inactive in the community, MD/VA lost of much of its strength relative to the other regions, but was still famous as the home of the {{b|Pound|tournament series}} series, one of the most important national tournament series of the era. The region's national presence further declined following the failure of [[Pound V]] and the collapse of the series. However, it regained its foothold on the national stage with the introduction of the [[Super Smash Con]] series in 2015, as well as [[Pound 2016|the return of Pound]] and the beginning of the {{Trn|Glitch|series}} series in 2016; this has given MD/VA the distinction as one of the few regions with more than one supermajor per year. Maryland/Virginia also hosts [[Xanadu]], one of the most famous weekly locals series in the nation, and is the home of [[VGBootCamp]], the largest ''Smash''-dedicated streaming channel.
MD/VA has long been one of the busiest and most important ''Smash'' regions in the United States. As the home of {{Sm|Azen}}, {{Sm|ChuDat}}, {{Sm|Chillin}}, and more of ''Melee''{{'}}s most famous old school players, the region was considered one of the strongest in the pre-''Brawl'' era, frequently competing with the [[Tristate Area]] and [[Southern California]]. Crews like [[Ha Ha You Lose]], [[Power Underwhelming]], and [[Team Ben]] hosted many large tournaments, such as {{b|Game Over|tournament}} and [[BOMB 4]], that were among the most important grassroots events nationwide, helping to significantly develop the ''Melee'' tournament scene. After ''Brawl'''s release, as players like Azen became inactive in the community, MD/VA lost of much of its strength relative to the other regions, but was still famous as the home of the {{b|Pound|tournament series}} series, one of the most important national tournament series of the era. The region's national presence further declined following the failure of [[Pound V]] and the collapse of the series. However, it regained its foothold on the national stage with the introduction of the [[Super Smash Con]] series in 2015, as well as [[Pound 2016|the return of Pound]] and the beginning of the {{Trn|Glitch|series}} series in 2016; this has given MD/VA the distinction as one of the few regions with more than one supermajor per year. Maryland/Virginia also hosts [[Xanadu]], one of the most famous weekly locals series in the nation, and is the home of [[VGBootCamp]], the largest ''Smash''-dedicated streaming channel. In 2023, the newly opened esports tournament venue District E began hosting The Hill, a monthly SSBU tournament series that quickly became one of DC's top monthly series. District E was also the home of [[Hungrybox]]'s live Coinbox event in late 2023, Coinbox IRL.
 
==''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==


==''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
===Notable players===
===Notable players===
====Globally ranked players====
====Globally ranked players====
 
These MD/VA players were ranked on the [[SSBMRank 2022]].
These MD/VA players were ranked on the [[Fall 2019 PGRU]].
 
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!PGRU Rank!!Name!!Notes
|-
|20||{{Sm|WaDi|c1=Mewtwo.|c2=R.O.B.|g=SSBU}} (Virginia)||The best Mewtwo and one of the best R.O.B. players in the world. Also ranked 1st on the [[MD/VA Power Rankings#Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|MD/VA Ultimate Power Rankings]] and 33rd on the [[Wi-Fi Warrior Rank v7]].
|}
 
====Other top players====
*{{Sm|Pink Fresh|c1=Min Min|g=SSBU}} (Maryland): One of the best Min Min players in the United States. Ranked 2nd on the MD/VA Ultimate Power Rankings.
*{{Sm|Puppeh|c1=Pokémon Trainer|g=SSBU}} (Virginia): One of the best Pokémon Trainer players in the world. Ranked 3rd on the MD/VA Ultimate Power Rankings. Formerly ranked 28th on the [[Spring 2019 PGRU]].
*{{Sm|ZD|c1=Fox|g=SSBU}} (Maryland): One of the best Fox players in the world. Ranked 4th on the MD/VA Ultimate Power Rankings. Formerly ranked in "Area 51" on the Spring 2019 PGRU.
 
===Major tournaments hosted===
 
A list of significant regional and national ''Ultimate'' events hosted in Maryland/Virginia; nationals are highlighted in bold.
 
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Name!!Entrants!!Date!!Notes
!SSBMRank!!Name!!Notes
|-
|{{Trn|Launch}} (Maryland)||183||December 8th, 2018||First ''Ultimate'' tournament hosted at Xanadu.
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|'''{{Trn|Glitch 6}}''' (Maryland)||551||January 19th-20th, 2019||
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|'''{{Trn|Pound 2019}}''' (Maryland)||802||April 19th-21st, 2019||
|-
|-
|'''{{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}}''' (Virginia)||2,708||August 8th-11th, 2019||Largest ''Smash'' tournament ever hosted in MD/VA.
|1||{{Sm|Zain|c1=Marth|g=SSBM}} (Virginia)||The best player in the world in 2022
|-
|-
|'''{{Trn|Glitch 7 - Minus World}}''' (Maryland)||566||September 14th-15th, 2019||
|11||{{Sm|lloD|c1=Peach|g=SSBM}} (Virginia)||
|-
|-
|'''{{Trn|Glitch 8 - Missingno}}''' (Maryland)||729||January 18th-19th, 2020||
|23||{{Sm|Polish|c1=Peach|g=SSBM}} (Maryland)||Currently resides in Pennsylvania.
|-
|-
|{{Trn|The Comeback}} (Maryland)||241||July 31st, 2021||
|34||{{Sm|bobby big ballz|c1=Falco|g=SSBM}} (Maryland)||Currently resides in Texas.
|-
|-
|'''{{Trn|Glitch 8.5 - Konami Code}}''' (Maryland)||421||September 24th-26th, 2021||
|63||{{Sm|ChuDat|c1=Ice Climbers|g=SSBM}} (Virginia)||Known as a major innovator of Ice Climbers' metagame in ''Melee'''s early years; still considered to be one of the best Ice Climbers mains today.
|-
|-
|'''{{Trn|SWT: NA West Ultimate Regional Finals}}''' (Maryland)||16||October 9th-10th, 2021||
|72||{{Sm|Khryke|c1=Marth|g=SSBM}} (Maryland)||
|-
|-
|'''{{Trn|Super Smash Con: Fall Fest}}''' (Virginia)||769||October 15th-17th, 2021||
|79||{{Sm|Sirmeris|c1=Peach|g=SSBM}} (West Virginia)||
|-
|-
|'''{{Trn|SWT: NA East Ultimate Regional Finals}}''' (Maryland)||16||November 6th-7th, 2021||
|92||{{Sm|Kevin Maples|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}} (Virginia)||
|}
|}


==''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
These MD/VA players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest placement is listed:
 
*{{Sm|Azen|c1=Marth|g=SSBM}} (Virginia): Known as one of the most innovative {{SSBM|Marth}} mains. 2nd on the [[RetroSSBMRank#2006|RetroSSBMRank 2006]].
===Notable players===
*{{Sm|Cool Lime|c1=Ice Climbers|g=SSBM}} (Virginia): 79th on the [[2019 MPGR]].
====Globally ranked players====
*{{Sm|DoH|c1=Peach|g=SSBM}} (District of Columbia): Known as one of the best old school {{SSBM|Peach}} mains. 79th on the [[2014 SSBMRank]].
These MD/VA players were ranked on the [[2019 MPGR]].
*{{Sm|Jerry|c1=Fox|c2=Jigglypuff|g=SSBM}} (Maryland): 55th on the [[2018 MPGR]].
 
*{{Sm|Junebug|c1=Sheik|g=SSBM}} (Virginia): 45th on the [[2018 MPGR]].
{|class="wikitable sortable"
*{{Sm|Milkman|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}} (Virginia): 79th on the [[2017 SSBMRank]].
!MPGR Rank!!NameNotes
*{{Sm|MoG|c1=Peach|g=SSBM}} (Virginia): 77th on the [[2019 MPGR]].
|-
*{{Sm|Redd|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}} (Virginia): Known as one of the best old school {{SSBM|Fox}} mains. 53rd on the [[2013 SSBMRank]].
|6||{{Sm|Zain|c1=Marth|g=SSBM}} (Virginia)||Ranked 1st on the [[MD/VA Power Rankings#Super Smash Bros. Melee|MD/VA Melee Power Rankings]]. Won {{Trn|Shine 2018}} and {{Trn|GENESIS 7}}.
*{{Sm|Tope|c1=Sheik|g=SSBM}} (Virginia): Currently resides in [[Southern California|San Diego]]. 56th on the [[2013 SSBMRank]].
|-
*{{Sm|Vist|c1=Luigi|g=SSBM}} (Maryland): 98th on the [[2013 SSBMRank]].
|23||{{Sm|ChuDat|c1=Ice Climbers|g=SSBM}} (Virginia)||Known as a major innovator of Ice Climbers' metagame in ''Melee'''s early years; still considered to be one of the best Ice Climbers mains today.
|-
|59||{{Sm|Jerry|c1=Fox|c2=Jigglypuff|g=SSBM}} (Maryland)||
|-
|63||{{Sm|Polish|c1=Peach|g=SSBM}} (Maryland)||
|-
|64||{{Sm|Kevin Maples|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}} (Virginia)||
|-
|77||{{Sm|MoG|c1=Peach|g=SSBM}} (Virginia)||
|-
|79||{{Sm|Cool Lime|c1=Ice Climbers|g=SSBM}} (Virginia)||
|-
|80||{{Sm|bobby big ballz|c1=Falco|g=SSBM}} (Maryland)||Ranked 2nd on the MD/VA Melee Power Rankings. Currently residing in Texas.  
|}


====Other top players====
====Other notable players====
*{{Sm|Azen|c1=Marth|g=SSBM}} (Virginia): Known as one of the most innovative {{SSBM|Marth}} mains and one of the best players in the United States when he active in ''Melee'''s early years.
*{{Sm|Bones|c1=Falco|g=SSBM}} (Maryland)
*{{Sm|Bones|c1=Falco|g=SSBM}} (Maryland)
*{{Sm|DoH|c1=Peach|g=SSBM}} (District of Columbia): Known as one of the best old school {{SSBM|Peach}} mains; ranked 100th on the [[2015 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Husband|c1=Marth|g=SSBM}} (Maryland): Known as one of the best old school {{SSBM|Marth}} mains.
*{{Sm|Husband|c1=Marth|g=SSBM}} (Maryland): Known as one of the best old school {{SSBM|Marth}} mains.
*{{Sm|Juicebox|c1=Sheik|g=SSBM}} (Virginia): Ranked 4th on the MD/VA Melee Power Rankings.
*{{Sm|Juicebox|c1=Sheik|g=SSBM}} (Virginia): Ranked 4th on the MD/VA Melee Power Rankings.
*{{Sm|Milkman|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}} (Virginia): Ranked 3rd on the MD/VA Melee Power Rankings. Formerly ranked 92nd on the [[2018 MPGR]].
*{{Sm|NEO|c1=Roy|c2=Marth|c3=Sheik|g=SSBM}} (Maryland): Well known as the best {{SSBM|Roy}} player in the world when he was active in the pre-''Brawl'' era.
*{{Sm|NEO|c1=Roy|c2=Marth|c3=Sheik|g=SSBM}} (Maryland): Well known as the best {{SSBM|Roy}} player in the world when he was active in the pre-''Brawl'' era.
*{{Sm|Oro|c1=Samus|g=SSBM}} (Maryland): One of the best {{SSBM|Samus}} mains in the world during ''Melee'''s early years.
*{{Sm|Oro|c1=Samus|g=SSBM}} (Maryland): One of the best {{SSBM|Samus}} mains in the world during ''Melee''{{'}}s early years.
*{{Sm|Plank|c1=Sheik|g=SSBM}} (Maryland): Known as the director of the {{b|Pound|tournament series}} series, one of the most successful national tournament series of all time.
*{{Sm|Plank|c1=Sheik|g=SSBM}} (Maryland): Known as the former director of the {{Trn|Pound|series}} series, one of the most successful national tournament series of all time.
*{{Sm|SypherPhoenix|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}} (Virginia): Ranked 8th on the MD/VA Melee Power Rankings.  
*{{Sm|SypherPhoenix|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}} (Virginia): Ranked 8th on the MD/VA Melee Power Rankings.  
*{{Sm|Tope|c1=Sheik|g=SSBM}} (Virginia): Currently lives in [[Southern California|San Diego]], but originally from Virginia; ranked 82nd on the [[2014 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Vist|c1=Luigi|g=SSBM}} (Maryland): Known as one of the best {{SSBM|Luigi}} players in the United States; ranked 98th on the [[2013 SSBMRank]].


===Major tournaments hosted===
===Major tournaments hosted===
A list of significant regional and national ''Melee'' events hosted in Maryland/Virginia; nationals are highlighted in bold.
A list of significant regional and national ''Melee'' events hosted in Maryland/Virginia; nationals are highlighted in bold.


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|[[BOMB 1]] (Maryland)||||October 25th, 2003||
|[[BOMB 1]] (Maryland)||||October 25th, 2003||
|-
|-
|'''{{Trn|Game Over}}''' (Virginia)||85||January 10th, 2004||Known as a clash between the three strongest ''Smash'' regions at the time: Maryland/Virginia, [[Southern California]], and [[Tristate Area|New York]].
|{{Trn|Game Over}} (Virginia)||85||January 10th, 2004||Known as a clash between the three strongest ''Smash'' regions at the time: Maryland/Virginia, [[Southern California]], and [[Tristate Area|New York]].
|-
|-
|[[BOMB 2]] (Maryland)||||April 17th, 2004||
|[[BOMB 2]] (Maryland)||||April 17th, 2004||
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|{{Trn|Gettin' Schooled}} (Maryland)||63||October 14th, 2004||
|{{Trn|Gettin' Schooled}} (Maryland)||63||October 14th, 2004||
|-
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|'''{{Trn|MLG DC 2005}}''' (Virginia)||97||January 29th-30th, 2005||
|{{Trn|MLG DC 2005}} (Virginia)||97||January 29th-30th, 2005||
|-
|-
|[[BOMB 3]] (Maryland)||~70||March 9th, 2005||
|[[BOMB 3]] (Maryland)||~70||March 9th, 2005||
|-
|-
|'''{{Trn|Gettin' Schooled 2}}''' (Maryland)||99||June 25th-26th, 2005||
|{{Trn|Gettin' Schooled 2}} (Maryland)||99||June 25th-26th, 2005||
|-
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|'''[[BOMB 4]]''' (Maryland)||105||November 12th, 2005||
|'''[[BOMB 4]]''' (Maryland)||105||November 12th, 2005||
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|{{Trn|Pound}} (Maryland)||55||January 28th, 2006||
|{{Trn|Pound}} (Maryland)||55||January 28th, 2006||
|-
|-
|'''{{Trn|Pound 2}}''' (Maryland)||201||June 16th-17th, 2007||
|{{Trn|Pound 2}} (Maryland)||201||June 16th-17th, 2007||
|-
|-
|'''{{Trn|Pound 3}}''' (Maryland)||224||February 2nd-3rd, 2008||The last ''Melee'' national before the release of ''Brawl''.
|{{Trn|Pound 3}} (Maryland)||224||February 2nd-3rd, 2008||The last ''Melee'' national before the release of ''Brawl''.
|-
|-
|'''{{Trn|Pound 4}}''' (Maryland)||347||January 16th-18th, 2010||At the time, the largest ''Melee'' tournament ever.
|{{Trn|Pound 4}} (Maryland)||347||January 16th-18th, 2010||At the time, the largest ''Melee'' tournament ever.
|-
|-
|'''{{Trn|Pound V}}''' (Virginia)||243||February 19th-21st, 2011||The tournament generated major controversy after over $10,000 in prize money was lost; tournament director {{Sm|Plank}} was blacklisted by [[Smashboards]], and the series' collapse led to the decline of MD/VA's presence in the national tournament scene.
|{{Trn|Pound V}} (Virginia)||243||February 19th-21st, 2011||The tournament generated major controversy after over $10,000 in prize money was lost; tournament director {{Sm|Plank}} was blacklisted by [[Smashboards]], and the series' collapse led to the decline of MD/VA's presence in the national tournament scene.
|-
|-
|{{Trn|Pound V.5}} (Maryland)||95||November 9th, 2013||The tournament was held on a much smaller scale than the previous Pound tournaments.
|{{Trn|Pound V.5}} (Maryland)||95||November 9th, 2013||The tournament was held on a much smaller scale than the previous Pound tournaments.
|-
|-
|'''{{Trn|Super Smash Con 2015}}''' (Virginia)||593||August 6th-9th, 2015||A series-wide supermajor; unique for its inclusion of a ''Smash''-related gaming convention, in addition to the tournament itself.
|{{Trn|Super Smash Con 2015}} (Virginia)||593||August 6th-9th, 2015||A series-wide supermajor; unique for its inclusion of a ''Smash''-related gaming convention, in addition to the tournament itself.
|-
|-
|'''{{Trn|Pound 2016}}''' (Virginia)||933||April 2nd-3rd, 2016||Marked the return of the Pound series, after Plank had paid off the winners of Pound V.
|{{Trn|Pound 2016}} (Virginia)||933||April 2nd-3rd, 2016||Marked the return of the Pound series, after Plank had paid off the winners of Pound V.
|-
|-
|'''{{Trn|Super Smash Con 2016}}''' (Virginia)||940||August 11th-14th, 2016||A series-wide supermajor. Was MD/VA's largest ''Melee'' tournament to date prior to Super Smash Con 2017.
|{{Trn|Super Smash Con 2016}} (Virginia)||940||August 11th-14th, 2016||A series-wide supermajor. Was MD/VA's largest ''Melee'' tournament to date prior to Super Smash Con 2017.
|-
|-
|'''{{Trn|Super Smash Con 2017}}''' (Virginia)||1,092||August 10th-13th, 2017||A series-wide supermajor and MD/VA's largest ''Melee'' tournament to date.
|{{Trn|Super Smash Con 2017}} (Virginia)||1,092||August 10th-13th, 2017||A series-wide supermajor and MD/VA's largest ''Melee'' tournament to date.
|-
|-
|{{Trn|Xanadu - End of an Era}} (Maryland)||162||February 24th-25th, 2018||
|{{Trn|Xanadu - End of an Era}} (Maryland)||162||February 24th-25th, 2018||
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|{{Trn|Pound Underground}} (Maryland)||216||May 12th-13th, 2018||
|{{Trn|Pound Underground}} (Maryland)||216||May 12th-13th, 2018||
|-
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|'''{{Trn|Super Smash Con 2018}}''' (Maryland)||1,053||August 9th-12th, 2018||
|{{Trn|Super Smash Con 2018}} (Maryland)||1,053||August 9th-12th, 2018||
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|{{Trn|The Script - Episode 1: "Race To The Finish"}} (Maryland)||105||October 13th-14th, 2018||
|{{Trn|The Script - Episode 1: "Race To The Finish"}} (Maryland)||105||October 13th-14th, 2018||
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|{{Trn|The Script - Episode 2: "Hands Off My Prey"}} (Maryland)||130||February 16th-17th, 2019||
|{{Trn|The Script - Episode 2: "Hands Off My Prey"}} (Maryland)||130||February 16th-17th, 2019||
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|'''{{Trn|Pound 2019}}''' (Maryland)||451||April 19th-21st, 2019||
|{{Trn|Pound 2019}} (Maryland)||451||April 19th-21st, 2019||
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|{{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}} (Virginia)||853||August 8th-11th, 2019||
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|{{Trn|Super Smash Con: Fall Fest}} (Virginia)||271||October 15th-17th, 2021
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|{{Trn|SWT: NA West Melee Regional Finals}} (Maryland)||16||October 23rd-24th, 2021||
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|{{Trn|SWT: NA East Melee Regional Finals}} (Maryland)||16||October 30th-31st, 2021||
|}
 
==''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
===Notable players===
====Globally ranked players====
These MD/VA players were ranked on [[CLASH Tournaments]]' [[2014 SSBBRank]].
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!SSBBRank!!Name!!Notes
|-
|37||{{Sm|Seagull Joe|c1=Wolf|g=SSBB}} (Maryland)||The best Wolf player in the world. Currently ranked 10th on the [[2016-2017 SSBBRank]].
|-
|49||{{Sm|ChuDat|c1=Kirby|g=SSBB}} (Virginia)||The best Kirby player in the world.
|-
|76||{{Sm|Junebug|c1=Lucario|g=SSBB}} (Virginia)||
|-
|-
|'''{{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}}''' (Virginia)||853||August 8th-11th, 2019||
|84||{{Sm|Coney|c1=King Dedede|g=SSBB}} (Maryland)||
|-
|-
|'''{{Trn|Super Smash Con: Fall Fest}}''' (Virginia)||271||October 15th-17th, 2021
|88||{{Sm|Lie|c1=Diddy Kong|g=SSBB}} (Maryland)||
|-
|-
|'''{{Trn|SWT: NA West Melee Regional Finals}}''' (Maryland)||16||October 23rd-24th, 2021||
|92||{{Sm|NEO|c1=Marth|g=SSBB}} (Maryland)||
|-
|-
|'''{{Trn|SWT: NA East Melee Regional Finals}}''' (Maryland)||16||October 30th-31st, 2021||
|97||{{Sm|Pink Fresh|c1=Lucas|g=SSBB}} (Maryland)||One of the best Lucas players in the world.
|}
|}


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===Notable players===
===Notable players===
====Globally ranked players====
====Globally ranked players====
These MD/VA players were ranked on the [[Panda Global Rankings 100]].
These MD/VA players were ranked on the [[Panda Global Rankings 100]].
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
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|87||{{Sm|Rags|c1=Meta Knight|g=SSB4}} (Virginia)||One of the best Meta Knight players in the world.
|87||{{Sm|Rags|c1=Meta Knight|g=SSB4}} (Virginia)||One of the best Meta Knight players in the world.
|}
|}
These MD/VA players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest placement is listed:
*{{Sm|Seagull Joe|c1=Sonic|c2=Diddy Kong|g=SSB4}} (Maryland): 48th on the [[Panda Global Rankings v1]].


====Other top players====
====Other notable players====
 
*{{Sm|Seagull Joe|c1=Sonic|c2=Diddy Kong|g=SSB4}} (Maryland): One of the best Sonic players in the United States. Formerly ranked 48th on the [[Panda Global Rankings v1]].
*{{Sm|ZD|c1=Fox|g=SSB4}} (Maryland): One of the best Fox players in the United States.
*{{Sm|ZD|c1=Fox|g=SSB4}} (Maryland): One of the best Fox players in the United States.


==''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
==''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
===Notable players===
===Notable players===
====Globally ranked players====
====Globally ranked players====
These MD/VA players were ranked on the [[UltRank 2022]] and/or the [[OrionRank 2022]].
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!UltRank!!OrionRank!!Name!!Notes
|-
|55||121||{{Sm|Puppeh|c1=Pokémon Trainer|g=SSBU}} (Virginia)||
|-
|87||79||{{Sm|WaDi|c1=Mewtwo|c2=R.O.B.|g=SSBU}} (Virginia)||The best Mewtwo player in the world and one of the best R.O.B. players in the early metagame.
|-
|100||118||{{Sm|enhancedpv|c1=Cloud|g=SSBU}} (Maryland)||
|}
These MD/VA players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest placement is listed:
*{{Sm|Pink Fresh|c1=Min Min|g=SSBU}} (Maryland): 85th on the [[OrionRank Ultimate: Eclipse]].
*{{Sm|ZD|c1=Fox|g=SSBU}} (Maryland): Area 51 on the [[Spring 2019 PGRU]].
====Nationally ranked players====
These MD/VA players were ranked on the [[OrionRank 2022/North America|OrionRank 2022 North America]].
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!OrionRank NA
!Name
!Notes
|-
|112||{{Sm|Squidplumber|c1=Richter|g=SSBU}} (Maryland)||
|-
|120||{{Sm|Peanut|c1=Little Mac|g=SSBU}} (Maryland)||
|-
|124||{{Sm|Frostbyte|c1=Roy|g=SSBU}} (Virginia)||Currently residing in Michigan.
|-
|128||{{Sm|NoTag|c1=Mario|g=SSBU}} (Virginia)||Currently resides in South Carolina.
|-
|134||{{Sm|Jules|p=Virginia|c1=Bayonetta|c2=Steve|g=SSBU}} (Virginia)||
|-
|191||{{Sm|AoS|c1=Zero Suit Samus|g=SSBU}} (Maryland)||
|}
===Major tournaments hosted===
A list of significant regional and national ''Ultimate'' events hosted in Maryland/Virginia; nationals are highlighted in bold.


These MD/VA players were ranked on [[CLASH Tournaments]]' [[2014 SSBBRank]].
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!SSBBRank!!Name!!Notes
!Name!!Entrants!!Date!!Notes
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|{{Trn|Launch}} (Maryland)||183||December 8th, 2018||First ''Ultimate'' tournament hosted at Xanadu.
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|{{Trn|Glitch 6}} (Maryland)||551||January 19th-20th, 2019||
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|{{Trn|Pound 2019}} (Maryland)||802||April 19th-21st, 2019||
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|{{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}} (Virginia)||2,708||August 8th-11th, 2019||Largest ''Smash'' tournament ever hosted in MD/VA.
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|37||{{Sm|Seagull Joe|c1=Wolf|g=SSBB}} (Maryland)||The best Wolf player in the world. Currently ranked 10th on the [[2016-2017 SSBBRank]].
|{{Trn|Glitch 7 - Minus World}} (Maryland)||566||September 14th-15th, 2019||
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|49||{{Sm|ChuDat|c1=Kirby|g=SSBB}} (Virginia)||The best Kirby player in the world.
|{{Trn|Glitch 8 - Missingno}} (Maryland)||729||January 18th-19th, 2020||
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|76||{{Sm|Junebug|c1=Lucario|g=SSBB}} (Virginia)||
|{{Trn|The Comeback}} (Maryland)||241||July 31st, 2021||
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|84||{{Sm|Coney|c1=King Dedede|g=SSBB}} (Maryland)||
|{{Trn|Glitch 8.5 - Konami Code}} (Maryland)||421||September 24th-26th, 2021||
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|88||{{Sm|Lie|c1=Diddy Kong|g=SSBB}} (Maryland)||
|{{Trn|SWT: NA West Ultimate Regional Finals}} (Maryland)||16||October 9th-10th, 2021||
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|92||{{Sm|NEO|c1=Marth|g=SSBB}} (Maryland)||
|{{Trn|Super Smash Con: Fall Fest}} (Virginia)||769||October 15th-17th, 2021||
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|97||{{Sm|Pink Fresh|c1=Lucas|g=SSBB}} (Maryland)||One of the best Lucas players in the world.
|{{Trn|SWT: NA East Ultimate Regional Finals}} (Maryland)||16||November 6th-7th, 2021||
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==See also==
==See also==
Power rankings:
Power rankings:
*[[Delaware Power Rankings]]
*[[MD/VA Power Rankings]]
*[[MD/VA Power Rankings]]
*[[West Virginia Power Rankings]]
Smashers:
Smashers:
*[[:Category:Maryland smashers|Maryland smashers]]
*[[:Category:Maryland smashers|Maryland smashers]]
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*[[:Category:Virginia tournaments|Virginia tournaments]]
*[[:Category:Virginia tournaments|Virginia tournaments]]
*[[:Category:West Virginia tournaments|West Virginia tournaments]]
*[[:Category:West Virginia tournaments|West Virginia tournaments]]
*[[:Category:District of Columbia tournaments|District of Columbia tournaments]]
*[[:Category:Delaware tournaments|Delaware tournaments]]
*[[:Category:Delaware tournaments|Delaware tournaments]]


[[Category:Competitive play]]
[[Category:Smash regions]]
[[Category:Smash regions]]

Latest revision as of 14:15, March 13, 2024

Maryland/Virginia, abbreviated as MD/VA, is a Smash region located on the East Coast of the United States. The term includes the U.S. states of Maryland and Virginia, as well as the District of Columbia; some definitions include the states of Delaware and West Virginia (although these states both have very small Smash communities). While most of the region's activity is centered on the Washington-Baltimore metropolitan area, which straddles the border between the two states, other centers of activity exist in Richmond and other parts of southern Virginia. Neighboring regions include the Tristate Area (particularly the Philadelphia metro area), North Carolina, and Pittsburgh/Northeast Ohio.

MD/VA has long been one of the busiest and most important Smash regions in the United States. As the home of Azen, ChuDat, Chillin, and more of Melee's most famous old school players, the region was considered one of the strongest in the pre-Brawl era, frequently competing with the Tristate Area and Southern California. Crews like Ha Ha You Lose, Power Underwhelming, and Team Ben hosted many large tournaments, such as Game Over and BOMB 4, that were among the most important grassroots events nationwide, helping to significantly develop the Melee tournament scene. After Brawl's release, as players like Azen became inactive in the community, MD/VA lost of much of its strength relative to the other regions, but was still famous as the home of the Pound series, one of the most important national tournament series of the era. The region's national presence further declined following the failure of Pound V and the collapse of the series. However, it regained its foothold on the national stage with the introduction of the Super Smash Con series in 2015, as well as the return of Pound and the beginning of the Glitch series in 2016; this has given MD/VA the distinction as one of the few regions with more than one supermajor per year. Maryland/Virginia also hosts Xanadu, one of the most famous weekly locals series in the nation, and is the home of VGBootCamp, the largest Smash-dedicated streaming channel. In 2023, the newly opened esports tournament venue District E began hosting The Hill, a monthly SSBU tournament series that quickly became one of DC's top monthly series. District E was also the home of Hungrybox's live Coinbox event in late 2023, Coinbox IRL.

Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]

Notable players[edit]

Globally ranked players[edit]

These MD/VA players were ranked on the SSBMRank 2022.

SSBMRank Name Notes
1 Zain MarthHeadSSBM.png (Virginia) The best player in the world in 2022
11 lloD PeachHeadSSBM.png (Virginia)
23 Polish PeachHeadSSBM.png (Maryland) Currently resides in Pennsylvania.
34 bobby big ballz FalcoHeadSSBM.png (Maryland) Currently resides in Texas.
63 ChuDat IceClimbersHeadSSBM.png (Virginia) Known as a major innovator of Ice Climbers' metagame in Melee's early years; still considered to be one of the best Ice Climbers mains today.
72 Khryke MarthHeadSSBM.png (Maryland)
79 Sirmeris PeachHeadSSBM.png (West Virginia)
92 Kevin Maples FoxHeadSSBM.png (Virginia)

These MD/VA players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest placement is listed:

Other notable players[edit]

  • Bones FalcoHeadSSBM.png (Maryland)
  • Husband MarthHeadSSBM.png (Maryland): Known as one of the best old school Marth mains.
  • Juicebox SheikHeadSSBM.png (Virginia): Ranked 4th on the MD/VA Melee Power Rankings.
  • NEO RoyHeadSSBM.pngMarthHeadSSBM.pngSheikHeadSSBM.png (Maryland): Well known as the best Roy player in the world when he was active in the pre-Brawl era.
  • Oro SamusHeadSSBM.png (Maryland): One of the best Samus mains in the world during Melee's early years.
  • Plank SheikHeadSSBM.png (Maryland): Known as the former director of the Pound series, one of the most successful national tournament series of all time.
  • SypherPhoenix FoxHeadSSBM.png (Virginia): Ranked 8th on the MD/VA Melee Power Rankings.

Major tournaments hosted[edit]

A list of significant regional and national Melee events hosted in Maryland/Virginia; nationals are highlighted in bold.

Name Entrants Date Notes
DC Super Smash #1 (Maryland) 40 July 12th, 2003
DC Super Smash #2 (Maryland) 42 September 20th, 2003
BOMB 1 (Maryland) October 25th, 2003
Game Over (Virginia) 85 January 10th, 2004 Known as a clash between the three strongest Smash regions at the time: Maryland/Virginia, Southern California, and New York.
BOMB 2 (Maryland) April 17th, 2004
DC Super Smash #3: Remember Your Roots (Maryland) 30 September 25th, 2004
Gettin' Schooled (Maryland) 63 October 14th, 2004
MLG DC 2005 (Virginia) 97 January 29th-30th, 2005
BOMB 3 (Maryland) ~70 March 9th, 2005
Gettin' Schooled 2 (Maryland) 99 June 25th-26th, 2005
BOMB 4 (Maryland) 105 November 12th, 2005
Pound (Maryland) 55 January 28th, 2006
Pound 2 (Maryland) 201 June 16th-17th, 2007
Pound 3 (Maryland) 224 February 2nd-3rd, 2008 The last Melee national before the release of Brawl.
Pound 4 (Maryland) 347 January 16th-18th, 2010 At the time, the largest Melee tournament ever.
Pound V (Virginia) 243 February 19th-21st, 2011 The tournament generated major controversy after over $10,000 in prize money was lost; tournament director Plank was blacklisted by Smashboards, and the series' collapse led to the decline of MD/VA's presence in the national tournament scene.
Pound V.5 (Maryland) 95 November 9th, 2013 The tournament was held on a much smaller scale than the previous Pound tournaments.
Super Smash Con 2015 (Virginia) 593 August 6th-9th, 2015 A series-wide supermajor; unique for its inclusion of a Smash-related gaming convention, in addition to the tournament itself.
Pound 2016 (Virginia) 933 April 2nd-3rd, 2016 Marked the return of the Pound series, after Plank had paid off the winners of Pound V.
Super Smash Con 2016 (Virginia) 940 August 11th-14th, 2016 A series-wide supermajor. Was MD/VA's largest Melee tournament to date prior to Super Smash Con 2017.
Super Smash Con 2017 (Virginia) 1,092 August 10th-13th, 2017 A series-wide supermajor and MD/VA's largest Melee tournament to date.
Xanadu - End of an Era (Maryland) 162 February 24th-25th, 2018
Pound Underground (Maryland) 216 May 12th-13th, 2018
Super Smash Con 2018 (Maryland) 1,053 August 9th-12th, 2018
The Script - Episode 1: "Race To The Finish" (Maryland) 105 October 13th-14th, 2018
The Script - Episode 2: "Hands Off My Prey" (Maryland) 130 February 16th-17th, 2019
Pound 2019 (Maryland) 451 April 19th-21st, 2019
Super Smash Con 2019 (Virginia) 853 August 8th-11th, 2019
Super Smash Con: Fall Fest (Virginia) 271 October 15th-17th, 2021
SWT: NA West Melee Regional Finals (Maryland) 16 October 23rd-24th, 2021
SWT: NA East Melee Regional Finals (Maryland) 16 October 30th-31st, 2021

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

Notable players[edit]

Globally ranked players[edit]

These MD/VA players were ranked on CLASH Tournaments' 2014 SSBBRank.

SSBBRank Name Notes
37 Seagull Joe WolfHeadSSBB.png (Maryland) The best Wolf player in the world. Currently ranked 10th on the 2016-2017 SSBBRank.
49 ChuDat KirbyHeadSSBB.png (Virginia) The best Kirby player in the world.
76 Junebug LucarioHeadSSBB.png (Virginia)
84 Coney KingDededeHeadSSBB.png (Maryland)
88 Lie DiddyKongHeadSSBB.png (Maryland)
92 NEO MarthHeadSSBB.png (Maryland)
97 Pink Fresh LucasHeadSSBB.png (Maryland) One of the best Lucas players in the world.

Super Smash Bros. 4[edit]

Notable players[edit]

Globally ranked players[edit]

These MD/VA players were ranked on the Panda Global Rankings 100.

PG ranking Name Notes
26 WaDi Mewtwo's stock icon in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. (Virginia) Currently one of the three best Mewtwo players in the world.
60 Pink Fresh BayonettaHeadSSB4-U.pngLucasHeadSSB4-U.png (Maryland) One of the best Bayonetta players in the United States.
87 Rags Meta Knight's stock icon in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. (Virginia) One of the best Meta Knight players in the world.

These MD/VA players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest placement is listed:

Other notable players[edit]

  • ZD Fox's stock icon in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. (Maryland): One of the best Fox players in the United States.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Notable players[edit]

Globally ranked players[edit]

These MD/VA players were ranked on the UltRank 2022 and/or the OrionRank 2022.

UltRank OrionRank Name Notes
55 121 Puppeh PokémonTrainerHeadSSBU.png (Virginia)
87 79 WaDi MewtwoHeadSSBU.pngROBHeadSSBU.png (Virginia) The best Mewtwo player in the world and one of the best R.O.B. players in the early metagame.
100 118 enhancedpv CloudHeadSSBU.png (Maryland)

These MD/VA players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest placement is listed:

Nationally ranked players[edit]

These MD/VA players were ranked on the OrionRank 2022 North America.

OrionRank NA Name Notes
112 Squidplumber RichterHeadSSBU.png (Maryland)
120 Peanut LittleMacHeadSSBU.png (Maryland)
124 Frostbyte RoyHeadSSBU.png (Virginia) Currently residing in Michigan.
128 NoTag MarioHeadSSBU.png (Virginia) Currently resides in South Carolina.
134 Jules BayonettaHeadSSBU.pngSteve's stock icon. (Virginia)
191 AoS ZeroSuitSamusHeadSSBU.png (Maryland)

Major tournaments hosted[edit]

A list of significant regional and national Ultimate events hosted in Maryland/Virginia; nationals are highlighted in bold.

Name Entrants Date Notes
Launch (Maryland) 183 December 8th, 2018 First Ultimate tournament hosted at Xanadu.
Glitch 6 (Maryland) 551 January 19th-20th, 2019
Pound 2019 (Maryland) 802 April 19th-21st, 2019
Super Smash Con 2019 (Virginia) 2,708 August 8th-11th, 2019 Largest Smash tournament ever hosted in MD/VA.
Glitch 7 - Minus World (Maryland) 566 September 14th-15th, 2019
Glitch 8 - Missingno (Maryland) 729 January 18th-19th, 2020
The Comeback (Maryland) 241 July 31st, 2021
Glitch 8.5 - Konami Code (Maryland) 421 September 24th-26th, 2021
SWT: NA West Ultimate Regional Finals (Maryland) 16 October 9th-10th, 2021
Super Smash Con: Fall Fest (Virginia) 769 October 15th-17th, 2021
SWT: NA East Ultimate Regional Finals (Maryland) 16 November 6th-7th, 2021

See also[edit]

Power rankings:

Smashers:

Tournaments:

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