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*{{Sm|Abadango|Japan}} - Plays a variety of characters including Palutena, and was one of the best Palutena players in Japan in the early metagame. He won the major {{Trn|Umebura SP 4}} using Palutena for a set, and has also placed 2nd at the major {{Trn|EGS Cup 3}} using solo-Palutena. He has since dropped the character. | *{{Sm|Abadango|Japan}} - Plays a variety of characters including Palutena, and was one of the best Palutena players in Japan in the early metagame. He won the major {{Trn|Umebura SP 4}} using Palutena for a set, and has also placed 2nd at the major {{Trn|EGS Cup 3}} using solo-Palutena. He has since dropped the character. | ||
*{{Sm|Chag|Mexico}} - One of the best Palutena players in the world in 2021 and 2022 | *{{Sm|Chag|Mexico}} - One of the best Palutena players in the world in 2021 and 2022 and one of Mexico's best players during this time. He is most known for placing 5th at {{Trn|Glitch 8.5 - Konami Code}} defeating {{Sm|Maister}} and at {{Trn|Mainstage 2021}} defeating {{Sm|Sparg0}} and {{Sm|Glutonny}}, as well as defeating {{Sm|Tweek}} at {{Trn|Smash Ultimate Summit 4}}. | ||
*{{Sm|Chase|USA}} - | *{{Sm|Chase|USA}} - Although active in the early metagame, he is best known for his performances in the post-online metagame and is one of the best Palutena players in North America since 2023, most notably placing 7th at {{Trn|MAJOR UPSET}} defeating {{Sm|Ouch!?}} and at {{Trn|Crown the Third}} defeating {{Sm|Tea}} and {{Sm|Light|p=Connecticut}}. | ||
*{{Sm|Gen|USA}} - | *{{Sm|Gen|USA}} - The second-best Palutena player in North America's early metagame, most notably placing 4th at {{Trn|Defend the North 2019}} defeating {{Sm|Light|p=Connecticut}} and 9th at {{Trn|Glitch 7 - Minus World}} defeating {{Sm|Salem}}. He continued to place well in the post-online metagame, including 9th at {{Trn|Let's Make Big Moves 2023}} and 9th at {{Trn|Let's Make Moves Miami}}, but has attended less majors than before. | ||
*{{Sm|Jagaimo|Japan}} - | *{{Sm|Jagaimo|Japan}} - The best solo-Palutena player in Japan, initially known in-region for strong placements such as 9th at {{Trn|EVO Japan 2020}} and 13th at {{Trn|Umebura SP 7}} in the early metagame. He gained further recognition in 2023, becoming one of the best Palutena players during this time thanks to placements such as 5th at {{Trn|DELTA 4}} defeating {{Sm|Asimo}} and at {{Trn|DELTA 5}} defeating {{Sm|Shuton}}, as well as defeating {{Sm|Miya|p=Honshu}} at {{Trn|Kagaribi 9}}. | ||
*{{Sm|Lui$|USA}} - | *{{Sm|Lui$|USA}} - Picked up Palutena in the online metagame and has continued to player her since, becoming one of the best Palutena players in the world from 2021 and 2022 where he placed top 8 at several majors, including placing 5th at {{Trn|Port Priority 6}} and {{Trn|Low Tide City 2022}} as well as 7th at {{Trn|Riptide}} and {{Trn|Mainstage 2022}}. Since then, he continues to be one of the best Palutena players in North America, winning the superregional {{Trn|Gateway Legends 2023}} and defeating {{Sm|MkLeo}} at {{Trn|Watch The Throne}}. | ||
*{{Sm|Nairo|USA}} - The best Palutena player of all-time and the only player | *{{Sm|Nairo|USA}} - The best Palutena player of all-time and the only Palutena player with multiple major wins, winning {{Trn|Suplex City Smash}}, {{Trn|Mainstage}}, and {{Trn|Let's Make Big Moves}}. He is also the only Palutena player ever ranked in the top 10, ranking 4th on the [[Fall 2019 PGRU]]. He has since retired following controversies surrounding his conduct. | ||
*{{Sm|Raflow|France}} - | *{{Sm|Raflow|France}} - One of the best Palutena players in the post-online metagame as well as one of Europe's best players during this time, initially known for being the first player to eliminate Glutonny's {{SSBU|Wario}} at a European tournament. He has placed highly at several events since then, including 3rd at {{Trn|Ultimate Fighting Arena 2023}} defeating {{Sm|MkLeo}}, 5th at {{Trn|Tera}}, and 17th at {{Trn|GENESIS X}} defeating {{Sm|Miya|p=Honshu}}. | ||
===Tier placement and history=== | ===Tier placement and history=== |