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*{{Sm|Hiyo|Japan}} - Considered one of the best Yoshi players in Japan in the early 2010s. One of his most notable tournaments was his 7th place at {{Trn|Snosa III}} where he beat {{Sm|Kimimaru}} and double-eliminated {{Sm|Hero Pie}}. He has also beaten players in his region such as Prince and {{Sm|Moyashi}}. | *{{Sm|Hiyo|Japan}} - Considered one of the best Yoshi players in Japan in the early 2010s. One of his most notable tournaments was his 7th place at {{Trn|Snosa III}} where he beat {{Sm|Kimimaru}} and double-eliminated {{Sm|Hero Pie}}. He has also beaten players in his region such as Prince and {{Sm|Moyashi}}. | ||
*{{Sm|Fireblaster|USA}} - Co-mained the character with {{SSB|Mario}} for most tournaments, but has shown a lot of solo Yoshi outings seen with 2nd at {{Trn|Shots Fired 2}} and 4th at {{Trn|Shine 2016}} or has gone primarily Yoshi at events such as 3rd at {{Trn|CEO Dreamland}} and 5th at {{Trn|Boss Battle 2}}. His Yoshi has taken sets over players such as {{Sm|Stranded}}, {{Sm|SheerMadness}}, and {{Sm|Shears}}. | *{{Sm|Fireblaster|USA}} - Co-mained the character with {{SSB|Mario}} for most tournaments, but has shown a lot of solo Yoshi outings seen with 2nd at {{Trn|Shots Fired 2}} and 4th at {{Trn|Shine 2016}} or has gone primarily Yoshi at events such as 3rd at {{Trn|CEO Dreamland}} and 5th at {{Trn|Boss Battle 2}}. His Yoshi has taken sets over players such as {{Sm|Stranded}}, {{Sm|SheerMadness}}, and {{Sm|Shears}}. | ||
*{{Sm|Kurabba|Japan}} - The best Yoshi player of all time. He | *{{Sm|Kurabba|Japan}} - The best Yoshi player of all time. He was listed as the best player on the [[2021-2022 Smash 64 Power Rankings]], marking him as the first Yoshi player to be ranked best in the world. He has shown to be the most dominant Yoshi player in Japan and overseas won one of the largest tournaments of all-time with {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2022}}. He has defeated top players such as {{Sm|Isai}}, {{Sm|wario}}, and {{Sm|Alvin}}. | ||
*{{Sm|Prince|Japan}} - Known for his performances in combo contests, he also became a very consistent player in the late 2010s with his strong placements at multiple majors such as 5th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2022}} and 7th at {{Trn|Kansai 2020}}. During 2018-2022, he was ranked as a top 10 player in the world and is considered one of the best Yoshi players of all time. | *{{Sm|Prince|Japan}} - Known for his performances in combo contests, he also became a very consistent player in the late 2010s with his strong placements at multiple majors such as 5th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2022}} and 7th at {{Trn|Kansai 2020}}. During 2018-2022, he was ranked as a top 10 player in the world and is considered one of the best Yoshi players of all time. | ||
*{{Sm|SheerMadness|USA}} - A long time top level Yoshi player, was ranked 29th on the [[2019-2020 Smash 64 Power Rankings]]. He helped popularize important Yoshi tech such as [[DJC]], a very prominent part of the character’s play. Some of his best results are 2nd at {{Trn|Smash the Record 2015}} and 4th at {{Trn|CEO Dreamland}}. | *{{Sm|SheerMadness|USA}} - A long time top level Yoshi player, was ranked 29th on the [[2019-2020 Smash 64 Power Rankings]]. He helped popularize important Yoshi tech such as [[DJC]], a very prominent part of the character’s play. Some of his best results are 2nd at {{Trn|Smash the Record 2015}} and 4th at {{Trn|CEO Dreamland}}. | ||