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However, Cloud still struggles with an underwhelming grab game and an exploitable recovery. He also received drastic nerfs to some of his strengths from the previous game, most notably his specials, some of which deal less knockback, and Limit Break, which now only lasts up to 15 seconds, forcing Cloud to be more cautious when using it. Cloud's ability to kill is also less consistent due to the nerfs to Limit as well as his [[down aerial]] no longer being a reliable combo starter.
However, Cloud still struggles with an underwhelming grab game and an exploitable recovery. He also received drastic nerfs to some of his strengths from the previous game, most notably his specials, some of which deal less knockback, and Limit Break, which now only lasts up to 15 seconds, forcing Cloud to be more cautious when using it. Cloud's ability to kill is also less consistent due to the nerfs to Limit as well as his [[down aerial]] no longer being a reliable combo starter.


Overall, Cloud is still considered a strong character as he still retains many of his key advantages from ''Smash 4''. While he saw few results at the start of ''Ultimate''{{'}}s metagame, his representation has since grown tremendously thanks to the efforts of {{Sm|Sparg0}}, who went on to become the new best player in the world after {{Sm|MkLeo}} and {{Sm|acola}}.  
Overall, Cloud is still considered a strong character as he still retains many of his key advantages from ''Smash 4''. While he saw few results at the start of ''Ultimate''{{'}}s metagame, his representation has since grown tremendously thanks to the efforts of {{Sm|Sparg0}}, who went on to become one of the best players in the world.  


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Cloud also lacks a reliable means of escaping pressure. His neutral attack and down tilt are his fastest ground options, while Climhazzard is a great out of shield option. However, they are noticeably unsafe on shield, while none of his fast aerial attacks start from in front or below him. Down aerial's late hitbox can be used to escape juggling directly from below him, but its otherwise narrow hitbox allows opponents to hit Cloud laterally. Thus, Cloud is fairly easy to combo, and is just as easily forced on the defensive if his attacks are improperly spaced.
Cloud also lacks a reliable means of escaping pressure. His neutral attack and down tilt are his fastest ground options, while Climhazzard is a great out of shield option. However, they are noticeably unsafe on shield, while none of his fast aerial attacks start from in front or below him. Down aerial's late hitbox can be used to escape juggling directly from below him, but its otherwise narrow hitbox allows opponents to hit Cloud laterally. Thus, Cloud is fairly easy to combo, and is just as easily forced on the defensive if his attacks are improperly spaced.
Although Cloud also possesses an abundance of strong finishers, his KO potential is somewhat inconsistent. None of his strongest finishers are easy to land in the neutral game and they can be easily punished if avoided or shielded. In comparison, his weaker finishers, such as forward tilt and back aerial, require good positioning to KO reliably. Cloud's KO potential is further compounded by his lack of reliable set-ups to combo into his strongest or best finishers.


Aside from Limit Charge, Cloud's special moves have some noticeable weaknesses. Blade Beam is relatively slow in regard to start-up and ending lag, as well as depreciating in damage over time or when used in the air, all of which make it less effective for spamming. Cross Slash is inconsistent with linking all five of its hits due to SDI or landing different parts of the hitboxes, along with being very vulnerable to stale-move negation because of its reliability as a damage racking option. In addition to its aforementioned weaknesses in regard to recovery, Climhazzard is also can be punishable if shielded and DI'd out of, while all of his specials only boast KO power when they are boosted by the Limit Break.
Aside from Limit Charge, Cloud's special moves have some noticeable weaknesses. Blade Beam is relatively slow in regard to start-up and ending lag, as well as depreciating in damage over time or when used in the air, all of which make it less effective for spamming. Cross Slash is inconsistent with linking all five of its hits due to SDI or landing different parts of the hitboxes, along with being very vulnerable to stale-move negation because of its reliability as a damage racking option. In addition to its aforementioned weaknesses in regard to recovery, Climhazzard is also can be punishable if shielded and DI'd out of, while all of his specials only boast KO power when they are boosted by the Limit Break.
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===[[Crowd cheer]]===
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|Cloud, Cloud, y na - die más! || Cloud! Cloud! || Keu - lla - u - deu!
|Cloud! *claps 2 times* || || Cloud! Cloud! || Keu - lla - u - deu!
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*{{Sm|Masashi|Japan}} - The best Cloud player in Japan in the early metagame. Alongside a series of great performances at {{Trn|Sumabato}} and {{Trn|Karisuma}} events, he notably placed well at two of the largest events of the early metagame -- 25th at {{Trn|EVO Japan 2020}} and 33rd at {{Trn|EVO 2019}} -- despite an overall mixed track record at major events. He has achieved some success in the post-pandemic metagame, including placing 13th at {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 6}} and 17th at {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 9}}; however, his results became increasingly inconsistent as time went on.
*{{Sm|Masashi|Japan}} - The best Cloud player in Japan in the early metagame. Alongside a series of great performances at {{Trn|Sumabato}} and {{Trn|Karisuma}} events, he notably placed well at two of the largest events of the early metagame -- 25th at {{Trn|EVO Japan 2020}} and 33rd at {{Trn|EVO 2019}} -- despite an overall mixed track record at major events. He has achieved some success in the post-pandemic metagame, including placing 13th at {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 6}} and 17th at {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 9}}; however, his results became increasingly inconsistent as time went on.
*{{Sm|Niko|USA}} - One of the best Cloud players in North America. He is best known for his performance at {{Trn|Lost Tech City 2022}}, where he defeated {{Sm|WaDi}}, {{Sm|MVD}}, and {{Sm|Skyjay}} to place 7th, in addition to several other noteworthy performances that year, including 17th at {{Trn|Rise 'N Grind}}, which led to him ranking 56th on the [[UltRank 2022]]. Since then, he remains mostly active in his region, with strong performances such as 13th at {{Trn|Low Tide City 2023}} and 25th at {{Trn|Rise 'N Grind 2023}}, and has only made a handful of appearances outside his region, most notably placing 13th at {{Trn|Luminosity Makes BIG Moves 2024}}.
*{{Sm|Niko|USA}} - One of the best Cloud players in North America. He is best known for his performance at {{Trn|Lost Tech City 2022}}, where he defeated {{Sm|WaDi}}, {{Sm|MVD}}, and {{Sm|Skyjay}} to place 7th, in addition to several other noteworthy performances that year, including 17th at {{Trn|Rise 'N Grind}}, which led to him ranking 56th on the [[UltRank 2022]]. Since then, he remains mostly active in his region, with strong performances such as 13th at {{Trn|Low Tide City 2023}} and 25th at {{Trn|Rise 'N Grind 2023}}, and has only made a handful of appearances outside his region, most notably placing 13th at {{Trn|Luminosity Makes BIG Moves 2024}}.
*{{Sm|Sparg0|Mexico}} - One of the greatest ''Ultimate'' players of all-time, the best player in the world in the second half of 2024, and by far the greatest Cloud player of all-time, his performances greatly contributing to an improvement in Cloud's community reception. In addition to being one of the earliest successful Cloud players in competitive play, he is also the only Cloud player who remains relevant in top-level play throughout competitive ''Ultimate'', having been frequently ranked among the top 3 since the online metagame. He has won many supermajors, including {{Trn|Kagaribi 10}}, {{Trn|Watch The Throne}}, and {{Trn|Supernova 2024}}, and remains the only Cloud player to win a major.
*{{Sm|Sparg0|Mexico}} - One of the greatest ''Ultimate'' players of all-time and by far the greatest Cloud player of all-time, his performances greatly contributing to an improvement in Cloud's community reception. In addition to being one of the earliest successful Cloud players in competitive play, he is also the only Cloud player who remains relevant in top-level play throughout competitive ''Ultimate'', having been frequently ranked among the top 3 since the online metagame. He has won many supermajors, including {{Trn|Kagaribi 10}}, {{Trn|Watch The Throne}}, and {{Trn|Supernova 2024}}, and remains the only Cloud player to win a major.
*{{Sm|YOC|Japan}} - The best Cloud player in Japan in the post-pandemic metagame, although similar to Masashi, his major performances have also been inconsistent. His 7th-place finish at {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 8}} remains the only top 8 major finish from a primarily Cloud player other than Sparg0, and he has also placed 9th at {{Trn|Seibugeki 15}} and 13th at {{Trn|UltCore}}. In addition, YOC has several noteworthy superregional performances, having placed 5th at both {{Trn|Gen 1.0}} and {{Trn|WAVE CHAMPIONS 1}} as well as 7th at {{Trn|Gen 1.1}}, defeating {{Sm|Umeki}} in the latter event.
*{{Sm|YOC|Japan}} - The best Cloud player in Japan in the post-pandemic metagame, although similar to Masashi, his major performances have also been inconsistent. His 7th-place finish at {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 8}} remains the only top 8 major finish from a primarily Cloud player other than Sparg0, and he has also placed 9th at {{Trn|Seibugeki 15}} and 13th at {{Trn|UltCore}}. In addition, YOC has several noteworthy superregional performances, having placed 5th at both {{Trn|Gen 1.0}} and {{Trn|WAVE CHAMPIONS 1}} as well as 7th at {{Trn|Gen 1.1}}, defeating {{Sm|Umeki}} in the latter event.


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