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==In [[competitive play]]==
==In [[competitive play]]==
===Tier placement and history===
In the early metagame, it was widely considered that Jigglypuff was, at best, a mid-tier to low-tier character, and that Jigglypuff's buffs from ''Brawl'' would allow it to perform better in ''SSB4''. However, its results and representation outside of [[doubles]] play were never as high as other characters that would rank above it in the future, and it would soon become clear that Jigglypuff had ironically lost much more than it gained in the transition. Despite the improved balancing of other characters, it infamously remained stagnant in game updates, with only a glitch that gave [[Rollout]] mindgame potential being fixed in update 1.0.4. As such, it was ranked 55th on the first ''4BR'' [[tier list]], making it the second lowest ranked character on the entire tier list.
Jigglypuff continued to languish near the bottom of the tier list, due to still being unchanged positively by game updates while other bottom-tier characters like Zelda and {{SSB4|Ganondorf}} have received numerous buffs. Despite {{Sm|LeeT}} placing 33rd at [[Shine 2016]] while exclusively using Jigglypuff for the tournament's entirety, it was nonetheless ranked 58th, placing it at the very bottom of the entire tier list. This has continued into the third tier list, with the only slight change to its tier status being its reassessment as a low-tier character due to the bottom-tier being abolished. Although some players felt that Jigglypuff has earned a slightly higher placement on the tier list due to having better results and representation than some characters ranked above it, Jigglypuff once again ranked dead last at 54th on the fourth and final tier list, even after the exclusion of Miis from the tier list.
It wouldn't be until 2018 that Jigglypuff would start seeing improvements in the metagame. {{Sm|Captain L}} started using Jigglypuff as a secondary alongside Pikachu and has gotten impressive placings such as 2nd at {{Trn|Arcane Tournaments 2018}}, 3rd at [[Flatiron 3]], and 25th at [[GENESIS 5]]. Captain L used Jigglypuff to defeat players such as {{Sm|John Numbers}}, {{Sm|Larry Lurr}}, {{Sm|BestNess}}, {{Sm|Strike}}, {{Sm|Blank|p=Florida}}, and {{Sm|Pandarian}}, and has also taken {{Sm|ESAM}} to game 5. Furthermore, {{Sm|Arika}} would make an impressive run at {{Trn|Umebura Smash 4 Final}} where he would defeat {{Sm|Masashi}} and {{Sm|takera}} en route to a 17th place finish, the highest placement for a solo Jigglypuff player at a national tournament. Although these results took advantage of the opponent's lack of matchup experience, they nevertheless were more impressive than the results of several other low and mid characters such as {{SSB4|Ganondorf}}, {{SSB4|Dr. Mario}}, {{SSB4|Kirby}}, {{SSB4|Robin}}, {{SSB4|Pit}}, {{SSB4|Yoshi}}, and {{SSB4|Dark Pit}}. Due to this, its position has become a point of debate; some smashers like {{Sm|Dabuz}}, {{Sm|Raito}}, and {{Sm|ESAM}} believe that Jigglypuff should be ranked higher while others claim that its weaknesses are too significant for it to be ranked any higher. Regardless, Jigglypuff is still considered to be one of the worst characters in the game and is considered nonviable throughout the game’s entire competitive lifespan.
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===Most historically significant players===
===Most historically significant players===
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''See also: [[:Category:Jigglypuff players (SSB4)]]''
''See also: [[:Category:Jigglypuff players (SSB4)]]''


*{{Sm|Arika|Japan}} - The best solo-Jigglypuff player in the world most known for his run to 17th at {{Trn|Umebura Smash 4 Final}} defeating {{Sm|takera}} and {{Sm|Masashi}}, the best major performance for a Jigglypuff player. In addition, he placed 33rd at {{Trn|Umebura 32}} with a win over {{Sm|Kome}}.
*{{Sm|Arika|Japan}} - One of the best Jigglypuff players in the world. Placed 17th at {{Trn|Umebura Smash 4 Final}} and 33rd at {{Trn|Umebura 32}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Masashi}} and {{Sm|Kome}}.
*{{Sm|Captain L|Canada}} - Although mostly known for his {{SSB4|Pikachu}}, he found success with Jigglypuff in the final year of ''Smash 4'', defeating {{Sm|Larry Lurr}} at [https://www.start.gg/tournament/vancouver-battle-royale-spring-championship-in-partnership-with-bclc/details Vancouver Battle Royale - Spring Championship] using Jigglypuff the win the last 2 games and placing 3rd at {{Trn|Flatiron 3}} using mostly Jigglypuff, defeating {{Sm|BestNess}} along the way. He was ranked 36th on the [[PGR v5]] with Jigglypuff, the only time Jigglypuff appeared on the PGR.
*{{Sm|Captain L|Canada}} - Used Jigglypuff as a secondary alongside {{SSB4|Pikachu}}, and is considered one of the best Jigglypuff players in the world. Place 5th at {{Trn|Saints Gaming Live 2018}}, 9th at {{Trn|CEO 2018}}, and 13th at {{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 4}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Larry Lurr}} and {{Sm|BestNess}}.
*{{Sm|LeeT|USA}} - The first Jigglypuff player with any significant results, placing 33rd at {{Trn|Shine 2016}} and 49th at {{Trn|CEO 2017}}, which remained the best results from a Jigglypuff player until ''Smash 4''{{'}}s final year. He eventually dropped Jigglypuff for the [[Mii Fighter (SSB4)|Mii Fighters]].
*{{Sm|Hungrybox|USA}} - One of the best Jigglypuff players in the United States. Placed 5th at {{Trn|Full Bloom 3}}, 17th at {{Trn|FC Smash 15XR: Return}}, and 25th at {{Trn|WTFox 2}} with a win over {{Sm|Fatality}}.
 
*{{Sm|LeeT|USA}} - Formerly played Jigglypuff and was previously considered the best Jigglypuff player in the world. Placed 33rd at {{Trn|Shine 2016}} and 49th at {{Trn|CEO 2017}}.
===Tier placement and history===
*{{Sm|MASTER PUFFY|Mexico}} - The best Jigglypuff player in Mexico. Placed 13th at {{Trn|Smash Fest 3}} and 17th at {{Trn|ConComics April 2018}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Richi}}, {{Sm|QROG}}, and {{Sm|Dano}}. Ranked 51st on the [[Mexican Power Rankings]].
In the early metagame, it was widely considered that Jigglypuff was, at best, a mid-tier to low-tier character, and that Jigglypuff's buffs from ''Brawl'' would allow it to perform better in ''SSB4''. However, its results and representation outside of [[doubles]] play were never as high as other characters that would rank above it in the future, and it would soon become clear that Jigglypuff had ironically lost much more than it gained in the transition. Despite the improved balancing of other characters, it infamously remained stagnant in game updates, with only a glitch that gave [[Rollout]] mindgame potential being fixed in update 1.0.4. As such, it was ranked 55th on the first ''4BR'' [[tier list]], making it the second lowest ranked character on the entire tier list.
 
As other bottom-tier characters like Zelda and {{SSB4|Ganondorf}} received numerous buffs, players began considering Jigglypuff as the definitive worst character in the game. This was backed up by Jigglypuff having virtually no representation at a national level, aside from a handful of decent performances from {{Sm|LeeT}}. As such, Jigglypuff was ranked 57th on the second tier list, placing it at the very bottom of the entire tier list, and it remained dead last for the rest of competitive ''Smash 4''. The only changes it received on subsequent tier lists was its reassessment to the low-tier on the third tier list due to the bottom tier being abolished, and ranking 54th on the final tier list with the exclusion of Miis from the tier list.
 
It wouldn't be until 2018, after the release of the final tier list, where Jigglypuff would finally began seeing some noteworthy results. {{Sm|Captain L}} started using Jigglypuff as a secondary alongside Pikachu and achieved noteworthy placements and wins, including 2nd at [https://www.start.gg/tournament/vancouver-battle-royale-spring-championship-in-partnership-with-bclc/details Vancouver Battle Royale - Spring Championship] and 3rd at {{Trn|Flatiron 3}}, defeating {{Sm|Larry Lurr}} in the former and {{Sm|BestNess}} in the latter. In addition, {{Sm|Arika}} also saw some noteworthy performances during this time, placing 33rd at {{Trn|Umebura 32}} defeating {{Sm|Kome}} and, most notably, placing 17th at {{Trn|Umebura Smash 4 Final}} defeating {{Sm|takera}} and {{Sm|Masashi}}, the best Jigglypuff performance in ''Smash 4''. Although these results took advantage of the opponent's lack of matchup experience, it was nevertheless more impressive than the results of several other low and mid tier characters during this time. As such, Jigglypuff's status as the game's worst character became a subject of debate in the final year of competitive ''Smash 4'', with some players such as {{Sm|Dabuz}}, {{Sm|Raito}}, and {{Sm|ESAM}} believing Jigglypuff should be ranked slightly higher. Nevertheless, Jigglypuff was still unanimously considered to be one of the worst characters in the game and a nonviable pick in competitive play.


==In Solo Modes==
==In Solo Modes==

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