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'''Southern California''', abbreviated as '''SoCal''', is a ''Smash'' region located in the United States. "SoCal" is generally defined to include the southern half of the state of California, centered on the Los Angeles and San Diego metropolitan areas. It deliberately excludes [[Northern California]] and the San Francisco Bay Area, as the state's large size has resulted in the development of largely separate ''Smash'' scenes in its two halves. | '''Southern California''', abbreviated as '''SoCal''', is a ''Smash'' region located in the United States. "SoCal" is generally defined to include the southern half of the state of California, centered on the Los Angeles and San Diego metropolitan areas. It deliberately excludes [[Northern California]] and the San Francisco Bay Area, as the state's large size has resulted in the development of largely separate ''Smash'' scenes in its two halves. | ||
Since the inception of competitive '' | Since the inception of competitive ''Melee'', Southern California has been home to one of the largest and most active ''Smash'' scenes. This can be attributed to the huge population of the Los Angeles area, as well as its prominent air hub and heavy usage of the automobile facilitating transportation to tournaments. SoCal has long been considered the strongest ''Melee'' in the world, home to both {{Sm|Ken}}, one of the strongest and most iconic players of the pre-''Brawl'' era, and {{Sm|Mango}}, one of [[the Five Gods]]. The region is also known as one of the strongest ''Smash 4'' regions, and was considered the second-strongest ''Brawl'' region in the United States (after the [[Tristate Area]]) during the game's competitive lifetime. Fueled by its large population, SoCal is home to some of the U.S.'s largest tournament activity, hosting both frequent locals and large nationals. It is one of the two strongest regions for ''[[Project M]]'' as well (the other being the [[Tristate Area]]), having numerous national threats. | ||
==''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''== | ==''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''== | ||
===Notable players=== | ===Notable players=== | ||
====Globally ranked players==== | ====Globally ranked players==== | ||
These SoCal players are ranked on [[SSB64 League]]'s [[ | ''See also: [[SoCal Power Rankings]] and [[:Category:Southern California smashers]]'' | ||
These SoCal players are ranked on [[SSB64 League]]'s [[2017 64 League Rankings]] | |||
{|class="wikitable sortable" | {|class="wikitable sortable" | ||
!64 League ranking | !64 League ranking | ||
!Name | |||
!Characters | |||
!Notes | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |29||{{Sm|Hero Pie}}||{{head|Pikachu|g=SSB|s=20px}}{{head|Fox|g=SSB|s=20px}}|| | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |46||{{Sm|Cobr}}||{{head|Samus|g=SSB|s=20px}}{{head|Captain Falcon|g=SSB|s=20px}}|| | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |51||{{Sm|Janitor|p=SoCal}}||{{head|Captain Falcon|g=SSB|s=20px}}{{head|Yoshi|g=SSB|s=20px}}|| | ||
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
====Other notable players==== | |||
*{{Sm|Kyle Tree}}{{head|Pikachu|g=SSB|s=20px}}: Formerly ranked 33rd on the [[2016 64 League Rankings]]. | |||
*{{Sm|Near}}{{head|Fox|g=SSB|s=20px}}{{head|Captain Falcon|g=SSB|s=20px}}: Formerly ranked 44th on the [[2016 64 League Rankings]]. | |||
*{{Sm|Wookiee}}{{head|Kirby|g=SSB|s=20px}}{{head|Pikachu|g=SSB|s=20px}}: Formerly ranked 46th on the [[2016 64 League Rankings]] and also a tournament organizer for the {{Trn|Snosa}} series. | |||
*{{Sm|SotoH}}{{head|Kirby|g=SSB|s=20px}}{{head|Pikachu|g=SSB|s=20px}}: Formerly ranked 53rd on the [[2016 64 League Rankings]]. | |||
*{{Sm|D35}}{{head|Kirby|g=SSB|s=20px}}{{head|Captain Falcon|g=SSB|s=20px}}: Formerly ranked 61st on the [[2016 64 League Rankings]]. | |||
==''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''== | ==''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''== | ||
===Notable players=== | ===Notable players=== | ||
====Globally ranked players==== | ====Globally ranked players==== | ||
These SoCal players | ''See also: [[SoCal Melee Power Rankings]] and [[:Category:Southern California smashers]]'' | ||
These SoCal players are ranked on [[Melee It On Me]] and [[Panda Global]]'s [[2018 MPGR]]. | |||
{|class="wikitable sortable" | {|class="wikitable sortable" | ||
!SSBMRank | !SSBMRank | ||
!Name | |||
!Characters | |||
!Notes | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |5||{{Sm|Mango}}||{{head|Falco|g=SSBM|s=20px}}{{head|Fox|cl=Red|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||One of [[the Five Gods]] of ''Melee''; considered the best player in the world at various stages of his career, with [[EVO 2013]] and [[EVO 2014]] championships under his belt. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |11||{{Sm|S2J}}||{{head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBM|s=20px}}|| | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |12||{{Sm|SFAT}}||{{head|Fox|cl=Red|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||Originally from Northern California, but currently lives in SoCal. He is considered to be one of the best Foxes in the country; also known for teaming with {{Sm|PewPewU}}, forming [[PewFat|one of the most dominant doubles teams in the world]]. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |18||{{Sm|Lucky}}||{{head|Fox|g=SSBM|cl=Red|s=20px}}||One of the best Fox players for a good portion of ''Melee'''s history. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |20||{{Sm|ARMY}}||{{head|Ice Climbers|g=SSBM|s=20px}}|| | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |22||{{Sm|Westballz}}||{{head|Falco|cl=Red|g=SSBM|s=20px}}{{head|Fox|cl=Blue|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||One of the best Falco players in the United States; considered at a level just below that of the Gods. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |23||{{Sm|HugS}}||{{head|Samus|g=SSBM|cl=Pink|s=20px}}||One of the best Samus players in the world. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |28||{{Sm|Fiction}}||{{head|Fox|g=SSBM|cl=Green|s=20px}}{{head|Peach|g=SSBM|cl=Blue|s=20px}}||Originally a top {{SSBB|Wario}} player in ''Brawl'' during 2008-2009. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |33||{{Sm|Captain Faceroll}}||{{head|Sheik|cl=Red|g=SSBM|s=20px}}|| | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |43||{{Sm|Mike Haze}}||{{head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||Also known as a top {{SSBB|Marth}} player in ''Brawl'' and a veteran tournament director for the region. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |48||{{Sm|Santiago}}||{{head|Falco|cl=Green|g=SSBM|s=20px}}|| | ||
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| | |54||{{Sm|Squid}}||{{head|Falco|cl=Red|g=SSBM|s=20px}}|| | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |76||{{Sm|Eddy Mexico}}||{{head|Luigi|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||While technically residing in Mexico, he frequently attends events in SoCal and was formerly ranked 16th on the [[SoCal Melee Power Rankings]]. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |86||{{Sm|Smashdaddy}}||{{head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}}{{head|Falco|g=SSBM|s=20px}}|| | ||
|} | |} | ||
====Other | ====Other top players==== | ||
*{{Sm| | *{{Sm|Bizzarro Flame}}{{Head|Ganondorf|g=SSBM|s=20px}}: Formerly ranked 98th on the [[2015 SSBMRank]], now lives in NorCal | ||
*{{Sm| | *{{Sm|CDK}}{{head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}}: Formerly ranked 46th on the [[2016 SSBMRank]]. | ||
*{{Sm| | *{{Sm|DieSuperFly}}{{head|Sheik|g=SSBM|s=20px}}: Known as a top {{SSBM|Sheik}} in the pre-''Brawl'' era; ranked 23rd on the [[Smash Panel Power Rankings]]. | ||
*{{Sm| | *{{Sm|Fly Amanita}}{{head|Ice Climbers|g=SSBM|s=20px}}: Considered among the best Ice Climbers mains in the world; currently ranked 11th on the [[SoCal Power Rankings]] and formerly 30th on the [[2015 SSBMRank]]. | ||
*{{Sm| | *{{Sm|Ken}}{{head|Marth|g=SSBM|cl=Red|s=20px}}: Considered the best player in the world from 2003-2006, earning him the nickname "The King of Smash". Formerly ranked 87th on the [[2016 SSBMRank]]. | ||
*{{Sm|Recipherus}}{{Head|Sheik|g=SSBM|s=20px}}: during 2001-2003 era he was one of the top players, winning [[Snexus 2]], [[Tournament Go 3]], and [[IVGF Northwest Regionals]] | |||
==''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''== | ==''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''== | ||
===Notable players=== | ===Notable players=== | ||
====Globally ranked players==== | ====Globally ranked players==== | ||
''See also: [[SoCal Power Rankings]] and [[:Category:Southern California smashers]]'' | |||
The following players were ranked on [[CLASH Tournaments]]' [[2014 SSBBRank]]. | The following players were ranked on [[CLASH Tournaments]]' [[2014 SSBBRank]]. | ||
{|class="wikitable sortable" | {|class="wikitable sortable" | ||
!SSBBRank | !SSBBRank | ||
!Name | |||
!Characters | |||
!Notes | |||
|- | |- | ||
|13||{{Sm|Tyrant| | |13||{{Sm|Tyrant}}||{{head|Meta Knight|g=SSBB|s=20px|cl=Blue}}||Considered the best player on the West Coast and one of the best Meta Knights in the country in ''Brawl'''s later stages. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|17||{{Sm|Larry Lurr| | |17||{{Sm|Larry Lurr}}||{{head|Falco|g=SSBB|s=20px}}{{head|Fox|g=SSBB|s=20px|cl=Red}}||The best Falco in the United States, famous for winning [[Apex 2010]]; previously known as DEHF. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|28||{{Sm|Rich Brown| | |28||{{Sm|Rich Brown}}||{{head|Olimar|g=SSBB|s=20px|cl=Black}}||One of the best Olimars in the United States. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|38||{{Sm|SlayerZ| | |38||{{Sm|SlayerZ}}||{{head|Peach|g=SSBB|s=20px}}{{head|Zero Suit Samus|g=SSBB|s=20px}}||Considered one of the best Peach players in the United States. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|46||{{Sm|mikeHAZE| | |46||{{Sm|mikeHAZE}}||{{head|Marth|g=SSBB|s=20px|cl=Black}}||The best Marth main in the United States; also known as a prominent tournament director in SoCal. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|63||{{Sm|Tearbear| | |63||{{Sm|Tearbear}}||{{head|Meta Knight|g=SSBB|s=20px}}||Known as one of the best players on the West Coast during his prime from 2010-2011. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|82||{{Sm|K9| | |82||{{Sm|K9}}||{{head|Meta Knight|g=SSBB|s=20px|cl=Red}}{{head|Falco|g=SSBB|s=20px}}||Originally from Arizona, but has also lived in SoCal. | ||
|} | |} | ||
*{{Sm|DSF| | ====Other top players==== | ||
*{{Sm|DSF}}{{head|Meta Knight|g=SSBB|s=20px|cl=Red}}: Known as one of the best players in United States when he was active in ''Brawl'''s early days, with notable placings such as 1st at [[AxisGaming]]. | |||
==''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''== | ==''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''== | ||
===Notable players=== | ===Notable players=== | ||
====Globally ranked players==== | ====Globally ranked players==== | ||
These | ''See also: [[SoCal Power Rankings]] and [[:Category:Southern California smashers]]'' | ||
These players are ranked on [[Panda Global]]'s [[Panda_Global_Rankings#PGR_100_.28January_2015_-_November_2018.29|Panda Global Rankings 100]]. | |||
{|class="wikitable sortable" | {|class="wikitable sortable" | ||
!PG ranking | !PG ranking | ||
!Name | |||
!Characters | |||
!Notes | |||
|- | |- | ||
|8||{{Sm|Larry Lurr| | |8||{{Sm|Larry Lurr}}||{{head|Fox|g=SSB4|cl=Red|s=20px}}||The best Fox main of all time and one of the best players in the world. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|11||{{Sm|VoiD| | |11||{{Sm|VoiD}}||{{head|Sheik|g=SSB4|cl=White|s=20px}}||Known as the current best Sheik player and one of the best players in the world. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|27||{{Sm|Elegant| | |27||{{Sm|Elegant}}||{{head|Luigi|g=SSB4|cl=Blue|s=20px}}||The best Luigi player in the world. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|29||{{Sm|falln| | |29||{{Sm|falln}}||{{head|Rosalina|g=SSB4|cl=White|s=20px}}||One of the best Rosalina & Luma players in the world. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|47||{{Sm| | |47||{{Sm|Armando}}||{{head|Meta Knight|g=SSB4|cl=Red|s=20px}}{{head|Falco|g=SSB4|s=20px}}||One of the best Meta Knight players in the world and the best Falco in the world. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|52||{{Sm|Rich Brown| | |52||{{Sm|Rich Brown}}||{{head|Mewtwo|g=SSB4|cl=Cyan|s=20px}}||One of the three best Mewtwo players in the United States and among the best in the world. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|61||{{Sm|Zenyou| | |61||{{Sm|Zenyou}}||{{head|Mario|g=SSB4|cl=Black|s=20px}}||One of the best and most technical Mario players in the world. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|62||{{Sm|K9sbruce| | |62||{{Sm|K9sbruce}}||{{head|Diddy Kong|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{head|Sheik|g=SSB4|cl=Yellow|s=20px}}||One of the best Diddy Kong and Sheik players in SoCal. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|64||{{Sm|Tyrant| | |64||{{Sm|Tyrant}}||{{head|Meta Knight|g=SSB4|cl=Grey|s=20px}}||One of the best Meta Knight players in the world. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|67||{{Sm|Charliedaking| | |67||{{Sm|Charliedaking}}||{{head|Fox|g=SSB4|cl=Purple|s=20px}}||One of the best Fox players in the world. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|98||{{Sm|Eon| | |98||{{Sm|Eon}}||{{head|Fox|g=SSB4|s=20px}}||One of the best Fox players in the world. | ||
|} | |} | ||
===Other | ====Other top players==== | ||
*{{Sm|Nicko}}{{head|Shulk|g=SSB4|s=20px}}: One of the two best Shulk players in the world. | *{{Sm|Mr. ConCon}}{{head|Luigi|g=SSB4|cl=Purple|s=20px}}: The best Luigi player in the world prior to patch [[1.1.1]]. | ||
*{{Sm|Nicko}}{{head|Shulk|g=SSB4|cl=Blue|s=20px}}: One of the two best Shulk players in the world. | |||
*{{Sm|Tearbear}}{{head|Captain Falcon|g=SSB4|cl=Cyan|s=20px}}: Formerly ranked 50th on the Panda Global Rankings v1. | |||
==''[[ | ==''[[Project M]]''== | ||
===Notable | |||
====Globally | ===Notable Players=== | ||
====Globally Ranked Players==== | |||
These players were ranked on the [[PMRank 2016]]. | |||
{|class="wikitable sortable" | {|class="wikitable sortable" | ||
!PMRank | !PMRank | ||
!Name | |||
!Characters | |||
!Notes | |||
|- | |- | ||
|3||{{Sm|Sosa}}{{ | |3||{{Sm|Sosa}}||{{Head|Wario|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Wario (PM)}}||The best Wario main in the world. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |9||{{Sm|Jose V}}||{{Head|Ness|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Ness (PM)}}||The best Ness main in the world. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |15||{{Sm|iPunchKidsz}}||{{Head|Lucario|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Lucario (PM)}}||The best Lucario main in the world, but is currently very inactive. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |22||{{Sm|Boringman}}||{{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Meta Knight (PM)}}{{Head|Mario|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Mario (PM)}}||Ranked in both SoCal and NorCal. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |25||{{Sm|Venom|p=SoCal}}||{{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Captain Falcon (PM)}}||The best Captain Falcon main in the world. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |26||{{Sm|Machiavelli}}||{{Head|Ivysaur|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Ivysaur (PM)}}||Formerly the best Ivysaur in the world, is now inactive. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |27||{{Sm|Aero}}||{{Head|Diddy Kong|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Diddy Kong (PM)}}||Very solid Diddy Kong, is now retired. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |38||{{Sm|Jason Waterfalls}}||{{Head|Zero Suit Samus|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Zero Suit Samus (PM)}}|| | ||
|- | |||
|42||{{Sm|Aion}}||{{Head|Sonic|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Sonic (PM)}}||One of the best Sonic players in the world. | |||
|} | |} | ||
====Other notable players==== | ====Other notable players==== | ||
*{{Sm|Dr.}}{{ | *{{Sm|Blank}}{{Head|Zero Suit Samus|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Zero Suit Samus (PM)}}:Never travels, but is one of the best Zero Suit Samus players in the world. | ||
*{{Sm|Lucky}}{{ | *{{Sm|Burntsocks}}{{Head|Yoshi|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Yoshi (PM)}}:The best Yoshi main in the world. | ||
*{{Sm|Red Ranger}}{{ | *{{Sm|Dr.}}{{Head|Zelda|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Zelda (PM)}}:The best active Zelda main in the world. | ||
*{{Sm|Westballz}}{{ | *{{Sm|Loyal}}{{Head|Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Mr. Game & Watch (PM)}} | ||
*{{Sm|YadoR}}{{ | *{{Sm|Lucky}}{{Head|Fox|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Fox (PM)}}{{Head|Wolf|g=SSBB|s=20px}} | ||
*{{Sm|Zenokids}}{{ | *{{Sm|Red Ranger}}{{Head|Ganondorf|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Ganondorf (PM)}}:The best Ganondorf main in the world. | ||
*{{Sm|Sneez}}{{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=R.O.B. (PM)}}{{Head|Diddy Kong|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Diddy Kong (PM)}}:One of the best R.O.B. mains in the world. | |||
*{{Sm|Tealz}}{{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Meta Knight (PM)}} | |||
*{{Sm|Westballz}}{{Head|Falco|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Falco (PM)}} | |||
*{{Sm|YadoR}}{{Head|Kirby|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Kirby (PM)}}{{Head|Squirtle|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Squirtle (PM)}}:The best Kirby main in the world. | |||
*{{Sm|Zenokids}}{{Head|Sonic|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Sonic (PM)}} | |||
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