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 ''See also: [[:Category:Samus players (SSBU)]]; [[:Category:Dark Samus players (SSBU)]]''
-*{{Sm|Abadango|Japan|c1=Samus|g=SSBU}} - Plays Samus alongside {{SSBU|Meta Knight}} and {{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}}. Placed 2nd at {{Trn|Kagaribi 8}}, 3rd at {{Trn|VCA 2022}}, 4th at {{Trn|Shinosuma HEROES 1}}, 5th at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 24}}, and 9th at {{Trn|KOWLOON 3}}, with wins over players such as {{Sm|takera}}, {{Sm|Peli}}, and {{Sm|alice}}.
 *{{Sm|IcyMist|United States|c1=Samus|g=SSBU}} - One of the best Samus players in North America in the post-online metagame, peaking at 76th on the [[UltRank 2022]]. She is considered one of the best players in the [[Midwest]], regularly placing top 8 at Midwest events including 4th at both {{Trn|Riptide 2023}} and {{Trn|The Big House 11}}. Outside of the Midwest, her best results including placing 9th at {{Trn|Let's Make Big Moves 2022}} and 13th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con: Fall Fest}}, while her best wins include {{Sm|Sonix}} at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2023}} and {{Sm|Riddles}} at Fall Fest.
-*{{Sm|Joker|Mexico|c1=Samus|g=SSBU}} - The best Samus player in North America in the early metagame, peaking at 95th on the [[OrionRank 2019]], and was a top 10 player in Mexico during this period. His best results during this period were in the United States, placing 7th at {{Trn|2GG: SwitchFest 2019}} defeating {{Sm|Nicko}} and {{Sm|WaDi}}, as well as 9th at {{Trn|Low Tier City 7}} defeating {{Sm|ESAM}}. Although less active since then, he still places highly at Mexican events when he does attend.
+*{{Sm|Joker|Mexico|c1=Samus|g=SSBU}} - The best Samus player in North America in the early metagame, peaking at 95th on the [[OrionRank 2019]], and was also a top 10 player in Mexico during this period. His best results took place in the United States, where he notably placed 7th at {{Trn|2GG: SwitchFest 2019}} defeating {{Sm|Nicko}} and {{Sm|WaDi}} and 9th at {{Trn|Low Tier City 7}} defeating {{Sm|ESAM}}. In addition, he and his twin brother {{Sm|Meme}} were one of the best doubles teams during this time, having won many Mexican regionals and placing top 8 at many major doubles events. He became less active in the post-pandemic metagame, though he still places highly at Mexican events when he does attend.
-*{{Sm|Parme|Japan|c1=Samus|g=SSBU}} - The best Samus player in Japan in 2019, placing highly at multiple {{trn|Sumabato}} events, including 9th at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 6}} and 13th at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 5}}. Although his results have since declined, he still remains a threat in [[Chūgoku]] and has seen some decent results at majors, including placing 33rd at {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 13}}.
+*{{Sm|Parme|Japan|c1=Samus|g=SSBU}} - The best Samus player in Japan in 2019 after YB's performances at Prime Saga. He is known for his strong performances at {{Trn|Sumabato}} events, most notably placing 9th at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 6}} and 13th at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 5}}, two of the three Sumabato events in the early metagame that were majors. Although his results have since declined, he still remains a threat in [[Chūgoku]] and has seen some decent results at majors, including placing 17th at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 47}} and 33rd at {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 13}}.
-*{{Sm|quiK|Germany|c1=Samus|g=SSBU}} - The third-best Samus player of all-time, and the definitive best in 2019, ranked 37th on the [[OrionRank 2019]]. He was also the second-best player in Europe during this time, notably placing 2nd behind Glutonny at {{Trn|Syndicate 2019}}, {{Trn|Ultimate WANTED 2}}, and {{Trn|Valhalla III}}, and also placed 7th at {{Trn|Ultimate Fighting Arena 2019}} and 9th at {{Trn|Albion 4}}.
+*{{Sm|quiK|Germany|c1=Samus|g=SSBU}} - The best Samus player in the early metagame and the first ranked in the top 50, ranking 37th on the [[OrionRank 2019]]. He was the second-best player in Europe during this time, notably placing 2nd behind Glutonny at {{Trn|Syndicate 2019}}, {{Trn|Ultimate WANTED 2}}, and {{Trn|Valhalla III}}, in addition to placing 7th at {{Trn|Ultimate Fighting Arena 2019}} and 9th at {{Trn|Albion 4}}. Though his results have since been overtaken by Sisqui, he remains one of the best Samus players in Europe in the post-pandemic metagame, notably placing 3rd at {{Trn|King Of Fields 95 3}} and having a positive record over Sisqui.
-*{{Sm|Sisqui|Spain|c1=Samus|c2=Dark Samus|g=SSBU}} - One of the two best Samus players of all-time and the current best player of both characters, peaking at 21st on the [[LumiRank 2023]], as well as is one of the best players in Europe in the post-online metagame. He regularly places top 8 at European majors, including 2nd at {{Trn|Ultimate Fighting Arena 2023}} and 5th at {{Trn|COLOSSEL 2022}}, while internationally, he has notably placed 4th at {{Trn|Rise 'N Grind}} and 5th at {{Trn|Smash Factor X}}.
+*{{Sm|Sisqui|Spain|c1=Samus|c2=Dark Samus|g=SSBU}} - One of the two greatest Samus players of all-time and one of the best players in Europe in the post-pandemic metagame. He frequently places top 8 at European majors, including placing 2nd at {{Trn|Ultimate Fighting Arena 2023}} and 5th at {{Trn|COLOSSEL 2022}}. He is also the only other European player other than Glutonny who has placed top 8 at more than one major outside of Europe, with his best performances being 4th at both {{Trn|Rise 'N Grind}} and {{Trn|The Coinbox IRL}} as well as 5th at {{Trn|Smash Factor X}}. His best ranking was 21st on the [[LumiRank 2023]].
-*{{Sm|Teaser|United States|c1=Samus|g=SSBU}} - One of the best Samus players in North America in 2022, peaking at 134th on the [[OrionRank 2022]]. He was a consistent threat in the [[Southeast]], especially with wins over some of its best players such as {{Sm|Kola}}, {{Sm|Wrath}}, and {{Sm|Fatality}} and placing highly at Southeast majors, including 17th at {{Trn|Let's Make Moves Miami}} and 25th at {{Trn|MomoCon 2022}}. Outside of his region, he notably placed 17th at {{Trn|GENESIS 8}}.
+*{{Sm|Teaser|United States|c1=Samus|g=SSBU}} - One of the best Samus players in North America, though less present at majors compared to most other Samus players. He is a consistent threat in both [[Texas]]  and the [[Southeast]], especially with wins over some of both region's best players at ranked events such as {{Sm|Kola}}, {{Sm|SHADIC}}, and {{Sm|Wrath}} and noteworthy performances at Southeast events such as placing 5th at {{Trn|Low Tide City 2024}}, 17th at {{Trn|Let's Make Moves Miami}}, and 25th at {{Trn|MomoCon 2022}}. Outside of his region, he notably placed 17th at {{Trn|GENESIS 8}}. He was ranked 134th on the [[OrionRank 2022]].
-*{{Sm|Toura|Japan|c1=Samus|g=SSBU}} - The second-best Samus player in Japan, especially in the post-online metagame, peaking at 97th on the [[OrionRank 2022]]. He frequently places highly at Japanese majors, most notably 5th at {{Trn|Umebura SP 9}} and 9th at both {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 8}} and {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 9}}.
+*{{Sm|Toura|Japan|c1=Samus|g=SSBU}} - The second-best Samus player in Japan who peaked at 97th on the [[OrionRank 2022]]. Though overshadowed by Yaura in terms of results and recognition, he has achieved several performances on-par with Yaura, including placing 5th at {{Trn|Umebura SP 9}}, where he defeated {{Sm|Eim}}, {{Sm|Atelier}}, {{Sm|Munekin}}, and {{Sm|Aaron|p=Florida}}. Though Umebura was his only top 8 finish at a major, he has came close at several other events, having also placed 9th at both {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 8}} and {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 9}}.
-*{{Sm|Yaura|Japan|c1=Samus|c2=Dark Samus|g=SSBU}} - One of the two best Samus and Dark Samus players of all-time, regularly placing in the top 8 at major Japanese events, most notably 4th at the supermajors {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 10}} and {{Trn|DELTA 5}}, and has wins over three of the [[four Horsemen]]. He is the only Samus player ever ranked in the top 20, with his highest being 13th on the [[LumiRank 2024.1]].
+*{{Sm|Yaura|Japan|c1=Samus|c2=Dark Samus|g=SSBU}} - One of the two greatest Samus and Dark Samus players of all-time who was considered the definitive best in the first half of 2024. He is the highest-ranking Samus player, having ranked 13th on the [[LumiRank 2024.1]], which remains the only time a Samus player had placed in the top 20. He has also achieved a slew of top 8 finishes at majors, including placing 2nd at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 46}} and 4th at both {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 10}} and {{Trn|DELTA 5}}. He went inactive following the LumiRank 2024.1 season.
-*{{Sm|YB|Japan|c1=Dark Samus|g=SSBU}} - Mainly known for dominating the early [[Smashmate]] ladder, including ranking 1st on half of the first ten Smashmate rankings. He has only made a handful of appearances offline, but is best known offline for his appearances in the United States, which includes placing 13th at {{Trn|2GG: Prime Saga}} defeating {{Sm|VoiD}} and {{Sm|WaDi}}, as well as top 8 finishes at {{Trn|2GG: Prime Saga Kickoff}} and [https://start.gg/tournament/mega-smash-mondays-185/details Mega Smash Mondays 185], where he also defeated {{Sm|Ally}} in the latter.
+*{{Sm|YB|Japan|c1=Dark Samus|g=SSBU}} - The best Samus/Dark Samus player in the early months of competitive play. He primarily competes on [[Smashmate]] and dominated the ladder in the early metagame, ranking first on half of the first ten Smashmate rankings. Though he has only made a few appearances offline, he is best known overseas for his performances during his visit to the United States for {{Trn|2GG: Prime Saga}}, which includes placing 13th at the aforementioned event while defeating {{Sm|VoiD}} and {{Sm|WaDi}} and finishing top 8 at {{Trn|2GG: Prime Saga Kickoff}} and [https://www.start.gg/tournament/mega-smash-mondays-185/details Mega Smash Mondays 185] defeating {{Sm|Ally}} at the latter event. These were the first notable Samus and Dark Samus performances in competitive play, and despite his low attendance he was ranked 86th on the [[OrionRank Ultimate: Six Months In]].
 ===Tier placement and history===