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<noinclude>Use this template to store information relevant to the metagame of {{SSBU|Pit}} and {{SSBU|Dark Pit}} in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.
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===Tier placement and history===
At the beginning of ''Ultimate''{{'}}s lifespan, Pit and Dark Pit were seen as characters who had improved significantly from ''SSB4'', with the universal increased mobility, landing lag reduction on all aerials, and new KO moves fixing many of their core problems from the previous game. However, their representation remained small due to how straightforward the characters are: professional players believe Pit and Dark Pit lacked an explosive factor in their kits, especially when compared to the rest of the cast, leading to the archetype that they were "honest" characters with average capabilities all around. Despite solid results from players such as {{Sm|Lucky|p=Germany}} and {{Sm|RaZe|g=SSBU}}, professionals such as {{Sm|Dabuz}} and {{Sm|ESAM}} labeled them as a mid tier. 

The characters' representation remained largely the same from the early metagame to the end of 2022. Although some of Pit and Dark Pit's early metagame players eventually dropped them, new players came to prominence around that time, particularly in Japan, with {{Sm|Tet.}} and {{Sm|Nata}} seeing respectable placements and wins. However, it wouldn't be until {{Sm|Zackray}} picked up the characters in early 2023 before Pit and Dark Pit finally began making waves, as Zackray saw several top 8 finishes at majors using them. As a result and despite their continued low representation, opinions on the Pits have remained largely the same if not better than before, and this opinion is reflected in their current placement, where they are ranked 41st on the current tier list as a mid tier.

===Most historically significant players===
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''See also: [[:Category:Pit players (SSBU)]]; [[:Category:Dark Pit players (SSBU)]]''

*{{Sm|Len|Canada|c1=Dark Pit|g=SSBU}} - Placed 3rd at {{Trn|The Pinnacle 2018}}, 17th at both {{Trn|The Pinnacle 2019}} and {{Trn|Pinnacle 2021}}, 25th at {{Trn|Play With Heart}}, and 33rd at {{Trn|Port Priority 7}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|moxi}}, {{Sm|Big D}}, and {{Sm|Ouch!?}}.
*{{Sm|Lucky|Germany|p=Germany|c1=Dark Pit|c2=Pit|g=SSBU}} - The best Pit and Dark Pit player in the early metagame prior to dropping the characters. Placed 4th at {{Trn|Smashwick 4}}, 7th at both {{Trn|DoKomi 2019}} and {{Trn|Calyptus Cup X: Purple Age}}, 17th at {{Trn|Ultimate Fighting Arena 2019}}, and 25th at {{Trn|Albion 4}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Tarik}}, {{Sm|Streakz}}, and {{Sm|Longo}}. Ranked 38th on the [[European Smash Rankings]] in 2020.
*{{Sm|Nata|Japan|c1=Pit|c2=Dark Pit|g=SSBU}} - Placed 7th at {{Trn|Shinosuma HEROES 1}}, 9th at {{Trn|Wave 3}}, 17th at {{Trn|WINNER! -Next 1-}}, and 25th at both {{Trn|Kagaribi 6}} and {{Trn|Seibugeki 12}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Sigma}}, {{Sm|Choco}}, and {{Sm|takera}}.
*{{Sm|RaZe|Australia|c1=Pit|c2=Dark Pit|g=SSBU}} - The best Pit player in Australia but has since relegated both characters to a secondary in favor of {{SSBU|Link}}. Placed 5th at {{Trn|Big Cheese 2}} and {{Trn|Melbourne Esports Open}}, 9th at {{Trn|Phantom 2020}}, and 17th at {{Trn|Battle Arena Melbourne 11}}. Online, placed 2nd at {{Trn|SWT: Oceania Ultimate Online Qualifier}}. Currently an honorary mention on the [[Australian Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Tet.|Japan|c1=Pit|g=SSBU}} - Placed 13th at both {{Trn|Kagaribi}} and {{Trn|Seibugeki 11}} as well as 25th at {{Trn|Kagaribi 3}}, {{Trn|Kagaribi 7}}, and {{Trn|Seibugeki 12}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|chicken}}, {{Sm|takera}}, and {{Sm|Tarakotori}}. Online, placed 3rd at both [https://smashmate.net/tournament/3727/ Tamisuma SP 207] and [https://smashmate.net/tournament/5532/ Tamisuma SP 271] and 5th at [https://smashmate.net/tournament/5286/ Tamisuma SP 265]. Previously ranked 40th in the [https://smashmate.net/record/36/ 13th] [[Smashmate]] SP season. <noinclude>[[Category:Templates]]</noinclude>
*{{Sm|Zackray|Japan|c1=Pit|c2=Dark Pit|g=SSBU}} - The undisputed best Pit and Dark Pit player of all-time, giving Pit and Dark Pit their highest-placing result at a major/supermajor, placing 3rd at {{Trn|Kagaribi 9}}, {{Trn|WINNER! -Next 2-}} and {{Trn|Kagaribi 10}}.