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==In [[competitive play]]==
==In [[competitive play]]==
Initially, the community's perception on Mewtwo was better than in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', where it was widely considered a top tier character. This was because of Mewtwo's improved KO power, its endurance (its main weakness) being seemingly toned down thanks to increased weight, and benefits from the universal mobility changes. As such, many players believed Mewtwo would become a high tier character or even reassert itself as a top tier character, with the potential to be one of the best characters in the game.
Initially, the community's perception on Mewtwo was better than in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', where it was widely considered a top tier character due to Mewtwo's improved KO power, its endurance (its main weakness) being seemingly toned down thanks to increased weight, and benefits from the universal mobility changes. As such, many players believed Mewtwo would become a high tier character or even reassert itself as a top tier character, with the potential to be one of the best characters in the game. This initial opinion didn't stick, however, as Mewtwo's flaws became more prominent. Most notoriously, Mewtwo's extended tail hurtbox caused it to be clipped by many attacks from a noticeable range. Additionally, its disadvantage state has been significantly nerfed due to its larger hurtbox and the changes to air dodging. Due to these nerfs, Mewtwo had little impact in ''Ultimate''{{'}}s early metagame, with most of Mewtwo's playerbase from ''SSB4'' dropping it in favor of other characters. Although {{Sm|SDX}} saw initial success with the character, he would also eventually drop the character, leaving Mewtwo with no high-level representation.


However, as time went on, Mewtwo's flaws became more prominent. Most notoriously, Mewtwo's extended tail hurtbox caused it to be clipped by many attacks from a noticeable range. Additionally, its disadvantage state has been significantly nerfed due to its larger hurtbox and the changes to air dodging. Due to these nerfs, Mewtwo had little impact in ''Ultimate''{{'}}s early metagame, with most of Mewtwo's playerbase from ''SSB4'' dropping it in favor of other characters. Although {{Sm|SDX}} saw initial success with the character, he would also eventually drop the character, leaving Mewtwo with no high-level representation.
Game updates addressed some of Mewtwo's biggest flaws to varying degrees, and dedicated mains such as {{Sm|Zenkai}} and {{Sm|????}} began to gather respectable placements online. In addition, Mewtwo received meaningful buffs during the COVID-19 pandemic, and saw online success from players such as {{Sm|WaDi}} and {{Sm|Chewie}}. However, following the return of offline competitive play, Mewtwo's results continued to remain sparse, with WaDi being the only player who consistently saw respectable placements with the character, and even then his results with Mewtwo were often complemented with other characters. As it stands, opinions on Mewtwo have improved since the early metagame, but remain worse than its reputation during the ''Smash 4'' days.
 
Game updates addressed some of Mewtwo's biggest flaws to varying degrees, and have garnered it more attention in the eyes of some players. Dedicated players, such as {{Sm|Zenkai}} and {{Sm|????}}, also began to achieve respectable placements with Mewtwo, with both players placing 49th at {{Trn|Frostbite 2020}}. Despite this slow improvement in representation, Mewtwo's playerbase offline still remains somewhat small, and some of its more meaningful buffs have come during the COVID-19 pandemic, making it hard to tell how these changes will improve Mewtwo's viability in the long run.
 
In the online metagame, the aforementioned buffs have helped Mewtwo find success, thanks to the efforts of players such as {{Sm|WaDi}} and {{Sm|Chewie}}. The former uses Mewtwo as a secondary and has defeated players such as {{Sm|Sparg0}}, {{Sm|naitosharp}}, and {{Sm|8BitMan}}. The latter uses Mewtwo as a main and has seen above average placements at major Wi-Fi Warrior Rank tournaments, including 13th at the {{Trn|SWT: NA Southwest Ultimate Online Qualifier}} and 25th at {{Trn|The Box: Lunch Box 10}}.


===Most historically significant players===
===Most historically significant players===
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''See also: [[:Category:Mewtwo professionals (SSBU)]]''
''See also: [[:Category:Mewtwo professionals (SSBU)]]''
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*{{Sm|Chewie|United States}} - One of the best online Mewtwo players in the United States. Placed 9th at {{Trn|Flat Realm 7}}, 13th at {{Trn|The Collective 2}}, {{Trn|Derpu's Online Tournament 2020}}, and {{Trn|SWT: NA Southwest Ultimate Online Qualifier}}, and 17th at {{Trn|US ARMY ESPORTS TOURNAMENT}} with wins over {{Sm|Scend}}, {{Sm|naitosharp}}, and {{Sm|IcyMist}}.
*{{Sm|Chewie|United States}} - One of the best online Mewtwo players in the United States. Placed 9th at {{Trn|Flat Realm 7}}, 13th at {{Trn|The Collective 2}}, {{Trn|Derpu's Online Tournament 2020}}, and {{Trn|SWT: NA Southwest Ultimate Online Qualifier}}, and 17th at {{Trn|US ARMY ESPORTS TOURNAMENT}} with wins over {{Sm|Scend}}, {{Sm|naitosharp}}, and {{Sm|IcyMist}}.
*{{Sm|Grade|Canada}} - The best Mewtwo player in Canada. Placed 9th at both [https://start.gg/tournament/ubc-cup-2019-super-smash-bros-feat-csl-bc-local/events/ultimate-singles/brackets UBC Cup 2019] and {{Trn|Pinnacle 2021}} as well as 17th at {{Trn|Play With Heart}}. Online, placed 17th at both {{Trn|SWT: NA Northwest Ultimate Online Qualifier}} and {{Trn|Western Canada Clash}}. Currently ranked 11th on the [[British Columbia Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Grade|Canada}} - The best Mewtwo player in Canada. Placed 9th at both [https://start.gg/tournament/ubc-cup-2019-super-smash-bros-feat-csl-bc-local/events/ultimate-singles/brackets UBC Cup 2019] and {{Trn|Pinnacle 2021}} as well as 17th at {{Trn|Play With Heart}}. Online, placed 17th at both {{Trn|SWT: NA Northwest Ultimate Online Qualifier}} and {{Trn|Western Canada Clash}}. Currently ranked 11th on the [[British Columbia Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|WaDi|USA}} (#20) - Uses Mewtwo as a secondary alongside {{SSBU|R.O.B.}} and is the best Mewtwo player in the world. Placed 2nd at {{Trn|Clash Of The Carolinas III}}, 3rd at {{Trn|The Comeback}}, and 9th at {{Trn|Riptide}}. Online, placed 4th at {{Trn|Get On My Line 2021}} and 5th at {{Trn|SWT: NA Northeast Ultimate Online Qualifier}}. Currently ranked 33rd on the [[Wi-Fi Warrior Rank v7]].
*{{Sm|WaDi|USA}} - Uses Mewtwo as a secondary alongside {{SSBU|R.O.B.}} and is the best Mewtwo player in the world. Placed 7th at both {{Trn|CEO 2022}} and {{Trn|Smash Factor 9}}, 9th at both {{Trn|Riptide}} and {{Trn|Glitch 8.5 - Konami Code}}, and 13th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con: Fall Fest}}. Online, placed 4th at {{Trn|Get On My Line 2021}} and 5th at {{Trn|SWT: NA Northeast Ultimate Online Qualifier}}. Ranked 20th on the [[PGRU v3 NA]] and 33rd on the [[Wi-Fi Warrior Rank v7]].
*{{Sm|Zenkai|USA}} - One of the best Mewtwo players in the United States. Placed 17th at {{Trn|Tri-state Showdown: Fall 2019}}, 25th at {{Trn|Return to Yoshi's Island}} and 49th at {{Trn|Frostbite 2020}} with wins over players like {{Sm|Mr. E}},  and {{Sm|Venia}}. Online placed 9th at {{Trn|Galaxy Gambit}} and 17th at {{Trn|The Box: Lunch Box 8}}.
*{{Sm|Zenkai|USA}} - One of the best Mewtwo players in the United States. Placed 17th at {{Trn|Tri-state Showdown: Fall 2019}}, 25th at {{Trn|Return to Yoshi's Island}} and 49th at {{Trn|Frostbite 2020}} with wins over players like {{Sm|Mr. E}},  and {{Sm|Venia}}. Online placed 9th at {{Trn|Galaxy Gambit}} and 17th at {{Trn|The Box: Lunch Box 8}}.