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 ==In [[competitive play]]==
+===Tier placement and history===
+Duck Hunt's viability has been among the most contentious throughout ''SSB4''{{'}}s lifespan. They were initially considered to be among the best characters in the game, largely thanks to their zoning game offering them excellent set-ups and stage control. Later, it would become clear that Duck Hunt's overall average mobility, smash attacks' awkward hitboxes, handful of KOing options, and over-reliance on set-ups collectively hindered them in competitive play. As a result, their playerbase in the Western scene declined dramatically, even in light of the nerfs to {{SSB4|Diddy Kong}} and {{SSB4|Sheik}}, two of their most challenging matchups.
+Despite this, Duck Hunt managed to achieve respectable tournament success in Japan, thanks to {{Sm|Brood}}, {{Sm|Raito}} and {{Sm|You3}}. These players also expanded Duck Hunt's metagame by employing even smarter set-ups, frame traps and pressure options. Western players that continued to main Duck Hunt, such as {{Sm|Dandy Penguin}} and {{Sm|ImHip}}, would also achieve decent success in tournaments. These instances of success somewhat improved Duck Hunt's perception: they were tied with {{SSB4|Little Mac}} for 42nd/43rd on the first [[tier list]], and then ranked 42nd on the second tier list.
+However, Duck Hunt's perception continued to improve following [[GENESIS 4]]: Brood, You3 and Raito placed 25th, 33rd and 49th, respectively, while Brood scored an upset against {{Sm|ZeRo}}, who was the best ''SSB4'' player in the world at the time. This upturn resulted in Duck Hunt being ranked 37th on the third tier list, which saw them reassessed as mid-tier characters. Thanks to Raito's consistently high placings since GENESIS 4, Duck Hunt's perception has improved even further. To reflect this, they were ranked 30th on the fourth and final tier list, which rendered them as the highest ranking mid-tier characters. However, some players, such as {{Sm|Dabuz}}, view Duck Hunt as underrated and deserving of high-tier status.
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 ===Most historically significant players===
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 *{{Sm|Tamushika|Japan}} - Placed 17th at {{Trn|GENESIS 5}} and 33rd at {{Trn|EVO Japan 2018}}. with wins over players such as Raito, {{Sm|MVD}}, and {{Sm|T}}. Ranked 69th on the [[JAPAN Power Rankings]].
 *{{Sm|You3|Japan}} - Placed 3rd at {{Trn|Smash of the Titans 15}}, 4th at {{Trn|Sumabato 11}}, 7th at {{Trn|Hyper Sumabato}}, {{Trn|Sumabato 6}} and {{Trn|Sumabato 15}}.
-===Tier placement and history===
-Duck Hunt's viability has been among the most contentious throughout ''SSB4''{{'}}s lifespan. They were initially considered to be among the best characters in the game, largely thanks to their zoning game offering them excellent set-ups and stage control. Later, it would become clear that Duck Hunt's overall average mobility, smash attacks' awkward hitboxes, handful of KOing options, and over-reliance on set-ups collectively hindered them in competitive play. As a result, their playerbase in the Western scene declined dramatically, even in light of the nerfs to {{SSB4|Diddy Kong}} and {{SSB4|Sheik}}, two of their most challenging matchups.
-Despite this, Duck Hunt managed to achieve respectable tournament success in Japan, thanks to {{Sm|Brood}}, {{Sm|Raito}} and {{Sm|You3}}. These players also expanded Duck Hunt's metagame by employing even smarter set-ups, frame traps and pressure options. Western players that continued to main Duck Hunt, such as {{Sm|Dandy Penguin}} and {{Sm|ImHip}}, would also achieve decent success in tournaments. These instances of success somewhat improved Duck Hunt's perception: they were tied with {{SSB4|Little Mac}} for 42nd/43rd on the first [[tier list]], and then ranked 42nd on the second tier list.
-However, Duck Hunt's perception continued to improve following [[GENESIS 4]]: Brood, You3 and Raito placed 25th, 33rd and 49th, respectively, while Brood scored an upset against {{Sm|ZeRo}}, who was the best ''SSB4'' player in the world at the time. This upturn resulted in Duck Hunt being ranked 37th on the third tier list, which saw them reassessed as mid-tier characters. Thanks to Raito's consistently high placings since GENESIS 4, Duck Hunt's perception has improved even further. To reflect this, they were ranked 30th on the fourth and current tier list, which rendered them as the highest ranking mid-tier characters. However, some players, such as {{Sm|Dabuz}}, view Duck Hunt as underrated and deserving of high-tier status.
 ==[[List of Super Smash Bros. 4 character trailers#Duck Hunt|Reveal trailer]]==