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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 ''[[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.
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'' region 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.
 
''See also: [[SoCal Power Rankings]] and [[:Category:Southern California smashers]]''


==''[[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 [[2018 64 League Rankings]].
These SoCal players are ranked on [[SSB64 League]]'s [[2018 64 League Rankings]]
 
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!64 League ranking
!64 League ranking!!Name!!Notes
!Name
!Characters
!Notes
|-
|-
|18||{{Sm|Hero Pie}}||{{head|Pikachu|g=SSB|s=20px}}{{head|Captain Falcon|g=SSB|cl=Grey|s=20px}}{{head|Fox|g=SSB|s=20px}}||
|18||{{Sm|Hero Pie|c1=Pikachu|c2=Captain Falcon|c3=Fox|g=SSB}}||
|-
|-
|22||{{Sm|Cobr}}||{{head|Captain Falcon|g=SSB|cl=Red|s=20px}}{{head|Kirby|g=SSB|cl=Blue|s=20px}}{{head|Samus|g=SSB|s=20px}}||
|22||{{Sm|Cobr|c1=Captain Falcon|c2=Kirby|c3=Samus|g=SSB}}||
|-
|-
|40||{{Sm|Janitor|p=SoCal}}||{{head|Captain Falcon|g=SSB|s=20px}}{{head|Yoshi|g=SSB|cl=Yellow|s=20px}}||
|40||{{Sm|Janitor|p=SoCal|c1=Captain Falcon|c2=Yoshi|g=SSB}}||
|-
|-
|54||{{Sm|Bard}}||{{head|Kirby|g=SSB|cl=Yellow|s=20px}}||Ranked in both SoCal and NorCal.
|54||{{Sm|Bard|c1=Kirby|g=SSB}}||Ranked in both SoCal and NorCal.
|}
|}
These SoCal players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest placement is listed:
*{{Sm|D35|c1=Pikachu|c2=Captain Falcon|g=SSB}}: 61st on the [[2016 64 League Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Kyle Tree|c1=Pikachu|g=SSB}}: 33rd on the [[2016 64 League Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Near|c1=Fox|c2=Captain Falcon|g=SSB}}: 44th on the [[2016 64 League Rankings]].
*{{Sm|SotoH|c1=Kirby|c2=Pikachu|g=SSB}}: 53rd on the [[2016 64 League Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Wookiee|c1=Pikachu|g=SSB}}: Tournament organizer for the {{Trn|Snosa}} series. 46th on the [[2016 64 League Rankings]].


====Other notable players====
*{{Sm|D35}}{{head|Pikachu|g=SSB|cl=Red|s=20px}}{{head|Captain Falcon|g=SSB|cl=Green|s=20px}}: Formerly ranked 61st on the [[2016 64 League Rankings]].
*{{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|SotoH}}{{head|Kirby|g=SSB|cl=Blue|s=20px}}{{head|Pikachu|g=SSB|cl=Red|s=20px}}: Formerly ranked 53rd on the [[2016 64 League Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Wookiee}}{{head|Pikachu|g=SSB|cl=Blue|s=20px}}: Formerly ranked 46th on the [[2016 64 League Rankings]] and also a tournament organizer for the {{Trn|Snosa}} series.
==''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
==''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
===Notable players===
===Notable players===
====Globally ranked players====
====Globally ranked players====
 
These SoCal players were ranked on the [[SSBMRank 2022]].
These SoCal players are ranked on the [[2019 MPGR]].
 
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!SSBMRank
!SSBMRank!!Name!!Notes
!Name
!Characters
!Notes
|-
|3||{{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}}||One of the best Captain Falcon players in the world.
|-
|-
|12||{{Sm|Fiction}}||{{head|Fox|g=SSBM|cl=Green|s=20px}}{{head|Peach|g=SSBM|cl=Blue|s=20px}}||
|3||{{Sm|Mango|c1=Falco|c2=Fox|g=SSBM}}||One of [[the Five Gods]] of ''Melee''.
|-
|-
|13||{{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]].
|12||{{Sm|KoDoRiN|c1=Marth|g=SSBM}}||Currently the second-best Marth player in the world.
|-
|-
|17||{{Sm|Captain Faceroll}}||{{head|Sheik|cl=Red|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||
|14||{{Sm|Fiction|c1=Falco|g=SSBM}}||
|-
|-
|20||{{Sm|Lucky}}||{{head|Fox|g=SSBM|cl=Red|s=20px}}||One of the best Fox players for a good portion of ''Melee'''s history.
|15||{{Sm|S2J|c1=Captain Falcon|g=SSBM}}||One of the best Captain Falcon players in the world.
|-
|-
|26||{{Sm|ARMY}}||{{head|Ice Climbers|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||
|27||{{Sm|SFAT|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}}||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]].
|-
|-
|31||{{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.
|28||{{Sm|Lucky|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}}||One of the best Fox players for a good portion of ''Melee'''s history.
|-
|-
|33||{{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.
|30||{{Sm|null|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}}||
|-
|-
|46||{{Sm|HugS}}||{{head|Samus|g=SSBM|cl=Pink|s=20px}}||One of the best Samus players in the world.
|44||{{Sm|Smash Papi|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}}||
|-
|-
|61||{{Sm|Nut}}||{{head|Sheik|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||
|45||{{Sm|Franz|c1=Dr. Mario|g=SSBM}}||Currently the best Dr. Mario player in the world.
|-
|-
|67||{{Sm|Squid}}||{{head|Falco|cl=Red|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||
|57||{{Sm|Kürv|c1=Fox|c2=Luigi|g=SSBM}}||
|-
|-
|70||{{Sm|KoDoRiN}}||{{head|Marth|g=SSBM|cl=Green|s=20px}}||
|69||{{Sm|Suf|c1=Captain Falcon|g=SSBM}}||
|-
|-
|75||{{Sm|Kurv}}||{{head|Luigi|g=SSBM|cl=Pink|s=20px}}||
|73||{{Sm|Faceroll|c1=Sheik|g=SSBM}}||
|-
|-
|82||{{Sm|Franz}}||{{head|Dr. Mario|g=SSBM|cl=Black|s=20px}}||Currently the best Dr. Mario player in the world.
|86||{{Sm|Khalid|c1=Jigglypuff|g=SSBM}}||
|-
|-
|88||{{Sm|Zeo}}||{{head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||
|99||{{Sm|nut|c1=Sheik|g=SSBM}}||
|}
|}
These SoCal players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest placement is listed:
*{{Sm|ARMY|c1=Ice Climbers|g=SSBM}}: 20th on the [[2018 MPGR]].
*{{Sm|CDK|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}}: 46th on the [[2016 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|DieSuperFly|c1=Sheik|g=SSBM}}: Known as a top {{SSBM|Sheik}} in the pre-''Brawl'' era, ranking 10th on the [[RetroSSBMRank#2005|RetroSSBMRank 2005]].
*{{Sm|Fly Amanita|c1=Ice Climbers|g=SSBM|}}: One of the best Ice Climbers players of all time. Ranked 8th on the [[RetroSSBMRank#2011|RetroSSBMRank 2011]].
*{{Sm|HugS|c1=Samus|g=SSBM}}: One of the best Samus players of all time. 8th on the [[RetroSSBMRank#2008|RetroSSBMRank 2008]].
*{{Sm|Ken|c1=Marth|g=SSBM}}: Considered the best player in the world from 2003-2006, earning him the nickname "The King of Smash".
*{{Sm|Mike Haze|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}}: 25th on the [[2017 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Recipherus|c1=Sheik|g=SSBM}}: 2nd on the [[RetroSSBMRank#2001-2003|RetroSSBMRank 2001-2003]]
*{{Sm|Squid|c1=Falco|g=SSBM}}: 54th on the [[2018 MPGR]].
*{{Sm|Westballz|c1=Falco|g=SSBM}}: 8th on the [[2015 SSBMRank]] and [[2016 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Zeo|c1=Captain Falcon|g=SSBM}}: 88th on the [[2019 MPGR]].


====Other top players====
====Other notable players====
*{{Sm|CDK}}{{head|Fox|g=SSBM|cl=Red|s=20px}}: Formerly ranked 46th on the [[2016 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Jace|c1=Captain Falcon|g=SSBM}}
*{{Sm|DieSuperFly}}{{head|Sheik|g=SSBM|cl=Red|s=20px}}: Known as a top {{SSBM|Sheik}} in the pre-''Brawl'' era, ranking 10th on the 2005 [[RetroSSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Lego|c1=Marth|g=SSBM}}
*{{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]].
*{{Sm|MegaXmas|c1=Falco|g=SSBM}}
*{{Sm|Fly Amanita}}{{head|Ice Climbers|g=SSBM|s=20px}}: Considered among the best Ice Climbers mains in the world; formerly ranked 11th on the [[SoCal Power Rankings]] and 30th on the [[2015 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|MoJoe|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}}
*{{Sm|Jace}}{{head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBM|cl=Blue|s=20px}}
*{{Sm|Vavez|c1=Peach|g=SSBM}}
*{{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|Lego}}{{head|Marth|g=SSBM|cl=Black|s=20px}}
*{{Sm|MegaXmas}}{{head|Falco|g=SSBM|s=20px}}
*{{Sm|MoJoe}}{{head|Fox|g=SSBM|cl=Green|s=20px}}
*{{Sm|null}}{{head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}}
*{{Sm|Recipherus}}{{head|Sheik|g=SSBM|s=20px}}: Ranked 2nd on the 2001-2003 [[RetroSSBMRank]]. Won [[Snexus 2]], [[Tournament Go 3]], and [[IVGF Northwest Regionals]].
*{{Sm|Smashdaddy}}{{head|Fox|g=SSBM|cl=Blue|s=20px}}: Formerly ranked 86th on the [[2018 MPGR]].
*{{Sm|Vavez}}{{head|Peach|g=SSBM|s=20px}}


==''[[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!!Notes
!Name
!Characters
!Notes
|-
|-
|13||{{Sm|Tyrant}}||{{head|Meta Knight|g=SSBB|cl=Blue|s=20px}}||Considered the best player on the West Coast and one of the best Meta Knights in the country in ''Brawl'''s later stages.
|13||{{Sm|Tyrant|c1=Meta Knight|g=SSBB}}||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}}||{{head|Falco|g=SSBB|s=20px}}{{head|Fox|g=SSBB|cl=Red|s=20px}}||The best Falco in the United States, famous for winning [[Apex 2010]]; previously known as DEHF.
|17||{{Sm|Larry Lurr|c1=Falco|g=SSBB}}{{head|Fox|g=SSBB|s=20px}}||The best Falco in the United States, famous for winning [[Apex 2010]]; previously known as DEHF.
|-
|-
|28||{{Sm|Rich Brown}}||{{head|Olimar|g=SSBB|cl=Black|s=20px}}||One of the best Olimars in the United States. Currently ranked 11th on the [[2016-2017 SSBBRank]].
|28||{{Sm|Rich Brown|c1=Olimar|g=SSBB}}||One of the best Olimars in the United States.
|-
|-
|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.
|38||{{Sm|SlayerZ|c1=Peach|c2=Zero Suit Samus|g=SSBB}}||Considered one of the best Peach players in the United States.
|-
|-
|46||{{Sm|mikeHAZE}}||{{head|Marth|g=SSBB|cl=Black|s=20px}}||The best Marth main in the United States; also known as a prominent tournament director in SoCal.
|46||{{Sm|mikeHAZE|c1=Marth|g=SSBB}}||The best Marth main in the United States; also known as a prominent tournament director in SoCal.
|-
|-
|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.
|63||{{Sm|Tearbear|c1=Meta Knight|g=SSBB}}||Known as one of the best players on the West Coast during his prime from 2010-2011.
|-
|-
|82||{{Sm|K9}}||{{head|Meta Knight|g=SSBB|cl=Red|s=20px}}{{head|Falco|g=SSBB|s=20px}}||Originally from Arizona, but has also lived in SoCal.
|82||{{Sm|K9|c1=Meta Knight|c2=Falco|g=SSBB}}||Originally from Arizona
|}
|}
 
These SoCal players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest placement is listed:
====Other top players====
*{{Sm|DSF|c1=Meta Knight|g=SSBB}}: Known as one of the best players in United States when he was active in ''Brawl''{{'}}s early days. 2nd on the [[RetroSSBBRank#2008|RetroSSBBRank 2008]].
*{{Sm|DSF}}{{head|Meta Knight|g=SSBB|cl=Red|s=20px}}: 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]].
*{{Sm|Fiction|c1=Wario|g=SSBB}}: The best Wario player in the world in ''Brawl''{{'}}s early days. [[RetroSSBBRank#2009|RetroSSBBRank 2009]].
*{{Sm|Fiction}}{{head|Wario|g=SSBB|cl=ClassicBrown|s=20px}}: The best Wario player in the world in ''Brawl'''s early days, ranking 6th on the 2009 [[RetroSSBBRank]].


==''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
==''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
===Notable players===
===Notable players===
====Globally ranked players====
====Globally ranked players====
 
These SoCal players are ranked on [[Panda Global Rankings 100]].
These players are ranked on [[Panda Global Rankings 100]].
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!PG ranking
!PG ranking!!Name!!Notes
!Name
!Characters
!Notes
|-
|-
|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.
|8||{{Sm|Larry Lurr|c1=Fox|g=SSB4}}||The best Fox main of all time.
|-
|-
|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.
|11||{{Sm|VoiD|c1=Sheik|g=SSB4}}||One of the best Sheik players of all time.
|-
|-
|27||{{Sm|Elegant}}||{{head|Luigi|g=SSB4|cl=Blue|s=20px}}||The best Luigi player in the world.
|27||{{Sm|Elegant|c1=Luigi|g=SSB4}}||The best Luigi player in the world.
|-
|-
|29||{{Sm|falln}}||{{head|Rosalina|g=SSB4|cl=White|s=20px}}||One of the best Rosalina & Luma players in the world.
|29||{{Sm|falln|c1=Rosalina|g=SSB4}}||One of the best Rosalina & Luma players in the world.
|-
|-
|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.
|47||{{Sm|AC|c1=Meta Knight|c2=Falco|g=SSB4}}||One of the best Meta Knight players in the world and the best Falco in the world.
|-
|-
|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.
|52||{{Sm|Rich Brown|c1=Mewtwo|g=SSB4}}||One of the three best Mewtwo players in the United States.
|-
|-
|61||{{Sm|Zenyou}}||{{head|Mario|g=SSB4|cl=Black|s=20px}}||One of the best and most technical Mario players in the world.
|61||{{Sm|Zenyou|c1=Mario|g=SSB4}}||One of the best Mario players in the world.
|-
|-
|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.
|62||{{Sm|K9sbruce|c1=Diddy Kong|c2=Sheik|g=SSB4}}||One of the best Diddy Kong and Sheik players in SoCal.
|-
|-
|64||{{Sm|Tyrant}}||{{head|Meta Knight|g=SSB4|cl=Grey|s=20px}}||One of the best Meta Knight players in the world.
|64||{{Sm|Tyrant|c1=Meta Knight|g=SSB4}}||One of the best Meta Knight players in the early metagame.
|-
|-
|67||{{Sm|Charliedaking}}||{{head|Fox|g=SSB4|cl=Purple|s=20px}}||One of the best Fox players in the world.
|67||{{Sm|Charliedaking|c1=Fox|g=SSB4}}||
|-
|-
|98||{{Sm|Eon}}||{{head|Fox|g=SSB4|s=20px}}||One of the best Fox players in the world.
|98||{{Sm|Eon|c1=Fox|g=SSB4}}||
|}
|}
These SoCal players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest placement is listed:
*{{Sm|Mr. ConCon|c1=Luigi|g=SSB4}}: The best Luigi player in the world prior to patch [[1.1.1]]. Ranked 36th on the [[PGR v1]].
*{{Sm|SlayerZ|c1=Peach|g=SSB4}}: Ranked 29th on the [[PGR v1]].
*{{Sm|Tearbear|c1=Captain Falcon|g=SSB4}}: Ranked 50th on the [[PGR v1]].


====Other top players====
===Other notable players===
*{{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|s=20px}}: One of the two best Shulk players in the world.
*{{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]].


==''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
==''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
===Notable players===
===Notable players===
====Globally ranked players====
====Globally ranked players====
 
These players are ranked on the [[UltRank 2022]]/[[OrionRank 2022]].
These players are ranked on [[Panda Global]]'s [[Fall 2019 PGRU]].
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!PG ranking
!UltRank!!OrionRank!!Name!!Notes
!Name
!Characters
!Notes
|-
|-
|32||{{Sm|Elegant}}||{{head|Luigi|g=SSBU|cl=Blue|s=20px}}||The best Luigi player in the world.
|60||140||{{Sm|T3 DOM|c1=Richter|g=SSBU}}||The best Richter player in the world.
|-
|-
|36||{{Sm|Nicko}}||{{head|Shulk|g=SSBU|cl=Blue|s=20px}}||One of the two best Shulk players in the world.
|—||111||{{Sm|Chase|c1=Palutena|g=SSBU}}||
|-
|-
|38||{{Sm|VoiD}}||{{head|Sheik|g=SSBU|cl=White|s=20px}}{{head|Pichu|g=SSBU|cl=Red|s=20px}}{{head|Joker|g=SSBU|cl=Purple|s=20px}}||The best Sheik player in the world, as well as one of the best Pichu players.
|—||145||{{Sm|Larry Lurr|c1=Wolf|c2=Falco|g=SSBU}}||
|}
|}
These SoCal players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest placement is listed:
*{{Sm|Charliedaking|c1=Wolf|g=SSBU}}: One of the best Wolf players in 2021. 63rd on the [[OrionRank Ultimate: Eclipse]].
*{{Sm|Elegant|c1=Luigi|g=SSBU}}: The best Luigi player in the world. 14th on the [[OrionRank Ultimate: Eclipse]]. Currently banned.
*{{Sm|Nicko|c1=Shulk|g=SSBU}}: One of the two best Shulk players in the early metagame. 36th on the [[Fall 2019 PGRU]].
*{{Sm|VoiD|c1=Sheik|c2=Pichu|c3=Joker|g=SSBU}}: One of the two best Sheik players in the world, as well as one of the best Pichu players in the early metagame. 9th on the [[Spring 2019 PGRU]].


====Other top players====
====Other notable players====
*{{Sm|Charliedaking}}{{head|Wolf|g=SSBU|s=20px}}: One of the best Wolf players in the world.
*{{Sm|AC|c1=Snake|g=SSBU}}
*{{Sm|Larry Lurr}}{{head|Wolf|g=SSBU|cl=Black|s=20px}}{{head|Falco|g=SSBU|cl=Pink|s=20px}}: One of the best Wolf and Falco players in the world.
*{{Sm|Razo|c1=Peach|g=SSBU}}: One of the best Peach players in the United States.
 
*{{Sm|Monte|c1=Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBU}}
==''[[Project M]]''==
*{{Sm|Nito|c1=Kazuya|c2=Ken|g=SSBU}}
*{{Sm|Zenyou|c1=Mario|g=SSBU}}


==''[[Project M]]/[[Project+]]''==
===Notable Players===
===Notable Players===
====Globally Ranked Players====
====Globally ranked players====
 
These players were ranked on the [[PMRank 2022]].
These players were ranked on the [[PMRank 2019]].
 
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!PMRank
!PMRank!!Name!!Notes
!Name
|-
!Characters
|3||{{Sm|Sosa}}{{PMHead|Wario|s=20px}}{{PMHead|Pit|s=20px}}||
!Notes
|-
|18||{{Sm|Sneez}}{{PMHead|R.O.B.|s=20px}}{{PMHead|Diddy Kong|s=20px}}||One of the best R.O.B. players in the world.
|-
|-
|18||{{Sm|Yung Quaff}}||{{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBB|cl=Red|s=20px|l=Meta Knight (PM)}}[[ File:IvysaurHeadPurplePM.png|20px|link=Ivysaur (PM)]]||One of the best Meta Knight players in the world.
|31||{{Sm|Yung Quaff}}{{PMHead|Meta Knight|s=20px}}||One of the best Meta Knight players in the world. Currently resides in Massachusetts.
|-
|-
|21||{{Sm|Sneez}}||[[File:ROBHeadVirtualBoyPM.png|20px|link=R.O.B. (PM)]]{{Head|Diddy Kong|g=SSBB|cl=Purple|s=20px|l=Diddy Kong (PM)}}||One of the best R.O.B. players in the world.
|33||{{Sm|Tealz}}{{PMHead|Meta Knight|s=20px}}{{PMHead|Pikachu|s=20px}}||
|-
|-
|30||{{Sm|Tealz}}||{{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBB|cl=Green|s=20px|l=Meta Knight (PM)}}||
|34||{{Sm|Sabre}}{{PMHead|Ivysaur|s=20px}}||One of the best Ivysaur players in the world.
|-
|-
|35||{{Sm|Nezergy}}||{{Head|Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBB|cl=Cyan|s=20px|l=Mr. Game & Watch (PM)}}|| One of the best Mr. Game & Watch players in the world.
|35||{{Sm|Suvir}}{{PMHead|Sheik|s=20px}}{{PMHead|Zero Suit Samus|s=20px}}||
|-
|-
|40||{{Sm|Sabre}}||[[File:IvysaurHeadBlackPM.png|20px|link=Ivysaur (PM)]]||One of the best Ivysaur players in the world.
|36||{{Sm|Narq}}{{PMHead|Lucas|s=20px}}||Originally from New York
|-
|-
|42||{{Sm|Dumshiny}}||{{Head|King Dedede|g=SSBB|cl=Blue|s=20px|l=King Dedede (PM)}}||The best King Dedede player in the world.
|HM||{{Sm|LoyaL}}{{PMHead|Mario|s=20px}}{{PMHead|Mr. Game & Watch|s=20px}}||
|}
|}
These SoCal players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest placement is listed:
*{{Sm|Aero}}{{PMHead|DiddyKong|s=20px}}: 27th on the [[PMRank 2016]].
*{{Sm|Aion}}{{PMHead|Sonic|s=20px}}:  42nd on the [[PMRank 2016]].
*{{Sm|Blank}}{{PMHead|Zero Suit Samus|s=20px}}: The best Zero Suit Samus player in the world. 8th on the [[PMRank 2018]].
*{{Sm|Dumshiny}}{{PMHead|King Dedede|s=20px}}: 42nd on the [[PMRank 2019]].
*{{Sm|iPunchKidsz}}{{PMHead|Lucario|s=20px}}: The best Lucario player in the world prior to becoming inactive. 15th on the [[PMRank 2016]].
*{{Sm|Jason Waterfalls}}{{PMHead|Zero Suit Samus|s=20px}}: Formerly ranked 38th on the [[PMRank 2016]].
*{{Sm|Jose V}}{{PMHead|Ness|s=20px}}: One of the best Ness players in the world. 38th on the [[PMRank 2018]].
*{{Sm|Machiavelli}}{{PMHead|Ivysaur|s=20px}}: The best Ivysaur player in the world prior to becoming inactive. 26th on the [[PMRank 2016]].
*{{Sm|Nezergy}}{{PMHead|Mr. Game & Watch|s=20px}}: 35th on the [[PMRank 2019]].
*{{Sm|Tealz}}{{PMHead|Meta Knight|s=20px}}: 30th on the [[PMRank 2019]].
*{{Sm|Venom|p=SoCal}}{{PMHead|Captain Falcon|s=20px}}: One of the best Captain Falcon players in the world. 25th on the [[PMRank 2016]].


====Other notable players====
====Other notable players====
*{{Sm|Aero}}[[File:DiddyKongHeadOrangePM.png|20px|link=Diddy Kong (PM)]]: Formerly ranked 27th on the [[PMRank 2016]].
*{{Sm|Dr.}}{{PMHead|Zelda|s=20px}}: The best active Zelda player in the world.
*{{Sm|Aion}}{{Head|Sonic|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Sonic (PM)}}: Formerly ranked 42nd on the [[PMRank 2016]].
*{{Sm|Lucky}}{{PMHead|Fox|s=20px}}{{PMHead|Wolf|s=20px}}
*{{Sm|Blank}}{{Head|Zero Suit Samus|g=SSBB|cl=Black|s=20px|l=Zero Suit Samus (PM)}}: The best Zero Suit Samus player in the world, being formerly ranked 8th on the [[PMRank 2018]].
*{{Sm|Red Ranger}}{{PMHead|Ganondorf|s=20px}}: One of the best Ganondorf players in the world.
*{{Sm|Dr.}}{{Head|Zelda|g=SSBB|cl=Black|s=20px|l=Zelda (PM)}}: The best active Zelda player in the world.
*{{Sm|Westballz}}{{PMHead|Falco|s=20px}}
*{{Sm|iPunchKidsz}}{{Head|Lucario|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Lucario (PM)}}: The best Lucario player in the world prior to becoming inactive, formerly ranking 15th on the [[PMRank 2016]].
*{{Sm|YadoR}}{{PMHead|Kirby|s=20px}}{{PMHead|Squirtle|s=20px}}: The best Kirby player in the world.
*{{Sm|Jason Waterfalls}}{{Head|Zero Suit Samus|g=SSBB|cl=Green|s=20px|l=Zero Suit Samus (PM)}}: Formerly ranked 38th on the [[PMRank 2016]].
*{{Sm|Zenokids}}{{PMHead|Sonic|s=20px}}
*{{Sm|Jose V}}[[File:NessHeadPajamaRedPM.png|20px|link=Ness (PM)]]: One of the best Ness players in the world, being formerly ranked 38th on the [[PMRank 2018]].
 
*{{Sm|LoyaL}}{{Head|Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBB|cl=Blue|s=20px|l=Mr. Game & Watch (PM)}}: Formerly ranked 47th on the [[PMRank 2017]].
==See also==
*{{Sm|Lucky}}{{Head|Fox|g=SSBB|cl=Green|s=20px|l=Fox (PM)}}[[File:WolfHeadClassicBluePM.png|20px|link=Wolf (PM)]]
Power rankings:
*{{Sm|Machiavelli}}[[File:IvysaurHeadBluePM.png|20px|link=Ivysaur (PM)]]: The best Ivysaur player in the world prior to becoming inactive, being formerly ranked 26th on the [[PMRank 2016]].
*[[SoCal Power Rankings]]
*{{Sm|Red Ranger}}[[File:GanondorfHeadOoTRedPM.png|20px|link=Ganondorf (PM)]]: The best Ganondorf player in the world.
 
*{{Sm|Sosa}}{{Head|Wario|g=SSBB|s=20px|cl=Classic|l=Wario (PM)}}: The best Project M player in the world, and, by extension, the best Wario player in the world prior to his hiatus.
Smashers:
*{{Sm|Venom|p=SoCal}}{{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBB|cl=Red|s=20px|l=Captain Falcon (PM)}}: One of the best Captain Falcon players in the world, being formerly ranked 25th on the [[PMRank 2016]].
*[[:Category:Southern California smashers|Southern California smashers]]
*{{Sm|Westballz}}{{Head|Falco|g=SSBB|cl=Black|s=20px|l=Falco (PM)}}
 
*{{Sm|YadoR}}{{Head|Kirby|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Kirby (PM)}}[[File:SquirtleHeadYellowPM.png|20px|link=Squirtle (PM)]]: The best Kirby player in the world.
Tournaments:
*{{Sm|Zenokids}}{{Head|Sonic|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Sonic (PM)}}
*[[:Category:Southern California tournaments|Southern California tournaments]]


[[Category:Competitive play]]
[[Category:Smash regions]]
[[Category:Smash regions]]

Latest revision as of 15:13, September 2, 2024

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 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 region in the world, home to both Ken, one of the strongest and most iconic players of the pre-Brawl era, and 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.[edit]

Notable players[edit]

Globally ranked players[edit]

These SoCal players are ranked on SSB64 League's 2018 64 League Rankings.

64 League ranking Name Notes
18 Hero Pie Pikachu (SSB)Captain Falcon (SSB)Fox (SSB)
22 Cobr Captain Falcon (SSB)Kirby (SSB)Samus (SSB)
40 Janitor Captain Falcon (SSB)Yoshi (SSB)
54 Bard Kirby (SSB) Ranked in both SoCal and NorCal.

These SoCal players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest placement is listed:

Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]

Notable players[edit]

Globally ranked players[edit]

These SoCal players were ranked on the SSBMRank 2022.

SSBMRank Name Notes
3 Mango Falco (SSBM)Fox (SSBM) One of the Five Gods of Melee.
12 KoDoRiN Marth (SSBM) Currently the second-best Marth player in the world.
14 Fiction Falco (SSBM)
15 S2J Captain Falcon (SSBM) One of the best Captain Falcon players in the world.
27 SFAT Fox (SSBM) 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 PewPewU, forming one of the most dominant doubles teams in the world.
28 Lucky Fox (SSBM) One of the best Fox players for a good portion of Melee's history.
30 null Fox (SSBM)
44 Smash Papi Fox (SSBM)
45 Franz Dr. Mario (SSBM) Currently the best Dr. Mario player in the world.
57 Kürv Fox (SSBM)Luigi (SSBM)
69 Suf Captain Falcon (SSBM)
73 Faceroll Sheik (SSBM)
86 Khalid Jigglypuff (SSBM)
99 nut Sheik (SSBM)

These SoCal players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest placement is listed:

Other notable players[edit]

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

Notable players[edit]

Globally ranked players[edit]

The following players were ranked on CLASH Tournaments' 2014 SSBBRank.

SSBBRank Name Notes
13 Tyrant Meta Knight (SSBB) Considered the best player on the West Coast and one of the best Meta Knights in the country in Brawl's later stages.
17 Larry Lurr Falco (SSBB)Fox (SSBB) The best Falco in the United States, famous for winning Apex 2010; previously known as DEHF.
28 Rich Brown Olimar (SSBB) One of the best Olimars in the United States.
38 SlayerZ Peach (SSBB)Zero Suit Samus (SSBB) Considered one of the best Peach players in the United States.
46 mikeHAZE Marth (SSBB) The best Marth main in the United States; also known as a prominent tournament director in SoCal.
63 Tearbear Meta Knight (SSBB) Known as one of the best players on the West Coast during his prime from 2010-2011.
82 K9 Meta Knight (SSBB)Falco (SSBB) Originally from Arizona

These SoCal players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest placement is listed:

Super Smash Bros. 4[edit]

Notable players[edit]

Globally ranked players[edit]

These SoCal players are ranked on Panda Global Rankings 100.

PG ranking Name Notes
8 Larry Lurr Fox (SSB4) The best Fox main of all time.
11 VoiD Sheik (SSB4) One of the best Sheik players of all time.
27 Elegant Luigi (SSB4) The best Luigi player in the world.
29 falln Rosalina (SSB4) One of the best Rosalina & Luma players in the world.
47 AC Meta Knight (SSB4)Falco (SSB4) One of the best Meta Knight players in the world and the best Falco in the world.
52 Rich Brown Mewtwo (SSB4) One of the three best Mewtwo players in the United States.
61 Zenyou Mario (SSB4) One of the best Mario players in the world.
62 K9sbruce Diddy Kong (SSB4)Sheik (SSB4) One of the best Diddy Kong and Sheik players in SoCal.
64 Tyrant Meta Knight (SSB4) One of the best Meta Knight players in the early metagame.
67 Charliedaking Fox (SSB4)
98 Eon Fox (SSB4)

These SoCal players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest placement is listed:

Other notable players[edit]

  • NickoShulk (SSB4): One of the two best Shulk players in the world.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Notable players[edit]

Globally ranked players[edit]

These players are ranked on the UltRank 2022/OrionRank 2022.

UltRank OrionRank Name Notes
60 140 T3 DOM Richter (SSBU) The best Richter player in the world.
— 111 Chase Palutena (SSBU)
— 145 Larry Lurr Wolf (SSBU)Falco (SSBU)

These SoCal players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest placement is listed:

Other notable players[edit]

Project M/Project+[edit]

Notable Players[edit]

Globally ranked players[edit]

These players were ranked on the PMRank 2022.

PMRank Name Notes
3 SosaWario (PM)Pit (PM)
18 SneezR.O.B. (PM)Diddy Kong (PM) One of the best R.O.B. players in the world.
31 Yung QuaffMeta Knight (PM) One of the best Meta Knight players in the world. Currently resides in Massachusetts.
33 TealzMeta Knight (PM)Pikachu (PM)
34 SabreIvysaur (PM) One of the best Ivysaur players in the world.
35 SuvirSheik (PM)Zero Suit Samus (PM)
36 NarqLucas (PM) Originally from New York
HM LoyaLMario (PM)Mr. Game & Watch (PM)

These SoCal players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest placement is listed:

Other notable players[edit]

See also[edit]

Power rankings:

Smashers:

Tournaments:

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