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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.
 
 
==''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==


==''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
===Notable players===
===Notable players===
====Nationally ranked players====
====Globally ranked players====
''See also: [[SoCal Power Rankings]] and [[:Category:Southern California smashers]]''
These SoCal players are ranked on [[SSB64 League]]'s [[2018 64 League Rankings]].
 
These SoCal players are ranked on [[Melee It On Me]]'s [[2016 SSBMRank]].
 
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!SSBMRank
!64 League ranking!!Name!!Notes
!Name
!Characters
!Notes
|-
|-
|-||{{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.
|18||{{Sm|Hero Pie|c1=Pikachu|c2=Captain Falcon|c3=Fox|g=SSB}}||
|-
|-
|-||{{Sm|Westballz}}||{{head|Falco|cl=Red|g=SSBM|s=20px}}{{head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}}{{head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||One of the best Falco players in the United States; considered at a level just below that of the Gods.
|22||{{Sm|Cobr|c1=Captain Falcon|c2=Kirby|c3=Samus|g=SSB}}||
|-
|-
|16||{{Sm|S2J}}||{{head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||
|40||{{Sm|Janitor|p=SoCal|c1=Captain Falcon|c2=Yoshi|g=SSB}}||
|-
|-
|19||{{Sm|Lucky}}||{{head|Fox|g=SSBM|cl=Red|s=20px}}{{head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBM|cl=Black|s=20px}}||One of the best Fox players for a good portion of ''Melee'''s history.
|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]].
 
==''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
===Notable players===
====Globally ranked players====
These SoCal players were ranked on the [[SSBMRank 2022]].
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!SSBMRank!!Name!!Notes
|-
|-
|26||{{Sm|MacD}}||{{head|Peach|g=SSBM|cl=White|s=20px}}||The best American Peach main.
|3||{{Sm|Mango|c1=Falco|c2=Fox|g=SSBM}}||One of [[the Five Gods]] of ''Melee''.
|-
|-
|28||{{Sm|Mike Haze}}||{{head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||Also known as a top Marth player in ''Brawl'' and a veteran tournament director for the region.
|12||{{Sm|KoDoRiN|c1=Marth|g=SSBM}}||Currently the second-best Marth player in the world.
|-
|-
|38||{{Sm|HugS}}||{{head|Samus|g=SSBM|cl=Pink|s=20px}}||One of the best Samus players in the world.
|14||{{Sm|Fiction|c1=Falco|g=SSBM}}||
|-
|-
|43||{{Sm|Santiago}}||{{head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}}{{head|Falco|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||
|15||{{Sm|S2J|c1=Captain Falcon|g=SSBM}}||One of the best Captain Falcon players in the world.
|-
|-
|45||{{Sm|Captain Faceroll}}||{{head|Sheik|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]].
|-
|-
|46||{{Sm|CDK}}||{{head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||
|28||{{Sm|Lucky|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}}||One of the best Fox players for a good portion of ''Melee'''s history.
|-
|-
|56||{{Sm|Eddy Mexico}}||{{head|Luigi|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||While technically residing in Mexico, he is currently ranked 14th on the [[SoCal Power Rankings]].
|30||{{Sm|null|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}}||
|-
|-
|69||{{Sm|Squid}}||{{head|Falco|cl=Red|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||
|44||{{Sm|Smash Papi|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}}||
|-
|-
|73||{{Sm|Lovage}}||{{head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||
|45||{{Sm|Franz|c1=Dr. Mario|g=SSBM}}||Currently the best Dr. Mario player in the world.
|-
|-
|79||{{Sm|Alex19}}||{{head|Fox|g=SSBM|cl=Blue|s=20px}}||
|57||{{Sm|Kürv|c1=Fox|c2=Luigi|g=SSBM}}||
|-
|-
|83||{{Sm|Reno}}||{{head|Sheik|g=SSBM|s=20px}}{{head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||
|69||{{Sm|Suf|c1=Captain Falcon|g=SSBM}}||
|-
|-
|84||{{Sm|Tafokints}}||{{head|Sheik|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||Known as a prominent ''Smash'' writer, analyst, and Mango's coach under Cloud9; the creator of [[SSBMRank]].
|73||{{Sm|Faceroll|c1=Sheik|g=SSBM}}||
|-
|-
|86||{{Sm|Kira}}||{{head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||
|86||{{Sm|Khalid|c1=Jigglypuff|g=SSBM}}||
|-
|-
|87||{{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".
|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|Bizzarro Flame}}{{Head|Ganondorf|g=SSBM|s=20px}}: Formerly ranked 98th in the [[2015 SSBMRank]], now lives in NorCal
*{{Sm|Jace|c1=Captain Falcon|g=SSBM}}
*{{Sm|DieSuperFly}}{{head|Sheik|g=SSBM|s=20px}}: Known as a top {{SSBM|Sheik}} in the pre-''Brawl'' era; ranked 23rd on the [[Smash Panel Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Lego|c1=Marth|g=SSBM}}
*{{Sm|Fiction}}{{Head|Marth|g=SSBM|s=20px}}: Formerly ranked 38th on the [[2015 SSBMRank]]
*{{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; currently ranked 11th on the [[SoCal Power Rankings]] and formerly 30th on the [[2015 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|MoJoe|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}}
*{{Sm|Recipherus}}{{Head|Sheik|g=SSBM|s=20px}}: during 2001-2003 era he was one of the top players, winning [[Snexus 2]], [[Tournament Go 3]], and [[IVGF Northwest Regionals]]
*{{Sm|Vavez|c1=Peach|g=SSBM}}


==''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
==''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
===Notable players===
===Notable players===
====Nationally 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|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}}||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|s=20px}}||One of the best Olimars in the United States.
|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}}||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|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|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|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]].


==''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
==''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
===Notable players===
===Notable players===
====Nationally ranked players====
====Globally ranked players====
''See also: [[SoCal Power Rankings]] and [[:Category:Southern California smashers]]''
These SoCal players are ranked on [[Panda Global Rankings 100]].
 
These players are ranked on [[Panda Global]]'s 2015 [[Panda Global Rankings]].
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!PG ranking
!PG ranking!!Name!!Notes
!Name
|-
!Characters
|8||{{Sm|Larry Lurr|c1=Fox|g=SSB4}}||The best Fox main of all time.
!Notes
|-
|-
|1||{{Sm|ZeRo}}||{{head|Diddy Kong|g=SSB4|cl=Purple|s=20px}}{{head|Sheik|g=SSB4|cl=Black|s=20px}}||Considered the best ''Smash 4'' player in the world; although originally from Chile, has lived in SoCal for the majority of his ''Smash 4'' career.
|11||{{Sm|VoiD|c1=Sheik|g=SSB4}}||One of the best Sheik players of all time.
|-
|-
|7||{{Sm|Larry Lurr}}||{{head|Fox|g=SSB4|cl=Red|s=20px}}{{head|Donkey Kong|g=SSB4|s=20px}}||The best Fox main and one of the best players in the world.
|27||{{Sm|Elegant|c1=Luigi|g=SSB4}}||The best Luigi player in the world.
|-
|-
|8||{{Sm|VoiD}}||{{head|Sheik|g=SSB4|cl=White|s=20px}}{{head|Fox|g=SSB4|cl=White|s=20px}}||Known as one of the best Sheik mains and one of the best players in the world.
|29||{{Sm|falln|c1=Rosalina|g=SSB4}}||One of the best Rosalina & Luma players in the world.
|-
|-
|22||{{Sm|Tyrant}}||{{head|Meta Knight|g=SSB4|cl=Grey|s=20px}}||One of the best Meta Knights 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.
|-
|-
|27||{{Sm|K9sbruce}}||{{head|Sheik|g=SSB4|cl=Yellow|s=20px}}{{head|Diddy Kong|g=SSB4|s=20px}}||Originally from Arizona, but currently lives in SoCal.
|52||{{Sm|Rich Brown|c1=Mewtwo|g=SSB4}}||One of the three best Mewtwo players in the United States.
|-
|-
|29||{{Sm|SlayerZ}}||{{head|Peach|g=SSB4|s=20px}}||Originally from Arizona, but currently lives in SoCal.
|61||{{Sm|Zenyou|c1=Mario|g=SSB4}}||One of the best Mario players in the world.
|-
|-
|36||{{Sm|Mr. ConCon}}||{{head|Luigi|g=SSB4|cl=Purple|s=20px}}||One of the best Luigi mains in the world.
|62||{{Sm|K9sbruce|c1=Diddy Kong|c2=Sheik|g=SSB4}}||One of the best Diddy Kong and Sheik players in SoCal.
|-
|-
|37||{{Sm|Ito}}||{{head|Meta Knight|g=SSB4|cl=Red|s=20px}}||Originally from NorCal, but moved to SoCal in the summer of 2016.
|64||{{Sm|Tyrant|c1=Meta Knight|g=SSB4}}||One of the best Meta Knight players in the early metagame.
|-
|-
|40||{{Sm|falln}}||{{head|Rosalina|g=SSB4|cl=White|s=20px}}||
|67||{{Sm|Charliedaking|c1=Fox|g=SSB4}}||
|-
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|50||{{Sm|Tearbear}}||{{head|Captain Falcon|g=SSB4|cl=Cyan|s=20px}}||
|98||{{Sm|Eon|c1=Fox|g=SSB4}}||
|}
|}
====Other top players====
These SoCal players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest placement is listed:
*{{Sm|Elegant}}{{head|Luigi|g=SSB4|s=20px}}: Considered the best Luigi main in the world.
*{{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 notable players===
*{{Sm|Nicko}}{{head|Shulk|g=SSB4|s=20px}}: One of the two best Shulk players in the world.


==''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
===Notable players===
====Globally ranked players====
These players are ranked on the [[UltRank 2022]]/[[OrionRank 2022]].
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!UltRank!!OrionRank!!Name!!Notes
|-
|60||140||{{Sm|T3 DOM|c1=Richter|g=SSBU}}||The best Richter player in the world.
|-
|—||111||{{Sm|Chase|c1=Palutena|g=SSBU}}||
|-
|—||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]].


==''[[Project M]]''==
====Other notable players====
*{{Sm|AC|c1=Snake|g=SSBU}}
*{{Sm|Razo|c1=Peach|g=SSBU}}: One of the best Peach players in the United States.
*{{Sm|Monte|c1=Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBU}}
*{{Sm|Nito|c1=Kazuya|c2=Ken|g=SSBU}}
*{{Sm|Zenyou|c1=Mario|g=SSBU}}


==''[[Project M]]/[[Project+]]''==
===Notable Players===
===Notable Players===
====Nationally Ranked Players====
====Globally ranked players====
 
These players were ranked on the [[PMRank 2022]].
These players were ranked on the [[PMRank 2016]].
 
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!PMRank
!PMRank!!Name!!Notes
!Name
!Characters
!Notes
|-
|-
|3||{{Sm|Sosa}}||{{Head|Wario|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Wario (PM)}}||The best Wario main in the world.
|3||{{Sm|Sosa}}{{PMHead|Wario|s=20px}}{{PMHead|Pit|s=20px}}||
|-
|-
|9||{{Sm|Jose V}}||{{Head|Ness|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Ness (PM)}}||The best Ness main in the world.
|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.
|-
|-
|15||{{Sm|iPunchKidsz}}||{{Head|Lucario|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Lucario (PM)}}||The best Lucario main in the world, but is currently very inactive.
|31||{{Sm|Yung Quaff}}{{PMHead|Meta Knight|s=20px}}||One of the best Meta Knight players in the world. Currently resides in Massachusetts.
|-
|-
|22||{{Sm|Boringman}}||{{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Meta Knight (PM)}}{{Head|Mario|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Mario (PM)}}||Ranked in both SoCal and NorCal.
|33||{{Sm|Tealz}}{{PMHead|Meta Knight|s=20px}}{{PMHead|Pikachu|s=20px}}||
|-
|-
|25||{{Sm|Venom|p=SoCal}}||{{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Captain Falcon (PM)}}||The best Captain Falcon main in the world.
|34||{{Sm|Sabre}}{{PMHead|Ivysaur|s=20px}}||One of the best Ivysaur players in the world.
|-
|-
|26||{{Sm|Machiavelli}}||{{Head|Ivysaur|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Ivysaur (PM)}}||Formerly the best Ivysaur in the world, is now inactive.
|35||{{Sm|Suvir}}{{PMHead|Sheik|s=20px}}{{PMHead|Zero Suit Samus|s=20px}}||
|-
|-
|27||{{Sm|Aero}}||{{Head|Diddy Kong|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Diddy Kong (PM)}}||Very solid Diddy Kong, is now retired.
|36||{{Sm|Narq}}{{PMHead|Lucas|s=20px}}||Originally from New York
|-
|-
|38||{{Sm|Jason Waterfalls}}||{{Head|Zero Suit Samus|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Zero Suit Samus (PM)}}||
|HM||{{Sm|LoyaL}}{{PMHead|Mario|s=20px}}{{PMHead|Mr. Game & Watch|s=20px}}||
|-
|42||{{Sm|Aion}}||{{Head|Sonic|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Sonic (PM)}}||One of the best Sonic players in the world.
|}
|}
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|Blank}}{{Head|Zero Suit Samus|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Zero Suit Samus (PM)}}:Never travels, but is one of the best Zero Suit Samus players in the world.
*{{Sm|Dr.}}{{PMHead|Zelda|s=20px}}: The best active Zelda player in the world.
*{{Sm|Red Ranger}}{{Head|Ganondorf|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Ganondorf (PM)}}:The best Ganondorf main in the world.
*{{Sm|Lucky}}{{PMHead|Fox|s=20px}}{{PMHead|Wolf|s=20px}}
*{{Sm|YadoR}}{{Head|Kirby|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Kirby (PM)}}{{Head|Squirtle|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Squirtle (PM)}}:The best Kirby main in the world.
*{{Sm|Red Ranger}}{{PMHead|Ganondorf|s=20px}}: One of the best Ganondorf players in the world.
*{{Sm|Loyal}}{{Head|Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Mr. Game & Watch (PM)}}
*{{Sm|Westballz}}{{PMHead|Falco|s=20px}}
*{{Sm|Tealz}}{{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Meta Knight (PM)}}
*{{Sm|YadoR}}{{PMHead|Kirby|s=20px}}{{PMHead|Squirtle|s=20px}}: The best Kirby player in the world.
*{{Sm|Burntsocks}}{{Head|Yoshi|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Yoshi (PM)}}:The best Yoshi main in the world.
*{{Sm|Zenokids}}{{PMHead|Sonic|s=20px}}
*{{Sm|Sneez}}{{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=R.O.B. (PM)}}{{Head|Diddy Kong|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Diddy Kong (PM)}}:One of the best R.O.B. mains in the world.
 
*{{Sm|Dr.}}{{Head|Zelda|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Zelda (PM)}}:The best active Zelda main in the world.
==See also==
*{{Sm|Zenokids}}{{Head|Sonic|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Sonic (PM)}}
Power rankings:
*{{Sm|Lucky}}{{Head|Fox|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Fox (PM)}}{{Head|Wolf|g=SSBB|s=20px}}
*[[SoCal Power Rankings]]
*{{Sm|Westballz}}{{Head|Falco|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Falco (PM)}}
 
Smashers:
*[[:Category:Southern California smashers|Southern California smashers]]
 
Tournaments:
*[[:Category:Southern California tournaments|Southern California tournaments]]


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[[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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