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'''Gackt''' ({{ja|がくと|Gakuto}}) is a Japanese smasher who mains {{SSBU|Ness}} in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. He is considered to be the best Ness player of all-time and the highest-placing Ness player in majors, placing 3rd at {{Trn|Kagaribi 7}}, {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 12}}, and {{Trn|S Factor 11}}. Gackt is currently ranked 27th on the [[LumiRank 2023]]; he was also ranked 7th on the old [[Experimental Smash Player Rankings]]. He has been active in Smash since 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAKNZTNmqog|title=Active since 2005, from SWT: Japan Ultimate Online Qualifier stream}}</ref>

Gackt was also among the best Ness players in the world in ''[[SSB4]]''. He has taken sets over players such as {{Sm|komorikiri}}, {{Sm|Abadango}}, {{Sm|ANTi}}, {{Sm|Mistake}}, {{Sm|Tsu}}, {{Sm|Kameme}}, {{Sm|Nietono}}, and {{Sm|Locus}}.

Gackt relies on both [[PK Thunder]] and [[PK Fire]] to create [[mindgames]] and devastating ledgetraps, allowing him to apply constant pressure and close out stocks quickly. He often uses aggressive aerials alongside [[PSI Magnet]] and [[down tilt]] to get in and break his opponent's defense. His breakout tournament was at  {{Trn|The Big House 7}} where he earned 17th place and defeated top players tamim, Locus, and ANTi. Since then, Gackt has done very well at various tournaments both in Japan and internationally.