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'''Mang0''' (often stylized as '''Mango''' or '''MaNg0''', also known as '''Scorpion Master''', '''The Kid''', and '''The Buster''') is a | '''Mang0''' (often stylized as '''Mango''' or '''MaNg0''', also known as '''Scorpion Master''', '''The Kid''', and '''The Buster''') is a ''[[Melee]]'' player from Norwalk, California. One of the "[[Five Gods]]" of ''Melee'', Mang0 is widely considered to be [[Greatest of all time|one of the greatest ''Melee'' players of all time]], due to being ranked as the best in the world for several years (2013-2014, 2021), his status as a top 10 player for over a decade, and his many major victories including winning two {{Trn|EVO}} titles; he is often in the center of debates alongside {{Sm|Armada}} as the game's all-time best. | ||
Mang0 is | Mang0 is famous for being able to play several characters at a highly competitive level. Breaking onto the scene as a {{SSBM|Jigglypuff}} main, he later found success playing {{SSBM|Falco}} and {{SSBM|Fox}} and utilizing {{SSBM|Marth}}, {{SSBM|Mario}}, and {{SSBM|Captain Falcon}} as noteworthy secondaries. Because of his innovations and dominance with Jigglypuff from 2007 to 2009, Mang0 is generally credited for Jigglypuff's [[List of SSBM tier lists (NTSC)|large jump]] in the Melee [[tier list]], from ranking 6th and 7th with Captain Falcon to ranking 3rd. In addition, he considered the greatest Falco player of all time while his Fox is also rated amongst the game's best. | ||
==Tournament history== | ==Tournament history== | ||
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Though he was ranked as the best player in 2021, this title did not carry into the the first half of the following year, which saw Mango's worst streak of performances in his entire career: for the entire [[MPGR Summer 2022]] season, he was only able to place top 8 at one major. He especially was the victim of one of the largest upsets of the current era, where as the first seed at {{Trn|GENESIS 8}} he lost to the 64th seed {{Sm|Fizzwiggle}}. Though he had some decent performances towards the end of the half-year season, it was not enough to salvage how underwhelming most of it was. As such, Mango was ranked 11th on the [[MPGR Summer 2022]], the first time he was ranked outside the top 10 since modern ranking began. | Though he was ranked as the best player in 2021, this title did not carry into the the first half of the following year, which saw Mango's worst streak of performances in his entire career: for the entire [[MPGR Summer 2022]] season, he was only able to place top 8 at one major. He especially was the victim of one of the largest upsets of the current era, where as the first seed at {{Trn|GENESIS 8}} he lost to the 64th seed {{Sm|Fizzwiggle}}. Though he had some decent performances towards the end of the half-year season, it was not enough to salvage how underwhelming most of it was. As such, Mango was ranked 11th on the [[MPGR Summer 2022]], the first time he was ranked outside the top 10 since modern ranking began. | ||
This ranking | This ranking upset Mango, who let off his anger by winning {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2022}}, double-eliminating {{Sm|Hungrybox}} along the way; his victory speech included an "angry" rant towards the SSBMRank panelists, which has since become infamous in the community. This event marked a major turn in Mango's season, as he returned to form for the rest of the year by once again placing top 8 regularly at majors, including winning three other majors: {{Trn|Lost Tech City 2022}}, {{Trn|Smash Summit 14}}, and {{Trn|Mainstage 2022}}. As such, Mango quickly went from being just outside the top 10 to being a leading contender for the #2 position. | ||
Unfortunately, the [[SSBMRank 2022]] ultimately awarded the #2 position to {{Sm|aMSa}}, who also had an explosion of incredible performances in the second half of the year where he had a historic win at {{Trn|The Big House 10}}, double-eliminated Mango along the way, before winning two other majors, including {{Trn|Scuffed World Tour}} where he defeated Mango once again. Though Mango was still ranked #3 in the world, he remained disappointed in his final placement, and eventually used the rankings as a scapegoat to sandbag at {{Trn|GENESIS 9}} with {{SSBM|Dr. Mario}}, where he ultimately lost to {{Sm|Taj}}'s {{SSBM|Mewtwo}} 2-3 and {{Sm|Matteo}} 1-3 to place 97th, by far his worst performance outside of forfeits. His performance led to backlash in the ''Melee'' community, with many accusing Mango of unsportsmanlike behavior. Mango eventually revealed that he had been losing motivation for the game to the point where he saw a sports therapist in the previous year and announced a months-long hiatus from competition. | Unfortunately, the [[SSBMRank 2022]] ultimately awarded the #2 position to {{Sm|aMSa}}, who also had an explosion of incredible performances in the second half of the year where he had a historic win at {{Trn|The Big House 10}}, double-eliminated Mango along the way, before winning two other majors, including {{Trn|Scuffed World Tour}} where he defeated Mango once again. Though Mango was still ranked #3 in the world, he remained disappointed in his final placement, and eventually used the rankings as a scapegoat to sandbag at {{Trn|GENESIS 9}} with {{SSBM|Dr. Mario}}, where he ultimately lost to {{Sm|Taj}}'s {{SSBM|Mewtwo}} 2-3 and {{Sm|Matteo}} 1-3 to place 97th, by far his worst performance outside of forfeits. His performance led to backlash in the ''Melee'' community, with many accusing Mango of unsportsmanlike behavior. Mango eventually revealed that he had been losing motivation for the game to the point where he saw a sports therapist in the previous year and announced a months-long hiatus from competition. | ||
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Fortunately, a season with lower activity allowed Mango to regain his spark for competitive play. Though he initially began the 2024 season lukewarmly, placing 9th at {{Trn|GENESIS X}} and losing to {{Sm|Ossify}} and {{Sm|Sirmeris}} at {{Trn|Full Bloom 2024}}, his results gradually improved as the season went on. This culminated in him winning {{Trn|Tipped Off 15: Connected}}, where he defeated {{Sm|Hungrybox}}, {{Sm|Zain}}, and {{Sm|Cody Schwab}} twice. This not only marked his first major win since {{Trn|Mainstage 2022}}, but also the first time he defeated Zain since {{Trn|Ludwig Smash Invitational}} in 2022, ending a 10-set loss streak. An additional win at {{Trn|Supernova 2024}} led many to wonder whether Mango had a shot at claiming the throne that year. | Fortunately, a season with lower activity allowed Mango to regain his spark for competitive play. Though he initially began the 2024 season lukewarmly, placing 9th at {{Trn|GENESIS X}} and losing to {{Sm|Ossify}} and {{Sm|Sirmeris}} at {{Trn|Full Bloom 2024}}, his results gradually improved as the season went on. This culminated in him winning {{Trn|Tipped Off 15: Connected}}, where he defeated {{Sm|Hungrybox}}, {{Sm|Zain}}, and {{Sm|Cody Schwab}} twice. This not only marked his first major win since {{Trn|Mainstage 2022}}, but also the first time he defeated Zain since {{Trn|Ludwig Smash Invitational}} in 2022, ending a 10-set loss streak. An additional win at {{Trn|Supernova 2024}} led many to wonder whether Mango had a shot at claiming the throne that year. | ||
Unfortunately, Mango was unable to replicate his summer performances for the rest of the year. Though he continued to place well, he also had several severe underperformances, which included being upset by {{Sm|Equilateral}} at {{Trn|Luminosity Makes Moves Miami 2024}} before forfeiting for 33rd, and going 0-7 in round robin pools at {{Trn|Nounsvitational 2024}} before forfeiting the rest of the event to place 13th; he cited his desire to watch a nearby [[wikipedia:Philadelphia Eagles|Eagles]] game as his reason for not trying at the latter event. These performances and a lack of any other major wins knocked him out of any chance at regaining the throne; however, his season in 2024 was unanimously agreed to be better than his previous season, and he was | Unfortunately, Mango was unable to replicate his summer performances for the rest of the year. Though he continued to place well, he also had several severe underperformances, which included being upset by {{Sm|Equilateral}} at {{Trn|Luminosity Makes Moves Miami 2024}} before forfeiting for 33rd, and going 0-7 in round robin pools at {{Trn|Nounsvitational 2024}} before forfeiting the rest of the event to place 13th; he cited his desire to watch a nearby [[wikipedia:Philadelphia Eagles|Eagles]] game as his reason for not trying at the latter event. These performances and a lack of any other major wins knocked him out of any chance at regaining the throne; however, his season in 2024 was unanimously agreed to be better than his previous season, and he was ultimately ranked 3rd that year. | ||
==Playstyle== | ==Playstyle== | ||
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|[[MPGR 2019]]||December 17th, 2018 - December 8th, 2019||3rd||{{Head|Falco|g=SSBM|s=20px}}{{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}}|| | |[[MPGR 2019]]||December 17th, 2018 - December 8th, 2019||3rd||{{Head|Falco|g=SSBM|s=20px}}{{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}}|| | ||
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|[[MPGRContenders#North America|MPGRContenders North America]]||2021||S+ (1st)||{{Head|Falco|g=SSBM|s=20px}}{{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}}|| | |||
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|[[MPGR Summer 2022]]||March 1st - July 11th, 2022||11th||{{Head|Falco|g=SSBM|s=20px}}{{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}}|| | |[[MPGR Summer 2022]]||March 1st - July 11th, 2022||11th||{{Head|Falco|g=SSBM|s=20px}}{{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}}|| | ||
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|[[SSBMRank Summer 2024]]||December 18th, 2023 - July 7th, 2024||3rd||{{Head|Falco|g=SSBM|s=20px}}{{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}}|| | |[[SSBMRank Summer 2024]]||December 18th, 2023 - July 7th, 2024||3rd||{{Head|Falco|g=SSBM|s=20px}}{{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}}|| | ||
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|[[SSBMRank 2024]]||December 18th, 2023 - December 15th, 2024||3rd||{{Head|Falco|g=SSBM|s=20px}}{{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}}|| | |||
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