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''See also: [[:Category:Peach players (SSBU)]]; [[:Category:Daisy players (SSBU)]]''
''See also: [[:Category:Peach players (SSBU)]]; [[:Category:Daisy players (SSBU)]]''


*{{Sm|Eik|c1=Peach|g=SSBU|Japan}} - The second-best Peach player from Japan since 2023, having notably placed no lower than 17th at any events that year, which included 7th at {{Trn|Shinosuma HEROES 4}}, 9th at {{Trn|WAVE Champions 6}} upsetting {{Sm|Kameme}}, and 13th at [[Tournament:DELTA 7 FAT|DELTA 7 [FAT]]]. Due to this consistency, Eik was ranked 73rd on the [[LumiRank 2023]] despite having only competed offline for seven months.
*{{Sm|Eik|c1=Peach|g=SSBU|Japan}} - One of the best Paisy players in Japan in the post-pandemic metagame, first appearing in the offline competitive scene in 2023 with performances such as 7th at {{Trn|Shinosuma HEROES 4}} and {{Trn|Wave 5}}, in addition to wins over {{Sm|Kameme}} and {{Sm|Neo|p=Japan}} at major events. Since then, he has notably placed 4th at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 47}} and 9th at {{Trn|Seibugeki 17}} and holds a positive record over Umeki. He has appeared on every ranking since his offline debut, with his best finish being 65th on the [[LumiRank 2024.1]].
*{{Sm|Kie|c1=Peach|g=SSBU|Japan}} - The best Peach player in Japan in 2019, ranking 87th on the [[OrionRank 2019]]. Although he played a variety of characters, he primarily used Peach in some of his best major runs, including 17th at {{Trn|EVO Japan 2020}} and 25th at {{Trn|Umebura Japan Major 2019}}, and regularly placed highly at {{Trn|Sumabato}} events with Peach, including 2nd at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 3}}.
*{{Sm|Kie|c1=Peach|g=SSBU|Japan}} - One of the best Paisy players in Japan in the early metagame. Though he also plays {{SSBU|Palutena}} and {{SSBU|Ice Climbers}}, his best performances, especially in the later months of the metagame, were often with primarily Peach, including placing 7th at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 11}} and 13th at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 6}}. He was ranked 87th on the [[OrionRank 2019]] with Peach as his main character. Since then, he has seen some good performances such as placing 4th at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 15}}, but has not been able to recapture his performances in the early metagame.
*{{Sm|Leaf|c1=Peach|g=SSBU|Mexico}} - A top 20 player in Mexico for most of ''Ultimate'', who has placed top 8 at many Mexican events, such as 7th at {{Trn|Smash Fest to the Sky}} and {{Trn|Tijuana At War 2022}}, and has also placed highly at a few majors/supermajors, most notably 17th at both {{Trn|Smash Factor 8}} and {{Trn|Smash Factor 9}}.
*{{Sm|Leaf|c1=Peach|g=SSBU|Mexico}} - One of the best Paisy players in North America and is regularly ranked top 20 in his country. He has found great success at several of Mexico's largest events, including placing 5th at {{Trn|Bonito Harbor}}, 7th at {{Trn|Smash Fest to the Sky}}, and 17th at both {{Trn|Smash Factor 8}} and {{Trn|Smash Factor 9}}, and has defeated several of Mexico's best players at ranked events, including {{Sm|Skyjay}} and {{Sm|Chag}}. Though never formally ranked globally, he was an honorable mention for both [[LumiRank 2024]] seasons.
*{{Sm|Ling|c1=Peach|c2=Daisy|g=SSBU|USA}} - One of the best Peach/Daisy players in North America, having been ranked in the top 100 for several years, peaking at 44th on the [[OrionRank Mid-Year 2022]]. He has seen several strong runs at a regional level, which includes placing 2nd at the superregional {{Trn|Patchwork}}, defeating {{Sm|ShinyMark}} and {{Sm|MVD}} along the way. In addition, he has placed highly at several majors and supermajors, most notably 9th at both {{Trn|Riptide}} and {{Trn|MomoCon 2022}}.
*{{Sm|Ling|c1=Peach|c2=Daisy|g=SSBU|USA}} - One of the best Paisy players in North America, especially in the early years of the post-pandemic metagame, where he ranked as high as 71st on the [[OrionRank 2022]]. He is best known for being the runner-up at {{Trn|Patchwork}}, defeating {{Sm|ShinyMark}} and {{Sm|MVD}} along the way, and has placed well at other superregionals, including 9th at {{Trn|Apex 2022}} and {{Trn|Wavelength 2024}}. In addition, he has placed 9th at both {{Trn|Riptide}} and {{Trn|MomoCon 2022}} and 13th at {{Trn|Pound 2022}}, and has defeated players such as {{Sm|ESAM}} at {{Trn|Pound 2019}} and {{Sm|Sonix}} at {{Trn|CEO 2021}}.
*{{Sm|Meru|c1=Peach|g=SSBU|Japan}} - The best Peach player in Europe, as well as the second-best player in Europe overall in the first six months of 2019, placing 2nd at a multitude of notable European events, including {{Trn|Tech Republic IV}}, {{Trn|ICARUS V}}, and {{Trn|European SEL Clash}}. Since moving to Japan, he has also seen some success, including 49th at the supermajor {{Trn|Kagaribi 9}}.
*{{Flag|Netherlands}}{{Sm|Meru|c1=Peach|g=SSBU|Japan}} - The best Peach player in Europe and the second-best player on the continent in the early months of the early metagame. He was infamous for being the runner-up at many large European events during this time, including {{Trn|Tech Republic IV}}, {{Trn|ICARUS V}}, and {{Trn|DoKomi 2019}}. In addition, he also placed 9th at both {{Trn|Albion 4}} and {{Trn|Ultimate Fighting Arena 2019}} and was eventually ranked 35th on the [[OrionRank 2019]]. He moved to Japan in the post-pandemic metagame and has found some success despite infrequent attendance.
*{{Sm|MuteAce|c1=Peach|g=SSBU|USA}} - One of the best Peach players of all-time, and the overall best since 2020. He is the second Peach/Daisy player to win a major, doing so at {{Trn|Patchwork 2024}}, and is also known for his 2nd-place finish at {{Trn|GENESIS 9}}, which marks the best Peach/Daisy performance since the early metagame.
*{{Sm|MuteAce|c1=Peach|g=SSBU|USA}} - The second-greatest Paisy player of all time and the player who came the closest to matching Samsora's success. He is the only Paisy player to win a major in the post-pandemic metagame, doing so at {{Trn|Patchwork 2024}}, and has placed highly at a variety of other majors, most notably 2nd at both {{Trn|GENESIS 9}} and {{Trn|Cirque Du CFL 3}} and 3rd at several events such as {{Trn|Let's Make Moves Miami}}. He has been ranked in every year, with his highest ranking being 17th on the [[LumiRank 2024.1]], making him the second Paisy player to rank in the top 20.
*{{Sm|RobinGG|c1=Peach|g=SSBU|Germany}} - Europe's second-best Peach player after Meru in 2019, placing top 8 at many German events and highly at other European events, including 13th at {{Trn|VCA 2019}}, 17th at {{Trn|Syndicate 2019}}, and 25th at {{Trn|Albion 4}}. Although less active outside of Germany in the post-online metagame, he is still considered the best player of either princess in Europe after Meru's departure.
*{{Sm|Samsora|c1=Peach|g=SSBU|USA}} - The greatest Paisy player of all time and one of the best players in the early metagame. He was the first Paisy player to win a major and is the only one with multiple, having won {{Trn|Defend the North 2019}} and {{Trn|Shine 2019}}. In addition, he was ranked 2nd on the [[Fall 2019 PGRU]], becoming the only Paisy player to rank in the top 10. He eventually left competitive play following controversies involving him in 2020, and has attended a couple events since with mixed success. Nevertheless, his results remain largely unmatched, with no other Paisy players winning a major for several years after he left.
*{{Sm|Samsora|c1=Peach|g=SSBU|USA}} - The best Peach player in the world, as well as a top 3 player, during his prime in 2019. He is the first Peach/Daisy player to win a major/supermajor, with his most notable win being {{Trn|Shine 2019}}. Following controversies involving him in 2020, he has only attended a few events, albeit to lesser success.
*{{Sm|Umeki|c1=Daisy|g=SSBU|Japan}} - The third-greatest Paisy players of all time, the greatest in Japan, and the best who primarily pilots Daisy. Though particularly infamous for his inconsistency, he has came close to winning several majors, most notably being the runner-up at {{Trn|Seibugeki 12}} and placing 3rd at {{Trn|Umebura SP 6}} and 5th at both {{Trn|Port Priority 8}} and {{Trn|Sumabato SP 55}}, notably winning the Paisy ditto against MuteAce at Port Priority 8. He has been ranked in almost every year, with his highest being 33rd on the [[LumiRank 2023]].
*{{Sm|Umeki|c1=Daisy|g=SSBU|Japan}} - The third-best player of either princess of all-time, as well as the best who primarily uses Daisy. Although less consistent compared to MuteAce or Samsora, his major and supermajor peaks are just as strong, which includes placing 2nd at {{Trn|Seibugeki 12}}, 3rd at {{Trn|Umebura SP 6}}, and 5th at {{Trn|Port Priority 8}}.


===Tier placement and history===
===Tier placement and history===