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of California, including the San Francisco Bay Area, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country. While most regions are divided by state, California is split into northern and [[SoCal|southern portions]], as the state's large size has resulted in the development of two largely independent centers of ''Smash'' activity.
of California, including the San Francisco Bay Area, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country. While most regions are divided by state, California is split into northern and [[SoCal|southern portions]], as the state's large size has resulted in the development of two largely independent centers of ''Smash'' activity.


With a huge concentration of young people and college students, NorCal has been one of the most active ''Smash'' regions in the U.S. since the series' competitive beginnings. {{Sm|Matt Deezie}}'s [[Tournament Go]] series, considered the first major ''Smash'' tournaments, were held here, and thus the region can be considered the birthplace of competitive ''Smash''. NorCal is at present most famous for the {{b|GENESIS|tournament series}} tournaments, considered the premiere grassroots ''Smash'' supermajor today and one of the most iconic and prestigious tournament series in history. Its ''Melee'' scene is dominated by the "NorCal trio", consisting of three of the best players in the United States: {{Sm|PewPewU}}, {{Sm|SFAT}}, and {{Sm|Shroomed}}.
With a huge concentration of young people and college students, NorCal has been one of the most active ''Smash'' regions in the U.S. since the series' competitive beginnings. {{Sm|Matt Deezie}}'s [[Tournament Go]] series, considered the first major ''Smash'' tournaments, were held here, and thus the region can be considered the birthplace of competitive ''Smash''. NorCal is at present most famous for the {{Trn|GENESIS|series}} tournaments, considered the premiere grassroots ''Smash'' supermajor today and one of the most iconic and prestigious tournament series in history.  


==''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
==''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
===Notable players===
===Notable players===
====Nationally ranked players====
====Globally ranked players====
''See also: [[NorCal Power Rankings]] and [[:Category:Northern California smashers]]''
These NorCal players are ranked on the [[SSBMRank 2022]].
 
These NorCal players are ranked on [[Melee It On Me]]'s [[2016 SSBMRank]].
 
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!SSBMRank
!SSBMRank!!Name!!!Notes
!Name
!Characters
!Notes
|-
|-||{{Sm|Shroomed}}||{{head|Sheik|cl=White|g=SSBM|s=20px}}{{head|Marth|cl=Red|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||Known as the best {{SSBM|Dr. Mario}} in the world before switching to {{SSBM|Sheik}} in 2014.
|-
|-||{{Sm|SFAT}}||{{head|Fox|cl=Red|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||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]].
|-
|-||{{Sm|PewPewU}}||{{head|Marth|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||Considered one of the best Marth mains in the United States; also known for teaming with {{Sm|SFAT}}, forming [[PewFat|one of the most dominant doubles teams in the world]].
|-
|17||{{Sm|Nintendude}}||{{head|Ice Climbers|cl=Red|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||Known as the current best {{SSBM|Ice Climbers}} player in the world; originally from [[Tristate Area|New York]], but currently lives in NorCal.
|-
|31||{{Sm|Zhu}}||{{head|Falco|cl=Blue|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||One of the best {{SSBM|Falco}}s in the United States.
|-
|-
|33||{{Sm|Laudandus}}||{{head|Sheik|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||
|27||{{Sm|SFAT|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}}||
|-
|-
|57||{{Sm|Azusa}}||{{head|Peach|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||
|20||{{Sm|Spark|c1=Sheik|g=SSBM}}||Currently resides in Arizona.
|-
|-
|71||{{Sm|Kalamazhu}}||{{head|Peach|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||Originally from Michigan, but currently lives in San Francisco.
|50||{{Sm|Azel|c1=Fox|c2=Sheik|g=SSBM}}||
|-
|-
|72||{{Sm|Darkatma}}||{{head|Sheik|g=SSBM|s=20px}}{{head|Peach|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||
|53||{{Sm|Kalamazhu|c1=Peach|g=SSBM}}||Originally from Michigan.
|-
|-
|78||{{Sm|Frootloop}}||{{head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||Originally from Wisconsin, but currently lives in the Bay Area.
|55||{{Sm|Ralph|c1=Pikachu|c2=Fox|g=SSBM}}||
|-
|-
|80||{{Sm|HomeMadeWaffles}}||{{head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}}{{head|Falco|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||More famous as one of the most iconic commentators of the grassroots ''Melee'' scene.
|88||{{Sm|Umarth|c1=Marth|g=SSBM}}||
|-
|91||{{Sm|Phil}}||{{head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||
|-
|92||{{Sm|Darrell}}||{{head|Samus|cl=Black|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||
|-
|93||{{Sm|NMW}}||{{head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||
|}
|}
These NorCal players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest placement is listed:
*{{Sm|Azusa|c1=Peach|g=SSBM}}: 57th on the [[2016 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Bizzarro Flame|c1=Ganondorf|g=SSBM}}: 94th on the [[2014 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Bob$|c1=Dr. Mario|g=SSBM}}: 90th on the [[2013 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Bobby Scar|c1=Captain Falcon|g=SSBM}}: Notable commentator. 62nd on the [[2013 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Cactuar|c1=Marth|c2=Fox|g=SSBM}}: Originally from Pennsylvania. 37th on the [[2015 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Darkatma|c1=Sheik|g=SSBM}}: 46th on the [[2013 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Darrell|c1=Samus|g=SSBM}}: 61st on the [[2014 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|dizzkidboogie|c1=Ice Climbers|g=SSBM}}: Currently resides in Tristate. 27th on the [[2016 SSBMRank]] and [[2017 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|HomeMadeWaffles|c1=Falco|c2=Dr. Mario|g=SSBM}}: Notable commentator. 55th on the [[2013 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Hyprid|c1=Marth|g=SSBM}}: 95th on the [[2014 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Isai|c1=Captain Falcon|g=SSBM}}: 3rd on the [[RetroSSBMRank#2001-2003|RetroSSBMRank 2001-2003]] and [[RetroSSBMRank#2005|RetroSSBMRank 2005]].
*{{Sm|Justin Junio|c1=Falco|g=SSBM}}: 6th on the [[RetroSSBMRank#2001-2003|RetroSSBMRank 2001-2003]].
*{{sm|L|p=NorCal|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}}: 94th on the [[2017 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Laudandus|c1=Sheik|g=SSBM}}: Originally from Pennsylvania. 33rd on the [[2016 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Lord|c1=Captain Falcon|g=SSBM}}: 29th on the [[2013 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Nickemwit|c1=Captain Falcon|g=SSBM}}: 58th on the [[2019 MPGR]].
*{{Sm|Nintendude|c1=Ice Climbers|c2=Marth|g=SSBM}}: Originally from [[Tristate Area|New York]]. 17th on the [[2016 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|PewPewU|c1=Marth|g=SSBM}}: Known for teaming with {{Sm|SFAT}}, forming [[PewFat|one of the most dominant doubles teams in the world]]. 12th on the [[2013 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Pink Shinobi|c1=Peach|g=SSBM}}: Honorable Mention on the [[RetroSSBMRank#2009|RetroSSBMRank 2009]].
*{{Sm|Rocky|p=California|c1=Falco|g=SSBM}}: 51st on the [[2018 MPGR]].
*{{Sm|Shroomed|c1=Sheik|c2=Marth|c3=Dr. Mario|g=SSBM}}: 7th on the [[2013 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|SilentSpectre|c1=Captain Falcon|g=SSBM}}: 47th on the [[2014 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Sultan of Samitude|c1=Falco|g=SSBM}}: 5th on the [[RetroSSBMRank#2001-2003|RetroSSBMRank 2001-2003]].
*{{Sm|Tafokints|c1=Sheik|g=SSBM}}: Notable commentator. 61st on the [[2013 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|The King|c1=Jigglypuff|g=SSBM}}: Briefly resided in NorCal. Honorable Mention on the [[RetroSSBMRank#2006|RetroSSBMRank 2006]].
*{{Sm|Toph|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}}: Notable commentator. 91st on the [[2014 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Zhu|c1=Falco|g=SSBM}}: 7th on the [[RetroSSBMRank#2009|RetroSSBMRank 2009]] and [[RetroSSBMRank#2011|RetroSSBMRank 2011]]
====Other notable players====
*{{Sm|Alan|c1=Sheik|c2=Peach|g=SSBM}}
*{{Sm|Boback|c1=Ice Climbers|g=SSBM}}: One of the TOs for {{Trn|GENESIS|series}}.
*{{Sm|Dr. Z|c1=Jigglypuff|g=SSBM}}: One of the TOs for {{Trn|GENESIS|series}}.
*{{Sm|Germ|c1=Link|g=SSBM}}: One of the best Link players in the world.
*{{Sm|Tang|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}}: One of the members who participated in the [[Wombo Combo]].


===Major tournaments hosted===
===Major tournaments hosted===
''See also: [[:Category:Northern California tournaments]]''
A list of significant regional and national ''Melee'' events hosted in NorCal; nationals are highlighted in bold.
A list of significant regional and national ''Melee'' events hosted in NorCal; nationals are highlighted in bold.
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Name
!Name
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|-
|'''[[GENESIS 4]]'''||1,704||January 20th-22nd, 2017||
|'''[[GENESIS 4]]'''||1,704||January 20th-22nd, 2017||
|-
|[[The Holiday Bash Smash Invitational]]||14||December 15th-17th, 2017
|-
|'''[[GENESIS 5]]'''||1,365||January 19th-21st, 2018||
|-
|[[Noods Noods Noods: Oakland Edition]]||182||April 7th, 2018||
|-
|{{Trn|Wombo Combo: 10 Year Anniversary}}||202||December 8th, 2018
|-
|{{Trn|Pre-Genesix}}||169||January 31st, 2019||
|-
|'''[[GENESIS 6]]'''||1,113||February 1st-3rd, 2019||
|-
|'''[[GENESIS 7]]'''||1,110||January 24th-26th, 2020||
|}
|}
[[Category:Competitive play]]
 
==''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
===Notable Players===
====Globally Ranked Players====
These NorCal players were ranked on the [[PGR 100]].
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!PG Ranking!!Name!!Notes
|-
|83||{{Sm|Shaky|c1=Ness|g=SSB4}}||
|-
|92||{{Sm|Xzax|c1=Fox|g=SSB4}}||
|-
|96||{{Sm|DSS|c1=Meta Knight|g=SSB4}}||
|}
These NorCal players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest placement is listed:
*{{Sm|Ito|c1=Meta Knight|g=SSB4}}: 31st on the [[PGR v1]].
 
====Other notable players====
*{{Sm|KOSSismoss|c1=Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSB4}}: Currently resides in Washington.
*{{Sm|Legit|c1=Diddy Kong|g=SSB4}}
*{{Sm|Lui$|c1=Mario|g=SSB4}}
*{{Sm|Teb|c1=Mario|g=SSB4}}
*{{Sm|Trevonte|c1=Sheik|g=SSB4}}
*{{Sm|Rice|p=NorCal|c1=Mario|c2=Fox|g=SSB4}}
*{{Sm|Zex|c1=Sheik|g=SSB4}}
 
==''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
===Notable Players===
====Globally Ranked Players====
These NorCal players are ranked on the [[UltRank 2022]] and/or the [[OrionRank 2022]].
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!UltRank!!OrionRank!!Name!!Notes
|-
|11||24||{{Sm|Kurama|c1=Mario|g=SSBU}}||The best Mario player in the world.
|-
|32||34||{{Sm|Lui$|c1=Palutena|c2=Fox|g=SSBU}}||The best Palutena player in the world and one of the best Fox players in United States.
|}
These NorCal players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest placement is listed:
*{{Sm|varun|c1=Wii Fit Trainer|g=SSBU}}: One of the best Wii Fit Trainer players in the world. 84th on the [[OrionRank Ultimate: Eclipse]].
 
====Nationally ranked players====
These NorCal players were ranked on the [[OrionRank 2022/North America|OrionRank 2022 North America]].
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!OrionRank NA!!Name!!Notes
|-
|178||{{Sm|Mind|c1=Luigi|g=SSBU}}||Currently resides in SoCal.
|}
These NorCal players have been ranked nationally in the past; their highest placement is listed:
*{{Sm|King Koopa|c1=Bowser|g=SSBU}}: 154th on the [[OrionRank North America Top 200]].
*{{Sm|Klaatu|c1=Olimar|g=SSBU}}: 125th on the [[OrionRank North America Top 200]].
*{{Sm|Legit|c1=Diddy Kong|g=SSBU}}: 172nd on the [[OrionRank North America Top 200]].
*{{Sm|Mudomo|c1=Pichu|g=SSBU}}: 183rd on the [[OrionRank North America Top 200]].
 
====Other notable players====
*{{Sm|H.3.K|c1=ROB|g=SSBU}}
*{{Sm|SAOGonza|c1=Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBU}}
*{{Sm|Xzax|c1=Inkling|g=SSBU}}
 
==''[[Project M]]/[[Project+]]''==
===Notable Players===
====Globally Ranked Players====
These NorCal players are ranked on the [[PMRank 2022]].
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!PMRank!!Name!!Notes
|-
|1||{{Sm|The Doctor}}{{PMHead|Mario|s=20px}}||
|-
|9||{{Sm|SipMastah}}{{PMHead|Meta Knight|s=20px}}{{PMHead|Sonic|s=20px}}{{PMHead|Lucario|s=20px}}
|-
|13||{{Sm|Ivayne}}{{PMHead|Falco|s=20px}}{{PMHead|Wolf|s=20px}}||
|-
|34||{{Sm|Sabre}}{{PMHead|Ivysaur|s=20px}}||
|-
|46||{{Sm|AV}}{{PMHead|Lucas|s=20px}}{{PMHead|Kirby|s=20px}}||
|-
|50||{{Sm|PotatoesAreYum}}{{PMHead|Ganondorf|s=20px}}{{PMHead|Knuckles|s=20px}}||
|}
These NorCal players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest placement is listed:
*{{Sm|Pikmon}}{{PMHead|Mr. Game & Watch|s=20px}}: 8th on the [[PMRank 2019]].
*{{Sm|Strong Bad}}{{PMHead|Wario|s=20px}}: Originally from Texas. 33rd on the [[PMRank 2016]].
*{{Sm|ThundeRzReiGN}}{{PMHead|Donkey Kong|s=20px}}{{PMHead|Captain Falcon|s=20px}}{{PMHead|Ganondorf|s=20px}}: The best ''Project M'' player from [[PMRank 2016|2016]] to [[PMRank 2017|2017]]
 
====Other Notable Players====
*{{Sm|Sugydye}}{{PMHead|Mr. Game & Watch|s=20px}}
*{{Sm|Spark|p=Melee}}{{PMHead|Sheik|s=20px}}-Skilled ''Melee'' Sheik player who is proficient in ''Project M'' as well.
 
==See also==
Power rankings:
*[[NorCal Power Rankings]]
Smashers:
*[[:Category:Northern California smashers|NorCal smashers]]
Tournaments:
*[[:Category:Northern California tournaments|NorCal tournaments]]
 
[[Category:Smash regions]]
[[Category:Smash regions]]

Latest revision as of 23:19, February 5, 2024

Northern California, commonly abbreviated as NorCal, is a Smash region located in the United States. It covers the northern half of the state of California, including the San Francisco Bay Area, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country. While most regions are divided by state, California is split into northern and southern portions, as the state's large size has resulted in the development of two largely independent centers of Smash activity.

With a huge concentration of young people and college students, NorCal has been one of the most active Smash regions in the U.S. since the series' competitive beginnings. Matt Deezie's Tournament Go series, considered the first major Smash tournaments, were held here, and thus the region can be considered the birthplace of competitive Smash. NorCal is at present most famous for the GENESIS tournaments, considered the premiere grassroots Smash supermajor today and one of the most iconic and prestigious tournament series in history.

Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]

Notable players[edit]

Globally ranked players[edit]

These NorCal players are ranked on the SSBMRank 2022.

SSBMRank Name !Notes
27 SFAT Fox (SSBM)
20 Spark Sheik (SSBM) Currently resides in Arizona.
50 Azel Fox (SSBM)Sheik (SSBM)
53 Kalamazhu Peach (SSBM) Originally from Michigan.
55 Ralph Pikachu (SSBM)Fox (SSBM)
88 Umarth Marth (SSBM)

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

Other notable players[edit]

Major tournaments hosted[edit]

A list of significant regional and national Melee events hosted in NorCal; nationals are highlighted in bold.

Name Entrants Date Notes
Tournament Go 1 April 6th, 2002 The first tournament in the historic Tournament Go series; considered the very first Melee major and one of the first organized Smash tournaments.
Tournament Go 2 June 15th, 2002
Tournament Go 3 ~20 August 24th, 2002
Tournament Go 4 ~90 January 19th, 2003 Marked the first appearance of Ken at major NorCal tournament, despite Ken being from SoCal.
Tournament Go 5 ~90-110 August 2nd-3rd, 2003 One of the first two-day Smash tournaments; Maryland/Virginia player Azen notably flew to the West Coast for the event, marking one of the first cross-country travels for a Smash tournament.
Tournament Go 6 112 August 21st-22nd, 2004 The last tournament in the Tournament Go series; notably featured international competition, with Captain Jack and Takuto travelling to the U.S. from Japan for the event.
MLG San Francisco 2004 50 September 11th-12th, 2004
MLG San Francisco 2005 100+ February 26th-27th, 2005
NorCal Tournament 2 129 October 28th, 2006
GENESIS 290 July 10th-12th, 2009 Considered the first-ever "supermajor," drawing huge international attendance for both Melee and Brawl; at the time, the largest Melee tournament ever. Mango's grand finals victory over Armada has helped shape one of the most famous rivalries and storylines in Smash.
R3 70 December 19th-20th, 2009
Good Shit German 84 July 24th-25th, 2010
Don't Go Down There Jeff 108 December 18th-19th, 2010
GENESIS 2 228 July 15th-17th, 2011 A Smash supermajor; Armada defeated Mango in grand finals, a reversal of the previous GENESIS.
Rule 6: NorCal Regional 92 July 29th, 2012
NorCal Regionals 2013 73 April 26th-28th, 2013
The Next Episode 147 March 22nd-23rd, 2014
NorCal Regionals 2014 52 April 18th-20th, 2014
NorCal Regionals 2015 77 April 3rd-5th, 2015
I'm Not Yelling! 316 April 11th-12th, 2015
HTC Throwdown 386 September 19th-20th, 2015
GENESIS 3 1,828 January 15th-17th, 2016 The largest grassroots Smash tournament and the third-largest Melee tournament of all time; replaced Apex as the premiere Smash series international tournament. Originally scheduled for 2013, but postponed due to conflicting interest with EVO 2013.
NorCal Regionals 2016 38 March 25th-27th, 2016
SSS: Blood For Blood 443 October 15th, 2016
GENESIS 4 1,704 January 20th-22nd, 2017
The Holiday Bash Smash Invitational 14 December 15th-17th, 2017
GENESIS 5 1,365 January 19th-21st, 2018
Noods Noods Noods: Oakland Edition 182 April 7th, 2018
Wombo Combo: 10 Year Anniversary 202 December 8th, 2018
Pre-Genesix 169 January 31st, 2019
GENESIS 6 1,113 February 1st-3rd, 2019
GENESIS 7 1,110 January 24th-26th, 2020

Super Smash Bros. 4[edit]

Notable Players[edit]

Globally Ranked Players[edit]

These NorCal players were ranked on the PGR 100.

PG Ranking Name Notes
83 Shaky Ness (SSB4)
92 Xzax Fox (SSB4)
96 DSS Meta Knight (SSB4)

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

Other notable players[edit]

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Notable Players[edit]

Globally Ranked Players[edit]

These NorCal players are ranked on the UltRank 2022 and/or the OrionRank 2022.

UltRank OrionRank Name Notes
11 24 Kurama Mario (SSBU) The best Mario player in the world.
32 34 Lui$ Palutena (SSBU)Fox (SSBU) The best Palutena player in the world and one of the best Fox players in United States.

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

Nationally ranked players[edit]

These NorCal players were ranked on the OrionRank 2022 North America.

OrionRank NA Name Notes
178 Mind Luigi (SSBU) Currently resides in SoCal.

These NorCal players have been ranked nationally in the past; their highest placement is listed:

Other notable players[edit]

Project M/Project+[edit]

Notable Players[edit]

Globally Ranked Players[edit]

These NorCal players are ranked on the PMRank 2022.

PMRank Name Notes
1 The DoctorMario (PM)
9 SipMastahMeta Knight (PM)Sonic (PM)Lucario (PM)
13 IvayneFalco (PM)Wolf (PM)
34 SabreIvysaur (PM)
46 AVLucas (PM)Kirby (PM)
50 PotatoesAreYumGanondorf (PM)Knuckles (P+)

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

Other Notable Players[edit]

  • SugydyeMr. Game & Watch (PM)
  • SparkSheik (PM)-Skilled Melee Sheik player who is proficient in Project M as well.

See also[edit]

Power rankings:

Smashers:

Tournaments:

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