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Reception towards Pokémon Trainer has been positive ever since ''Ultimate''{{'}}s release. The changes to his infamously counter-intuitive mechanics, specifically the removal of [[Pokémon Change#Stamina|Stamina]] and [[type effectiveness]], alongside the significantly faster switch time for [[Pokémon Change]], left players excited for the character's return from ''Brawl''. However, players also noted that Pokémon Trainer's playstyle had some detractors due to {{SSBU|Ivysaur}} being overtuned compared to its teammates, while {{SSBU|Charizard}} was considered a very lackluster character, leading to optimal play requiring unbalanced use of the three Pokémon and a more predictable and exploitable game plan. Although the character initially saw average representation due to a high learning curve, players such as {{Sm|Leffen}}, {{Sm|Wishes}}, and {{Sm|HIKARU}} found success at several national tournaments. | Reception towards Pokémon Trainer has been positive ever since ''Ultimate''{{'}}s release. The changes to his infamously counter-intuitive mechanics, specifically the removal of [[Pokémon Change#Stamina|Stamina]] and [[type effectiveness]], alongside the significantly faster switch time for [[Pokémon Change]], left players excited for the character's return from ''Brawl''. However, players also noted that Pokémon Trainer's playstyle had some detractors due to {{SSBU|Ivysaur}} being overtuned compared to its teammates, while {{SSBU|Charizard}} was considered a very lackluster character, leading to optimal play requiring unbalanced use of the three Pokémon and a more predictable and exploitable game plan. Although the character initially saw average representation due to a high learning curve, players such as {{Sm|Leffen}}, {{Sm|Wishes}}, and {{Sm|HIKARU}} found success at several national tournaments. | ||
However, as more players began learning how to utilize all three Pokémon, Pokémon Trainer saw an increase in representation. This positive trend culminated in an explosion of results during the summer of 2019 thanks to the efforts of players such as {{Sm|Puppeh}}, {{Sm|moxi}}, and most notably {{Sm|Tweek}}, who placed top 3 at several major tournaments including {{Trn|EVO 2019}} and {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}}. Following this, Pokémon Trainer would then seen a decline in tourney success, due to buffs to other characters and [[downloadable content]] bringing forth a number of viable characters, however despite several of Pokémon Trainer's best players dropping him during this time, new Pokémon Trainer players such as {{Sm|Quidd}} and {{Sm|Atelier}} rose to take their place. As a result of his continued success, Pokémon Trainer is widely considered to be at least | However, as more players began learning how to utilize all three Pokémon, Pokémon Trainer saw an increase in representation. This positive trend culminated in an explosion of results during the summer of 2019 thanks to the efforts of players such as {{Sm|Puppeh}}, {{Sm|moxi}}, and most notably {{Sm|Tweek}}, who placed top 3 at several major tournaments including {{Trn|EVO 2019}} and {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}}. Following this, Pokémon Trainer would then seen a decline in tourney success, due to buffs to other characters and [[downloadable content]] bringing forth a number of viable characters, however despite several of Pokémon Trainer's best players dropping him during this time, new Pokémon Trainer players such as {{Sm|Quidd}} and {{Sm|Atelier}} rose to take their place. As a result of his continued success, Pokémon Trainer is widely considered to be at least an upper-high tier character, thanks to above-average tournament representation and overall positive community reception. | ||
===Most historically significant players=== | ===Most historically significant players=== | ||