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In early ''Ultimate'', Incineroar was considered a mid-tier fighter by most professionals thanks to its raw power and threatening KO potential, and it attained a decent amount of success from players such as {{Sm|Magister}}, who placed well at both regional and majors. However, Incineroar's sluggish movement gradually began to work against it as it was unable to keep up with the fast, agile characters that were in the early metagame. Likewise, Incineroar's representation suffered, especially following Magister's lower activity and performance, and by the end of 2019 Incineroar's representation was among the bottom 10. As such, Incineroar's reputation suffered greatly, with many players considering it to be a low or bottom tier. | In early ''Ultimate'', Incineroar was considered a mid-tier fighter by most professionals thanks to its raw power and threatening KO potential, and it attained a decent amount of success from players such as {{Sm|Magister}}, who placed well at both regional and majors. However, Incineroar's sluggish movement gradually began to work against it as it was unable to keep up with the fast, agile characters that were in the early metagame. Likewise, Incineroar's representation suffered, especially following Magister's lower activity and performance, and by the end of 2019 Incineroar's representation was among the bottom 10. As such, Incineroar's reputation suffered greatly, with many players considering it to be a low or bottom tier. | ||
The post-pandemic metagame saw a revival for Incineroar as dedicated mains began showcasing Incineroar's grappler archetype, specifically its high damage and KO potential. In particular, {{Sm|Skyjay}}'s greater presence on the continental scene and high major placements greatly improved Incineroar's representation, and with Skyjay establishing himself as a top 50 player by the end of 2021, players began reassessed Incineroar as a mid-tier once again, ranking | The post-pandemic metagame saw a revival for Incineroar as dedicated mains began showcasing Incineroar's grappler archetype, specifically its high damage and KO potential. In particular, {{Sm|Skyjay}}'s greater presence on the continental scene and high major placements greatly improved Incineroar's representation, and with Skyjay establishing himself as a top 50 player by the end of 2021, players began reassessed Incineroar as a mid-tier once again, ranking it 64th as a lower-mid tier on the first tier list. Following the first tier list, many players further pushed for Incineroar to be ranked even higher, especially following an explosion of strong results from Skyjay in throughout 2023, which included his 2nd-place finish at {{Trn|Collision 2023}}. Incineroar's improving reputation ultimately led it to rise 12 spots on the second tier list, ranking 52nd in the C+ tier. | ||
=={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: Burning Pro Wrestling Spirit!== | =={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: Burning Pro Wrestling Spirit!== | ||