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''See also: [[:Category:Shulk players (SSBU)]]''
''See also: [[:Category:Shulk players (SSBU)]]''


*{{Sm|Akio|Japan}} - Initially known for his strong results online, Akio made his debut offline in 2023 with several regional-level wins before becoming better known after placing 2nd at {{Trn|LEADD+2}} defeating {{Sm|Paseriman}}. Since then, he has become one of the best Shulk players in the world, especially in 2024, where he placed 17th at {{Trn|Kowloon 12 with Kagaribi}} defeating {{Sm|Kameme}} and 33rd at {{Trn|DELTA 8}} defeating {{Sm|Asimo}} while ranking 76th on the [[LumiRank 2024.1]].
*{{Sm|jaredisking1|USA}} - The best Shulk player in North America since 2022. In addition to regularly placing top 8 at [[Pacific Northwest]] events, he is also the third Shulk player to place top 8 at a major, placing 5th at {{Trn|Rise 'N Grind}}, and has also placed 13th at {{Trn|Port Priority 7}}; these two performances mark some of the best Shulk performances in North America during this time.  
*{{Sm|jaredisking1|USA}} - The best Shulk player in North America since 2022. In addition to regularly placing top 8 at [[Pacific Northwest]] events, he is also the third Shulk player to place top 8 at a major, placing 5th at {{Trn|Rise 'N Grind}}, and has also placed 13th at {{Trn|Port Priority 7}}; these two performances mark some of the best Shulk performances in North America during this time.  
*{{Sm|Kome|Japan}} - The best Shulk player of all-time, who has regularly ranked in the top 50 since 2019. Although infamously inconsistent, he is the only Shulk player who has placed top 8 at multiple majors, including 2nd at {{Trn|EVO Japan 2020}} — the closest a Shulk player has come to winning a major — and 3rd at {{Trn|2GG: SwitchFest 2019}}, {{Trn|Kagaribi 5}}, and {{Trn|Wave 4}}.  
*{{Sm|Kome|Japan}} - The best Shulk player of all-time who regularly ranked in the top 50 between 2019 and 2023. Although infamously inconsistent, he is the only Shulk player who has placed top 8 at multiple majors, including 2nd at {{Trn|EVO Japan 2020}} — the closest a Shulk player has come to winning a major — and 3rd at {{Trn|2GG: SwitchFest 2019}}, {{Trn|Kagaribi 5}}, and {{Trn|Wave 4}}.  
*{{Sm|Nicko|USA}} - The best Shulk player in North America in 2019, and the second-best Shulk player in the world during this time. He is best known for winning {{Trn|Play With Heart}} and placing 2nd at {{Trn|Port Priority 5}} defeating {{Sm|Dabuz}} twice, and has also done well at majors, including placing 13th at {{Trn|2GG: Prime Saga}} and {{Trn|Mainstage}}. Although less active since 2019, he still manages to place well when he attends, such as placing 2nd at {{Trn|Wavedash 2022}}.
*{{Sm|Nicko|USA}} - The best Shulk player in North America in 2019, and the second-best Shulk player in the world during this time. He is best known for winning {{Trn|Play With Heart}} and placing 2nd at {{Trn|Port Priority 5}} defeating {{Sm|Dabuz}} twice, and has also done well at majors, including placing 13th at {{Trn|2GG: Prime Saga}} and {{Trn|Mainstage}}. Although less active since 2019, he still manages to place well when he attends, such as placing 2nd at {{Trn|Wavedash 2022}}.
*{{Sm|Tru4|Germany}} - The best Shulk player in Europe in 2019, being ranked 91st on the [[OrionRank 2019]]. He is best known for winning {{Trn|DoKomi 2019}} and placing 7th at {{Trn|Ultimate Fighting Arena 2019}}, making him only the second Shulk player to place top 8 at a major. He was less active in the subsequent years and eventually stopped competing, but remains a prominent community member in Germany.
*{{Sm|Tru4|Germany}} - The best Shulk player in Europe in 2019, being ranked 91st on the [[OrionRank 2019]]. He is best known for winning {{Trn|DoKomi 2019}} and placing 7th at {{Trn|Ultimate Fighting Arena 2019}}, making him only the second Shulk player to place top 8 at a major. He was less active in the subsequent years and eventually stopped competing, but remains a prominent community member in Germany.