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[[Ontario power rankings|Ontario]] is currently the only place in the world to hold a power ranking panel similar to that of other Smash games in North America. However, many of the top professionals of the four regions where [[Smash 64]] is most popular in can be found below. | [[Ontario power rankings|Ontario]] is currently the only place in the world to hold a power ranking panel similar to that of other Smash games in North America. However, many of the top professionals of the four regions where [[Smash 64]] is most popular in can be found below. | ||
===North America=== | ===North America=== | ||
*{{Sm|Isai|USA|c1=Pikachu|g=SSB}}, widely regarded as the greatest Smash 64 player of all time, and ex-Melee top professional from San Jose, California. He is extremely adept with the entire cast making his character selection unpredictable in tournament. | |||
*{{Sm|SuPeRbOoMfAn|Canada|c1=Captain Falcon|c2=Pikachu|c3=Kirby|g=SSB}}, Canada's strongest player, from Edmonton, Alberta. Currently the best player in North America, and top Captain Falcon player (as well as a top Pikachu/Kirby/Fox) though is skilled with entire cast. Arguably the top NTSC Captain Falcon player in the world. | *{{Sm|SuPeRbOoMfAn|Canada|c1=Captain Falcon|c2=Pikachu|c3=Kirby|g=SSB}}, Canada's strongest player, from Edmonton, Alberta. Currently the best player in North America, and top Captain Falcon player (as well as a top Pikachu/Kirby/Fox) though is skilled with entire cast. Arguably the top NTSC Captain Falcon player in the world. | ||
*{{Sm|Mariguas|Mexico|c1=Pikachu|c2=Captain Falcon|g=SSB}}, a very strong Pikachu and Captain Falcon and Mexico's top player. | *{{Sm|Mariguas|Mexico|c1=Pikachu|c2=Captain Falcon|g=SSB}}, a very strong Pikachu and Captain Falcon and Mexico's top player. | ||
*{{Sm|KeroKeroppi|USA|c1=Pikachu|c2=Kirby|g=SSB}}, from New York, now widely considered East Coast's top player. Brothers with Stranded. | *{{Sm|KeroKeroppi|USA|c1=Pikachu|c2=Kirby|g=SSB}}, from New York, now widely considered East Coast's top player. Brothers with Stranded. |
Revision as of 21:50, December 8, 2016
Power Ranking, often shortened to PR, are lists that rank the professional and competitive smashers in a particular region in order of perceived skill level. It can be for a state, country, or even the world. They are designed to showcase and honour skilled players, and to encourage competitors to improve. The judgement and presentation of each area's Power Rankings is usually determined by panels of active players in the region's community, who are familiar with each person's abilities. However, the accuracy of the rankings is limited to the knowledge and understanding of the people in these panels. Separate sets of Power Rankings exist for separate games in the Smash Bros. series; rarely do the same players ever appear on multiple lists.
Super Smash Bros.
Ontario is currently the only place in the world to hold a power ranking panel similar to that of other Smash games in North America. However, many of the top professionals of the four regions where Smash 64 is most popular in can be found below.
North America
- Isai , widely regarded as the greatest Smash 64 player of all time, and ex-Melee top professional from San Jose, California. He is extremely adept with the entire cast making his character selection unpredictable in tournament.
- SuPeRbOoMfAn , Canada's strongest player, from Edmonton, Alberta. Currently the best player in North America, and top Captain Falcon player (as well as a top Pikachu/Kirby/Fox) though is skilled with entire cast. Arguably the top NTSC Captain Falcon player in the world.
- Mariguas , a very strong Pikachu and Captain Falcon and Mexico's top player.
- KeroKeroppi , from New York, now widely considered East Coast's top player. Brothers with Stranded.
- tacos , a flashy and technical player from Houston, Texas, with notable wins over Isai, Mariguas and KeroKeroppi. One of the best Yoshi's in North America along with Wizzrobe.
- The Z , Canada's second best player and a top Fox player in the world, though he can use a variety of the cast at high level.
- Wizzrobe , hailing from Florida, one of the best Yoshi players in the continent along with Tacos, SuPeRbOoMfAn, and Isai.
- Revan , best Kirby main in North America and third best player in Canada, known for thoughtful and analytical play-style.
- Dext3r , Mexico's 2nd best and one of the best Pikachu and Fox players in North America.
- Stranded , one of the best Captain Falcon players in the USA, a highly technical and skilled player. Brothers with KeroKeroppi.
Japan
- wario , Japan's strongest player and the top Pikachu main in the world. He is currently considered to be the World Champion of Smash 64 after winning GENESIS 3.
- Jouske , One of the top two players in Japan and the top Samus main in the world. Also uses all other characters, rumored to be the best Kirby in Japan as well.
- Wangera , The best Jigglypuff player in Japan and the first player to ever beat Isai's Pikachu in a tournament set, defeating him at GENESIS 3.
- Keisuke , One of Japan's two best Kirby players along with Fukurou
- Fukurou , One of Japan's two best Kirby players along with Keisuke
- bonobono , Japan's best Yoshi
- Prince , an extremely proficient Yoshi player.
- Kurabba , One of Japan's three best Yoshi players, along with bonobono and Prince
- Moyashi , Japan's third best Kirby player
- Kikoushi , Japan's fourth best Kirby player, defeated Isai's Mario to win Apex 2013 (retired)
- Red , Japan's main tournament host and the top Mario and the 2nd best Luigi (after FAUST.)
- Ruoka Dancho Japan's top Falcon along with SIN.
Peru
- Alvin , the best player in Peru and one of the best Captain Falcon and Pikachu mains in the world
- Gerson , known for going head-to-head with Isai's Pikachu
- Marka , defeated SuPeRbOoMfAn twice in a Tacna tournament
- Capitan Tavo , a top Captain Falcon player known for his innovative combos
- Gohan (Peru) , one of the country's three best Pikachu players
Brazil
- Kort , the best player in Brazil and one of the best Link mains in the world
- Banze , The best Brazilian Pikachu main
- CabeLo , The best Brazilian Fox main along with Aisengobay
- Aisengobay , The best Brazilian Fox main along with CabeLo, also a notable Melee player
- Oxolane , The best Jigglypuff main in Brazil
- Rith , The main Tournament Organizer in Brazil, creator of combo video The Legacy
Melee and Brawl
A number of state, regional and national Power Rankings exist for Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Regional and National Power Rankings
United States
- Smash Panel Power Rankings - discontinued, ranked players according to their performance in U.S. tournaments, last updated February 6th, 2010
- Hawaii Melee Power Rankings - last updated November 6th, 2016
- Mid-South Power Rankings - last updated May 27th, 2007
- Midwest Power Rankings - last updated January 14th, 2007
- North Atlantic Power Rankings - last updated July 4th, 2007
- New York Power Rankings - last updated April 28, 2012
- Pacific Northwest Power Rankings - last updated July 26, 2010
- Pennsylvania Power Rankings - last updated May 1, 2016
Canada
- CCSC Power Rankings - discontinued, last updated October 24th, 2007
- East Coast Canada Power Rankings - last updated September 1st, 2007
- Alberta Power Ranking - last updated January 5, 2009
- B.C. Power Rankings - last updated February 27, 2016
Europe
- Dutch Power Rankings - last updated May 6th, 2007
- Norwegian Power Rankings - last updated May 25th, 2007
- German-speaking Power Rankings - last updated August 2nd, 2008
- Finnish Power Rankings - last updated July 1st, 2012
State Power Rankings
- Maine Power Rankings - last updated August 30th, 2015
- Arizona Power Rankings - last updated November 27th, 2013
- Central Texas Power Rankings - last updated April 3, 2016
- Hawaii Melee Power Rankings - last updated November 6th, 2016
- Minnesota Power Rankings - last updated April 28th, 2014 (Melee),(Smash 4),(Project M), and September 4th, 2014 for (Brawl)
- NorCal Power Rankings - last updated September 22, 2013 (Melee)
- North Carolina Power Rankings - last updated March 29, 2016 (Melee), (Smash 4), (Project M)
- Oklahoma Power Rankings - last updated July 4th, 2007
- Queensland Power Rankings - last updated December 29th, 2009
- SoCal Power Rankings - last updated December 29, 2013 (Melee)
- Tristate Power Rankings - last updated June 4th, 2014 (Melee), December 2013 (Brawl), March 2015 (Smash 4)
- Utah Power Rankings - last updated November 13th, 2007
- Washington Power Rankings - last updated April 29th, 2007
- South Dakota Power Rankings - last updated December 1st, 2016 (Melee)