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Biggest tier list influence: advantage state. Characters like Mario, Bayonetta, and Sheik, whose combo routes are being optimized (i.e., longer advantage states), have the highest potential to move up in the current meta. Because neutral openers will lead to more damage output, slower characters like Wolf and Byleth will likely move down despite their results. This is why I believe glass cannon characters like Fox and Sheik (and even Mii Brawler) should be ranked higher.

Characters that show the most promise to move up due to results: Lucas, Ice Climbers, Jigglypuff.

Characters that I want to see more from: Shulk, Donkey Kong, Banjo & Kazooie.

Hot take: The rise of Fighter Pass 2 characters in the meta - especially Steve, Aegis, and Kazuya - is good for the game and was inevitable. It forces players to practice/grind tech and defense more, making sets much more competitive and thus more entertaining from a spectator’s perspective.

Favorite SSBU character: Diddy Kong! I love his smooth movement, burst options, and flexibility/control in neutral thanks to banana. Just super fun to play overall.

Favorite SSBU player: Marss. I love his reckless creativity even though it can backfire, but it’s awesome seeing the risk-reward pay off (in contrast to the more defensive gameplay from players like Dabuz and Gluttony or optimized gameplay from players like ESAM or Riddles).

Main: Pokemon Trainer

Others: Sonic, Pit, Corrin, Mr. Game & Watch, Meta Knight, Mewtwo, Donkey Kong, Inkling, Fox/Falco, Captain Falcon, Kirby, Young Link

Biggest tier list influence: the meta. It seems like players are pushing punish game of the top tiers to the limits, which is why I think Fox, Marth, and Sheik are the top 3 characters in the game. Falco and Jigglypuff mains will be forced to think more creatively to play offense at their pace.

Characters that show the most promise to move up due to results: Yoshi, Ice Climbers, Donkey Kong.

Favorite SSBM character: Falco! Magi’s trademark short hop up-air as a combo extender is my favorite move in the game.

Favorite SSBM players: Mang0 and aMSa. Mang0 for his swagger in his gameplay throughout his entire career, aMSa for his incredible work ethic, innovative problem-solving, and great personality :)

Main: Marth

Others: Falco, Fox, Captain Falcon, Jigglypuff

Football, NFL - Green Bay Packers

Basketball, NBA - Dallas Mavericks

College Football, NCAAF - University of Michigan Wolverines

Formula1 Racing - Ferrari (Charles Leclerc)

Bowling - E.J. Tackett

Rocket League