17 players contributed their votes to create this list. Characters are ranked based on how effective they are in 1-on-1 competitive play. Effectiveness can come in multiple forms relating to overall versatility or the ability to deal with certain important matchups. The high ranking characters are the ones you'd want to use in competitive tournament settings.
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Steve, Diddy Kong, Roy, R.O.B.
Kazuya, Mr. Game & Watch, Pyra & Mythra, Joker, Sonic, Corrin, Yoshi, Snake, Fox, Greninja, Captain Falcon, Peach, Sora, Cloud, Wolf, Incineroar
Shulk, Toon Link, Palutena, Young Link, Samus, Mario, Wario, Sheik, Pikachu, Sephiroth, Pokémon Trainer, Lucina, Rosalina & Luma, Pac-Man, Link, Min Min, Ness, Mii Brawler, Byleth
Bayonetta, Hero, Ice Climbers, Bowser, Villager, Meta Knight, Mii Gunner, Ryu, Ridley, Pit, Zero Suit Samus, Lucas, Luigi, Wii Fit Trainer, Marth, Kirby, Falco, Donkey Kong, Ken, Terry
Inkling, Isabelle, Pichu, Zelda, Lucario, Simon, Jigglypuff, Mii Swordfighter, Mega Man, Duck Hunt, Olimar, King K. Rool, Chrom, Ike, Bowser Jr., Ganondorf, Piranha Plant, Mewtwo, Little Mac, Banjo & Kazooie, King Dedede
Robin, Dr. Mario
