AMIIBO WARS: (S6 PRESEASON) WILDCARD #3

AMIIBO WARS WILDCARD #3 (SEASON 6 PRESEASON)

(COMPLETED)

*UPDATED 03/07*

WELCOME to Group #3 of the Season 6 Amiibo Wars Preseason! In #2 we saw the conclusion of a deep seeded rivalry and 2 more shocking eliminations were made. (Check it out here!) This Season is already looking much different than the last, because multiple Top 20 Players from Season 5 have already had to relinquished their spots, and there has only been two groups so far! Wildcard #3 isn't as star studded as the last two, none of these competitors here made the Top 20 last season, but some of them have had great runs in Amiibo Wars' past. One of which is an Ex-Champion, who saw a shocking early elimination Last Season. Is she going to make a comeback? How are the cards going to fall in this low-tier brawl? I personally have no idea who will rise and fall here, I'm interested to see what happens. The real question is, even if they advance, will they be able to match up to the other competitors? Wildcard #3 is on the way!

WILDCARD #3 COMPETITORS

 LAST SEASON almost all of these amiibos were left as just an afterthought. None of them made it to the Top 20, and most of them didn't even stand a chance of making it there. WII FIT TRAINER was an exception. Her spot was taken from her by Jigglypuff, who managed to beat her by only 1 point in the Challenger Series and kept her from the Top 20. This devastating loss has Wii Fit looking for revenge, can she make it to the Top 20 this time around? KIRBY has had some serious ups and downs but definitely has had his fair share of ups. Kirby is known for almost ending Mario in Season 4 in his first group stage of the tournament. Mario managed to skate by just barely, but Kirby gave him a serious wakeup call. Kirby's performance last season was mediocre. He has a history of taking games off some Top Amiibos but I don't think he's as consistent and it's what really keeps him from excelling. KING DEDEDE has truly branded himself as an Afterthought in Amiibo Wars. No matter what he does, he just cant seem to make a mark on this Tournament Series. He debuted in Season 4 and was out on the first round, his scores in Season 5's Challenger Series were no where near good enough to make it to the Top 20. He has the potential to do great things, he just doesn't. I will be surprised if he takes this Wildcard Event and runs with it. FALCO makes his debut here in Season 6. Judging from the attrocity that is Fox, my hopes aren't the highest for him. But to his credit, I do think he is stronger than Fox and his AI is smarter. That being said, his aggressive playstyle may eventually be a detriment and I really don't know if characters like him will ever be able to hang with the Top Tier Amiibos. I'd love to be pleasantly surprised, but I don't think I will be by this one. ZELDA has a history of being the ultimate underdog. In Season 2 she came out of no where after floating around the middle of the pack, winning match after match and ultimately taking the Championship. Since then, the Season 2 Champion has consistently been a strong contender, but unfortunate circumstances in Season 5 put her in horrible matchups which ultimately dashed her Top 20 hopes. This was probably one of the most shocking early eliminations in Amiibo Wars history. Can she redeem herself this Season and make it back where she belongs? CAPTAIN FALCON hasn't really seen much success since his debut in Season 3. He had a reasonably good performance back then but ever since he's just been on the down slope. Falcon struggles in 1v1 Matches much more than I think he should and he is just terrible in the Team/FFA phases. I don't know what it will take for this amiibo to turn things around, but he needs to change something. If he can't dominate in his 1v1's, he's never gonna make it anywhere in Amiibo Wars. These amiibos are handed an easy pass to the next round. Who's going to take this opportunity and run with it, the 1v1 Phase is up next!

WILDCARD PHASE 1

 

WII FIT TRAINER had an odd start. Though she did "okay" last season, it seems like her abilities had degraded since not being in action for a little while. There was a lot of standing around and a lot of odd behavior. She managed 2 wins which is below average, if she continues to under perform like she did in these 1v1 matches, I don't see her making it out of this group stage.

 

KIRBY definitely takes advantage of this easy group. Probably the one amiibo with the best chance of making it to the next round, Kirby dominates the 1v1's with 4 out of 5 wins. Though it's looking pretty good for him here, how is he going to fair against the other contenders who will be advancing? Is Kirby going to be able to hang? Kirby's amiibo has had a lot of fixes, so we could definitely be seeing him rise in the ranks. It'll be interesting to find out!

KING DEDEDE doesn't seem to have the same luck as his eternal rival, Kirby. His slow sluggish fighting style didn't do him any favors against this group and his win/loss was pretty predictable. He lost to the ones I expected him to lose to, and won against the ones I thought he had a chance at beating. King Dedede has proven to be very hit or miss in Amiibo Wars and I don't expect him to make it out unless he aces the 2nd Phase by some sort of miracle.

FALCO sadly seems to be following in the footsteps of his partner, Fox. He got completely obliterated in this group. These matches weren't even close and he couldn't even land one win. Typically I would say it's because he's new and not as developed but I strongly am against these squishy close ranged glass cannon characters as amiibos. Forcing an Amiibo to have to get in close to do damage seems to be a death sentence if they don't have any other options to work with. Falco may be joining Fox on the Amiibo Wars bench because so far I really don't see him ever standing a viable chance of getting anywhere in this Tournament Scene.

ZELDA claims a stronger performance than last season, giving her a much better chance of advancing. Her final match against Captain Falcon was down to the wire and she was so close to tying Kirby for the lead. Falcon/Zelda/Kirby seem to have taken this group by the horns, it's looking to be these 3 advancing but it all comes down to Phase 2. Can Zelda maintain her dominance in the coming matches? Or will she fall flat, once again unable to make it back to the Top 20?

CAPTAIN FALCON takes one off of the Season 2 Champion and manages to tie Kirby for the lead, only dropping 1 game to Wii Fit Trainer. I feel like he was a bit rusty and that game was a warm up. Falcon was looking much stronger than he usually does, but the problems usually come in when he faces group/team matches. I'm not confident in his ability to dominate in Phase 2 but if he can manage to win atleast one match, I think he will be safe and advancing to the next stage of the tournament.

WILDCARD PHASE 2

PHASE 2 for this group is looking to be decided before it even starts. Captain Falcon and Kirby have very commanding leads with Zelda not too far behind. We will have  to see some serious mess ups in this phase to see changes in the current standings. Kirby and Falcon don't have the best records in group matches but I think their scores in Phase 1 have secured their spots. That third spot is still up for grabs though, If Dedede can manage a strong showing in this next set of matches, he could find himself in the Top 3. Zelda has a lot riding on this Phase, will it be another upset and early exit for the Ex Champion? Falco and Wii Fit need a miracle if they want to move past this group stage, I really don't think they stand a chance. Phase 2 of Wildcard #3 is up next!

THE RESULTS ARE IN!

WILDCARD #3 MVP

CAPTAIN FALCON and KIRBY manage to tie each other for the top spot. Both of these amiibos will be advancing to the next round. Both amiibos had strong performances in Phase 1 as well as Phase 2. Not too surprised here, they were lucky to get an easier group. I am not really sure how they will fair in the next stage of the competition because I feel like the competitors will be much harder next time. I think even if they make it to the Top 20, they are going to struggle in those Team Matches. I could be wrong, they did a fine job in this group and their advancement was well deserved.

3RD PLACE UPSET!

KING DEDEDE snatches ZELDA's hopes and dreams away from her in this phase. King Dedede battled his way out of a terrible situation with his impressive Team Fighting skills, being the dominant force in both of his team matches as well as giving Captain Falcon a run for his money in their 1v1 Smash Ball Brawl. His Phase 2 performances boosted him 1 point above Zelda who continues to have rocky performances early on in the competition. Will she ever pull herself back together? Or is this going to be her new home? It was looking to be a sure advancement for the princess, but once again she fell short. King Dedede joins his rival Kirby and Captain Falcon on their path to the Top 20. Is Dedede finally ready for the big stage?! We will have to wait and see!

THE END OF THE ROAD

WII FIT TRAINER and FALCO show very little promise in this group. Both of them struggled in Phase 1 and 2. Wii Fit was formerly benched for glitches in her AI but even with the fixes, I still don't think she can measure up with the majority of amiibos in the game. Falco is cursed with a poor skillset for an amiibo and without equipment, I don't see him standing any chance against the rest of the group. His matches were free wins for his competitors and only managed to win 1 team match where Kirby put him on his shoulders and carried him to the finish line. I don't think Fox/Falco are viable amiibos for "Vanilla" tournaments and I believe he will be joining him on the bench. Wii Fit still shows a little bit of potential, just not so sure she has what it takes either. Not surprised in the slightest to see these two eliminated. Amiibo Wars: Wildcard #4 will be coming soon, I can't wait to see who the next 6 competitors battling it out will be! Stay Tuned!

WILDCARD #4 IS HERE!!