My Brawl Top 10
#10 - Wario
Wario is one of those characters that is both powerful and can move well. He can trap characters, he can pummel them continuesly and then spit them out. He also has a bike that can be used to hit many enemies at once and then use it's parts for throwing them. Thing is I don't use him that much for some reason. I am better with other characters. But he sure is funny.
#9 - Falco
His A attack is both strong and can deal a lot of damage if you can trap somebody with it. Also his smash attack can carry people up into the sky, so you don't have to worry about hitting them.
#8 - ROB
A very useful character, since he can fly AND use his attacks at the same time. His laser attack can also be very helpful in getting far away enemies and smash balls.
#7 - King DeDeDe
The only one of the strong characters with the ability to fly, he becomes very useful in returning to the stage, since his attacks are slow. But they sure are powerfull. He can also send enemies to help you in battle, which helps.
#6 - Mario
The most balanced character out there, he has some of everything. Sure, he's not the best at any of them, but I can trust him to be able to counter any character's strenghts and weaknesses.
#5 - Captain Falcon
The most powerful character I would use, Mr. Falcon can keep on bringing damages to it's opponents and when the percentage ois high enough, the famed Falcon Punch will send them flying so far they cannot come back. It takes patience, but it feels very good.
#4 - Toon Link
Movable and strong. You can wear enemies down with his powerful items before they even get to you. Then use the spin attack to draw them in and smash them upwards! As they come down, go on top of them (he's fast enough) and hit them with your sword like a pogo stick! Repeat until dead.
#3 - Sonic the Hedgehog
His immense speed is very valuable because it will tire you to catch him, let alone hit him. Of course, using him requires perfect timing, but with practice you can get behind a fighter before he even turns and then drive his fist into his face. Then go to his other side and do it again! His spin attack is also helpful in stages like Final Destination where he can hit multiple enemies at once.
#2 - Yoshi
He was my main from Melee, and he has only gotten better in Brawl. He can move better and he is stronger. Before the enemy comes closer, an egg will increase their damage meter enough that you can hit them with his smash attack and send him flying, then hit him with eggs again and do it again! If you are sent flying, his down B move will get you safely on the ground before they can combo you and his spin is even better than Sonic's in Final Destination since you can turn around and hit them a second time!
#1 - Diddy Kong
This is the one I use the most because of his ability to adapt. He can get back to the stage very quickly with his jetpack, hit faraway enemies with his gun, and he has tremendously powerful air attacks. As long as Diddy is jumping in the air, a kick from one of his leg will bring much pain and send them flying! And if you are sent flying, try to dodge because he will get under you, jump and hit you with his finishing blow that will send you flying to orbit and never coming back.
That's it.
The thing also is, I only ever use most of the time #1 to #4-5. The others I barely ever use since I don't need them.
Also I played a match with somebody outside US for the first time today. I gathered up UK and AU friend codes, and there were over 5 games in session today. I joined Burns' game and it was a bit laggy. But the other ones I joined were quite lag free. Brawl will last a very long time.