Which pony race is best ? Unicorn, Pegasus, Earth pony, etc.

[ElectricBeat 39]

I like Pegasi and changelings. Even though I love almost everything that has to do with magic, a lot of unicorns seem to be full of themselves and can't use more than a few spells related to thier talent.

Edited November 13, 2014 by ElectricBeat

[decp 29]

In my opinion earth ponies are the best.

They're strong, working hard, and making food.

[GreyScholar 1,584]

The ability to manipulate magic and twist reality like a rubber band is quite appealing, so i'd say Unicorn?

All but a small handful can twist reality like a rubber band, I would say only Starswirl the Bearded and Twilight Sparkle out of known unicorns.

[Invincible 2,091]

All but a small handful can twist reality like a rubber band, I would say only Starswirl the Bearded and Twilight Sparkle out of known unicorns.

Within their respective fields, at least. Rarity, for instance, is a master at fashion so any magic related to fashion, clothing, etc. Essentially is effortless for her.

[blank 88]

All but a small handful can twist reality like a rubber band, I would say only Starswirl the Bearded and Twilight Sparkle out of known unicorns.

but there is the fact that only the mane 6 can really do what the mane 6 do, be it magic, strength and honesty, etc...the regular unicorn doesn't focus on magical ability or knowledge, just living a normal civilian life.

[Rainboom Dash 1,056]

My faves are pegasi (awesome) and alicorns (OP).

[IvoryDreamer 102]

I have always loved magic characters so unicorns have the number 1 spot for me. That said I do like the changelings, and bat-ponies.

[Sunny Fox 5,950]

Pegasus. They can fly and they create the weather and rain. Earth ponies may grow the food, but without water the ponies would be dead within days. And yes, I know Twilight created a flight spell for Rarity, but that was something she could manage only once with great difficulty (less an issue since alicornation, though), and the wings were really delicate, so the natural flight of the pegasus is more desirable.

 

As for Rarity, she had no major issue with power when it came to controlling the weather in the entire sky, it's just that her tendency to go for beauty above usefulness meant that she didn't do an effective job using her power. 

[Arctofire 227]

If your talking about usefulness, definitely Unicorns. Pegasi and Earth Ponies are very restricted to their race, but unicorns can give themselves wings and strength if they study enough. Although design wise Pegasi are the coolest which is why I have one as my avatar.

Edited November 15, 2014 by Arctofire

[Silverhoof 2,844]

Unicorns rule.

Pegasus and Earth ponies drool.

[mars 4,862]

Unicorns are my favorite pony race. I've always loved unicorns, even when I was a little Destiny.

[Lisa 5,553]

Crystal ponies.

 

If it must be the casual races, then unicorns.

[Fricklefrackle 184]

I actually like all..

 

But I like Bat ponies and Changeling more then anything else..

But it's because we know so little about it..

[Skye 463]

Unicorns. Magic is kewl. I like pretty much every race, however.

[GreyScholar 1,584]

Within their respective fields, at least. Rarity, for instance, is a master at fashion so any magic related to fashion, clothing, etc. Essentially is effortless for her.

Apart from a gem finding spell and light spell... the only other magic she has shown skill in is a very advanced telekinesis which allows her to control a large number of, most often small, items in very precise ways. Edited November 16, 2014 by EquestrianScholar

[Invincible 2,091]

Apart from a gem finding spell and light spell... the only other magic she has shown skill in is a very advanced telekinesis which allows her to control a large number of, most often small, items in very precise ways.

In Boast busters she transformed a curtain into a dress. Thats a bit of a stretch for telekinesis only.

[Gone Airbourne 21,977]

Earth ponies are best :3 that's just my opinion

[GreyScholar 1,584]

In Boast busters she transformed a curtain into a dress. Thats a bit of a stretch for telekinesis only.

Hmm, perhaps. I admitted I had simply considered that part of Rarity impressive skill as a fashion designer and some showmanship. A bit of additional magic could have been involved.

[Invincible 2,091]

Hmm, perhaps. I admitted I had simply considered that part of Rarity impressive skill as a fashion designer and some showmanship. A bit of additional magic could have been involved.

Maybe a bit of both? I think the magic itself is like a medium through which they 'channel' their talents. In rarity's case exposing the beauty in other things?

[GreyScholar 1,584]

Maybe a bit of both? I think the magic itself is like a medium through which they 'channel' their talents. In rarity's case exposing the beauty in other things?

Yet that can be said of each of the three races, that they channel their innate magic into their Special Talent.

[~Sassy Dashie~ 712]

Pegasus! I know Alicorns have wings and magic, but I personally thing all I'd need to be happy with is a pair of wings the the ability to dance on clouds! 

[Invincible 2,091]

Yet that can be said of each of the three races, that they channel their innate magic into their Special Talent.

Well, I still think there's a bit more to it than that. Unicorn magic is flashier than others', it involves directly transforming, animating or conjuring certain objects, while Earth ponies and Pegasi have magic which is more individualistic or less expressive (i.e. an earth pony counterpart of Rarity for instance would have to use more of her physical faculties to create a dress or style her mane, where as in certain instances Rarity was seen performing those feats using spells).

[GreyScholar 1,584]

Unicorn magic is flashier than others', it involves directly transforming, animating or conjuring certain objects, while Earth ponies and Pegasi have magic which is more individualistic or less expressive.

Though the question can be asked, just because unicorn magic is flashier or more visibly versatile... does it make it less effective or powerful then the magic of earth ponies and pegasus?

 

Remember such impressive feats as Big Mac pulling a house while skipping, Maud Pie getting through the obstacle course in record speed and pulverizing a boulder, Pinkie Pie's six sense ability and other strange abilities, Rainbow Dash's sonicboom skill, and many others.

 

I argue an earth pony or even pegasus fashion designer could in their own ways be just as effective and impressive in thier skill at making and designing clothes as Rarity's magic.

Edited November 16, 2014 by EquestrianScholar

[Invincible 2,091]

Though the question can be asked, just because unicorn magic is flashier or more visibly versatile... does it make it less effective or powerful then the magic of earth ponies and pegasus?

 

Remember such impressive feats as Big Mac pulling a house while skipping, Maud Pie getting through the obstacle course in record speed and pulverizing a boulder, Pinkie Pie's six sense ability and other strange abilities, Rainbow Dash's sonicboom skill, and many others.

 

I argue an earth pony or even pegasus fashion designer could in their own ways be just as effective and impressive in thier skill at making and designing clothes as Rarity's magic.

 

Of course. This was not my argument to begin with. I was simply illustrating what i find interesting in Unicorn magic.

[ShadowPirateX 600]

Griffons. Why?

 

• Hands.
• Flight.
• Strenght.
• Awesome roar.
• Prehensile tail.
• Sharp beak.