Can all of the mane 6 handles themselves in a dangerous situation?

[TheMarkz0ne 962]

Setting up a scenario to test their abilities when they're on their own. A really dangerous task I can think of is taking on the changeling empire, without any help. Can it be done? The rules are, no elements of harmony, no outside help or prep time. It's all about instinct. The only ponies I can see taking on the changeling empire alone are Twilight(pre alicorn or alicorn) Rainbow Dash, Apple Jack and Rarity. I don't think Pinkie and Flutters can handle something like that

 

Twilight's magical abilities are most likely bottomless so she doesn't really need to worry about anything 

 

Rainbow Dash is well....fast, she also rivals Apple Jack in physical prowess and is most likely the pinnacle of Pony strength. Sonic takes on Eggman's fleet all by himself sometimes. If a hedgehog can handle taking out some mechs. Then I'm sure a rainbow colored pegasus can handle the changelings by herself

 

Apple Jack: Refer to Rainbow Dash, just exclude flight and speed

 

Rarity: We see her drive the diamond dogs crazy and she also can be tough when she wants too

[Scootalove 10,692]

In the episodes that we have seen in the past, the Mane 6 are able to handle whatever dangerous situation or circumstance that they have to vanquish. When they are aligned together and in good sync, then they are able to tackle on any obstacle. Even when they are separated from each other, they can still handle themselves. Your points really do explain what factors they all have.

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Twilight Sparkle: She would be the best suited due to her being one of the most powerful magic users in the history of ponykind and her high IQ is also a plus.

 

Applejack: Applejack's strength and endurance is unmatched by any of the other mane 6, her levelheadedness and her skills in farming would also help her survive where many ponies otherwise would not.

 

Rainbow Dash: She is not as strong as Applejack but still have decent strength and endurance and has insane speed which is boosted even further with her flying.

 

Rarity: Not as strong as Applejack, quick as Rainbow Dash or intelligent as Twilight or as skilled with magic but has shown in the Canterlot Wedding two parter that she is a skilled fighter and in A Dog and Pony Show that she is a master at using deception and manipulation.

 

Pinkie Pie: Hard to say, Pinkie Pie has often been shown to defy physics and would have the advantage of being extremely unpredictable though I don't how far that will carry her.

 

Fluttershy: Unless she goes into full blown rage mode I doubt she will get very far and even if she does though it could help her in a fight may also end up backfiring on her by getting her into an unnecessary conflict where alternative means such stealth or deception might be a better approach.

Edited May 6, 2013 by EarthbendingProdigy

[Zygen 6,066]

It seems like that from what I can tell. Like you said Twilight, Rainbow, Rarity, and AJ can obviously hold their own in most cases.

 

Fluttershy can actually handle herself somewhat in most cases when she needs to, but it kinda depends on the situation, still shes been alone and been fine before, so I think she can handle her self.

 

Pinkie and her total randomness and 4th wall breaking powers seems to keep her away from trouble generally.. .

 

I think all the mane 6 can in most cases handle their own, however they're stronger in numbers and shown that way more, also because of the fact its a show about friendship . So alone times aren't super common exactly, not dangerous ones atleast as often. 

 

So it depends on the severity, but they can probably all handle their own. They're just much better off together.

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Of course Pinkie can defend herself, as long as she had her trusty Party Cannon™, steely resolve, and apparent ability to turn anything into a Weapon of Mass Fun.

 

As for Fluttershy, she has The Stare™, her cunning, Hulk-like aggression when pushed over the edge, and as the comics reveal, she will choke a bitch.

Edited May 6, 2013 by CITRUS KING46

[An Old Head 4,816]

Twilight - magical ability to hand, and with her encyclopaedic knowledge I'm sure she'll know the weaknesses of a changeling empire. If she can replicate the gatling gun that Pinkie turned her into in the actual fight, she'd be unstoppable!

 

Applejack - She's had prior experience to dealing with aggressive creatures by herself (Timberwolves during Zap Apple season) and seeing as changelings seem considerably weaker than Timberwolves, she'd definitely give them trouble.

 

Rainbow Dash - She would use her flying to her advantage, maybe dive-bombing them. The Iron Pony competition showed that she definitely has strength, but even with the question of her recklessness she'd still give a changeling empire a run for their money.

 

Pinkie Pie - It could honestly go either way with ol' Pinks. There have only been so many moments where she defies gravity, pulls objects out of absolutely nowhere, and teleports around. If she put them to good use, she'd thwart them in seconds.

 

Rarity - Put her kickboxing into the equation and them changelings will be down and out. When she's determined, she puts up an even bigger fight than anyone else. If she battles with the same ferocity as when she was guarding Tom the rock, then yes, she'd be fine. n.n

 

Fluttershy - It's simply a question of whether she can overcome her initial timidness. We've seen the stuff she can do to a bear, and her Stare would be immensely useful in combat, but if she becomes too intimidated it'd be extremely tough for her to get back from it.

 

In order of most to least cut out for fighting, I'd say this:

 

Twilight > Applejack & Pinkie Pie > Rainbow Dash & Rarity > Fluttershy

[Sugar Cube 4,843]

They all can overcome any odds, just some better than others.

 

Twilight Sparkle: She's not as brave as Rainbow Dash, or even Applejack, and she certainly isn't as strong. Despite that, she's the best leader of the bunch and she's the most intelligent, and that can help her to get out of sticky situations. And of course, there's the fact that she is unrivaled in magical power.

 

Rainbow Dash: The only knock against Dash is her reckless nature, which is likely to cause her some additional trouble, but she's brave, fast, and strong in her own right. She's the one with the heroic traits and abilities, so she can handle herself.

 

Applejack: She the strongest of the group, and while she's not as fast or brave as Dash, she's still athletic and she confronts her fears when the going gets tough. If she gets hurt, she'll get up, dust herself off and press on. She's an Earth pony so she can't fly or do magic, but she's too stubborn and too rough and tumble to go down. She's a survivor.

 

Rarity: She has magic capabilities, and can even perform close combat. She also has her charm and beauty which definitely works as a power of persuasion. Also, her discerning eye for detail will help her to see things that the others would miss.

 

Pinkie Pie: She's the happy-go-lucky pony, so she'd be the least likely to crumble under stress, but rather laugh in the face of danger. She's not powerful, magical, or a flier, but she has her own random quirks and abilities. Her Pinkie sense will also help.

 

Fluttershy: Even though she's weak, she has her stare and her flying abilities. She'll come through, but she'll have the hardest time.

[IronPonyApplejack 318]

Twilight is clearly more than capable of handling herself. She has a wide array of spells at her disposal.

 

Applejack is athletic and very strong. Just buck 'em and she'll be fine.

 

Rarity can hold her own in a scrap, and also has shown herself able to manipulate opponents

 

Rainbow is lightning fast and strong (although not as strong as AJ). She'll be fine.

 

While Pinkie may not be able to fight well, the laws of physics don't seem to apply to her...so she'll probably be okay.

 

As for Fluttershy...I think the key here is "without help". If she's by herself, I think she's in trouble. The few times she's shown getting serious and taking on something were when she was wanting to protect her friends, or at least was worried about them. If she's alone, I don't think so. Now if somepony is with her, but simply can't help her, she might be okay.