Who would win in a fight? Applejack or Rainbow Dash?

[Hive King 1,998]

You have gained my respect fellow brony!

In what way? All I did was point out that AG and RD are equal in strength, but RD has a speed edge

[Frosty Flurry 173]

Applejack

physically strong and could deliver a one hit K.O

Can run fairly fast

 

Rainbowdash

Not particually strong

Extremly fast can dodge attacks

Can freakin fly!

 

Probably dash on this one

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,809]

It's really hard to say. Personally, I think it would be a draw. 

[Hive King 1,998]

Applejack

physically strong and could deliver a one hit K.O

Can run fairly fast

 

Rainbowdash

Not particually strong

Extremly fast can dodge attacks

Can freakin fly!

 

Probably dash on this one

Wrong, in an arm wrestle, AJ and RD are even

 

AJ is stronger in the hind legs, but it'll take too long to do that

[veryoriginalponyname 121]

For me, speed and agility trump brute strength any day. Applejack can't win if she can't land a hit, and even if she could, Rainbow Dash has demonstrated several times that she can take a lot of physical punishment (seriously, she's had so many brutal crashes and has only ended up in the hospital once), so it would probably take a fair few good hits before RD starts showing signs of damage. Plus it's not like RD is a slouch when it comes to strength either, and she's a blackbelt, so she's got experience in combat training on her side as well. AJ may be stronger but that doesn't make her a better fighter.

 

Then there's the whole thing about Dash pretty much being a living nuclear weapon, but I doubt she would resort to that unless it was a fight to the death. Ultimately, it comes down Dash just being a more skilled fighter. It wouldn't be entirely impossible for AJ to win, but she'd have to be extremely lucky.  

[Cyan Blue 946]

Pretty sure Rainbow Dash, but why would they fight anyway?

 

 

Rarity kicks everyone's ass with her fabulosity.

[Hive King 1,998]

Pretty sure Rainbow Dash, but why would they fight anyway?

 

 

Rarity kicks everyone's ass with her fabulosity.

Rarity has martial arts so yeah, in physical combat, the only thing holding her back is less raw power then AJ or RD

[Frosty Flurry 173]

Wrong, in an arm wrestle, AJ and RD are even

 

AJ is stronger in the hind legs, but it'll take too long to do that

Well its not my fault that I couldn't make up my mind, both are pretty much equal

I only put dash because she could blitz AJ with attacks and dodge almost every attack AJ throws at her

I guess I didn't explain why RD would win sorry

[Cwanky 17,455]

Wow this old debate is still going on? Well I suppose I'll put in my own 2 cents, albeit as an Applejack fan. 

 

Look everyone, and their Granny Smiths know that this is hardly a fair fight, at least if it were done straight up like Superman v. Batman. Now if it were Rainbow Dash v. Big Macintosh that would be a far different story and he'd give her a run for her bits. But I digress. 

 

The point I am here to make is not whether Applejack would beat Rainbow Dash in a fight, like Superman v. Batman, but whether if she could beat Rainbow in a fight. And the answer to that is more than a resounding yes, without the need for headcannon and biases aside.

 

The first issue is obviously speed. Rainbow Dash is fast, but how fast? Also Applejack is by no means a turtle on land - she's pretty damn fast too from what we've seen in Fall Weather Friends. Well to put it simply: RD is a pretty damn fast flyer, but the speeds that she reaches when doing a Sonic Rainboom or Buccaneer Blaze are NOT something that she can simply do at a whim, like say Superman or The Flash. 

 

A Rainboom requires considerable focus and energy to pull off and even a slip up can lead to serious injury. Case in point: 

 

In Micro-Series comic book issue #2, Rainbow Dash performs a sonic rainboom while playing a guitar, and a PNN television news reporter states that Rainbow's sonic rainboom is "patented, though strangely still trademark pending". Weeks later, Rainbow performs a sonic double rainboom, after which she does not fly for two months. 

 

Add to that the fact that pegasi may be strong but like birds they are still very vulnerable, especially when traveling at high speeds in the air. Now while there's no official canon to suggest they have hollow bones there's more than enough canon to suggest they are just as fragile if not moreso as the other races. Take Rainbow Falls for example. Soarin wasn't even traveling at that high of a speed and yet all it took to nearly end his career and take out 1 of his wings was an errant clip on a metal post. Rainbow's just as vulnerable in Read it and Weep.

 

Face it Rainbow Dash might be incredibly fast, but on the grand scale, she's still a much slower Superman or Flash (if that) that has a body just a vulnerable and fragile as anypony else.

 

As for Applejack, well she's the Batman in these scenarios. Figuratively and to some extents, literally. People forget that Applejack isn't just damn strong. She has high stamina and endurance and not to mention dexterity and agility not limited to rodeos or her lasso. Case in point: in Spike at Your Service, Applejack singlehandedly dismantled several timberwolves using just strategic planning and a handful of rocks that she turned into lethal bullets.

 

Applejack is also incredibly resourceful, and knows how to plan ahead judiciously. Even when she was wrong, she showed this leadership in planning in Princess Twilight being the 1 of the Mane 6 to advise and console Twilight. We also see this in Dragonshy where she helped navigate the mountain and guide an otherwise helpless Fluttershy. At a combat level she prepared and planned ahead against the timberwolves, and again v chimera, going as far as to bring a flute, chair and yes cheese to subdue the creature. And of course countless times she has held Rainbow back when she knew or felt it was ill advised to rush into a situation head-on. This of course doesn't include her herding abilities.

 

Regarding the speed matchup, yes Applejack would have clear trouble dodging and fighting Rainbow if she were flying high above. But even then the speed is not as lopsided an advantage as you might think. Applejack has been shown to be fast and agile on land, has been able to tag a discorded Rainbow in Return of Harmony using her lasso, and has reacted fast enough more than once to grab Rainbow by her tail before she could dash off to a rash decision.

 

In a fight now of course Applejack's not gonna be dumb enough to face Rainbow out in the open unless need be. Applejack has shown herself to be resourceful and wise enough not to make such a choice. You wouldn't expect Batman to fight Superman head on. So thus you shouldn't expect the same from Applejack, as much as this isn't a "fair" fight. No Applejack would more than likely either sneak up on an unsuspecting sleeping Rainbow and lasso her.

 

Better yet, she might lure Rainbow into the Everfree Forest, Sweet Apple Orchards or a place like the barn. Its not just that luring a pegasi like Rainbow in these places limits her flight space. In these places there are simply more obstacles - trees, walls, rocks that unlike an open space create both impediments and hazards to a flyer. One wrong turn and Rainbow could not just slow down she could get her wings caught or broken like Soarin. Applejack in turn is familiar with all these places and could just as easily snare and lasso Rainbow when she least suspects it.

 

So would Applejack beat Rainbow in a fight? Probably not, at least straight up. Can Applejack beat Rainbow in a fight? You better believe it on the Apple family name she could. If Rainbow messes with Applejack and her kin or friends, she should feel lucky that Applejack isn't heartless enough to hogtie her and leave her to the timberwolves or rock gators in the Everfree Forest. 

[Hive King 1,998]

 

 

Add to that the fact that pegasi may be strong but like birds they are still very vulnerable, especially when traveling at high speeds in the air. Now while there's no official canon to suggest they have hollow bones there's more than enough canon to suggest they are just as fragile if not moreso as the other races. Take Rainbow Falls for example. Soarin wasn't even traveling at that high of a speed and yet all it took to nearly end his career and take out 1 of his wings was an errant clip on a metal post. Rainbow's just as vulnerable in Read it and Weep.  

Yet remember Wonderbolts' Academy where Rainbow clipped her wing on a branch in a dead on dive and while it hurt, she was fine. And RD was going fast as Hell in Read It and Weep judging  by their reactions

 

 

As for Applejack, well she's the Batman in these scenarios. Figuratively and to some extents, literally. People forget that Applejack isn't just damn strong. She has high stamina and endurance and not to mention dexterity and agility not limited to rodeos or her lasso. Case in point: in Spike at Your Service, Applejack singlehandedly dismantled several timberwolves using just strategic planning and a handful of rocks that she turned into lethal bullets.

Timberwolves are pathetic. They're literally a pile of sticks assembled together. I'd be willing to bet I could kill one with just a baseball bat. It doesn't take much skill to break apart some sticks.

 

 

Applejack is also incredibly resourceful, and knows how to plan ahead judiciously. Even when she was wrong, she showed this leadership in planning in Princess Twilight being the 1 of the Mane 6 to advise and console Twilight. We also see this in Dragonshy where she helped navigate the mountain and guide an otherwise helpless Fluttershy. At a combat level she prepared and planned ahead against the timberwolves, and again v chimera, going as far as to bring a flute, chair and yes cheese to subdue the creature. And of course countless times she has held Rainbow back when she knew or felt it was ill advised to rush into a situation head-on. This of course doesn't include her herding abilities.

That only helps her if she has time to prep. With vs matches, typically, it's just assumed they're dropped off in the middle of a neutral territory and brawl.

 

And AJ has made decisions that are just as bad, among them being Applebuck Season and The Last Roundup

 

 

Regarding the speed matchup, yes Applejack would have clear trouble dodging and fighting Rainbow if she were flying high above. But even then the speed is not as lopsided an advantage as you might think. Applejack has been shown to be fast and agile on land, has been able to tag a discorded Rainbow in Return of Harmony using her lasso, and has reacted fast enough more than once to grab Rainbow by her tail before she could dash off to a rash decision.

RD was flying straight ahead and not making any fancy tricks. You are comparing a sonic timer to someone who isn't even sub sonic tier. RD is literally fast enough to see AJ in slo motion and blitz her, Spider-Man style

 

 

In a fight now of course Applejack's not gonna be dumb enough to face Rainbow out in the open unless need be. Applejack has shown herself to be resourceful and wise enough not to make such a choice. You wouldn't expect Batman to fight Superman head on. So thus you shouldn't expect the same from Applejack, as much as this isn't a "fair" fight. No Applejack would more than likely either sneak up on an unsuspecting sleeping Rainbow and lasso her.

The funny thing is that every time Superman fights Batman, despite Batman having tons of prep time, Batman gets his ass whipped like a red headed step child.

 

If you give AJ prep time, RD must get it as well and she could just scour the area with lightning and rain to flood the land and then take out AJ while she's floundering in the water. 

 

 

Better yet, she might lure Rainbow into the Everfree Forest, Sweet Apple Orchards or a place like the barn. Its not just that luring a pegasi like Rainbow in these places limits her flight space. In these places there are simply more obstacles - trees, walls, rocks that unlike an open space create both impediments and hazards to a flyer. One wrong turn and Rainbow could not just slow down she could get her wings caught or broken like Soarin. Applejack in turn is familiar with all these places and could just as easily snare and lasso Rainbow when she least suspects it.

You're kidding right? RD can just smash through the trees or farms. She was doing a fine job of tearing apart the farm in Lesson Zero. In fact, the fact that AJ got RD to do it suggests that RD is more powerful

 

 

So would Applejack beat Rainbow in a fight? Probably not, at least straight up. Can Applejack beat Rainbow in a fight? You better believe it on the Apple family name she could. If Rainbow messes with Applejack and her kin or friends, she should feel lucky that Applejack isn't heartless enough to hogtie her and leave her to the timberwolves or rock gators in the Everfree Forest. 

By that logic, then Trixie could beat Celestia by poisoning her tea.

 

Stop being a fanboy and accept that the fight is going to go like this

[Cwanky 17,455]

And THIS is why I try to avoid these kind of topics. Inevitably it turns into a hot blooded feud where both sides beat each other to a bloody mess and no one is happy. But I'll start what I began and then everyone can eventually make a truce and have ice cream sundaes at the Sugarcube Corner on me. 

 

Yet remember Wonderbolts' Academy where Rainbow clipped her wing on a branch in a dead on dive and while it hurt, she was fine. And RD was going fast as Hell in Read It and Weep judging  by their reactions

 

That's exactly the point. You don't need to cripple or seriously hurt Rainbow especially if you're someone like Applejack. She just needs to be slowed down enough. Colliding through a forest of trees or obstacles, unless you're Tirek, will substantially slow anyone down.

 

Timberwolves are pathetic. They're literally a pile of sticks assembled together. I'd be willing to bet I could kill one with just a baseball bat. It doesn't take much skill to break apart some sticks.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeApALFi_K0

 

If you watched the episode you'd know that timberwolves, while somewhat seemingly pushovers, are still not a laughing matter.  They run at a fast pace, fast enough to almost keep up with Applejack and definitely based on their past description and behavior very capable of taking on full grown equines. Plus what they lack in endurance and strength they well compensate for in their dangerous regenerative abilities. Let's also not forget everyone fears and understands how dangerous the timberwolves can be, yes even Rainbow Dash.

 

But these are all besides the point. The point here wasn't to show how strong Applejack was v. some Timberwolves. The point was that she was able to plan out a clear course and dispatch of the Timberwolves AND save Spike from them at the same time under pressure. A lot of ponies and people can't do that and would panic and run.  Moreover though the fight illustrates Applejacks other skills besides her strength, namely her dexterity and athleticism. She outmaneuvered the timberwolves, but also was able to hit them precisely with just well aimed rocks at high force using only her hind legs. That takes A LOT of precision and dexterity, the same kind you might expect from somepony who has experience with a lasso, doing rodeos and can also utilize her tail as a 5th limb.

 

That only helps her if she has time to prep. With vs matches, typically, it's just assumed they're dropped off in the middle of a neutral territory and brawl.

 

Even without prep Applejack would opt to find cover to her advantage. But barring that it doesn't make any lick of sense. Applejack, unless she's acting against her better judgment and is distressed won't pick a fight she can't win unless she could, like Twilight. It's like assuming Batman or Ra's Al  Ghul will try to straight up punch Superman, Darkseid or someone they clearly shouldn't fight head on.

 

And no don't try to bring up The Dark Knight Rises as a "counterexample" to this. Batman was worn out, desperate and borderline suicidal at that point, trying to take out a stronger, smarter and healthier Bane in his own domain. Context is key.

 

And AJ has made decisions that are just as bad, among them being Applebuck Season and The Last Roundup

 

This old hackneyed argument again? Look just because someone acts out of character doesn't mean that that defines who they are. No less than if Liberal or Conservative happens to agree with their opposition  on several issues doesn't make them suddenly like the other side.  Just because Rarity has acted like a spoiled bitch and greedy in many instances doesn't mean she's not generous.

 

 

The examples you cite mostly refer to Applejack's stubbornness and her selflessness which often leads her, in caring for others and her own pride. In Applebuck season she was motivated by pride, but also by the fact that her brother was injured and she didn't want to drag the other Mane 6 into her problems. The same is seen in The Last Roundup as she didn't want to disappoint her family, friends and you know the whole town.

 

 

Besides that when juxtaposed next to Rainbow Dash, Applejack is definitively the person with the better judgment and wisdom, regardless of prep. Along with Twilight, Applejack is consistently the 1 of the Mane 6 to scold Rainbow for being reckless and gung-ho, not to mention on numerous occasions she has consistently held Rainbow back literally by her tail from doing something stupid. Besides that in the official MLP:FiM official wiki itself describes her as reckless.

 

I’m not gonna sit here and say that personalities and abstract traits will dictate how a character behaves, but they do have a tendency to determine how a character may act, often likely. Often times a deviation from a character’s accepted traits, ie personality, judgment, knowledge without proper justification and good reasoning will draw heavy criticism right or wrong. Exhibit A: Man of Steel Superman killing General Zod, defying his moral code.

 

The truth of the matter is personality and abstract traits, while not absolute save knowledge or expertise, often has a good chance of predicting how a character will behave. Harvey Dent will be Harvey Dent, the Joker will be the Joker and as Question sums it up nicely in Justice League Unlimited describing Lex Luthor:

 

“Each entity exists as something in particular and has characteristics that are part of what it is. A is A. And no matter what reality he calls home, Luthor is Luthor.”

 

 

RD was flying straight ahead and not making any fancy tricks. You are comparing a sonic timer to someone who isn't even sub sonic tier. RD is literally fast enough to see AJ in slo motion and blitz her, Spider-Man style

 

You miss the point. The fact alone that Applejack could keep up with Rainbow means she isn’t completely helpless. Besides that it goes back to the original point about prep. Applejack would not pick a fight that she cannot win if she can help it, otherwise she may as well graciously surrender. That speed advantage becomes drastically reduced when Rainbow has to fight in narrow spaces like woods and Applejack has plenty places to hide.

 

 

 

 

The funny thing is that every time Superman fights Batman, despite Batman having tons of prep time, Batman gets his ass whipped like a red headed step child.

 

This depends. Outcomes are often determined by the plot of a story, which some people like to call “plot induced stupidity,” but that’s nonsense.  The characters are only reacting to how the plot of a story dictates they will. Whose to say that a random fan’s opinion of a character is superior to the author’s? Neither are.

 

If you wish to see a good example how the entire Justice League, read JLA: Tower of Babel. Well technically it’s the League of Assassins, but Batman engineers the whole plan they stole that cripples every league member.

 

Just because Superman has beaten Batman in fights before doesn’t mean that he will next time. Conversely, just because Batman beats Superman in a fight doesn’t mean he will next time. The debate is just if Batman CAN beat Superman in a fight, which is a matter of opinion, no matter how disagreeable.

 

f you give AJ prep time, RD must get it as well and she could just scour the area with lightning and rain to flood the land and then take out AJ while she's floundering in the water. 

 

Now you’re just trying too hard. Not only would such a scheme for a single pegasus be impractical, not to mention excessively tedious, given the size of the Everfree Forest or Sweet Apple Acres, it would likely give away her position and leave her open. 

 

You're kidding right? RD can just smash through the trees or farms. She was doing a fine job of tearing apart the farm in Lesson Zero. In fact, the fact that AJ got RD to do it suggests that RD is more powerful

 

Actually Applejack did so because it was more convenient for her to do so, barring the fact that the barn was old, rotting, and was gonna fall apart soon anyways. This is a classic misunderstanding of Rainbow’s abilities. While she is strong, Rainbow smashing stuff isn’t necessarily a result of her strength, but her speed and ability to use her momentum at high speeds and heights to generate such force. It’s called gravity.

 

By that logic, then Trixie could beat Celestia by poisoning her tea.

 

She could. And if she were clever enough she might, and get away with it. But Trixie is neither that resourceful nor clever now is she?

 

Stop being a fanboy and accept that the fight is going to go like this

 

Wow that escalated fast. Well let’s get these things straight shall we?

 

First off I like Applejack as a character. She is certainly my favorite character of the Mane 6 and probably in the entire show. However, I am NOT some blindly loyal zealot to her that I can’t recognize her flaws. And believe me she has tons, many which I dislike greatly. She’s incredibly stubborn, often short sighted, borderline racist, and the cowboy stereotype can get frustrating at times when its overdone. 

 

 

Applejack is NOT however to me my waifu or girlfriend and I don’t even intimately fantasize about meeting her in person (at least not as a once in a lifetime wish). She is not even “best pony” in my book, she’s just my favorite pony. And most definitely I am NOT her fanboy so please do yourself a favor stop the name calling and have a civil debate.

[Hovershy 3,812]

Rainbow would probably win. She would just aim at Applejack and do this. 

 

 

But, if it was an up close and personal hoof fight, Applejack would win. She seems tougher, stronger, and sturdier than Rainbow Dash. RD is still a faster though so I don't know. 

[UCD 75]

maan nobody here ever played pokemon ?

 

Fighting < Flying

 

ever tried to kick a bird?

 

what about a pegasus?

[Hive King 1,998]

 

 

That's exactly the point. You don't need to cripple or seriously hurt Rainbow especially if you're someone like Applejack. She just needs to be slowed down enough. Colliding through a forest of trees or obstacles, unless you're Tirek, will substantially slow anyone down.

That doesn't help when even on the ground, RD has shown herself to be AJ's physical equal

 

 

If you watched the episode you'd know that timberwolves, while somewhat seemingly pushovers, are still not a laughing matter.  They run at a fast pace, fast enough to almost keep up with Applejack and definitely based on their past description and behavior very capable of taking on full grown equines. Plus what they lack in endurance and strength they well compensate for in their dangerous regenerative abilities. Let's also not forget everyone fears and understands how dangerous the timberwolves can be, yes even Rainbow Dash.   But these are all besides the point. The point here wasn't to show how strong Applejack was v. some Timberwolves. The point was that she was able to plan out a clear course and dispatch of the Timberwolves AND save Spike from them at the same time under pressure. A lot of ponies and people can't do that and would panic and run.  Moreover though the fight illustrates Applejacks other skills besides her strength, namely her dexterity and athleticism. She outmaneuvered the timberwolves, but also was able to hit them precisely with just well aimed rocks at high force using only her hind legs. That takes A LOT of precision and dexterity, the same kind you might expect from somepony who has experience with a lasso, doing rodeos and can also utilize her tail as a 5th limb.

She threw a rock at them. That was about it. Impressive

 

 

Even without prep Applejack would opt to find cover to her advantage. But barring that it doesn't make any lick of sense. Applejack, unless she's acting against her better judgment and is distressed won't pick a fight she can't win unless she could, like Twilight. It's like assuming Batman or Ra's Al  Ghul will try to straight up punch Superman, Darkseid or someone they clearly shouldn't fight head on.   And no don't try to bring up The Dark Knight Rises as a "counterexample" to this. Batman was worn out, desperate and borderline suicidal at that point, trying to take out a stronger, smarter and healthier Bane in his own domain. Context is key.

That's what no prep entails. It's why giving Batman prep in fights is key, otherwise, he'll basically have to just go in there mano a mano.

 

And RD wouldn't be fighting if this weren't a vs match. In a vs match, they are always OOC

 

 

This old hackneyed argument again? Look just because someone acts out of character doesn't mean that that defines who they are. No less than if Liberal or Conservative happens to agree with their opposition  on several issues doesn't make them suddenly like the other side.  Just because Rarity has acted like a spoiled bitch and greedy in many instances doesn't mean she's not generous.   The examples you cite mostly refer to Applejack's stubbornness and her selflessness which often leads her, in caring for others and her own pride. In Applebuck season she was motivated by pride, but also by the fact that her brother was injured and she didn't want to drag the other Mane 6 into her problems. The same is seen in The Last Roundup as she didn't want to disappoint her family, friends and you know the whole town.   Besides that when juxtaposed next to Rainbow Dash, Applejack is definitively the person with the better judgment and wisdom, regardless of prep. Along with Twilight, Applejack is consistently the 1 of the Mane 6 to scold Rainbow for being reckless and gung-ho, not to mention on numerous occasions she has consistently held Rainbow back literally by her tail from doing something stupid. Besides that in the official MLP:FiM official wiki itself describes her as reckless.   I’m not gonna sit here and say that personalities and abstract traits will dictate how a character behaves, but they do have a tendency to determine how a character may act, often likely. Often times a deviation from a character’s accepted traits, ie personality, judgment, knowledge without proper justification and good reasoning will draw heavy criticism right or wrong. Exhibit A: Man of Steel Superman killing General Zod, defying his moral code.   The truth of the matter is personality and abstract traits, while not absolute save knowledge or expertise, often has a good chance of predicting how a character will behave. Harvey Dent will be Harvey Dent, the Joker will be the Joker and as Question sums it up nicely in Justice League Unlimited describing Lex Luthor:   “Each entity exists as something in particular and has characteristics that are part of what it is. A is A. And no matter what reality he calls home, Luthor is Luthor.”

The error with this is that Man of Steel Superman is Man of Steel Superman. We never saw any incredible moral code from him, unlike the comics version.

 

In the case of AJ, she only has one version and as such, you can't just cherry pick feats. She's more sensible than RD but is almost as egotistical.

 

 

ou miss the point. The fact alone that Applejack could keep up with Rainbow means she isn’t completely helpless. Besides that it goes back to the original point about prep. Applejack would not pick a fight that she cannot win if she can help it, otherwise she may as well graciously surrender. That speed advantage becomes drastically reduced when Rainbow has to fight in narrow spaces like woods and Applejack has plenty places to hide.

It was Fluttershy keeping them near Rainbow, all AJ had to do was get a bead on RD since she wasn't doing anything but flying in a straight line, and then aim. If RD had been doing acrobatics, AJ would have never touched her. And speed has nothing to do with agility. RD musth ave more agility by proxy than AJ, due to being able to make turns at such high speeds. High agility means bouncing off the wall and comboing.

 

 

This depends. Outcomes are often determined by the plot of a story, which some people like to call “plot induced stupidity,” but that’s nonsense.  The characters are only reacting to how the plot of a story dictates they will. Whose to say that a random fan’s opinion of a character is superior to the author’s? Neither are.   If you wish to see a good example how the entire Justice League, read JLA: Tower of Babel. Well technically it’s the League of Assassins, but Batman engineers the whole plan they stole that cripples every league member.   Just because Superman has beaten Batman in fights before doesn’t mean that he will next time. Conversely, just because Batman beats Superman in a fight doesn’t mean he will next time. The debate is just if Batman CAN beat Superman in a fight, which is a matter of opinion, no matter how disagreeable.

That's not true, if both went at their best, Superman would god stomp Batman so hard, it's not even funny

 

 

Now you’re just trying too hard. Not only would such a scheme for a single pegasus be impractical, not to mention excessively tedious, given the size of the Everfree Forest or Sweet Apple Acres, it would likely give away her position and leave her open. 

 RD can just camp in the air and call down thunderheads, start a fire.

 

 

Actually Applejack did so because it was more convenient for her to do so, barring the fact that the barn was old, rotting, and was gonna fall apart soon anyways. This is a classic misunderstanding of Rainbow’s abilities. While she is strong, Rainbow smashing stuff isn’t necessarily a result of her strength, but her speed and ability to use her momentum at high speeds and heights to generate such force. It’s called gravity.

Congratulations for proving my point. Even when she's not moving, RD has proven herself to be AJ's equal. At her top speed, she could literally splatter AJ's guts with a single kick

 

 

She could. And if she were clever enough she might, and get away with it. But Trixie is neither that resourceful nor clever now is she?

But she's a cheater and that's good enough

 

 

Wow that escalated fast. Well let’s get these things straight shall we?   First off I like Applejack as a character. She is certainly my favorite character of the Mane 6 and probably in the entire show. However, I am NOT some blindly loyal zealot to her that I can’t recognize her flaws. And believe me she has tons, many which I dislike greatly. She’s incredibly stubborn, often short sighted, borderline racist, and the cowboy stereotype can get frustrating at times when its overdone.      Applejack is NOT however to me my waifu or girlfriend and I don’t even intimately fantasize about meeting her in person (at least not as a once in a lifetime wish). She is not even “best pony” in my book, she’s just my favorite pony. And most definitely I am NOT her fanboy so please do yourself a favor stop the name calling and have a civil debate.

....You are missing the point. You are still heinously wanking her.

 

You don't  have to like a character to overrate them

 

maan nobody here ever played pokemon ?

 

Fighting < Flying

 

ever tried to kick a bird?

 

what about a pegasus?

AJ is more a normal type, tbh

[UCD 75]

AJ is more a normal type, tbh

 

that wasn't the point. the point is as long as RD is airborn, AJ can't touch her , unless Dash does something stupid and reckless which is very likely. Applejack can kick around all she wants but if she can't reach Rainbow then she will never win .

[Dovashy 1,734]

At first I thought Applejack, but Rainbow Dash is far more agile, and could easily use a hit and run tactic which would tire Applejack out. So I would have to say Rainbow Dash, although if Applejack somehow did manage to catch her, and take her on close quarters, then Applejack would easily win. 

[Rainboom Dash 1,055]

I honestly think they'd tie - both have their advantages (Applejack - natural strength, Dash - flight)

[Northern Light 205]

I think in EVERY way that AppleJack would win. AppleJack uses manual labor ALL day pretty much. While RainbowDash sleeps in the clouds  -_-  Now, RainbowDash and other Pegasus are hollow boned, so they can fly easier and faster. With one kick from AppleJack all RainbowDash's bones that made contact with AJ's leg would break easily. And also... Have you seen how easily Pegasus wings break?? In countless episodes of MLP I have seen a Pegasus wing break. Due to the hollow bones. And if AppleJack did ground her with her lasso (that she is very good with) it would probably snap RD's wings just from the pull down, and if it didn't break her bones, the lasso that AJ has everywhere she goes would be around RD's wings making it a guaranteed victory for AppleJack, the strong manual labor workhorse.  

 

PLUS AppleJack is WAy smarter then RD! RD would lose control very very easily.

 

For me, speed and agility trump brute strength any day. Applejack can't win if she can't land a hit, and even if she could, Rainbow Dash has demonstrated several times that she can take a lot of physical punishment (seriously, she's had so many brutal crashes and has only ended up in the hospital once), so it would probably take a fair few good hits before RD starts showing signs of damage. Plus it's not like RD is a slouch when it comes to strength either, and she's a blackbelt, so she's got experience in combat training on her side as well. AJ may be stronger but that doesn't make her a better fighter.

 

Then there's the whole thing about Dash pretty much being a living nuclear weapon, but I doubt she would resort to that unless it was a fight to the death. Ultimately, it comes down Dash just being a more skilled fighter. It wouldn't be entirely impossible for AJ to win, but she'd have to be extremely lucky.  

Not really, AJ has her lasso that she HAS caught RD with before. And have you seen how easily Pegasus wings break???

Just remember, Pegasus are hollow boned... If AJ did catch RD with her lasso and pulled tightly enough. Snap goes RD's bones... Anyhow, I think AppleJack would win 100% She has so much manuel labour she is to strong for RD who sleeps all day.

[AwesomeRainbow 473]

i would pick rainbowdash because she is super fast

Edited July 12, 2014 by RainbowDashPrincess

[Pinklady 345]

None of them. Because they shouldn't fight...

[Megas 27,063]

Neither, they'd call a truce an share some cider

[Primarch Fulgrim 163]

You know what, I think that the deciding factor is how many AJ or RD fans show up yo defend their side. Really, people are just gonna make up ways to win until there are so many people saying things about wings or powers until one side just gives up.

 

P.S. RAINBOW DASH WOULD KICK APPLEJACK'S A#@ IN A FIGHT U NEWB!!!!!1!!!!11!!!!!

[Hive King 1,998]

Not really, AJ has her lasso that she HAS caught RD with before. And have you seen how easily Pegasus wings break???

Just remember, Pegasus are hollow boned... If AJ did catch RD with her lasso and pulled tightly enough. Snap goes RD's bones... Anyhow, I think AppleJack would win 100% She has so much manuel labour she is to strong for RD who sleeps all day.

HEADCANONS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE IN DEBATES!

 

IT HAS NEVER BEEN SAID THAT PEGASI ARE HOLLOW BONED!

 

Minor rant aside, the Iron Pony competition proved that in most cases, RD is AJ's superior

[(MARVEL) Blue Blood 991]

I don't know if someone mentioned this already, and I hate to be THAT guy when it comes to VS threads like this, but I think it depends on the match. Rainbow has speed and flight on her side, as well as fast attacks, whereas AJ has stronger attacks, as well as projectiles (apples) and a rope, but has much more limited mobility compared to Rainbow. 

I've always imagined one winning every now and then. Rainbow would win one match, then AJ would win another and so on.

[Redeye 399]

AJ = Brute strength

RD= Speed

 

Brute strength almost never wins against pure speed. Don't agree? Imagine a fight against Flash and a Sumo Wrestler.

 

The only time AJ would win is if she got lucky and got a kick or two in at the perfect time, but that's pretty much it.