Talk:King Sombra/@comment-26087083-20191123032452/@comment-25563752-20200125180124

Examples of how he wasn't useless:

He made Cozy Glow, Chrysalis, and Tirek realize that Grogar was right and they needed to work together.

He destroyed the Tree of Harmony and the Elements of Harmony, making the Mane Six need to find the magic within themselves to defend Equestria rather than relying on the elements.

He gave Twilight a major boost in confidence when she defeated him (Discord's whole plan), making her realize that she could be the ruler of Equestria.

In destroying the tree, he enabled the Young Six to build it into the Treehouse of Friendship.

By destroying the tree, he forced the Pillars of Equestria along with Celestia and Luna to find an alter way to control the Everfree Forest. And due to the Everfree Forest growing out of control, Celestia and Luna had to get involved, which prompted them to dely their retirement and even lead up to the events of Between Dark and Dawn, which put Twilight temporarily in rulership, helping her to gain further confidence and experience. It also resulted in the problem and resolution that occured between Celestia and Luna that episode. This was all a domino affect because Sombra attacked.

Sombr attacking solo also resulted in a different outcome of how thingts would have played out had he stayed with Grogar and the others. In fact, the Mane Six and everyone else may not have been victorious in the final battle had Sombra fought along side Cozy, Chrysalis, and Tirek.

Also, it finally got rid of Sombra once and for all. During his first defeat, his was banished back to the ether, and the Crystal Heart prevented him from returning. However, he was still out there, but now he's truly been destroyed, so the threat of him is forever gone.

These are just examples off the top of my head. So no, Sombra was no pointless at all in S9.