Talk:Newbie Dash/@comment-3410511-20160421145223/@comment-5837525-20160422022648

Probably because they needed a name for the Wondercolts' rivals and "Shadowbolts" was readily available. Like "Rainbooms" was for the band name. It doesn't mean the Crystal Prep students have pony counterparts or, if they do, that this episode is likely to feature them.