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{{for|the identically-named human sports team|Shadowbolts (EG)}}
 
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|costumecaption = [[Rainbow Dash]] wearing a Shadowbolt costume in [[Luna Eclipsed]]
  
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|occupation = [[Princess Luna#Nightmare Moon|Nightmare Moon]]'s "knights-in-shadowy armor"
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|humancaption = The Shadowbolts of Crystal Prep in ''[[My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Friendship Games]]'
  
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|occupation = [[Princess Luna#Nightmare Moon|Nightmare Moon]]'s "knights-in-shadowy armor" <small>([[Equestria]])</small><br />[[Sports]] team of [[Crystal Prep Academy]] <small>([[Locations#Human world|human world]])</small>
  
 
|nicknames = Shady, Sb ([[Merchandise#Apparel|The Periodic Table of My Little Pony]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://comments.deviantart.com/1/490200944/3782507031|title=Comment on The Periodic Table of My Little Pony by xkappax|author=Sara Miscavage|publisher=DeviantArt|date=2015-03-22|accessdate=2015-03-23}}</ref>
  
|nicknames = Shady, Sb ([[Merchandise#Apparel|The Periodic Table of My Little Pony]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://comments.deviantart.com/1/490200944/3782507031|title=Comment on The Periodic Table of My Little Pony by xkappax|author=Sara Miscavage|publisher=DeviantArt|date=2015-03-22|accessdate=2015-03-23}}</ref>
 
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|cutie mark = [[File:Shadowbolts cutie mark crop S1E2.png|40px|Winged skull]]<br />([[Friendship is Magic, part 2|S1E2]] and some material)<br />[[File:Rainbow Dash Shadowbolt costume cutie mark crop.png|40px|Winged skull (different design)]]<br />([[Luna Eclipsed|S2E4]] and other material)
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The '''Shadowbolts''' are a squad of [[Pegasi|Pegasus]] [[ponies]] similar to the [[Wonderbolts]] who were created by [[Princess Luna#Nightmare Moon|Nightmare Moon]]. They appear in the season episode [[Friendship is Magic, part 2]] and some [[#Other depictions|adaptations]] and [[#Merchandise|merchandise]]. Their name is a [[wikipedia:Portmanteau|portmanteau]] of the words "shadow" and "thunderbolt". Members of the Shadowbolts include Shadow Surprise and unnamed [[Pegasi]].{{TOC limit|2}}
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The '''Shadowbolts''' are a team respectively of [[Princess Luna|Nightmare Moon]] in [[Equestria]] and of [[Crystal Prep Academy]] in the [[Locations#Human world|human world]]. Nightmare Moon's Shadowbolts appear in the ''[[My Little Pony Friendship is Magic]]'' episode [[Friendship is Magic, part 2]] and in some adaptations; members of this [[Ponies|pony]] Shadowbolt group include Shadow Surprise and unnamed [[Pegasi]]. Crystal Prep's Shadowbolts appear in the film ''[[My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Friendship Games]]'' and in the [[IDW comics]]' ''[[My Little Pony Annual 2013]]''; members of this [[Humans|human]] Shadowbolt group include [[Twilight Sparkle (Sci-Twi)|Twilight Sparkle]], [[Sour Sweet]], [[Sunny Flare]], [[Sugarcoat]], [[Lemon Zest]], [[Indigo Zap]], and several unnamed [[Sports#Team sports|soccer]] players.{{TOC limit|2}}{{clr}}
  
   
 
==Development and design==
  
==Development and design==
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The Shadowbolts are similar to [[the Wonderbolts]]/[[Canterlot High School|Canterlot]] Wondercolts. The Shadowbolt mare shares her mane and tail style with [[Blaze]] and [[Surprise]]. The two Shadowbolt stallions share their mane and tail style with each other and [[List of ponies#Wave Chill|Wave Chill]]. "Shady" was previously used as the name of [[mlw:Shady|a G1 Earth pony mare]].
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The Shadowbolt mare shares her mane and tail style with [[Blaze]] and [[Surprise]]. The two stallions share their mane and tail style with each other and [[List of ponies#Wave Chill|Wave Chill]]. "Shady" was previously used as the name of [[mlw:Shady|a G1 Earth pony mare]].
   
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Though the trio of pony Shadowbolts appear as only a transformation of [[Princess Luna|Nightmare Moon]] in [[Friendship is Magic, part 2]], the pony trio appears simultaneously with Princess Luna/Nightmare Moon in some [[merchandise]] and Gameloft's [[My Little Pony (mobile game)|mobile game]]. However, the human Shadowbolts have no known connection to [[Vice Principal Luna]].
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Though the trio of ponies appear as only a transformation of [[Princess Luna|Nightmare Moon]] in [[Friendship is Magic, part 2]], the pony trio appears simultaneously with Princess Luna/Nightmare Moon in some [[merchandise]] and Gameloft's [[My Little Pony (mobile game)|mobile game]].
   
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The winged skull [[cutie mark]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=20876386|title=My Little Pony Rainbow Dash as Shadowbolt|accessdate=2015-03-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/toysrus-heads-to-sdcc-at-ee-booth/|title=Toys“R”Us® Heads to Comic-Con International in San Diego at Entertainment Earth® Booth #2343 with Nine Noteworthy Exclusives|date=2013-07-02|accessdate=2015-03-17}}</ref> on the Shadowbolt costume worn by [[Rainbow Dash]] varies—in [[Luna Eclipsed]] and in some material, it has a different design than on Shadowbolt uniforms, while in some material, it has the same design as on Shadowbolt uniforms. Rainbow's costume is misidentified as a [[The Wonderbolts|Wonderbolt]] costume in online promotional material,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=246933645355725|title=My Little Pony - Halloween Costumes|publisher=Facebook|date=2011-10-20|accessdate=2015-03-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wired.com/2011/10/my-little-pony-halloween/|title=Exclusive: Halloween Episode of My Little Pony Will Be a Night Mare|author=Angela Watercutter|work=WIRED|date=2011-10-21|accessdate=2015-03-17}}</ref> but it is identified as a Shadowbolt costume in [[#Merchandise|merchandise]].
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The winged skull [[cutie mark]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=20876386|title=My Little Pony Rainbow Dash as Shadowbolt|accessdate=2015-03-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/toysrus-heads-to-sdcc-at-ee-booth/|title=Toys“R”Us® Heads to Comic-Con International in San Diego at Entertainment Earth® Booth #2343 with Nine Noteworthy Exclusives|date=2013-07-02|accessdate=2015-03-17}}</ref> on the Shadowbolt costume worn by [[Rainbow Dash]] varies—in [[Luna Eclipsed]] and in some material, it has a different design than on Shadowbolt uniforms, while in some material, it has the same design as on Shadowbolt uniforms. Rainbow's costume is misidentified as a [[Wonderbolts|Wonderbolt]] costume in online promotional material,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=246933645355725|title=My Little Pony - Halloween Costumes|publisher=Facebook|date=2011-10-20|accessdate=2015-03-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wired.com/2011/10/my-little-pony-halloween/|title=Exclusive: Halloween Episode of My Little Pony Will Be a Night Mare|author=Angela Watercutter|work=WIRED|date=2011-10-21|accessdate=2015-03-17}}</ref> but it is identified as a Shadowbolt costume in [[#Merchandise|merchandise]].
   
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Shadowbolt goggle lenses do not permanently maintain their usual shape, instead [[:File:Surprised Shadowbolts S01E02.png|being]] [[:File:Shadows art print wide WeLoveFine.jpg|round]] [[:File:Shadowbolts Fan T-shirt front WeLoveFine.jpg|on]] [[:File:Rainbow Dash gets startled S2E04.png|occasion]].
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Shadowbolt goggle lenses do not permanently maintain their usual shape, instead [[:File:Surprised Shadowbolts S01E02.png|being]] [[:File:Shadows art print wide WeLoveFine.jpg|round]] [[:File:Shadowbolts Fan T-shirt front WeLoveFine.jpg|on]] [[:File:Rainbow Dash gets startled S2E04.png|occasion]].{{clr}}
   
 
==Depiction in the series==
  
==Depiction in the series==
 
[[File:Rainbow Dash and the Shadowbolts S01E02.png|thumb]] In the season one episode [[Friendship is Magic, part 2]], [[Princess Luna#Nightmare Moon|Nightmare Moon]] briefly transforms into the trio of pony Shadowbolts. She claims that they are the greatest aerial team in the [[Everfree Forest]] and attempts to persuade [[Rainbow Dash]] to abandon the rest of the Mane Six and become the Shadowbolts' captain, but Rainbow Dash declines this offer and sticks with the Mane Six.
  
[[File:Rainbow Dash and the Shadowbolts S01E02.png|thumb]] In the season one episode [[Friendship is Magic, part 2]], [[Princess Luna#Nightmare Moon|Nightmare Moon]] briefly transforms into the trio of pony Shadowbolts. She claims that they are the greatest aerial team in the [[Everfree Forest]] and attempts to persuade [[Rainbow Dash]] to abandon the rest of the Mane Six and become the Shadowbolts' captain, but Rainbow Dash declines this offer and sticks with the Mane Six.
   
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In the season two episode [[Luna Eclipsed]], [[Rainbow Dash]] wears a Shadowbolt costume for Nightmare Night.
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In the season two episode [[Luna Eclipsed]], Rainbow Dash wears a Shadowbolt costume for Nightmare Night.
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==Depiction in ''Friendship Games''==
  
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[[File:Shadowbolts lineup EG3.png|thumb]] In the film ''[[My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Friendship Games]]'', [[Crystal Prep Academy]]'s Shadowbolts compete against [[Canterlot High School]]'s Wondercolts in the quadrennial Friendship Games [[Sports#Competitions|competition]]. The team consists of [[Jet Set]], [[Upper Crust]], [[Neon Lights]], [[Suri Polomare]], [[Trenderhoof]], [[Royal Pin]], [[Sunny Flare]], [[Sour Sweet]], [[Indigo Zap]], [[Sugarcoat]], [[Lemon Zest]], and the [[Twilight Sparkle (Sci-Twi)|human world's Twilight Sparkle]]. The former six take part only in the Academic Decathalon, while the latter six move on to the Tri-Cross Relay and Capture-the-Flag events after getting the best scores for their team.
  
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Throughout the film, the Shadowbolts display egotistic and snobbish behavior toward both the students of Canterlot High and each other—with the exception of Twilight Sparkle. They deny Twilight a seat on the Crystal Prep Academy bus, antagonize the Wondercolts during the gymnasium party, and show a lack of enthusiasm at their fellow students' success. However, they briefly mingle more sociably with the Wondercolts during the party before [[Principal Cinch]] intervenes, and they end up on much friendlier terms with the Wondercolts by the end of the film.
  
   
 
==Other depictions==
  
==Other depictions==
 
===Printed works===
  
===Printed works===
 
====[[IDW comics]]====
  
====[[IDW comics]]====
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In [[My Little Pony Annual 2017]] chapter 1, a pair of [[changelings]] impersonate the Shadowbolts and challenge [[Rainbow Dash]] to a race in order to keep her from joining the other Wonderbolts in battling [[Queen Chrysalis]]' forces. Each of the disguised changelings is addressed as Shady, the stallion-disguised one by the mare-disguised one and the mare-disguised one by Rainbow Dash.
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In the ''[[My Little Pony Annual 2013]] Equestria Girls'' story, Crystal Prep's Shadowbolts (identified only by their team name) play [[Sports#Team sports|soccer]] against [[Canterlot High School]]'s Wondercolts in the first game of the season.
  
   
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On {{comic|n1}} page 12 and in {{scomic|n3}} starting on [[:File:Nightmare Knights issue 3 page 1.jpg|page 1]], a Shadowbolt appears in [[List of non-pony characters#Princess Eris|Princess Eris]]' casino.
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In {{comic|g1}} chapter 1, a pair [[changelings]] impersonate the Shadowbolts and challenge Rainbow Dash to a race in order to keep her from joining the other Wonderbolts in battling [[Queen Chrysalis]]' forces. One of the disguised changelings is addressed as Shady.
  
   
 
====[[List of storybooks|Storybooks]]====
  
====[[List of storybooks|Storybooks]]====
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In the book ''My Little Pony: Tricks and Treats'', an adaptation of the episode [[Luna Eclipsed]], [[Rainbow Dash]] wears a Shadowbolt costume for Nightmare Night.
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In the book ''My Little Pony: Tricks and Treats'', an adaptation of the episode [[Luna Eclipsed]], Rainbow Dash wears a Shadowbolt costume for Nightmare Night.
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The cover of the [[Chapter books|chapter book]] ''My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Friendship Games'', displayed at the 2015 [[Wikipedia:American International Toy Fair|American International Toy Fair]], shows Crystal Prep's Shadowbolts along with Canterlot High School's Wondercolts.
  
   
 
====[[Merchandise#Magazines|Magazines]]====
  
====[[Merchandise#Magazines|Magazines]]====
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In [[Merchandise#Panini|Panini's ''My Little Pony'' magazine]], the trio of pony Shadowbolts appear in at least one of the last two parts of the three-part story ''[[Merchandise#German|Die Legende von Nightmare Moon]]'', an adaptation of the episodes [[Friendship is Magic, part 1]] and [[Friendship is Magic, part 2]].
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In [[Merchandise#Panini|Panini's ''My Little Pony'' magazine]], the Shadowbolts appear in at least one of the last two parts of the three-part story ''[[Merchandise#German|Die Legende von Nightmare Moon]]'', an adaptation of the episodes [[Friendship is Magic, part 1]] and [[Friendship is Magic, part 2]].
   
 
===[[Software]]===
  
===[[Software]]===
 
====[[My Little Pony (mobile game)]]====
  
====[[My Little Pony (mobile game)]]====
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Shadowbolts are featured in Gameloft's mobile game. The trio of pony Shadowbolts are a character called "The Shadowbolts" with the [[Ponyville]] house "The Shadowbolts' Hut" and the description "They're Nightmare Moon's knights-in-shadowy armor -- the Shadowbolts are Pegasi with predilections for bringin' the pain!" Shadowbolts also appear in two of the minigames. Seasonal theming of the game has had [[Rainbow Dash]] wear her Shadowbolt costume.
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[[File:The Shadowbolts MLP Mobile Game.png|thumb]] Shadowbolts are featured in Gameloft's mobile game. They are a single character called "The Shadowbolts" with the [[Ponyville]] house "The Shadowbolts' Hut" and the description "They're Nightmare Moon's knights-in-shadowy armor -- the Shadowbolts are Pegasi with predilections for bringin' the pain!" Shadowbolts also appear in two of the minigames. Seasonal theming of the game has had Rainbow Dash wear her Shadowbolt costume. The "[[From the Shadows|Nightmare Night at the Museum]]" event features one of the male Shadowbolts as an enemy minion.
   
 
A file of the game's has included information for a character called "Shadow Surprise" with the house "Shadowbolts' Hut" and the description "One of Nightmare Moon's most trusted Shadowbolts, Shadow Surprise is a Pegasus with a predilection for bringing the pain!"
  
A file of the game's has included information for a character called "Shadow Surprise" with the house "Shadowbolts' Hut" and the description "One of Nightmare Moon's most trusted Shadowbolts, Shadow Surprise is a Pegasus with a predilection for bringing the pain!"
   
 
====Luna Eclipsed====
  
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In the PlayDate Digital game ''My Little Pony: Luna Eclipsed'', an adaptation of the episode [[Luna Eclipsed]], [[Rainbow Dash]] wears a Shadowbolt costume for Nightmare Night.
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In the PlayDate Digital game ''My Little Pony: Luna Eclipsed'', an adaptation of the episode [[Luna Eclipsed]], Rainbow Dash wears a Shadowbolt costume for Nightmare Night.
   
 
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In some versions of Castle Creator, one of the available character images of [[Rainbow Dash]] has her Shadowbolt costume.
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In some versions of Castle Creator, one of the available character images of Rainbow Dash has her Shadowbolt costume.
   
 
====Xbox LIVE====
  
====Xbox LIVE====
 
Xbox LIVE [[Wikipedia:Avatar (Xbox Live)|avatar]] items include a Shadow Bolt{{sic}} pet<ref>{{cite web|url=http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Shadow-Bolt-Pet/00001000-251c-b253-c751-2983413607d8|title=Shadow Bolt Pet|accessdate=2015-03-17}}</ref> and a Shadow Bolt{{sic}} costume.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Shadow-Bolt-Costume/0000077c-439d-92b1-cc67-33e5413607d8|title=Shadow Bolt Costume|accessdate=2015-03-17}}</ref>
  
Xbox LIVE [[Wikipedia:Avatar (Xbox Live)|avatar]] items include a Shadow Bolt{{sic}} pet<ref>{{cite web|url=http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Shadow-Bolt-Pet/00001000-251c-b253-c751-2983413607d8|title=Shadow Bolt Pet|accessdate=2015-03-17}}</ref> and a Shadow Bolt{{sic}} costume.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Shadow-Bolt-Costume/0000077c-439d-92b1-cc67-33e5413607d8|title=Shadow Bolt Costume|accessdate=2015-03-17}}</ref>
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In Hasbro's ''Equestria Girls'' app for iOS, [[Sunny Flare]], [[Sour Sweet]], [[Indigo Zap]], [[Sugarcoat]], [[Lemon Zest]], and [[Twilight Sparkle (Sci-Twi)|human Twilight Sparkle]]—identified as "Sci-Twi"—can appear in the game through their dolls' zapcodes.
  
   
 
==Merchandise==
  
==Merchandise==
 
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===[[Toys]]===
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The [[Wikipedia:Toys "R" Us|Toys "R" Us]] exclusive Collector Series includes a glow-in-the-dark [[Playful Ponies]] brushable toy of [[Rainbow Dash]] as a Shadowbolt.
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[[File:Guardians of Harmony Shadowbolt and Cockatrice figures.jpg|thumb]] The [[Wikipedia:Toys "R" Us|Toys "R" Us]] exclusive Collector Series includes a glow-in-the-dark [[Playful Ponies]] brushable toy of [[Rainbow Dash]] as a Shadowbolt.
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[[Toys#Equestria Girls and Rainbow Rocks|''Equestria Girls'' Friendship Games dolls]] of Crystal Prep's Shadowbolts include both School Spirit and Sporty Style releases of [[Twilight Sparkle]], [[Lemon Zest]], [[Sunny Flare]], [[Sour Sweet]], [[Sugarcoat]], and [[Indigo Zap]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://files.shareholder.com/downloads/HAS/0x0x808316/240C2FA9-C565-44FF-B5A7-CAC0A92D804A/My%20Little%20Pony%20Equestria%20Girls%202015%20Product%20Descriptions.pdf|title=My Little Pony Equestria Girls 2015 Product Descriptions.pdf|author=Christie Damato|date=2015-02-07|accessdate=2015-03-17}}</ref>
  
   
 
The ''Guardians of Harmony'' line includes a toy of the female pony Shadowbolt, with her eyes visible.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/tv/2016/02/10/my-little-pony-guardians-of-harmony-exclusive/80103638/|title=Exclusive: 'My Little Pony' debuts 'Harmony' line in fall|author=Brian Truitt|work=USATODAY.com|publisher=USA TODAY|date=2016-02-10|accessdate=2016-02-10}}</ref>
  
The ''Guardians of Harmony'' line includes a toy of the female pony Shadowbolt, with her eyes visible.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/tv/2016/02/10/my-little-pony-guardians-of-harmony-exclusive/80103638/|title=Exclusive: 'My Little Pony' debuts 'Harmony' line in fall|author=Brian Truitt|work=USATODAY.com|publisher=USA TODAY|date=2016-02-10|accessdate=2016-02-10}}</ref>
   
 
===[[Merchandise#Posters|Posters]]===
  
===[[Merchandise#Posters|Posters]]===
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Despite only appearing as a transformation of Nightmare Moon in the show, the trio of pony Shadowbolts appear alongside Princess Luna and Nightmare Moon on the [[:File:SDCC 2011 cast poster.jpg|Comic Con 2011]] and [[:File:Chaos is Magic poster.jpg|Chaos is Magic]] posters.
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Despite only appearing as a transformation of Nightmare Moon in the show, the Shadowbolts appear alongside Princess Luna and Nightmare Moon on the [[:File:SDCC 2011 cast poster.jpg|Comic Con 2011]] and [[:File:Chaos is Magic poster.jpg|Chaos is Magic]] posters.
   
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The trio of pony Shadowbolts are also included on Enterplay's [[:File:Nightmare Moon and the Everfree Forest.png|Nightmare Moon and the Everfree Forest]] poster.
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The Shadowbolts are also included on Enterplay's [[:File:Nightmare Moon and the Everfree Forest.png|Nightmare Moon and the Everfree Forest]] poster.
   
 
Shadowbolts-related WeLoveFine art prints include [[:File:Everypony art print WeLoveFine.jpg|"Everypony"]], [[:File:Shadow Wonders art print WeLoveFine.jpg|"Shadow Wonders"]], and [[:File:Shadows art print WeLoveFine.jpg|"Shadows"]].
  
Shadowbolts-related WeLoveFine art prints include [[:File:Everypony art print WeLoveFine.jpg|"Everypony"]], [[:File:Shadow Wonders art print WeLoveFine.jpg|"Shadow Wonders"]], and [[:File:Shadows art print WeLoveFine.jpg|"Shadows"]].
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Of Crystal Prep's Shadowbolts, [[Sour Sweet]] is featured by Fashion Angels' "Fashion Friendzy" [[:File:EG Friendship Games Fashion Frendzy.jpg|sketch]] [[:File:EG Friendship Games Ready to Rumble!.jpg|portfolio]] set.
  
   
 
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===Apparel and accessories===
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{{Quote|No! It's them or us.|Friendship is Magic, part 2}}
  
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{{Quote|You've got nothin' on us<br />Na, na, na-na-na, na<br />Let's go, Shadowbolts!|''[[My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Friendship Games]]''}}
  
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{{Quote|Unleash the magic, unleash the magic<br />We're not friends here after all<br />Our only interest in this business<br />Is seeing Canterlot High School fall|''My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Friendship Games''}}
  
   
 
{{Quote|Sei gegrüßt, Rainbow Dash!|''[[Merchandise#German|Die Legende von Nightmare Moon]]''}}
  
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==Gallery==
  
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Revision as of 21:48, 25 October 2019

For the identically-named human sports team, see Shadowbolts (EG).
Shadowbolts

The Shadowbolts annoyed S1E02

Nightmare Moon transformed into Shadowbolts in Friendship is Magic, part 2

Rainbow Dash Shadowbolt ID S2E4

Rainbow Dash wearing a Shadowbolt costume in Luna Eclipsed

Kind Pegasus
Occupation Nightmare Moon's "knights-in-shadowy armor"
Other links
More info
Nicknames Shady, Sb (The Periodic Table of My Little Pony)[1]
Cutie mark
Winged skull
(S1E2 and some material)
Winged skull (different design)
(S2E4 and other material)
Voice Tabitha St. Germain (English)

The Shadowbolts are a squad of Pegasus ponies similar to the Wonderbolts who were created by Nightmare Moon. They appear in the season episode Friendship is Magic, part 2 and some adaptations and merchandise. Their name is a portmanteau of the words "shadow" and "thunderbolt". Members of the Shadowbolts include Shadow Surprise and unnamed Pegasi.

Development and design

The Shadowbolt mare shares her mane and tail style with Blaze and Surprise. The two stallions share their mane and tail style with each other and Wave Chill. "Shady" was previously used as the name of a G1 Earth pony mare.

Though the trio of ponies appear as only a transformation of Nightmare Moon in Friendship is Magic, part 2, the pony trio appears simultaneously with Princess Luna/Nightmare Moon in some merchandise and Gameloft's mobile game.

The winged skull cutie mark[2][3] on the Shadowbolt costume worn by Rainbow Dash varies—in Luna Eclipsed and in some material, it has a different design than on Shadowbolt uniforms, while in some material, it has the same design as on Shadowbolt uniforms. Rainbow's costume is misidentified as a Wonderbolt costume in online promotional material,[4][5] but it is identified as a Shadowbolt costume in merchandise.

Shadowbolt goggle lenses do not permanently maintain their usual shape, instead being round on occasion.

Depiction in the series

Rainbow Dash and the Shadowbolts S01E02

In the season one episode Friendship is Magic, part 2, Nightmare Moon briefly transforms into the trio of pony Shadowbolts. She claims that they are the greatest aerial team in the Everfree Forest and attempts to persuade Rainbow Dash to abandon the rest of the Mane Six and become the Shadowbolts' captain, but Rainbow Dash declines this offer and sticks with the Mane Six.

In the season two episode Luna Eclipsed, Rainbow Dash wears a Shadowbolt costume for Nightmare Night.

Other depictions

Printed works

IDW comics

In My Little Pony Annual 2017 chapter 1, a pair of changelings impersonate the Shadowbolts and challenge Rainbow Dash to a race in order to keep her from joining the other Wonderbolts in battling Queen Chrysalis' forces. Each of the disguised changelings is addressed as Shady, the stallion-disguised one by the mare-disguised one and the mare-disguised one by Rainbow Dash.

On My Little Pony: Nightmare Knights Issue #1 page 12 and in Issue #3 starting on page 1, a Shadowbolt appears in Princess Eris' casino.

Storybooks

In the book My Little Pony: Tricks and Treats, an adaptation of the episode Luna Eclipsed, Rainbow Dash wears a Shadowbolt costume for Nightmare Night.

Magazines

In Panini's My Little Pony magazine, the Shadowbolts appear in at least one of the last two parts of the three-part story Die Legende von Nightmare Moon, an adaptation of the episodes Friendship is Magic, part 1 and Friendship is Magic, part 2.

Software

My Little Pony (mobile game)

The Shadowbolts MLP Mobile Game

Shadowbolts are featured in Gameloft's mobile game. They are a single character called "The Shadowbolts" with the Ponyville house "The Shadowbolts' Hut" and the description "They're Nightmare Moon's knights-in-shadowy armor -- the Shadowbolts are Pegasi with predilections for bringin' the pain!" Shadowbolts also appear in two of the minigames. Seasonal theming of the game has had Rainbow Dash wear her Shadowbolt costume. The "Nightmare Night at the Museum" event features one of the male Shadowbolts as an enemy minion.

A file of the game's has included information for a character called "Shadow Surprise" with the house "Shadowbolts' Hut" and the description "One of Nightmare Moon's most trusted Shadowbolts, Shadow Surprise is a Pegasus with a predilection for bringing the pain!"

Luna Eclipsed

In the PlayDate Digital game My Little Pony: Luna Eclipsed, an adaptation of the episode Luna Eclipsed, Rainbow Dash wears a Shadowbolt costume for Nightmare Night.

Castle Creator

In some versions of Castle Creator, one of the available character images of Rainbow Dash has her Shadowbolt costume.

Xbox LIVE

Xbox LIVE avatar items include a Shadow Bolt[sic] pet[6] and a Shadow Bolt[sic] costume.[7]

Merchandise

Toys

Guardians of Harmony Shadowbolt and Cockatrice figures

The Toys "R" Us exclusive Collector Series includes a glow-in-the-dark Playful Ponies brushable toy of Rainbow Dash as a Shadowbolt.

The Guardians of Harmony line includes a toy of the female pony Shadowbolt, with her eyes visible.[8]

Posters

Despite only appearing as a transformation of Nightmare Moon in the show, the Shadowbolts appear alongside Princess Luna and Nightmare Moon on the Comic Con 2011 and Chaos is Magic posters.

The Shadowbolts are also included on Enterplay's Nightmare Moon and the Everfree Forest poster.

Shadowbolts-related WeLoveFine art prints include "Everypony", "Shadow Wonders", and "Shadows".

Apparel and accessories

Shadowbolts-related WeLoveFine T-shirts include fan-designed "Shadowbolts Fan", MLP Villains Allover", "MLP Season One Allover", and fan-designed "The Periodic Table of My Little Pony".

Shadowbolts-related WeLoveFine iPhone cases include "MLP Villains iPhone Case".

Quotes

"We've been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the best flyer in Equestria."
— Friendship is Magic, part 2
"We want you to join us, the Shadowbolts. We're the greatest aerial team in the Everfree Forest. And soon we will be the greatest in all Equestria. But first, we need a captain."
— Friendship is Magic, part 2
"No! It's them or us."
— Friendship is Magic, part 2
"Sei gegrüßt, Rainbow Dash!"
— Die Legende von Nightmare Moon
"Schließ dich uns an, Rainbow Dash! Du bist so schnell und könntest die Anführerin unserer Truppe werden. Na los, vergiss deine Freundinnen!"
— Die Legende von Nightmare Moon

Gallery

'Them or us' S1E02

Shadowbolts image gallery

See also

References

  1. ↑ Sara Miscavage (2015-03-22). Comment on The Periodic Table of My Little Pony by xkappax. DeviantArt. Retrieved on 2015 March 23.
  2. ↑ My Little Pony Rainbow Dash as Shadowbolt. Retrieved on 2015 March 17.
  3. ↑ Toys“R”Us® Heads to Comic-Con International in San Diego at Entertainment Earth® Booth #2343 with Nine Noteworthy Exclusives (2013-07-02). Retrieved on 2015 March 17.
  4. ↑ My Little Pony - Halloween Costumes. Facebook (2011-10-20). Retrieved on 2015 March 17.
  5. ↑ Angela Watercutter (2011-10-21). Exclusive: Halloween Episode of My Little Pony Will Be a Night Mare. WIRED. Retrieved on 2015 March 17.
  6. ↑ Shadow Bolt Pet. Retrieved on 2015 March 17.
  7. ↑ Shadow Bolt Costume. Retrieved on 2015 March 17.
  8. ↑ Brian Truitt (2016-02-10). Exclusive: 'My Little Pony' debuts 'Harmony' line in fall. USATODAY.com. USA TODAY. Retrieved on 2016 February 10.
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