History Awesome / MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicSeason9

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* Even if Sombra pretended to be defeated as part of his plan, the protagonists liberating the Crystal Empire was pretty awesome, especially because it was achieved with more than just a straightforward "friendship laser". Sombra manages to hit the Mane 6 with his worst fears spell, but they then reveal that they'd only fallen under it as a ''distraction''. This gives Cadance enough time to burst out of her prison and take back the Crystal Heart, which provides a WorldHealingWave that undoes his influence on the Empire. Only after that do the Mane 6 finally unleash the magic of friendship on him. Given that the Mane 6 were armed with the Elements, it's likely that Sombra didn't have any choice ''but'' to flee and find a way to neutralize them later.

** The Tree and Young Six managed to ensure that [[BigBadWannabe Sombra]] failed to do any lasting damage. In fact they made it so that Sombra inadvertently [[NiceJobFixingItVillain helped the Tree get stronger]] by destroying its old form.

* The Tree of Harmony calling out to the Young Six despite its shattered state and later coming back larger and stronger through their efforts is a strong testamentto its incredible power.

* The Mane 6 spend hours trying to stop the Everfree Forest from destroying Ponyville, but can barely hold it at bay. Cue Star Swirl, Celestia and Luna arriving and proceeding to not only drive the forest back but beginning the process of keeping it contained without the help of the Tree of Harmony. Star Swirl reveals that he and the Pillars used to be the ones to control the Everfree Forest, and with the two sisters help he can do it with just the three of them.

'''Sombra:''' You should be. *blasts Twilight; she blocks and keeps going*\\

* cue a giant magic blast that ''annihilates Sombra out of existence'', frees everyone of his control, and stops the Everfree Forest from going out of control''*

** Let's reiterate that: Grogar scared a [[GodSaveUsFromTheQueen former tyrant queen]], a [[MagicEater magic-draining]] [[OurCentaursAreDifferent centaur]], and a [[BitchInSheepsClothing manipulative]] [[EnfantTerrible child]] ''into submission.'' If there was any doubt about Grogar being the series' TrueFinalBoss, they're laid to rest here.

* Grogar comes back from [[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyAndFriends G1 limbo]] in ''[[KnightOfCerebus full force]]''; despite not being at full power, is able to teleport Tirek and Cozy Glow out of Tartarus and resurrect King Sombra, with little apparent effort. He even gives Tirek a pretty decent power boost.

'''Twilight:''' You may knock us down, but we're gonna get back up again! *Sombra tries and fails again, this time with the Mane Six marching behind Twilight* And again! *Sombra makes a third failed attempt* And again! As long as we're together, we will never stop trying to defeat you!\\

'''Fluttershy:''' For our friends!\\

'''Twilight:''' You can't destroy our friendship, Sombra!\\

'''The Mane Six:''' '''[[TitleDrop FRIENDSHIP]]''' ''[[TitleDrop IS]]'' '''''[[TitleDrop MAGIC!]]'''''\\

* Grogar, despite not being at full power, is able to teleport Tirek and Cozy Glow out of Tartarus and resurrect King Sombra, with little apparent effort. He even gives Tirek a pretty decent power boost.

---> The Mane Six: '''[[TitleDrop FRIENDSHIP]]''' ''[[TitleDrop IS]]'' '''''[[TitleDrop MAGIC!]]''''' *cue a giant magic blast that ''annihilates Sombra out of existence''*

* Grogar, despite not being at full power, is able to teleport Tirek and Cozy Glow out of Tartarus and resurrect King Sombra, with little apparent effort.

---> The Mane Six: '''[[TitleDrop FRIENDSHIP]] ''[[TitleDrop IS]]'' '''''[[TitleDrop MAGIC!]]''''' *cue a giant magic blast that ''annihilates Sombra out of existence''*

* Discord "fighting" Sombra, which is just him [[NoSell no-selling]] the magic blasts Sombra shoots at him with chaos magic (turning the blasts into various harmless things), all while while chatting in a causal, laid-back manner. Gives a show of his power level, given by how unfazed he is.

** Twilight shows her power and renewed resolve by blocking three consecutive magic blasts from Sombra with increasing ease. Actually, the third time she just ''casually swats it away'' like a fly, without even flinching (a very fitting "sparkle" that matches part of her Cutie Mark left behind). As Discord noted, she will always be the Embodiment of Magic.

** Twilight shows her power and renewed resolve by blocking three consecutive magic blasts from Sombra with increasing ease. Actually, the third time she just ''casually swats it away'' like a fly, without even flinching. As Discord noted, she will always be the Element of Magic.

* The Mane 6 spend hours trying to stop the Everfree Forest from destroying Ponyville, but can barely hold it at bay. Cue Star Swirl, Celestia and Luna arriving and proceeding to not only drive the forest back but beginning the process of keeping it contained without the help of the Tree of Harmony. Star Swirl reveals that he and the PIllars used to be the ones to control the Everfree Forest, and with the two sisters help he can do it with just the three of them.
* Discord "fighting" Sombra, which is just him [[NoSell no-selling]] the magic blasts Sombra shoots at him with chaos magic, all while while chatting in a causal, laid-back manner. Gives a show of his power level, given by how unfazed he is.

* Sombra's big gambit is masterful, allowing himself to be defeated so that he could follow the Mane 6 back to the Tree of Harmony and destroy it. This is the plan that Chrysalis tried and failed, [[XanatosSpeedChess yet Sombra easily accomplishes it without any of the prep time she enjoyed, or even any prior knowledge of the tree's existence.]]

** Twilight shows her power and renewed resolve by blocking three consecutive magic blasts from Sombra with increasing ease. Actually, the third time she just ''casually swats it away'' like a fly, without even flinching.

* Discord "fighting" Sombra, which is just him [[NoSell no-selling]] the magic blasts Sombra shoots at him with chaos magic, all while while chatting in a causal, laid-back manner.Gives a show of his power level, given by how unfazed he is.

* Grogar letting Sombra leave for his plan turns out to be a XanatosGambit; if Sombra wins he can just take control of Equestria from him without having to deal with the heroes. If he fails he can [[MakeAnExampleOfHim make him an example]] to cow the other villains into service, which ''works''.

* After a whole episode of unable to even contemplate fighting Sombra without the elements, Twilight finally steps up with Discord's encouragement and faces him head on. Despite Sombra being well established as extraordinarily powerful, Twilight actually starts dueling quite equally with him, and once her friends join in turns it into a total CurbStompBattle. [[VillainousBreakdown His undignified blubbering as he's overpowered only makes it sweeter.]]

* Sombra's big gambit is masterful, allowing himself to be defeated so that he could follow the Mane 6 back to the Tree of Harmony and destroy it. This is the plan that Chrysalis tried and failed, [[XanatosSpeedChess yet Sombra easily accomplishes it without any of the prep time she enjoyed, or even knowledge of the tree's existence.]]