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* AlwaysSomeoneBetter: Ditzy, in her Mademoiselle Doo persona, fills this roll when she shows up Rainbow Dash in the middle of ''Ditzy Don't''.

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* AlwaysSomeoneBetter: Ditzy, in her Mademoiselle Doo persona, fills this roll role when she shows up Rainbow Dash in the middle of ''Ditzy Don't''.
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* AlwaysSomeoneBetter: Ditzy fills this roll when she shows up Rainbow Dash as her Mademoiselle Doo persona in the middle of ''Ditzy Don't''.

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* AlwaysSomeoneBetter: Ditzy Ditzy, in her Mademoiselle Doo persona, fills this roll when she shows up Rainbow Dash as her Mademoiselle Doo persona in the middle of ''Ditzy Don't''.
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* AlwaysSomeoneBetter: Ditzy fills this roll when she shows up Rainbow Dash as her Mademoiselle Doo persona in the middle of ''Ditzy Don't''.
** [[spoiler: Of course, this is due to the Magical Mimicry spell Twilight used on her, giving her all of the mane 6's traits.]]
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* ThisIsGonnaSuck: Quoted word for word by Scootaloo before she's [[spoiler: catapulted from a waterfall during her match with Rarity. Funnily enough, she ends up screaming suck as Pinkie is commentating about her and ends up thinking she's calling herself Scootasuck.]]
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** Chrysalis used to be the Element of Magic, before Discord turned her against her friends, and Erebos corrupted her.
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** Twilight and Luna jointly against Chrysalis and Aurelia.


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** When Wavedancer transfers restorative magic into Scales via a kiss, the changelings all enjoy watching it.


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* WickedCultured: During the GirlOnGirlIsHot moment between Wavedancer and Scales (listed above), one changeling is described as inexplicably wearing a top hat and monocle while commenting on the taste.
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* BadassGrandpa: Lao Wu.
** And Amber Spark is a BadassGrandma.



** That said, he only briefly shows up near the beginning of ''Atlas Strongest Tournament'', before leaving Chrysalis in charge of the plan. So he's really more of a BiggerBad of the series, with Chrysalis as the BigBad for that story.



* {{Retcon}}: Due to the events of the[[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS3E13MagicalMysteryCure season 3 finale]], ''Atlas Strongest Tournament'''s first twelve chapters have been changed to reflect canon, though the changes are purely cosmetic so far. According to the author, this change actually makes his plans for later plot developments easier.

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* {{Retcon}}: Due to the events of the[[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS3E13MagicalMysteryCure the [[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS3E13MagicalMysteryCure season 3 finale]], ''Atlas Strongest Tournament'''s first twelve chapters have been changed to reflect canon, though the changes are purely cosmetic so far. According to the author, this change actually makes his plans for later plot developments easier.


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** This ends up happening again in ''Atlas Strongest Tournament'', except this time it's caused by ''changeling impersonating her''.

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* BeamOWar: A brief one between the Jupiter Lance and Sonic Wavebow.



* ElementalPunch: Applejack and Rainbow can do this with their auras, and the Jupiter Lance is the electric version of this mixed with LaserBlade.



* EverythingsBetterWithRainbows: Not only do we have the Elements of Harmony and Rainbow Dash's Sonic Rainbow, we also get a MagicMissile in the form of the Sonic Wavebow.

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* EverythingsBetterWithRainbows: Not only do we have the Elements of Harmony and Rainbow Dash's Sonic Rainbow, we also get a MagicMissile an [[EnergyBall Energy Wave]] in the form of the Sonic Wavebow.


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* SwissArmyWeapon: Pinkie has a literal one, with a [[KatanasAreJustBetter katana]], [[EpicFlail flail]], [[SinisterScythe scythe]], [[FightingWithChucks nunchucks]], [[TheStraightAndArrowPath crossbow]], and a [[ChainsawGood chainsaw]] all coming out of what appears to be an actual pocket knife hilt.
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* EverythingsBetterWithRainbows: Not only do we have the Elements of Harmony and Rainbow Dash's Sonic Rainbow, we also get a MagicMissile in the form of the Sonic Wavebow.

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* EverythingsBetterWithRainbows: Not only do we have the Elements of Harmony and Rainbow Dash's Sonic Rainbow, we also get a MagicMissile an [[EnergyBall Energy Wave]] in the form of the Sonic Wavebow.

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* BeamOWar: Lasts about a nanosecond with the Jupiter Lance versus the Sonic Wavebow.



* ElementalPunch: Applejack and Rainbow Dash pull this off using their magic earth pony and pegasus auras, respectively. The Jupiter Lance is the lightning version of this.



* EverythingsBetterWithRainbows: Not only do we have the Elements of Harmony and Rainbow Dash's Sonic Rainbow, we also get a MagicMissile in the form of the Sonic Wavebow.

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* EverythingsBetterWithRainbows: Not only do we have the Elements of Harmony and Rainbow Dash's Sonic Rainbow, we also get a MagicMissile an [[EnergyBall Energy Wave]] in the form of the Sonic Wavebow.

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* EverythingsBetterWithRainbows: Not only do we have the Elements of Harmony and Rainbow Dash's Sonic Rainbow, we also get a MagicMissile in the form of the Sonic Wavebow.



* HeroicSacrifice: When [[spoiler: Rarity]] saves [[spoiler: Scootaloo]] from being captured by the changelings.



* {{Retcon}}: Due to the [[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic FiM]] season 3 finale, ''Atlas Strongest Tournament'''s first twelve chapters have been changed to reflect canon, though the changes are purely cosmetic so far. According to the author, this change actually makes his plans for later plot developments easier.

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* {{Retcon}}: Due to the [[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic FiM]] events of the[[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS3E13MagicalMysteryCure season 3 finale, finale]], ''Atlas Strongest Tournament'''s first twelve chapters have been changed to reflect canon, though the changes are purely cosmetic so far. According to the author, this change actually makes his plans for later plot developments easier.


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* RideTheLightning: The Jupiter Lance technique allows a pony to do this.
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* EvilGloating: When the changelings reveal themselves during the final match of the tournament, Aurelia goes on into detail how they've been manipulating everyone in order to feed off of their skills and power, and will use it to conquer Equestria. Chrysalis sheds [[TearsOfJoy tears of pride]] on her artful delivery.



* MultipleChoicePast: Mentioned by name by Discord when he's talking to Celestia and mentions various realities with different origins for himself and the Princesses.



** Several other adventures the Mane Six have had during the TimeSkip are mentioned during ''Atlas Strongest Tournament''.

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* PsychicLink: Celestia and Luna have an empathic link, at least during dawn and dusk when their portfolios overlap.


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* ShapeshifterDefaultForm: Aurelia seems to prefer Scootaloo's form as a disguise, something Scootaloo herself lampshades.
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* MoleInCharge: [[spoiler: At some point during the tournament, Chyrsalis replaced Luna.]]

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* MoleInCharge: [[spoiler: At some point during the tournament, Chyrsalis Chrysalis replaced Luna.]]



** The king of the Scaly Back River Clan is named Kenbroath Gillspoke Heathspike, which was the full name of G3 Spike.

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** The king of the Scaly Back River Clan is named Kenbroath Gillspoke Gillspotten Heathspike, which was the full name of G3 Spike.



** [[spoiler: Then it turns out that Spike's scene was completely different from Aurelia's -- the imposter in his case was Wavedancer, who was helping Luna's other spies get him to safety.]]
** Then inverted later on, when [[spoiler: the changelings realize that the "Spike" they've captured is actually Scales disguised as him.]]
* SpySpeak: The trope is lampshaded during a conversation between Princess Luna and her spy among the changelings [[spoiler: who's been replaced by an actual changeling]].

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** [[spoiler: Then it turns out that Spike's the first scene was completely different from Aurelia's -- Spike spotting Wavedancer as the imposter in his case was Wavedancer, imposter, who was helping Luna's other spies get him to safety.]]
** Then inverted Inverted later on, when [[spoiler: the changelings realize that the "Spike" they've captured is actually Scales disguised as him.him, and the reader realizes that the second abduction scene was Scales playing Spike in order to be abducted by Aurelia, who spectacularly failed to SpotTheImposter at first despite Scales having wings..]]
* SpySpeak: The trope is lampshaded during a conversation between Princess Luna and her spy among the changelings [[spoiler: who's who may or may not have been replaced by an actual changeling]].



* TournamentArc: ''Atlas Strongest Tournament'' is this for the series as a whole -- the author has even [[WordOfGod stated in a journal entry]] that they were inspired by this trope's use in various anime and manga.

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* TournamentArc: ''Atlas Strongest Tournament'' is this for the series as a whole -- the author has even [[WordOfGod stated in a journal entry]] that they were inspired by inspiration for this story came from this trope's use in various anime and manga.
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* AllYourPowersCombined: By the final match of the tournament, Aurelia has copied the fighting skills and techniques of every competitor.
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** Ironically ends up saving her life when [[spoiler: the changelings trick Scootaloo into nearly killing her; even with a hole in her, the Crystal form keeps her alive]].



* FalseFlagOperation: Since the final match of the tournament, between Rarity and Scootaloo, is in a multi-leveled arena, when they're separated it gives Aurelia and another changeling a chance to lure them both into thinking the other is outright trying to kill them [[spoiler: leading to Scootaloo nearly killing Rarity with her finishing move]].



* MoleInCharge: [[spoiler: At some point during the tournament, Chyrsalis replaced Luna.]]



* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: Rarity and Scootaloo's reactions when they realize the changelings have been pitting them against each other. ''Especially'' Scoots, when she realizes she [[spoiler: almost ''killed'' Rarity]].




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* YouExclamation: Twilight, upon realizing that [[spoiler: Chrysalis has replaced Luna.]]
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* BecomingTheMask: Aurelia warns her team about this, and we see a few of them get a little too into character with the ponies they're impersonating.



* DanceBattler: One of Scootaloo's techniques apparently looks quite similar to ballet. Rarity teases her about it.



* HypocriticalHumor: When the changelings realize that the [[spoiler: "Spike"]] they've captured is a fake, one of them shouts "An imposter?! How horrible!"



* TheManBehindTheMan: Erebos to Chrysalis. He was the one who created her, gave her the idea to masquerade as Cadence, and sent her to infiltrate the tournament. And on top of that, he was apparently involved in Luna becoming Nightmare Moon.
** Luna also suspects he was somehow influencing the conflict between the hippocampi and the Scaly Back River Clan.

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* TheManBehindTheMan: Erebos to Chrysalis. He was the one who created her, gave her the idea to masquerade as Cadence, and sent ordered her to send her changelings to infiltrate the tournament. And on top of that, he was apparently involved in Luna becoming Nightmare Moon.
** Luna also suspects he was somehow influencing the conflict between the hippocampi and the Scaly Back River Clan.Clan, though that hasn't been confirmed yet.


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* PhotographicMemory: Scootaloo's special talent seems to mix this with muscle memory -- once she sees someone's fight style, she can emulate it, as long as it's physically possible for her to do so.


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** Then inverted later on, when [[spoiler: the changelings realize that the "Spike" they've captured is actually Scales disguised as him.]]
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* HaremComedy: ''Atlas Strongest Tournament'' has shades of this, at least in regards to Spike's relationships with the various females with feelings for him.
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* DangerousForbiddenTechnique: Name checked by Rarity when she sarcastically asks Twilight if she thinks her Crystal Pony spell is this.


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* ShipperOnDeck: Sweetie Belle ships her sister and Spike, while Apple Bloom ships him with [[spoiler: Scootaloo]].
* TheSpock: A side effect of Rarity's Crystal Pony spell is that it temporarily shuts off her emotions. Twilight is worried that it might become permanent.
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** [[spoiler: Scootaloo]] turns into this as well.



* TheDragon: Chrysalis to Erobos, Aurelia to Chrysalis.



* LoveDodecahedron: Spike ends up in the middle of one in ''Atlas Strongest Tournament'' -- he still has feelings for Rarity, but is also attracted to Ran Biao, who is using him to hurt Rarity, [[spoiler: who she has twisted feelings for, feelings Rarity is reluctantly starting to return, and on top of that, Scootaloo likes Spike too, and it's hinted he might feel the same way]].

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* LoveDodecahedron: Spike ends up in the middle of one in ''Atlas Strongest Tournament'' -- he still has feelings for Rarity, but is also attracted to Ran Biao, who is using him to hurt Rarity, [[spoiler: who she has twisted feelings for, feelings Rarity is reluctantly starting to return, and on top of that, Scootaloo likes Spike too, and it's hinted he might feel the same way]].way. And then Scales and Wavedancer get involved...]]


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* ParanoiaGambit: One of the changelings, posing as Argent, tells Scootaloo that there's an enemy spy among the contestants, and the hints mixed with Scoot's [[spoiler: jealousy]] convinces her it's Rarity.


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* ReverseMole: [[spoiler: Luna has several among the changelings, including Wavedancer, Scales, and Babs Seed.]]


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** [[spoiler: Then it turns out that Spike's scene was completely different from Aurelia's -- the imposter in his case was Wavedancer, who was helping Luna's other spies get him to safety.]]
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* BringIt: Several times during the tournament.



* FallenHero: Erebos' apparent goal for Spike.

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* FallenHero: Erebos' apparent goal for Spike.[[spoiler: Spike]].


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* GambitPileup: Luna and Aurelia's moves and countermoves against each other in ''Atlas Strongest Tournament''.


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* HoistByHisOwnPetard: Lao Wu quotes this trope during his match with Rarity, when he hits her with her own acupuncture needles, cutting off her magic flow.


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* TrashTalk: All over the place in the tournament.
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* LoveDodecahedron: Spike ends up in the middle of one in ''Atlas Strongest Tournament'' -- he still has feelings for Rarity, but is also attracted to Ran Biao, who is using him to hurt Rarity, [[spoiler: who she has twisted feelings for, feelings Rarity is reluctantly starting to return, and on top of that, Scootaloo likes Spike too, and it's hinted he might feel the same way]].



** Several other adventures the Mane Six have had during the TimeSkip are mentioned during ''Atlas Strongest Tournament''.



* SpotTheImposter: [[spoiler: When Aurelia impersonates Scootaloo to get close to Spike, he can tell she's an imposter because her eyes are the wrong shade of purple.]]

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* SpotTheImposter: [[spoiler: When Subverted. At first, it looks like when Aurelia impersonates Scootaloo to get close to Spike, he can tell she's an imposter because her eyes are the wrong shade of purple.purple. But then it turns out "Spike" was just another changeling helping Aurelia rehearse to avoid this very trope.]]
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* {{Retcon}}: Due to the MyLittlePony season 3 finale, ''Atlas Strongest Tournament'''s first twelve chapters have been changed to reflect canon, though the changes are purely cosmetic so far.

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* {{Retcon}}: Due to the MyLittlePony [[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic FiM]] season 3 finale, ''Atlas Strongest Tournament'''s first twelve chapters have been changed to reflect canon, though the changes are purely cosmetic so far.far. According to the author, this change actually makes his plans for later plot developments easier.


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* SpotTheImposter: [[spoiler: When Aurelia impersonates Scootaloo to get close to Spike, he can tell she's an imposter because her eyes are the wrong shade of purple.]]
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* FallenHero: Erebus' apparent goal for Spike.

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* FallenHero: Erebus' Erebos' apparent goal for Spike.


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* SpySpeak: The trope is lampshaded during a conversation between Princess Luna and her spy among the changelings [[spoiler: who's been replaced by an actual changeling]].
-->'''Spy''': The princess will save the dragon, the apples are being sorted, and… do we really have to talk like this?
-->'''Luna''': These are standard espionage codes. One must do things properly.
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* BerserkButton: Applejack accidentally stumbles on [[spoiler: Spike's]]. It's a temporary one, but understandable after walking in on [[spoiler: Rarity and Ran Biao making out]].

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* BerserkButton: Applejack accidentally stumbles on [[spoiler: Spike's]].Spike]]'s. It's a temporary one, but understandable after walking in on [[spoiler: Rarity and Ran Biao making out]].



* JustEatHim Pinkie [[LampshadeHanging hangs a lampshade]] on this, naturally, when [[spoiler: Rarity turns into a crystal pony]] in a fight against an opponent who eats gems.

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* JustEatHim JustEatHim: Pinkie [[LampshadeHanging hangs a lampshade]] on this, naturally, when [[spoiler: Rarity turns into a crystal pony]] in a fight against an opponent who eats gems.



* RageAgainstTheMentor Chapter fifteen is named this for a reason.

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* RageAgainstTheMentor RageAgainstTheMentor: Chapter fifteen of ''Atlas Strongest Tournament'' is named this for a reason.



* {{Retcon}}: Due to the MyLittlePony season 3 finale, Atlas Strongest Tournament's first twelve chapters have been changed to reflect canon, though the changes are purely cosmetic so far.

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* {{Retcon}}: Due to the MyLittlePony season 3 finale, Atlas ''Atlas Strongest Tournament's Tournament'''s first twelve chapters have been changed to reflect canon, though the changes are purely cosmetic so far.
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* BilingualDialogue: Most obviously when Lao Wu begins [[ForeignLanguageTirade speaking in Chinese]] and Rarity responds for the most part in English.
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* JustEatHim Pinkie [[LampshadeHanging hangs a lampshade]] on this, naturally, when [[spoiler: Rarity turns into a crystal pony]] in a fight against an opponent who eats gems.


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* RageAgainstTheMentor Chapter fifteen is named this for a reason.
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* UnstoppableForceMeetsImmovableObject Shining Armor's talent is defensive magic while Argent Javelin's talent is attack magic. The chapter in which they fight is actually named after a [[BilingualBonus Chinese phrase]] "自相矛盾" (interacting shield spear), which is the Chinese name for this trope, referencing a story in which a man tries to sell [[ImmediateSelfContradiction a spear that can pierce any shield and a shield that can block any shield]]. Turns out [[spoiler: the unstoppable force knocks himself out.]]

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* UnstoppableForceMeetsImmovableObject UnstoppableForceMeetsImmovableObject: Shining Armor's talent is defensive magic while Argent Javelin's talent is attack magic. The chapter in which they fight is actually named after a [[BilingualBonus Chinese phrase]] "自相矛盾" (interacting shield spear), which is the Chinese name for this trope, referencing a story in which a man tries to sell [[ImmediateSelfContradiction a spear that can pierce any shield and a shield that can block any shield]].spear]]. Turns out [[spoiler: the unstoppable force knocks himself out.]]
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* TournamentArc: ''[[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/55768/Atlas-Strongest-Tournament Atlas Strongest Tournament]]'' is this for the series.


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** Scootaloo has apparently developed a crush on Spike as well, which he is completely oblivious to.

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** Scootaloo has apparently developed a crush on Spike [[spoiler: Spike]] as well, which he is completely oblivious to.



* ChickMagnet: Spike. In addition to Rarity ''finally'' realizing she returns his feelings, Wavedancer and Scales both develop crushes on him, and Scootaloo seems to have a mild one as well.

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* ChickMagnet: Spike. In addition to Rarity ''finally'' realizing she returns his feelings, Wavedancer and Scales both develop crushes on him, him [[spoiler: and Scootaloo seems to have a mild has developed one as well.]]

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