Core Ponies

Over the My Little Pony generations Hasbro has chosen core character sets within each generation, but the treatment of 'main characters' varies over time.

Generation 1

My Little Pony 'n Friends

Firefly

(toy line)

Sundance

My Little Pony Tales

Sweetheart

Starlight

Clover

Patch

Bon Bon

Bright Eyes

Melody

(Anyone better acquainted with the G1 shows, please jump in.)

Generation 2

Sundance (Sunsparkle)

Light Heart

Sweet Berry

Ivy

Core 7

Generation 3

• Pinkie Pie
• Rainbow Dash
• Scootaloo
• Cheerilee
• Toola-Roola
• StarSong
• Sweetie Belle

;Generation 3.5

Pinkie Pie Rainbow Dash Scootaloo Cheerilee Toola-Roola StarSong Sweetie Belle

Generation 4

Mane 6

Twilight Sparkle