Shining Armor

Shining Armor is Twilight Sparkle's older brother and is married to Princess Cadance. He originally lived in Ponyville, but moved to Canterlot in the Canterlot Wedding update, and lives with Cadance in Crystal Manor. With the Crystal Empire update, they became parents to Flurry Heart. When Shining Armor travels to the Crystal Empire, he lives with his daughter and wife (and others) in the Crystal Castle.

Shining Armor was one of the characters available in the beta version of My Little Pony: Magic Princess presented at My Little Pony Project 2012 New York, at a cost of 350 .

He is voiced by Andrew Francis (not credited), and when tapped, says "Hey, Twily!" in one of two tones.

He is a Helper in the Siege of the Crystal Empire, Best Gift Ever, and The Nightmare Before Hearth's Warming events.

Cost

Shining Armor costed 650 when the game was first released but was dropped down to 195 in the Movie Time Update and unlocks at level 21, which was dropped down from level 49. He can also be won in the Equestria Girls dancing game.

Quests

Shining Armor issues the player the following quests:

In Ponyville:

Courting the Princess

In Canterlot:

Collection

Gallery

Vector of Shining Armor.

Vector of Shining Armor.
Renders of Shining Armor's model.

Renders of Shining Armor's model.
Silver Spoon and Shining Armor in the shop in the game beta presented at My Little Pony Project 2012 New York.

Silver Spoon and Shining Armor in the shop in the game beta presented at My Little Pony Project 2012 New York.
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Availability

All Time

None, limited time only

Limited Time

Where	Price	Date	Purpose	Notes
Canterlot Store	156	January 2025	Gem Sale	Marked down from 195 (20% off)
Canterlot Store	117 rowspan="2"\|February 2025	Gem Sale	Marked down from 195 (40% off)
Handsome Set	$3.99	Real Sale	Bundled with 30 Heart on a String