
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.
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.
Shining Armor issues the player the following quests:
In Ponyville:
In Canterlot: