Identifying deck themes.
Just trying to get a little motion in this subreddit so I figured we could have a discussion about what every starter deck does.
Fluttershy is based on spamming and supporting her pets. Most of her cards give inspiration to herself or a pet. She also seems to be the only starter deck to not feature any ponies other than herself.
Pinkie Pie leans into items heavily. Many of her cards get additional inspiration if adorned with an item. And a few of her cards retrieve items from the retirement area.
Applejack has a lot of cards that allow her to untap her scenes and get bonus effects if you have untapped scenes.
Rainbow Dash
Rarity seems to be based of recycling events. Unfortunately I don’t know if there are any events printed yet that feel worth spamming. Maybe the one that lets her draw 2?
Twilight feels like a jack of all trades to me. She recycles a bit, has some draw power, and a dew cards that boost her inspiration for fast pressure.
Are there any themes or strategies in these decks I missed? Anything I got wrong? Which play-style feels most interesting to you? Let me know in the comments below 👇 😎
Posted May 6, 2026, 11:23 PM UTC