Background Pony #F502
Alicorns would win if full power was used, but strong unicorns can put up a heck of fight assuming so magical artifacts are used or no one is nerfed. They also have access to Alicorn only spells.
Of course it would be no contest if they took on a fully alicorn powered Twilight Sparkle (ie Twilight's Kingdom).
Star Swirl did move the sun and moon, but it caused him to age tremendously. Celestia and Luna can do as such without breaking a sweat, and also Twilight Sparkle as well too. Twilight Sparkle has also surpassed him in other ways as well too.
Sunset Shimmer has been stated to be weaker than Twilight Sparkle. Starlight Glimmer is also weaker than Twilight Sparkle, and the only time she did seemingly beat Twilight Sparkle was through outsmarting her with the time loop.
Tempest Shadow is a capable fighter, but her broken horn might hinder her magic spells.
Mistmane is talented, but she does not strike me as someone who tips the scale for unicorns.
Shining Armor defensive spells can only hold out for so long, and it is likely anything he can do his sister can do better.
Now if Sombra was included then I might give the edge to unicorns.
Of course it would be no contest if they took on a fully alicorn powered Twilight Sparkle (ie Twilight's Kingdom).
Star Swirl did move the sun and moon, but it caused him to age tremendously. Celestia and Luna can do as such without breaking a sweat, and also Twilight Sparkle as well too. Twilight Sparkle has also surpassed him in other ways as well too.
Sunset Shimmer has been stated to be weaker than Twilight Sparkle. Starlight Glimmer is also weaker than Twilight Sparkle, and the only time she did seemingly beat Twilight Sparkle was through outsmarting her with the time loop.
Tempest Shadow is a capable fighter, but her broken horn might hinder her magic spells.
Mistmane is talented, but she does not strike me as someone who tips the scale for unicorns.
Shining Armor defensive spells can only hold out for so long, and it is likely anything he can do his sister can do better.
Now if Sombra was included then I might give the edge to unicorns.