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This is a list of cutie mark acquisition stories and mentions.

Character Acquisition story Image
Apple Bloom Happens in Crusaders of the Lost Mark. After helping Diamond Tiara learn to use her special talent to help their school, Apple Bloom, Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle reflect on their past adventures and conclude they've done good for ponies struggling with their talents. After declaring that helping others and being together is more important than earning their cutie marks, they are enveloped in a magic light that bestows each of them with a similar-looking cutie mark. Apple Bloom receives her cutie mark S5E18
Applejack Recounted in Call of the Cutie, in The Cutie Mark Chronicles, and in The Cutie Re-Mark - Part 1. A young Applejack seeks out a sophisticated lifestyle in Manehattan and is taken in by her Aunt and Uncle Orange. However, she embarrasses herself among the social elite and is disappointed by the cuisine. While feeling homesick, she sees Rainbow Dash's sonic rainboom pointing toward Ponyville. She returns home to Sweet Apple Acres, and her cutie mark appears. Applejack gets her cutie mark S01E23
Babs Seed Happens between Friends Forever Issue 13 and Bloom & Gloom. At the end of the comic story, Babs expresses an interest in hairstyles. Before the episode, she sends a letter to Apple Bloom stating she got her cutie mark, and Sweetie Belle believes that she'll be a celebrity stylist. Babs Seed's letter S5E04
Big McIntosh Mentioned in Where the Apple Lies. Big McIntosh explains to Filthy Rich and Spoiled Milk "...and others say that's how the trees got to growin' so tall. But to me, it's just how I got my cutie mark!" Young Big McIntosh telling his cutie mark story S6E23
Cheerilee Recounted in Call of the Cutie. Cheerilee explains to her class of foals that when she was about their age, she woke up one day to find that a cutie mark had appeared on her flank, and she decided to become a teacher. Teenage Cheerilee S1E12
Cheese Sandwich Recounted indirectly in Pinkie Pride. When Cheese Sandwich left Manehattan as a colt, he stumbled into Ponyville during the biggest party he'd ever seen. The atmosphere made him so happy that he let go of his shy, friendless past and became a "super duper party pony". Cheese Sandwich's cutie mark moving S4E12
Chipcutter Happens in Forever Filly. The Cutie Mark Crusaders help Chipcutter embrace his talent for sculpting after always getting in trouble for making sculptures out of his school lunches. When he carves a statue of the Crusaders out of a stone slab, he earns his cutie mark. Chipcutter's cutie mark appears S7E6
Diamond Tiara Mentioned in Call of the Cutie. Diamond Tiara mentions to Apple Bloom and Twist that she "just got" her cutie mark and holds her cute-ceañera at Sugarcube Corner. Twist spying a troll S1E12
DJ Pon-3 Recounted in neigh anything... During Shining Armor's performance to get the attention of Princess Cadance, a filly DJ Pon-3 watches from the crowd and her cutie mark appears. Filly DJ Pon-3 from IDW Comics Issue 11
Featherweight Mentioned in Ponyville Confidential. Featherweight is shown to have gotten his cutie mark, which several of his classmates congratulate him for. Featherweight celebrating his cutie mark S2E23
Fluttershy Recounted in The Cutie Mark Chronicles and in The Cutie Re-Mark - Part 1. At summer flight camp, young Fluttershy's weak flying causes her to fall toward the ground during a race. She is saved by a swarm of butterflies and is captivated by the sights and creatures living on the ground. When the animals are frightened by the sound of Rainbow Dash's sonic rainboom, Fluttershy calms them and discovers an innate ability to communicate with them on a "different level", and her cutie mark appears. Fluttershy's cutie mark appears S1E23
Minuette Recounted indirectly in the Enterplay collectible card game's expansion set High Magic. Minuette's card #28 SR lists the quote "My cutie mark? It means that I make friends in no time flat, obviously! Oh, and that whole time magic thing I guess. Mostly it's the friend making." Cheese in the middle of a party S4E12
Mr. Potato Head Mentioned in a May 11, 2015 post by Hasbro's My Little Pony Facebook page.[1] Mr. Potato Head Cutie Mark Magic Facebook image
Mrs. Cake Recounted in The Perfect Pear. When Mrs. Cake was younger (then known as Chiffon Swirl), Applejack's mother Pear Butter convinced her to pursue baking. With the ingredients that Butter supplies her, Chiffon Swirl makes a pear upside-down cake and gets her cutie mark. Mrs. Cake pointing at her cutie mark S7E13
Optimus Prime Mentioned in a June 7, 2015 post by Hasbro's My Little Pony Facebook page.[2] Optimus Prime Cutie Mark Magic Facebook image
Pinkie Pie Recounted in The Cutie Mark Chronicles and in The Cutie Re-Mark - Part 1. During young Pinkie Pie's days of living on her family's rock farm, there was "no talking" and "no smiling". One day, she sees and hears Rainbow Dash's sonic rainboom, and the blast of wind makes her straight hair curly. Pinkie is so overwhelmed with joy that she decides to spread that joy to other ponies. At the first party she throws for her family, her cutie mark appears. Pinkie Pie obtains her cutie mark S1E23
Princess Amore Mentioned in The Journal of the Two Sisters. From a young age, Amore was always full of love and felt an instant connection to the Crystal Heart. When she projected her positive energy into the Heart and it spread over what would later become the Crystal Empire, she received her cutie mark and was crowned princess. FIENDship is Magic issue 1 Princess Amore cutie mark crop
Princess Celestia Detailed in The Journal of the Two Sisters. After Star Swirl the Bearded exhausts his magic trying to move the sun and moon on his own, he suggests that the two Alicorn sisters do it themselves. Celestia's connection with the sun both amplifies her Alicorn magic and bestows her with her cutie mark. Celestia cutie mark Discover the Difference game
Princess Luna Detailed in The Journal of the Two Sisters. After Star Swirl the Bearded exhausts his magic trying to move the sun and moon on his own, he suggests that the two Alicorn sisters do it themselves. Luna's connection with the moon both amplifies her Alicorn magic and bestows her with her cutie mark. CanterlotCastle CM Luna
Radiant Hope Recounted in FIENDship is Magic Issue 1. When a young Sombra suffers severe pain on the day of the Crystal Faire, his body begins to fracture and break apart. Radiant Hope desperately uses her magic to restore his body and acquires her cutie mark, discovering a rare talent for healing any ailment. FIENDship is Magic issue 1 Radiant Hope cutie mark crop
Rainbow Dash Recounted in Call of the Cutie, in The Cutie Mark Chronicles and in The Cutie Re-Mark - Part 1 and revisited in The Cutie Re-Mark - Part 2. During a race against Hoops and "Dumb-Bell", a filly Rainbow Dash discovers a love for the adrenaline and excitement of gaining so much speed. She not only outraces the bullies but also performs the legendary sonic rainboom, and her cutie mark appears.

Alternatively detailed in Born to Fly,[3][4] Dash of Lightning,[3][4] and Slow N Steady Wins the Race.[5]

Rainbow Dash earns her cutie mark S1E23
Rarity Recounted in The Cutie Mark Chronicles and in The Cutie Re-Mark - Part 1. A young Rarity wants to make dazzling costumes for a school play, but nothing she tries seems to work. As she wonders if she's meant to be a fashionista, her horn sparks to life and drags her out to a desolate and rocky area, stopping in front of a large boulder. Rainbow Dash's sonic rainboom splits the boulder in half, revealing a cache of jewels inside. On the night of the school play, Rarity's gem-studded costumes bring her admiration from the audience as well as her cutie mark. Filly Rarity earning her cutie mark S1E23
Ruby Redheart In​[​specify​]​ The Dragons on Dazzle Island.
Scootaloo Happens in Crusaders of the Lost Mark. After helping Diamond Tiara learn to use her special talent to help their school, Apple Bloom, Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle reflect on their past adventures and conclude they've done good for ponies struggling with their talents. After declaring that helping others and being together is more important than earning their cutie marks, they are enveloped in a magic light that bestows each of them with a similar-looking cutie mark. Scootaloo receives her cutie mark S5E18
Sheriff Tumbleweed Mentioned in How Sheriff Tumbleweed Got His Cutie Mark. Tumbleweed got his cutie mark after he met Sheriff Bart. Comic issue 25 Young Tumbleweed
Snips Recounted indirectly in Zen and the Art of Gazebo Repair - Part Deux "If You Only Have a Hammer, You See Every Problem as a Nail". When Snips and Snails argue about Snips' cutie mark, Snips explains that his special talent is cutting things, which he demonstrates on a rope. Comic issue 10 Snips' special talent
"Strike" Happens off-screen in The Cutie Pox. As the Cutie Mark Crusaders attempt to get their cutie marks in bowling, "Strike" gets his cutie mark in that very sport, and numerous bowling alley patrons cheer for him. Strike S02E06
Sugar Twist Detailed in Enterplay's collectible card game. Sugar Twist's card #79 C states that she earned her cutie mark when she made the largest tornado ever seen on the Ponyville school playground. PonyMaker Tornado
Sunburst Recounted in The Cutie Re-Mark - Part 2 and The Crystalling - Part 1. Sunburst obtains his cutie mark when organizing books that nearly fall on Starlight Glimmer. Sunburst's cutie mark appears S5E26
Sweetie Belle Happens in Crusaders of the Lost Mark. After helping Diamond Tiara learn to use her special talent to help their school, Apple Bloom, Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle reflect on their past adventures and conclude they've done good for ponies struggling with their talents. After declaring that helping others and being together is more important than earning their cutie marks, they are enveloped in a magic light that bestows each of them with a similar-looking cutie mark. Sweetie Belle receives her cutie mark S5E18
Tender Taps Happens in On Your Marks. Tender Taps has a lot of talent as a tap dancer, but he suffers from stage fright. With the help of the Cutie Mark Crusaders, Tender Taps overcomes his stage fright and performs a tap dancing routine that is met with overwhelming applause. After this, he receives his cutie mark. Tender Taps receives his cutie mark S6E4
Trixie Recounted in the European magazine story Trixie N'abandonne Jamais! After a young Trixie has embarrassing debuts as a magician in Appleloosa, Rainbow Falls, and Manehattan, she nearly gives up on her dream, but she vows to never give up. She finally gets her cutie mark after enough practice. File:Trixie N'abandonne Jamais! - Trixie's cutie mark moment.png
Trouble Shoes Recounted in Appleoosa's Most Wanted. Trouble Shoes gained his cutie mark during his audition for the Appleloosa rodeo, which caused him to stumble and humiliate himself in front of the judges. He determined that his cutie mark was a sign of bad luck, but the Cutie Mark Crusaders help change his outlook and discover his proficiency as a rodeo clown. Young Trouble Shoes' cutie mark appears S5E6
Twist Happens off-screen in Call of the Cutie. When Apple Bloom goes to Twist's house and suggests going to Diamond Tiara's cute-ceañera together due to their mutual lack of a cutie mark, Twist is shown to have gotten hers, having discovered her special talent at making sweets. Twist shows Apple Bloom her cutie mark S1E12
Twilight Sparkle Recounted in The Cutie Mark Chronicles and in The Cutie Re-Mark - Part 1. During young Twilight's entrance exam into Celestia's School for Gifted Unicorns, she becomes nervous in front of the examiners and nearly fails. The sound of Rainbow Dash's sonic rainboom awakens Twilight's magic, and she briefly loses control. Princess Celestia calms her and compliments her on her raw ability, offering to take her on a personal student. Twilight celebrates both this and the acquisition of her cutie mark. Twilight looking at her cutie mark S1E23
Zipporwhill Mentioned indirectly in Filli Vanilli and directly in Forever Filly. Having gotten her cutie mark the day she found Ripley and took him home, Zipporwhill asks the Pony Tones to perform at her cute-ceañera. Zipporwhill ID S4E14
Player Happens in Adventures in Ponyville when the player maxes out all Friendship Sparkles. PonyMaker Cake
Player Happens in Adventures in Ponyville when the player maxes out all Friendship Sparkles. AiP CM Carrot
Player Happens in Adventures in Ponyville when the player maxes out all Friendship Sparkles. PonyMaker Gemstone
Player Happens in Adventures in Ponyville when the player maxes out all Friendship Sparkles. AiP CM Ball
Player Happens in Adventures in Ponyville when the player maxes out all Friendship Sparkles. AiP CM Moon
Player Happens in Adventures in Ponyville when the player maxes out all Friendship Sparkles. AiP CM Leaf
Player Happens in Adventures in Ponyville when the player maxes out all Friendship Sparkles. AiP CM Scroll
Player Happens in Adventures in Ponyville when the player maxes out all Friendship Sparkles. AiP CM Feather
Player Happens in Adventures in Ponyville when the player maxes out all Friendship Sparkles. AiP CM Wanddust
Player Happens in Adventures in Ponyville when the player maxes out all Friendship Sparkles. AiP CM Beach
Player Happens in Adventures in Ponyville when the player maxes out all Friendship Sparkles. AiP CM Mariquita
Player Happens in Adventures in Ponyville when the player maxes out all Friendship Sparkles. AiP CM Cakeslice
Player Happens in Adventures in Ponyville when the player maxes out all Friendship Sparkles. AiP CM Rainbow
Player Happens in Adventures in Ponyville when the player maxes out all Friendship Sparkles. AiP CM Butterfly
Player Happens in Adventures in Ponyville when the player maxes out all Friendship Sparkles. AiP CM Windtoy
Player Happens in Adventures in Ponyville when the player maxes out all Friendship Sparkles. AiP CM Guitar
Player Happens in Adventures in Ponyville when the player maxes out all Friendship Sparkles. AiP CM Hourglass
Player Happens in Adventures in Ponyville when the player maxes out all Friendship Sparkles. AiP CM Shake
Player Happens in Adventures in Ponyville when the player maxes out all Friendship Sparkles. AiP CM Orangerainbow
Player Happens in Adventures in Ponyville when the player maxes out all Friendship Sparkles. AiP CM Gemstone
Player Happens in Adventures in Ponyville when the player maxes out all Friendship Sparkles. AiP CM Bubbles
_______________ Detailed in Cutie Mark Create-a-Story.[6] _______________

References

  1. Timeline Photos. Facebook. Retrieved on 2015 May 12.
  2. Timeline Photos. Facebook. Retrieved on 2015 June 10.
  3. 3.0 3.1 My Little Pony - Page 82. TFW2005 - The 2005 Boards. Transformer World 2005 (2011-04-04). Retrieved on 2014 June 19.
  4. 4.0 4.1 "The Cutie Cliffhanger... the Quest for the Cutie Mark". My Little Pony News. Blogger (2011-04-06). Retrieved on 2014 June 19.
  5. My Little Pony - My Little Pony Tales. Facebook (2011-04-12). Retrieved on 2014 June 19.
  6. Activity: Cutie Mark Create-a-Story. Hasbro. Retrieved on 2014 June 19.
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