For pony:

good tagging format: score_9, score_8_up, score_7_up, score_6_up, score_5_up, score_4_up, <lora>, activation tag, action/description, background type, extra tags

For illustrious:

Steps: 20+

CFG scale: 5-7

Sampler: dpm ++ 2m sde with karras or Euler a