Depends on criteria. Overall, I would have to give it to Greece, with their Armoured Hoplites that can be recruited at a city level barracks, take one turn to make, and are nearly invincible. I love Royal Pikemen, especially for their longer spears, but they need a large city level barracks and take two turns to make. That said, they also have more men, which helps. Given the choice, I think I would go with the AH on a campaign, but as Macedon, your phalanx pikemen are your mainstay anyway, and I only bring one or two RP along. So I have to give it to the AH.
Frankly, Silver Shield Pikemen are a waste of money, requiring a large city barracks, take two turns, are more expensive, and aren't that much better than Phalanx Pikemen. Now, Pontic Phalanx Pikemen come in smaller units with better defense, for some reason. At least that is what I have on my computer, using version 1.5.
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