Umamusume: Pretty Derby Meta Guide – Best Characters, Builds & Support Cards

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Updated: July 2025 – Featuring Narita Brian, Mihono Bourbon, and more

July brings a fresh wave of banner characters and support cards, and the global English release has injected new life into PvP and PvE. Here's what you need to know right now:

  • πŸ₯‡ Narita Brian dominates nearly every race type with her hybrid flexibility.

  • 🏁 Kitasan Black continues to lead the front-running meta.

  • πŸŒ€ Gold Ship is still the go-to closer with explosive endgame skills.

  • πŸ§ͺ Banners this month include: Mihono Bourbon, Biwa Hayahide, and support reruns.

  • πŸ”§ Evolution Skills added for Hishi Amazon and Mejiro Ryan.

πŸ“Œ Best Characters in Any Patch

πŸ₯‡ S-Tier: Always Competitive

Character            Role                                    Why They’re Great
Narita BrianMid-to-long All-rounderHybrid Speed/Stamina, flexible inheritance
Kitasan BlackFront-runnerHigh base speed + recovery via Arc Maestro
Gold ShipCloserExcellent for long-distance comebacks

Umamusume: Pretty Derby Meta Guide
πŸ₯ˆ A-Tier: Reliable Alternatives

  • Oguri Cap – Short-to-mid distance kingpin

  • Tokai Teio – Mid-range consistency

  • Mejiro McQueen – Stamina-heavy long-race specialist

🎯 Wildcard/Niche Picks

  • Rice Shower – Weather-adaptable dark horse

  • Taiki Shuttle – Fast and fierce in sprint races

  • TM Opera O – Balanced with potential if properly built

πŸ’Ž Top Support Cards to Build Around

πŸ” SSR Essentials

Support Card    Type                Best Paired With
Super CreekStaminaMcQueen, Brian
Kitasan BlackSpeedKitasan, Cap
Fine MotionIntelligenceGold Ship, Brian

πŸͺ™ Budget-Friendly SR Options

  • Shinkou Windy (Speed) – Reliable for early speed builds

  • Daiwa Scarlet (Wisdom) – Useful front-line synergy

  • Seiun Sky (Tactics) – Solid skill-point generation

🧠 Team Building Strategy

πŸ“¦ Balanced Meta Team Template

Role                        Character
Front-runnerKitasan Black
BetweenerNarita Brian
CloserGold Ship

Each position plays a specific role:

  • Front-runner controls early pace

  • Betweener adapts to shifting conditions

  • Closer punishes weak stamina teams in the final stretch

πŸ”§ Counter-Play Tips

  • Deploy Narita Brian to disrupt early leaders

  • Use Gold Ship to counter meta teams lacking stamina depth

  • Prioritize Mood Buffs and Rainbow Training for max stats

πŸ“ˆ Training & Optimization Tips

Character            Target Stat Priority
Narita Brian700+ Power, S-rank Dirt for versatility
Kitasan BlackHigh Speed > Wisdom for efficiency
Gold ShipSpeed 800+, Stamina 500+ with Catchy Maestro

🧬 Legacy Pairing Suggestions

  • Narita Brian + Mihono Bourbon = Perfect for mixed stamina builds

  • Gold Ship + Fine Motion = Boosts skill consistency and cooldown efficiency

πŸ’° Banner Advice: Should You Pull?

✅ Pull These in July 2025

  • Super Creek SSR (Stamina) – Core for long-distance success

  • Kitasan Black SSR (Speed) – Still meta-defining in every race mode

  • Mihono Bourbon – Excellent hybrid skill base with strong scaling

❌ Skip These

  • Tazuna – Outclassed by newer intelligence supports

  • Rerun generic SRs – Wait for next event pool

πŸ“£ Community Tips & Related Articles 

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🏁 Final Thoughts: The State of the Meta

The current meta is a showcase of speed, stamina, and smart mid-race strategy. Whether you’re aiming for PvP dominance or crushing daily goals, investing in:

  • Narita Brian (jack-of-all-trades)

  • Kitasan Black (the standard bearer)

  • Gold Ship (the comeback queen)

…will serve you well in nearly every patch.

πŸ“† Meta Update Log

Patch            Highlights
July 2025Narita Brian leads; Mihono & Biwa banners live
June 2025Teio & McQueen alt costumes dominate mids
NextAwaiting August 2025 event schedule

✋ Your Turn – What’s Your Meta Team?

Drop your current PvP squad or share your best pulls in the comments! 

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