In Umamusume: Pretty Derby, winning PvP races—whether in Team Stadium or Champion’s Meeting—isn’t just about maxing out Speed or owning SSR cards. It’s about team synergy, role diversity, and tactical counterplay.
This advanced guide covers everything you need to build a top-performing PvP team, counter the meta picks, and adapt to changing strategies, even as a F2P player.
๐งฑ The Three Core Roles in PvP
To dominate in PvP, your team should ideally include one of each role:
| Role | Function | Top Picks | Core Stats |
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| ๐ Front-Runner (Nige) | Sets early pace | Kitasan Black, Smart Falcon | Speed > Power > Stamina |
| ⚡ Betweener (Senko) | Mid-race push | Narita Brian, Daiwa Scarlet | Power > Speed > Guts |
| ๐ฅ Closer (Oikomi) | Final stretch finisher | Gold Ship, Tokai Teio | Speed > Guts > Wisdom |
๐ก Pro Tip: Mixed-distance teams should also factor in course type and weather for optimal performance.
๐ July 2025 PvP Meta Snapshot
๐ Most Used Comps:
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Kitasan Black (Nige) + Narita Brian (Senko) + Gold Ship (Oikomi)
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Smart Falcon + Tokai Teio + Oguri Cap (Mile/Medium Comp)
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Triple Closer Strategy – High-risk, high-reward for long-distance races
๐ฅ Most Feared Picks:
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Gold Ship: Still dominates with explosive finish and unpredictability
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Narita Brian: Extremely consistent Betweener
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Smart Falcon: Strong Dirt Front-Runner in Team Stadium
๐ How to Counter the Meta Giants
๐ก️ Vs. Gold Ship
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Front-load your pace: Use a strong Nige like Kitasan Black to create a large lead.
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Apply debuffs: Use Wit-based supports (like Daiwa Scarlet SR) to reduce her Speed/Guts.
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Position blockers: Strategically place your Betweener to cut off her lane late-race.
๐ก️ Vs. Kitasan Black
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Use mid-race skills: Beat her with well-timed surges from Narita Brian or Oguri Cap.
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Stamina drain: Equip Stamina-sapping skills to slow her long-distance efficiency.
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Weather tactics: Rain or snow reduces her early advantage.
๐ก️ Vs. Narita Brian
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Boost acceleration in corners to limit her push (e.g. skills like Corner Acceleration).
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Exploit low Guts with Closers who outlast her in long races.
๐ง Advanced PvP Strategy Breakdown
๐ง Skill Synergy by Role
| Role | Must-Have Skills |
|---|---|
| ๐ Front-Runner | Concentration, Arc Maestro, Starting Dash |
| ⚡ Betweener | Corner Acceleration, Mid-Race Boost |
| ๐ฅ Closer | Catchy Maestro, Final Leg, Last Burst |
✅ Use Skill Hint SR Cards to cheaply unlock these from the Friend Point Gacha!
๐ฎ Optimize Support Cards for PvP
| Role | Recommended Support Focus |
|---|---|
| Front-Runner | 3x Speed, 1x Power, 1x Wit |
| Betweener | 2x Speed, 2x Power, 1x Wit |
| Closer | 2x Speed, 2x Stamina, 1x Guts |
๐งฉ F2P Friendly Tip: SR Shinkou Windy and Daiwa Scarlet offer great synergy on a budget!
๐ฆ️ Adapt to Conditions
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Weather: Rain boosts stamina value, reduces speed impact.
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Track Type: Dirt races require more Power and Guts.
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Course Shape: More corners = more corner-based acceleration skills (e.g. "Overtake Gear").
❌ Common Mistakes to Avoid
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๐ซ Overloading One Role: 3 Closers? Fun, but very risky against balanced comps.
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๐ซ Ignoring Wisdom (Wit): Leads to failed skill activations.
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๐ซ Copy-Pasting JP Meta: Global pacing and banners differ; tailor your build.
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๐ซ Not Scouting Opponents: Always adapt your comp to enemy team preview.
๐ Sample F2P PvP Team (2025 Meta-Ready)
| Role | Horse Girl | Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ Front-Runner | Oguri Cap | Sprint-to-mid pace setter |
| ⚡ Betweener | Haru Urara | Disrupts with debuffs and mid-pack shift |
| ๐ฅ Closer | Taiki Shuttle | Finishes strong with Speed > Guts build |
๐ Recommended Support Combo: SR Shinkou Windy, Manhattan Cafe, Daiwa Scarlet, plus event SSR from pre-reg bonuses.
๐ฃ Community Picks & Discussions
๐ฌ What Players Are Talking About (July 2025):
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“Is it worth running triple Betweener comps?”
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“F2P Gold Ship builds that can win Team Stadium”
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“Best support cards to beat Smart Falcon teams”
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๐ Community & Related Articles:
๐ Final Thoughts: Outplay > Outstat
PvP in Umamusume isn’t a raw number game—it’s a chess match. Whether you’re climbing the Team Stadium ladder or prepping for the next Champion’s Meeting, the key to winning is:
✅ Understanding role synergy
✅ Countering meta picks
✅ Building skill synergy and adaptability
Start with smart roles, plan your skills, scout your opponents, and trust your training. That’s how champions race!
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