Umamusume: Pretty Derby Support Card Tier List [Release]

Revised: Our current ranking for Umamusume support cards was refreshed on July 1, 2025.

This guide categorizes essential assist units to optimize character development in Umamusume. Strategic pairing of Support Cards significantly influences racing performance, making selection crucial beyond base character stats.

Support Card Ranking Overview

Premium Tier: El Condor Pasa, Super Creek, Seiun Sky, Fine Motion, Aoi Kiryuin, Haru Urara, Vodka
Elite Tier: Tazuna Hayakawa, Manhattan Cafe, Biko Pegasus, Grass Wonder, Hishi Amazon, Sakura Bakushin O, Mayono Top Gun
Advanced Tier: Smart Falcon, Winning Ticket, Agnes Tachyon, Majiro McQueen, Silence Suzuka, Tokai Teio, Mihono Bourbon
Standard Tier: Oguri Cap, Biwa Hayahide, Meisho Doto, Gold City, Fuji Kiseki, Tamamo Cross, Matikanefukukitaru
Foundational Tier: Rice Shower, Narita Taishin, Nishino Flower, Air Shakur, Eishin Flash, Yukino Bijin, Nice Nature

Our rankings prioritize bonus synergies and skill acquisition potential. Rare-tier cards are excluded due to limited impact even when maximized.

Optimizing Card Combinations

Focus on dual-stat specialization during training phases. Pairing cards like Aoi Kiryuin (Endurance) with Tazuna Hayakawa (Speed) creates balanced foundations for most builds.

Tailor card selections to race distances: Sprint specialists benefit from Power and Acceleration focuses, while marathon runners require Stamina optimization.

Key Card Mechanics

Fan Acquisition Boost: Enhances post-race popularity gains
Affinity Multipliers: Amplifies rainbow training benefits
Skill Hint Optimization: Increases rare skill discovery chances
Energy Management: Reduces training stamina consumption (Friend class exclusive)

Acquisition Methods

Obtain cards through limited-time banners (150 currency per pull) and chapter completion rewards. The scouting pity system guarantees SSR selections after 200 attempts.

Enhancement Strategies

Maximize card potential through duplication-based uncapping and resource investment. SSR units gain major power spikes at levels 35 and 45 through specialized training bonuses.