Uma Musume: Pretty Derby’s global meta is still evolving since its June 2025 launch, but based on JP/KR/TW server data, community rankings, and early global testing, this tier list ranks characters (Trainees) by training ease, overall performance, and PvP viability (e.g., Champions Meeting and Team Trials). Support cards matter more than characters—any Uma can reach high stats with strong supports like SSR Kitasan Black (Speed). Tiers focus on versatility across distances (Sprint, Mile, Medium, Long, Dirt), aptitudes, unique skills, and stat growth. Rankings are averaged from sources as of September 6, 2025.
PvE (Career/Story) favors easy-to-train Umas with forgiving goals; PvP emphasizes skill activation (Wit), positioning, and distance-specific dominance. Reroll for SSR supports first (e.g., Kitasan Black for Speed).
Overall Character Tier List
This ranks Umas by general utility, training ease, and meta relevance. S-tier are versatile powerhouses; lower tiers need heavy investment or are niche.
| Tier | Characters |
|---|---|
| S (Meta/Versatile) | Oguri Cap, Maruzensky, Kitasan Black, Tokai Teio, Special Week, Silence Suzuka, Daiwa Scarlet, Symboli Rudolf, Rice Shower, Mejiro McQueen |
| A (Strong/Reliable) | Taiki Shuttle, Gold Ship, T.M. Opera O, Mejiro Ryan, El Condor Pasa, Vodka, Mihono Bourbon, Air Groove, Mayano Top Gun, Sakura Bakushin O |
| B (Viable/Situational) | Smart Falcon, Curren Chan, Nice Nature, Super Creek, Biwa Hayahide, Grass Wonder, King Halo, Matikanefukukitaru, North Flight |
| C (Average/Niche) | Haru Urara, Agnes Tachyon, Seiun Sky, Mejiro Dober, Manhattan Cafe, Nishino Flower |
| D (Avoid for Meta) | (Lower-rarity fillers like early 1★ starters; upgrade via inheritance) |
Notes: S-tier Umas like Oguri Cap excel due to balanced stats (+15% Speed/Power), strong uniques (e.g., Triumphant Pulse for bursts), and multi-distance aptitudes (Mile/Medium/Dirt). They’re easy to train and PvP-dominant. All can reach 5★ via Star Pieces/inheritance, but higher base rarity (3★) starts stronger.
PvE Tier List (Career Mode/Story)
Focuses on training ease, stat goals, and URA Finale clears. Top tiers have forgiving careers and innate skills.
| Tier | Characters |
|---|---|
| S | Sakura Bakushin O (Sprint ease), Oguri Cap (versatile races), Curren Chan (Sprint growth), Smart Falcon (Mile/Medium goals) |
| A | Tokai Teio, Special Week, Silence Suzuka, Maruzensky, Gold Ship |
| B | Rice Shower, Mejiro McQueen, Daiwa Scarlet, Nice Nature |
| C/D | Haru Urara, Agnes Tachyon (mood issues, hard goals) |
PvE Tips: Prioritize Umas with Front Runner/Pace Chaser styles for easier stat gains. Use inheritance for skill hints (e.g., from parents).
PvP Tier List (Champions Meeting/Team Trials)
Emphasizes skill procs (Wit), positioning, and distance meta. Ace slot (1st position) boosts scores 1.1x. Top teams use debuffs minimally; focus on front-leading and bursts.
| Tier | Sprint (≤1400m) | Mile (1401-1800m) | Medium (1801-2500m) | Long (>2500m) | Dirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | Sakura Bakushin O, Curren Chan | Maruzensky, Smart Falcon | Oguri Cap, Tokai Teio, Daiwa Scarlet | Rice Shower, Mejiro McQueen, Gold Ship | Oguri Cap, El Condor Pasa |
| A | Taiki Shuttle | Silence Suzuka, Special Week | Kitasan Black, T.M. Opera O, Mihono Bourbon | Symboli Rudolf, Agnes Tachyon | Smart Falcon, Haru Urara |
| B | Nice Nature | Vodka, Air Groove | Mayano Top Gun, Biwa Hayahide | Grass Wonder, Super Creek | Matikanefukukitaru |
| C/D | King Halo | North Flight | Mejiro Ryan | Seiun Sky | Agnes Tachyon |
PvP Meta Insights: Front-runners (e.g., Maruzensky) dominate Sprints/Miles; Pace-Chasers (e.g., Tokai Teio) excel in Medium/Long. Dirt teams favor versatile Umas like Oguri Cap. Borrow friends’ Umas for skills (e.g., Special Week SSR).
Support Card Tier List
Supports define training—reroll for these! Focus on 1 Speed, 1 Stamina, 1 Friend, and fillers (Power/Guts/Int).
| Tier | SSR Cards | SR Cards |
|---|---|---|
| S | Kitasan Black (Speed), Fine Motion (Friend), Super Creek (Stamina), T.M. Opera O (Guts), Vodka (Power) | Shinkou Windy (Speed), Manhattan Cafe (Stamina), Nishino Flower (Power), Air Groove (Guts), Tachyon (Int), Aoi Kiryuin (Friend) |
| A | Tazuna Hayakawa (Friend), Kawakami Princess (Speed), Hishi Akebono (Stamina) | Haru Urara (Guts) |
| B/C | Lower-priority SSRs/SRs (e.g., early-game fillers) | R-rank cards (avoid; upgrade to SR/SSR) |
Reroll Advice: Aim for 1-2 SSRs like Kitasan Black (MLB for max priority in Speed training). Use free tickets on Support Banner.
Final Tips
- Meta Shifts: Global follows JP ~3 years behind; expect buffs/nerfs (e.g., Kitasan remains top Speed for 1.5+ years).
- Builds: Inherit skills from parents (e.g., Maruzensky’s Red Shift). Train for Wit (skill procs) in PvP.
- Resources: Save Carats for banners; claim codes/missions for free pulls. For full guides, visit life.gg.
- Waifu > Meta: Any Uma wins with good supports—pick favorites!
Updated September 6, 2025. Meta may change with patches—check communities! 🏇
