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Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to build Air Groove in Umamusume Pretty Derby
Image via: Cygames In Umamusume Pretty Derby, Air Groove isn't just some pretty horse girl, she's grace, maturity, and pure will incarnate. Like a born Leader or Runner, Air Groove lives best when constructed intelligently with a mix of velocity and savvy accuracy. To rule URA and Medium races, players require more than just stats. They require synergy, timing and strategy. Let's jump in on what defines a strong Air Groove construction and how to unlock her potential. How to build If you're looking to lead Air Groove to the winner's circle, Speed is your North Star. Pounding it with no context won't fly. Make it your mission to shatter the 1000+ Speed threshold prior to the 2nd Summer Camp. This provides her with an advantage in mid-race pacing and finishing kicks. Overtraining in Speed without covering her basics will risk burnout and unstable race performances. So here's the clever route: emphasize Speed, of course, but intersperse with bursts of Wit practice, early and often. Uma Musume sparks guide, 3 star spark farming, how to build sparks fast in Pretty Derby Medium race royalty Air Groove's bread and butter is Medium distances. Which means crafting only enough Stamina (approximately 600) to prevent collapses, not blowing too much on it. This frees up an opportunity to put investment into Power (target 650+), which is critical for closing out races with strength, particularly down the homestretch. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like She's 75 and Retiring - Her Handcrafted Jewelry Is 80% OFF Artisan Weekly Read More Undo Wit serves a subtle but crucial nuance. Achieving 350 guarantees superior skill triggering, which could make or break her run depending on the race situation. A higher Wit stat doesn't just help trigger her skills, it increases race consistency by stabilizing her mood and reducing chance of debuffs. How to train Unlike certain characters who can swing for hours of rest turns, Air Groove profits from a strict training cadence. Let her Rest only when the energy bar runs red. Other times, resort to Wit or Recreation training sessions. Save your Summer Turns for developing Speed and Power, leveraging stat multipliers and collective training bonuses. Your support card design should correspond to your purpose. Going for URA control early) Select an even stat distribution: 3 Speed, 1 Power, 1 Wit, 1 Stamina. This provides stat coverage without sacrificing skill advancement. Want keener skill activation and more precise tempo control? Choose a tech deck with 2 Speed, 1 Wit, 1 Power, 1 Stamina and a Friend. This setup prefers mood management, event boosts and increased race flexibility, all of which are useful in more difficult events. Get A Rank in Global EN Umamusume Pretty Derby with These PRO Tips Air Groove isn't the simplest character to train—but when you get her stats and skills aligned, she's a track fearless leader. Balance her Speed and Power, bolster her Stamina just a bit, and let her skills shine with clever Wit planning. She's not about winning, she's about winning with style. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tokai Teio build guide in Umamusume Pretty Derby
Image via: SEGA Among the diverse cast of horse girls in Umamusume Pretty Derby with their unique backstories and racing specialties, Tokai Teio emerged as a fan-favorite determined racer. Tokai Teio isn't just a cult favorite, she's a potent medium-to-long-distance runner with the potential to become a force of nature once properly trained. This guide dissects how to turn Teio into a title threat, stat emphasis, race tactics, support composition, and skill synergy. Understanding Teio's Racing Style Teio excels at medium (1600–2200m) and long-distance (2400–3200m) races with an affinity for Leader positions. Her AI gleams the most when she leads but keeps enough in reserve to really hammer it home in the end. That is, your Teio needs to always be in a good mood. A high motivation level can seriously affect performance, particularly in races such as the URA Finals or Champion's Meeting. MUST KNOW How to Build EVERY Horse Girl — Stats & Strategy Beginner's Guide Umamusume: Pretty Derby How to Build Who cares about balance, Speed is your primary deity on Teio. I'd shoot for 700+ Speed by the end of training so that she can compete with the lead runners. After Speed is controlled, focus on Power. Power influences acceleration and cornering, crucial for Teio's Leader position. A Teio that's properly powered won't drop speed around curves or when it shifts gears in mid-race. ULTIMATE Uma Musume Guide for NEW PLAYERS! | Umamusume: Pretty Derby Building your ultimate training deck Your deck should be built around Teio's core strengths 3 Speed Cards: To hit that crucial speed cap asap. Cards such as Kitasan Black, Narita Brian (Speed type) are great. 2 Stamina Cards: Employ healing heroes such as Super Creek to double down on stamina recovery and passive restoration abilities. 1 Flex Slot (Power or Wit) : Choose depending on which stat you're trailing in. If you've developed speed quickly, Power could be the jolt she requires. If her racing IQ is low, opt for a Wisdom card such as Agnes Tachyon. BEST Uma Musume Stats Guide - What REALLY Matters! | Umamusume: Pretty Derby Skills & Inheritance Since Teio is a Leader, focus on Leader-style skills that improve pace, steadiness and positioning. Consider Front Runner, Concentration, and Runner's High. Second Wind or Vital Gear-type skills keep her stamina alive in long hauls. For legacy, synergy is essential. Special Week, Mejiro McQueen, and Super Creek are fantastic legacy picks, providing boosts to stamina recovery, long-distance adaptability and capturing skills you won't find in her native pool. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Umamusume: How Banners and Pity Mechanics Work
Image via Cygames Understanding Umamusume Banners and the Gacha System *MAJOR F2P INFO U NEED TO KNOW!* RATES, GACHA & BANNERS EXPLAINED! FRIENDLY? (Umamusume Pretty Derby The banner and gacha system take center stage in Umamusume: Pretty Derby as they are used to obtain new characters and support cards. Similar to most mobile gacha games, the game presents a rotation banner system whereby the gamer can use the in-game currency to either acquire the powerful characters, called the Uma Musume, or crucial support cards that boost training. Knowledge of the motion of banners and the pit system included therein is very important to allow for the management of resources and best utilize pulls, particularly for limited-time events. This tutorial will help a player understand the functioning of these systems and the expectations of a player when rolling. Umamusume Pity System and Pull Rates Explained The banners are divided into two main banners in Umamusume: Pretty Derby: Character Banner —This banner lets you summon the playable Uma Musume characters, whom you can race and train. Support Card Banner —This banner summons training support cards that are key to enhancing your growth. A banner usually lasts approximately two weeks and includes one or two rate-up targets. Jewels are the primary currency that players use to execute rolls, one 150-jewel roll (or 1,500-jewel 10-pull). Pull Rates SSR (Highest Rarity): It is around 3%. SR (Mid Rarity): Around 18% R (Common): Around 79% Pity Mechanics Umamusume includes a system that rewards you for consistent pulling: Support Card Banner (Exchange Point System): Every pull grants 1 Exchange Point. After 200 pulls, you can trade 200 points for one featured SSR card. At this point, players are allowed to trade the points and have a featured SSR card of their choice. Points reset after the banner ends. Character Banner: The banner system is less forgiving and doesn't have a pity system. While earning Spark points. No guaranteed character at 200 pulls. However, you can still use spark points for support items or to prepare for future banners. Tips: Save your Jewels for banners featuring strong, limited-time support cards. Always check if the banner is a limited-time one, as these often do not return for a long period. Avoid spending on every banner unless you have enough to reach pity. Umamusume: Pretty Derby has a pitiful system and a banner system, which need to be considered in the planning and allocation of resources. To be able to master the times when to pull, rate-ups, and exchange points, all of this can greatly benefit your gains regarding acquiring high-ranked characters or support cards. Always watch what is announced in-game to get the best out of each banner. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
Fast Company
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fast Company
The internet is obsessed with ‘Umamusume: Pretty Derby'
The internet's latest obsession: training and cheering on anthropomorphized anime horses as they race around a track. First released in 2021 as a mobile game for iOS and Android, Umamusume: Pretty Derby is both a racing simulator and a gacha game. In the game world, iconic racehorses of the past are reborn as 'horse girls' (umamusume)—anime humanoids with horse ears and tails. The characters get the chance to race again for prizes and glory. Players don't directly control their horse girls; instead, they train them and cheer them on. The game was already a hit in Japan following its early 2021 release, even inspiring a multi-season anime adaptation. But it remained largely under the radar for U.S. audiences—until this summer. なぜかウララさんの今年の誕生日の時のティアラのが昨日からまた更に1万くらいイイネが増えてて通知止まらんし海外アカで昨日から400人くらいフォロワー増えてるじゃん 海外ニキネキ達に伝わるかわからないけど、ハルウララさんはとても元気で過ごしてるし、むしろ私より健康で元気なくらいだよ😆👍 — もつご (@animal_love_kaz) July 3, 2025 Whatever you do, don't look up the backstory of the racehorse Rice Shower.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
How to build Sakura Bakushin O in Umamusume: Pretty Derby the right way?
(Image via @ Sakura Bakushin O is a purebred short-distance specialist in Umamusume: Pretty Derby. She's fast, flashy, and one of the easiest characters to raise, if you know how to train her right. From stat priority to support cards and skill selection, here's a complete build guide to make Sakura Bakushin O the undisputed sprint queen. Best Stats for Sakura Bakushin O in Umamusume : Pretty Derby Primary Stat : Speed: Always aim to max this out to 1,200. No compromises. She's a sprinter and she needs to bolt out of the gate and never look back. Secondary Stat : Power: Hit at least 400–600. Power helps with quick acceleration and cornering, which are both crucial in short races. Tertiary Stat : Wisdom: About 300–400 is ideal. This improves race intelligence and helps trigger skills consistently. Ignore Stamina & Guts : Short races don't drain stamina much. Anything above 300 is overkill. And Guts? Leave it. It barely matters in sprints. HOW TO build Sakura Bakushin O!? Best Training Focus for Sakura Bakushin O in Umamusume: Pretty Derby Your training sessions should heavily favor Speed drills. Stack training partners with strong bonuses here to boost gains per session. Whenever you get a training burst with Speed + Power, take it. It's the ideal combo for Sakura. Also, consider scheduling rest smartly. A well-timed break keeps her condition optimal, boosting training success and race performance. Top Support Card Setup for Sakura Bakushin O in Umamusume: Pretty Derby Sakura thrives on Speed-focused training, so build your deck accordingly. Recommended Loadout: 4–5 Speed Cards: Preferably ones with good training effects or synergy. 1 Power or Wisdom Card : Pick based on which stat you want to fine-tune. Top Card Choices (if available): Kitasan Black (Speed) Seiun Sky (Speed) El Condor Pasa (Power) Maruzensky (Wisdom) Her training bonuses kick in fast, and with Speed cards stacking, she snowballs quickly. [UMA MUSUME] EASY A RANK WITH SAKURA BAKUSHIN O? Best Skills for Sakura Bakushin O in Umamusume: Pretty Derby Sakura's race strategy is all about one thing: take the lead early and never give it up. Priority Skills Dash-type Skills : Boost her initial acceleration (e.g., 'Concentration,' 'Quick Start') Short-distance Upgrades : Any skills labeled for short-distance boost her efficiency Speed Surge/Overtake : These keep her ahead once she's in front Inheritance Tips Ideal parent picks: Daiwa Scarlet (for Speed boosts) Vodka (Power inheritance) King Halo (Sprinter synergies) Match parent traits that lean toward short-distance and early acceleration. Avoid long-distance genes entirely. Training Tips for Sakura Bakushin O in Umamusume: Pretty Derby Use the Speed training spot every chance you get Watch the condition closely. Keep her in a Good or Excellent mood Hit team races with short-distance tracks to level her faster Use support events to get early skills that complement her sprinter build Sakura Bakushin O is built to blitz. Train her for Speed, load up on explosive skills, and don't overthink stamina. With the right build, she'll crush early events, win fans, and dominate short-distance races with unmatched flair. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
