New characters and Support Cards revealed for Umamusume: Pretty Derby

A major update for Umamusume: Pretty Derby is set to go live on July 27 (UTC), bringing new characters and Support Cards to the game. This update continues Cygames’ steady cadence of adding fan-favorite racehorses to the game, giving players new ways to approach training strategies, race builds, and team compositions.

Note: Parts of this article for new characters and Support Cards are based on official information provided by Cygames, Inc. and are subject to change without notice.

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What are the new characters and Support Cards revealed for Umamusume: Pretty Derby?

Curren Chan joins as a new 3-star character

The new character, [Fille Éclair] Curren Chan, is a Turf-focused sprinter with a strong emphasis on Pace Chaser tactics. Her growth stats lean toward Power and Speed, making her well-suited for aggressive sprint strategies that aim to break ahead during mid- and late-race segments.

Base Stats (3-star)

• Speed: 97 / 1200
• Stamina: 58 / 1200
• Power: 107 / 1200
• Guts: 91 / 1200
• Wit: 97 / 1200

Compatibility

• Track: Turf (A), Dirt (F)
• Distance: Sprint (A), Mile (D), Medium (G), Long (G)
• Running Style: Front (B), Pace (A), Late (E), End (C)

Growth Rates

• Speed +10%
• Power +20%

Curren Chan’s unique skill, #LookatCurren, triggers mid-race when she overtakes another runner, giving her a momentum boost.

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SSR Yukino Bijin – New Support Card

The new Support Card SSR [Hometown Cheers] Yukino Bijin is focused on Wit training and comes with a Unique Perk that boosts Training Effectiveness and Race Bonus. At a certain level, it provides high Friendship Training bonuses and improved hint frequency, making it valuable for players who rely on Wit-heavy builds.

Key Support Effects (Lv. 50)

• Friendship Bonus: 20%
• Mood Effect: 60%
• Wit Bonus: +1 and Initial Wit +30
• Initial Friendship Gauge: +25
• Hint Levels: Lv. 2 with 40% Hint Frequency
• Specialty Priority: 35 (appears more often in Wit training)
• Wit Friendship Recovery: +5 Energy

The included Career Event skill, No Stopping Me!, increases maneuverability when blocked during the final stretch of a race.

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SR Nishino Flower – New Support Card

The SR Nishino Flower Support Card offers simpler bonuses that strengthen Friendship Training and boost stat gains during races.

• Mood Effect: +15% when training together
• Race Stat Gain: +5%
• Friendship Bonus: +15%

This card is especially useful for early-game players or as a supplementary option alongside higher-rarity cards.

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Why this update matters

This Umamusume: Pretty Derby update for new characters and Support Cards gives players fresh tools to refine their teams. Curren Chan’s sprint-focused stats make her ideal for short-distance races, while Yukino Bijin’s SSR card provides powerful Wit training bonuses for mid- to late-game setups.

Nishino Flower’s SR card, though more modest, offers reliable support for those seeking mood-based and Friendship Training gains without heavy investment.

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That's all you need to know about new characters and Support Cards in Umamusume: Pretty Derby.

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