Kitasan Black is a must-pull support card in Umamusume: Pretty Derby, but this legendary horse was a champion long before she made her debut in the popular gacha game.
Kitasan Black may be the newest support card to hit Umamusume: Pretty Derby, but she’s already one of the game’s most beloved characters. That’s because before she was dominating gacha pulls, she was dominating real-world tracks.
Officially released globally on July 16, Kitasan Black’s Speed-type SSR card is already being called one of the strongest in the game. But it’s her real racing career, not just her stats, that have made fans rally behind her.
Kitasan Black’s real-life legacy matches her support card
Kitasan Black is based on one of the most successful Japanese racehorses of all time. The real thoroughbred was known for his consistent pace, front-running style, and unshakable stamina. From 2015 to 2017, he racked up seven Grade 1 titles, including the Tenno Sho (both Spring and Autumn), the Japan Cup, and Arima Kinen.
He was also famously named Japan’s Horse of the Year in 2016 and 2017, earned over 1.8 billion Yen (12.1 million USD), and retired as one of the richest racehorses in JRA history. After retirement, he became a top-tier stallion, later siring Equinox, the world’s top-ranked racehorse in 2023.
To honor his impact on Japanese horse racing, Umamusume devs have pulled out all the stops to make his presence in the popular gacha game just as big. In fact, the new Kitasan Black support card is the most highly sought-after card in the global version of the game.
As a Speed-type SSR, Kitasan Black boasts one of the highest Speed specialty rates in the game, making her appear more often in Speed training. At max limit break, she offers a +10% training bonus, +25% friendship bonus, and +30% Hint Frequency Bonus, all of which significantly boost training outcomes.
She also provides a Power bonus during Speed training and grants several strong Front Runner runner skills, including Professor of Curvature, which increases velocity on a corner with skilled turning.
Combined with her consistent hint event frequency, Kitasan Black remains one of the most valuable support cards in the global meta. So, whether you’re a horse racing enthusiast or just discovering her through Umamusume: Pretty Derby, Kitasan Black is the true embodiment of both speed and fame.
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