Umamusume Pretty Derby: 5 Future Trainees You Should Save Your Carats For

Save up your carats in Umamusume Pretty Derby for these exciting upcoming horse girls that you will get to train in the future.

Teal Trials Race Issue in Umamusume Pretty Derby (Image via Cygames | Deltia's Gaming)
Umamusume Pretty Derby: 5 Future Trainees You Should Save Your Carats For (Image via Cygames)

Umamusume Pretty Derby has a massive cast of characters that you can pick to build a successful career. The gacha title from Cygames emphasizes its racing sim roots quite heavily and creates a complex gameplay loop that keeps things fresh throughout your runs. However, the developers are not just stopping there. There are many more Umas, or rather, different variations of already existing horse girls that are set to appear in the game soon.

You can save your carats and wait for these exciting arrivals to start a brand new playthrough and dominate the races. Here is a list of the 5 best upcoming trainees in Umamusume Pretty Derby.

5 Best Future Trainees in Umamusume Pretty Derby You Should Save Your Carats For

Picking the right Uma is a crucial aspect of Umamusume Pretty Derby that decides whether or not you will have a pleasant experience. Each character has its own strengths and weaknesses, and while some can fit your managing style like a glove, others can give you a really hard time. The roster of the game is already huge and gives you a lot of options to explore. However, there are still some intriguing arrivals in the future that you should look out for. Below, we have listed our five picks for the best Future Trainees in the game.

Also Read: Umamusume Pretty Derby: All Senior Year Races List Guide

1. Oguri Cap – Christmas

Oguri Cap is one of the best runners for this race (Image via Cygames | Deltias Gaming)
Oguri Cap in Umamusume Pretty Derby (Image via Cygames)
  • Track Aptitude: Turf – A, Dirt – B
  • Race Length Aptitude: Sprint – E, Mile – A, Medium – A, Long – B
  • Style Aptitude: Front – F, Pace – A, Late – A, End – D
  • Stat Growth: +15% Speed, +15% Stamina
  • Release Date (Japan): November 28, 2021

The normal variant of Oguri Cap is already a well-rounded character in Umamusume Pretty Derby with great overall stats. However, Oguri Cap (Christmas) paints the character in holiday spirit while bumping up her stats even further to make her one of the best upcoming horse girls in Cygames’ gacha title. Furthermore, her Unique Skill in the Christmas attire named Christmas Eve Miracle Run bumps over three aspects of the Uma: speed, acceleration, and recovery, which makes it one of the most effective abilities in the entire game. All of these aspects make her the most exciting future trainee.

2. Seiun Sky

Seiun Sky
Seiun Sky in Umamusume Pretty Derby (Image via Cygames)
  • Track Aptitude: Turf – A, Dirt – G
  • Race Length Aptitude: Sprint – G, Mile – C, Medium – A, Long – A
  • Style Aptitude: Front – A, Pace – B, Late – D, End – E
  • Stat Growth: +10% Stamina, +20% Wit
  • Release Date (Japan): June 9, 2021

If you want an Uma with excellent Wit and Stamina growth, then Sieun Sky should be the one you wait for. The increased Wit makes her a character who races with her intelligence rather than raw speed. Despite appearing laid back, Seiun Sky can surprise you and her rivals in a race and become one of your most cherished characters in the game. However, she is not perfect, and that is most evident in the lack of balance between her kit and her Unique Skill, AnglingxScheming. This particular ability activates in the final stages of a race, but since Sieun specializes in Long Races, she will be most useful as a veteran character who passes down her skill to other Umas.

3. Maruzensky – Summer

Train Maruzensky in Umamusume Pretty Derby (Image via Cygames)
Maruzensky in Umamusume Pretty Derby (Image via Cygames)
  • Track Aptitude: Turf – A, Dirt – D
  • Race Length Aptitude: Sprint – B, Mile – A, Medium – B, Long – C
  • Style Aptitude: Front – A, Pace – E, Late – G, End – G
  • Stat Growth: +15% Speed, +15% Wit
  • Release Date (Japan): July 28, 2021

The base edition of Maruzensky is a speed-focused character who’s quite good at her job yet falls just a little behind when the competition gets steep. But add a +15% Speed boost to her already great stats, and you get a speed demon named Maruzensky (Summer). Furthermore, the additional speed is not the end of it, as this version’s Unique Skill named Heartfelt Smooch, and her ability to cover mile races make her a formidable opponent on the track. However, remember that the mentioned Unique Skill only gets activated when she is at the front of the pack during the second half.

4. Agnes Digital

Agnes Digital
An enthusiastic Agnes Digital in Umamusume Pretty Derby (Image via Cygames)
  • Track Aptitude: Turf – A, Dirt – A
  • Race Length Aptitude: Sprint – F, Mile – A, Medium – A, Long – G
  • Style Aptitude: Front – G, Pace – A, Late – A, End – B
  • Stat Growth: +8% Speed, +8% Stamina, +7% Power, +7% Wit
  • Release Date (Japan): September 19, 2021

Agnes Digital is a friendly character who eagerly waits to participate in as many races as possible. Her enthusiasm to know her fellow horse girls and form bonds with them while competing makes her a fun Uma to interact with. In addition to that, she is an excellent Medium and Mile runner who thrives in the middle of the grid. Furthermore, the developers have given this Uma a boost in all stats except for Guts, which means that she will improve faster and with less complication than her rivals. Her Unique Skill is Kyuute Last Spuuuurt, which increases speed and allows her to overtake at least two racers at the end stages of a race.

5. Mejiro Dober

Mejiro Dober
Mejiro Dober in Umamusume Pretty Derby (Image via Cygames)
  • Track Aptitude: Turf – A, Dirt – G
  • Race Length Aptitude: Sprint – E, Mile – A, Medium – A, Long – F
  • Style Aptitude: Front – C, Pace – B, Late – A, End – G
  • Stat Growth: +10% Speed, +20% Wit
  • Release Date (Japan): November 18, 2021

Coming in at number five of our Future Trainee list is a new member of the Mejiro family named Mejiro Dober. She is a calm and level-headed character who is also a dominant late surger. This Uma is best suited for PVP battles and, paired with a debuff skill named Cool Gaze, can absolutely annihilate most opponents without breaking a sweat. The mentioned skill drains stamina from her rivals who are in front of her and leaves them in the dust while Mejiro Dober pushes ahead. Her Unique Skill, Beyond the Other Side, increases her acceleration and allows her to stay calm during the mid or final stages of a race.

Read More: Umamusume Pretty Derby: Shooting For Victory Skill Guide


Umamusume Pretty Derby Logo

We provide the latest news and create guides for Umamusume. Meanwhile, you can check out the following Umamusume articles or catch us playing games on YouTube: