Umamusume Pretty Derby: Kitasan Black stats & everything you need to know

If you’re playing Umamusume: Pretty Derby, there’s one support card every player should be saving for, Kitasan Black.

Kitasan Black is an SSR Speed support card that has been dominating Umamusume: Pretty Derby since her 2021 release. In fact, she’s consistently ranked as one of the most powerful and flexible supports in the entire game.

Built for Speed training, the card delivers massive stat boosts, top-tier race skills, and reliable bond-building, making her a go-to pick across nearly every PvE and PvP mode.

So, whether before you go spending your hard-earned Carats on the latest banner, be sure to check out our guide to get all the details on Kitasan Black, including her stats, skills, and why exactly you need to pull on her banner when it releases.

When is Kitasan Black coming to global?

There is no confirmed release date for the Kitasan Black SSR Speed Support card.

However, based on the Japanese release timeline, the card debuted just five weeks after launch, during her banner event on March 30, 2021.

If Cygames follows a similar schedule, then players can expect her banner to arrive sometime around late July to early August.

Why is it meta?

Kitasan Black has been a staple in high-ranking JP accounts for years. Even after newer support cards dropped, few have matched her consistency or impact. Her kit offers:

• Massive Speed training boosts
• Consistent bond gains
• Amazing skills
• Excellent event bonuses

Cygames

This makes her perfect for any front-position build, and thanks to her raw stats and synergy, she’s flexible enough to slot into non-meta teams too.

So, whether you’re training for URA Finals, PvP, or trying to build your favorite horse girl to perfection, Kitasan fits into nearly every comp.

Support effects

While Kitasan Black’s skills and stats have yet to be revealed for the global release of Umamusume: Pretty Derby, Gametora has provided the translation of the current Japanese card.

We’ve listed everything you need to know, including what stats you’ll get if you manage to MLB Kitasan Black.

Category	Effect / Description
Unique Effect	+5% Training Effectiveness, +20 Specialty Frequency
Friendship Bonus	+23% Training effectiveness with bonded teammates (+25 max lvl)
Initial Friendship	+30 Initial Friendship Gauge at start (35 max lvl)
Training Effectiveness	+8% Training stat gains (10% max lvl)
Race Bonus	+5% Additional stat gain from races
Fan Bonus	+13% Increased fan gain from races (15% max lvl)
Mood Effect Bonus	+26% Mood impact amplified during training (30% max lvl)
Hint Level Bonus	+1 Level to skill hints gained (+2 max lvl)
Hint Frequency Bonus	+26% More frequent hint events (30% max lvl)
Power Bonus	+1 Power gain during training
Specialty Priority	Increases chance to appear in Speed training (Unlocked at Lv. 45)
Support Hint	One random hint granted during training (80)

Cygames

Skills

Skill Name	Effect
Corner Recovery ○	Slight stamina recovery during a corner
Straightaway Recovery	Runner – Reduces the chance of being blocked during the Opening Leg
Extra Tank	Long Distance・Recovers stamina when under 30%
Corner Adept ○	Slight stamina recovery during the Middle Leg straight
Long Corners ○	Long Distance – Slight speed boost on long corners
Front Runner Straightaways ○	Runner – Slight speed boost on straights
Dodging Danger	Runner – Reduces the chance of being blocked during Opening Leg
Focus	Improves starting gate reaction time

Event Skills

Skill Name	Effect
Straightaway Adept	Slight speed boost on a random straight
Professor of Curvature	Speed boost at a random point on a random corner

Base stat gain

While you wait for Kitasan Black to release on the global Umamusume: Pretty Derby server, be sure to check out the real-life stories behind Haru Urara, Gold Ship, and the tragedy behind Silence Suzuka.