Uma Musume Pretty Derby Carats Guide
Written by Priya Kapoor
Carats are the premium currency in Uma Musume Pretty Derby, mainly used to scout new Umamusume and Support Cards. While not required, they are a big part of building strong teams and unlocking top-tier characters.
What Carats Are Used For
Carats are spent in the Scout system. There are two main types of scouts:
Pretty Derby Scouts, which give you new Umamusume
Support Card Scouts, which give you new Support Cards
A single pull costs 150 Carats, while a 10x pull costs 1500 Carats. After 200 scouts (30,000 Carats) in one banner, you can select a featured character or card directly.
Carats are also used in some events to refresh stamina or attempt extra pulls when chasing a full event reward list.
How to Get Carats
You can earn Carats by:
Completing Career Mode objectives
Finishing missions and events
Clearing daily and weekly tasks
Ranking up in Team Trials
Participating in limited-time story events
You can also purchase them through the Cygames WebStore, but this requires linking your account to a Cygames iD.
Should You Save or Spend Carats?
Early in the game, it’s smart to save Carats for major Scout banners. Limited-time banners often feature stronger Umamusume or must-have support cards. Unless you are chasing a specific favorite character, wait until a banner has strong meta impact or clear value.
Also, the pity system (selecting a character after 30,000 Carats spent) only applies if all scouts are spent on the same banner.
Link Your Account First
Before spending Carats or buying any, link your account with a Cygames iD. This allows:
Buying Carats through WebStore (which may offer better deals)
Safely moving progress between mobile and PC
Accessing official news and updates
Linking can be done in settings under Account.
Final Blurb
Carats are key to building a strong team in Uma Musume Pretty Derby, but spending them wisely is just as important. Save up when needed, use them with purpose, and always link your account before buying anything.
FAQ
Q: What are Carats used for in Uma Musume?
Carats are used for scouting new Umamusume and Support Cards.
Q: How many Carats do I need for a guaranteed scout?
30,000 Carats lets you select a featured character after 200 pulls on one banner.
Q: Can I earn Carats without paying?
Yes, by playing Career Mode, finishing events, and completing missions.
Q: Do I need a Cygames iD to get Carats?
No, but you need one to use the WebStore or transfer progress.
Q: Should I spend Carats right away?
No, it’s better to save them for strong banners or limited-time events.
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