Uma Musume Pretty Derby Tier List (Global Best Characters)
Written by Priya Kapoor
Looking for the best Uma Musume characters to train in 2025? This updated Umamusume Pretty Derby tier list ranks the top horse girls for races, events, and PvP.
S Rank – Best Uma Musume Characters (2025)
These top-tier girls dominate most content and are worth building around.
Tokai Teio – One of the best medium-distance runners. Great balance of speed and stamina with strong recovery and burst skills. Easy to train and extremely consistent.
Maruzensky – Top pick for mile races. High speed and great pacing make her perfect for front-running strategies. Very strong in early-to-mid game.
Oguri Cap – Powerful and reliable in both mile and medium races. Excellent starting burst with enough stamina to stay ahead.
Rice Shower – Best suited for long-distance turf races. Her stamina-heavy skill set helps her control the pace and survive the toughest events.
North Flight – Balanced stats and smooth performance in mile races. A safe, steady option that works in most team comps.
Special Week – Flexible and beginner-friendly. Great in medium-distance races with strong overall scaling. Easy to train and use.
Taiki Shuttle – Strong sprinter with top-tier burst and finishing speed. Excellent choice for short race events.
A Rank – Strong Uma Musume Characters
Still very competitive but need specific builds or support cards to shine.
Mejiro McQueen – Still powerful in long races but more training-intensive than others. Needs high stamina and wisdom investment.
Gold Ship – Best used in endurance events. Her stamina and guts allow late-game surges, but she’s not as flexible as others.
Symboli Rudolf – Great in medium and long-distance races. Balanced stats and support skills make her a smart pick with careful training.
Mayano Top Gun – Good long-distance pick for free-to-play players. Solid durability and stamina control.
Air Groove – Medium-distance runner with simple mechanics. Reliable and easy to manage for newer players.
Grass Wonder – Performs best in long-distance races. Needs more planning, but great closing power when trained correctly.
B Rank – Average Uma Musume Characters
Decent options for early progression or niche teams.
Super Creek – Stamina-focused long-distance runner. Works well if supported with the right cards. Needs proper stat balance to shine.
Agnes Tachyon – Focused on mile races with aggressive skills. Good mid-game pressure but not very flexible across modes.
Mejiro Ryan – Balanced stats and fair closing potential in medium-distance events. A decent fallback runner.
El Condor Pasa – Once flexible, now outclassed in stats and harder to train consistently.
Winning Ticket – Mid-tier all-rounder. Works fine in early Career Mode runs but needs full upgrades to be viable late-game.
C Rank – Low-Tier Uma Musume Characters
Best used for fun or specific event builds. Not recommended for competitive teams.
Sakura Bakushin O – Great in short sprints but lacks utility in longer content. Easy to train but limited outside of early-game.
Nice Nature – Has good skills but poor consistency. Needs heavy training support to stay competitive.
Matikanefukukitaru – Built for long races with stamina and debuff tools. Difficult to train and less effective in most race types.
King Halo – Too RNG-dependent to be reliable. Can perform, but rarely does.
Haru Urara – Meme pick. She’s fun but not built for high-rank races or serious play.
Final Blurb
The best Uma Musume characters in 2025 come down to training efficiency, stat scaling, and race versatility. Stick with the S and A tiers for consistent wins in Career Mode and PvP.
Only dip into B or C tiers if you're looking for a challenge or filling out specific team types.
FAQ
Q: Who is the best character in Uma Musume 2025?
Tokai Teio, Maruzensky, and Oguri Cap are among the top performers.
Q: Is Taiki Shuttle worth training?
Yes, she’s now a strong S-tier pick for short-distance races.
Q: Who should I avoid using early on?
Avoid King Halo and Haru Urara unless you want a challenge.
Q: What character is best for long-distance races?
Mejiro McQueen, Rice Shower, and Gold Ship are the top long-distance runners.
Q: Should I reroll for better characters?
Yes, rerolling for S-tier units like Tokai Teio or Special Week gives you a much stronger start.
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