Umamusume: Pretty Derby

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Skills
Skills provide advantages during a race in Umamusume: Pretty Derby by granting speed buffs, restorative effects, or debuffs to your rivals. View all the available Rare, Normal, and Unique Skills by their category here.

List of Contents

What are Skills?
All Unique Skills
All Rare Skills
All Normal Skills
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What are Skills?

3 Different Rarities

Skill Rarities
Normal	Rare	Unique

Skills come in three different rarities indicating their effectiveness. Higher rarities have better effects but are harder to obtain.

Some Normal skills have Rare counterparts with improved effects while Unique Skills can be passed down as Green Sparks when an Umamusume has at least 3-stars.

4 Types of Skills

Types	Details
Speed	Increases speed, acceleration, passing and positioning ability to help gain and/or maintain distance in a race.
Passive	Increases performance of your Umamusume throughout the race as long as the conditions are met.
Recovery	Recovers endurance or decreases fatigue during a race to retain momentum.
Debuff	Applies negative effects on other racers to slow them down in any way.

Skills are categorized into four different types depending on what they do in races. Different skills shine depending on the situation so make sure you try to get the best ones.

Best Skills Tier List

Negative (Purple) Skills

Types	Details
Negative	Negatively affects the Umamusume when the conditions are met.

Negative or purple skills can be acquired by your trainees after losing races. These skills reduce the Umamusume's performance under certain race conditions. Skill Points can be spent to remove these skills in the Skills Menu.

All Unique Skills

Unique Skill	Effect and Character
Resplendent Red Ace	Swell with the determination to stay number one in the second half of the race. Daiwa Scarlet (Peak Blue)
I See Victory in My Future!	Clear a path forward with the power of divination when the way ahead is jammed late-race. Matikane Fukukitaru (Rising Fortune)
Super-Duper Climax	Recover endurance with a glance at nearby runners when positioned toward the back on the final corner. Haru Urara (Bestest Prize)
Pure Heart	Recover endurance when well-positioned mid-race. Super Creek (Murmuring Stream)
Our Ticket to Win!	Refuse to back down from a challenge, increasing velocity on the final straight. Winning Ticket (Get to Winning!)
U=ma2	Recover endurance when conserving energy on a corner in the second half of the race. Agnes Tachyon (Tach-nology)
Let's Pump Some Iron	Increase acceleration in an attempt to move up on a corner late-race. Mejiro Ryan (Down the Line)
Flashy☆Landing	Increase ability to break out of the pack on the straight after engaging in a challenge toward the front on the final corner. Mayano Top Gun (Scramble Zone)
Blazing Pride	Increase velocity with the stride of an empress when passing another runner toward the back on the final corner. Air Groove (Empress Road)
Just a Little Farther!	Increase velocity with flaring fighting spirit when positioned 3rd and about to lose late-race. Nice Nature (Poinsettia Ribbon)
Anchors Aweigh!	Moderatety increase velocity steadily with a long spurt starting halfway through the race. Gold Ship (Red Strife)
Cut and Drive!	Become stronger at challenging rivals and increase velocity when positioned toward the front with 200m or less remaining. Vodka (Wild Top Gear)
Prideful King	Greatly Increase velocity in a true display of skill with 200m remaining after racing calmly. King Halo (King of Emeralds)
Genius x Bakushin = Victory	Increase velocity with BAKUSHIN power when engaged in a challenge toward the front in the second half of the race. Sakura Bakushin O (Blossom in Learning)
Where There's a Will, There's a Way	Increase Velocity with a strong turn of foot when passing another runner toward the back on the final straight. Grass Wonder (Stone-Piercing Blue)
Victoria por Plancha ☆	Hang on to the advantage when positioned toward the front with energy to spare on the final straight. El Condor Pasa (El Numero 1)
Eternal Moments	Increase velocity when starting to make a move from a position toward the front mid-race. Air Groove (Quercus Civilis)
Dazzl'n ♪ Diver	Recover endurance by relaxing after activating 2 skills mid-race. Special Week (Hopp'n♪Happy Heart)
A Princess Must Seize Victory!	Increase velocity with pretty princess power when engaged in a challenge on the final straight.
Give Mummy a Hug ♡	Increase ability to break out of the pack when well-positioned and close to the runner ahead on the final straight.
Every Rose Has Its Fangs	Suck endurance from runners ahead when well-positioned and pressured by another runner mid-race.
OMG! ☆ The Final Sprint (ﾟ∀ﾟ)	Increase velocity and navigation with the pure euphoria of being within breathing distance of precious waifus after passing another runner 2 times. Agnes Digital (Full-Color Fangirling)
YUMMY☆SPEED!	Kick forward hard with renewed vigor when starting to get tired while well-positioned halfway through the race. Hishi Akebono (Buono☆Alla Moda)
Bountiful Harvest	Increase velocity with a surge of great fortune when pressured by another runner toward the back in the second half of the race. Matikane Fukukitaru (Lucky Tidings)
Schwarzes Schwert	Increase velocity in a dash for the lead after running calmly and according to plan up until the final straight. Eishin Flash (Meisterschaft)
I Never Goof Up!	Aim for the front with unwavering determination when passing another runner from midpack or further back on a corner late-race. Meisho Doto (Turbulent Blue)
Flowery ☆ Maneuver	Increase velocity when passing another runner toward the front on the final corner. If passing toward the back, increase acceleration instead. Mayano Top Gun (Sunlight Bouquet)
A Kiss for Courage	Increase velocity enthusiastically when positioned toward the front in the second half of the race after recovering endurance with a skill. Maruzensky (Hot☆Summer Night)
KEEP IT REAL.	Moderately increase acceleration steadily with a wink when starting to make a move from midpack in the second half of the race. Gold City (Authentic / 1928)
Lights of Vaudeville	Greatly increase velocity with a dazzling display when just breaking out of the pack toward the front on the final straight. Fuji Kiseki (Shooting Star Revue)
Angling and Scheming	Increase acceleration at an opportune moment when in the lead on a corner late-race. Seiun Sky (Reeling in the Big One)
You and Me! One-on-One!	Increase velocity when passing another runner on the outside toward the back on the final straight. Hishi Amazon (Azure Amazon)
Condor's Fury	Increase acceleration with blazing passion when aiming for the front from midpack on the final corner. El Condor Pasa (Kukulkan Warrior)
Superior Heal	Recover endurance with a gentle light when dropping down toward the back mid-race. Grass Wonder (Saintly Jade Cleric)
Red Shift/LP1211-M	Increase acceleration by shifting gears when positioned toward the front on the final corner or later. Maruzensky (Formula R)
Empress's Pride	Moderately increase velocity with the stride of an empress when passing another runner toward the back on the final corner. Air Groove (Empress Road)
Corazón ☆ Ardiente	Slightly hang on to the advantage when positioned toward the front with energy to spare on the final straight. El Condor Pasa (El Numero 1)
Focused Mind	Moderately increase velocity with a strong turn of foot when passing another runner toward the back on the final straight. Grass Wonder (Stone-Piercing Blue)
G00 1st. F∞;	Increase velocity when positioned toward the front after making it to the final straight without faltering. Mihono Bourbon (MB-19890425)
Blue Rose Closer	Increase velocity with strong willpower when breaking out of the pack on the final straight. Rice Shower (Rosy Dreams)
This Dance Is for Vittoria!	Increase velocity with royal brilliance when engaged in a challenge toward the front on the final corner. T.M. Opera O (O Sole Suo!)
Shooting for Victory!	Increase acceleration with a pow, a wow, and a bang when well-positioned on the final corner. Taiki Shuttle (Wild Frontier)
Triumphant Pulse	Greatly increase ability to break out of the pack by opening up a path when positioned toward the front with 200m remaining. Oguri Cap (Starlight Beat)
1st Place Kiss☆	Slightly increase ability to break out of the pack on the straight after engaging in a challenge toward the front on the final corner. Mayano Top Gun (Scramble Zone)
Shooting Star	Ride the momentum and increase velocity after passing another runner toward the front late-race. Special Week (Special Dreamer)
Xceleration	Become stronger at challenging rivals and moderately increase velocity when positioned toward the front with 200m or less remaining. Vodka (Wild Top Gear)
Red Ace	Slightly swell with the determination to stay number one in the second half of the race. Daiwa Scarlet (Peak Blue)
The View from the Lead is Mine!	Increase velocity by drawing on all remaining strength when in the lead by a fair margin on the final straight. Silence Suzuka (Innocent Silence)
Warning Shot!	Slightly increase velocity with a long spurt starting halfway through the race. Gold Ship (Red Strife)
Behold Thine Emperor's Divine Might	Greatly increase velocity on the final straight after passing another runner 3 times late-race. Symboli Rudolf (Emperor's Path)
The Duty of Dignity Calls	Increase velocity with the determination to not be overtaken when positioned toward the front on the final corner. Mejiro McQueen (Frontline Elegance)
I Can Win Sometimes, Right?	Moderately increaase velocity with an arousal of fighting spirit when positioned 3rd and about to lose late-race. Nice Nature (Poinsettia Ribbon)
Shadow Break	Increase velocity with beastly strength when passing another runner on the outside on the final corner or later. Narita Brian (Maverick)
SPARKLY☆STARDOM	Become empowered against ceding the spotlight when about to lose the lead on a straight mid-race. Smart Falcon (LOVE☆4EVER)
Nemesis	Increase velocity with smoldering ambition when moving up from a position toward the back of the pack on the final corner. Narita Taishin (Nevertheless)
#LookatCurren	Gain momentum and begin to advance when passing another runner while well-positioned around halfway through the race. Curren Chan (Fille Éclair)
Certain Victory	Increase velocity with an indomitable fighting spirit when on the heels of another runner toward the front of the final straight. Tokai Teio (Beyond the Horizon)
Legacy of the Strong	Increase velocity when pressured by another runner and running out of energy toward the front on the final corner or later. Mejiro McQueen (End of the Skies)
∴win Q.E.D.	Increase velocity by deriving the winning equation when passing another runner toward the front on the final corner. Biwa Hayahide (pf. Winning Equation...)
Call Me King	Increase velocity in a true display of skill with 200m remaining after racing calmly. King Halo (King of Emeralds)
Sky-High Teio Step	Greatly increase velocity with flashy footwork when closing gap to runners ahead on the final straight. Tokai Teio (Peak Joy)
Luck Be with Me!	Moderately clear a path forward with the power of divination when the way ahead is jammed late-race. Matikane Fukukitaru (Rising Fortune)
Super-Duper Stoked	Moderately recover endurance with a glance at nearby runners when positioned toward the back on the final corner. Haru Urara (Bestest Prize)
Class Rep + Speed = Bakushin	Moderately increase velocity with BAKUSHIN power when engaged in a challenge toward the front in the second half of the race. Sakura Bakushin O (Blossom in Learning)
V Is for Victory!	Refuse to back down from a challenge, moderately increasing velocity on the final straight. Winning Ticket (Get to Winning!)
Introduction to Physiology	Moderately recover endurance when conserving energy on a corner in the second half of the race. Agnes Tachyon (Tach-nology)
Feel the Burn!	Moderately increase acceleration in an attempt to move up on a corner late-race. Mejiro Ryan (Down the Line)
Clear Heart	Moderately recover endurance when well-positioned mid-race. Super Creek (Murmuring Stream)

Unique skills are available innately to specific characters but can be passed down as Green Sparks if the Umamusume has at least 3-stars.

All Unique Skills

All Rare Skills

Skill	Effect
Burning Spirit SPD	Burn bright with team spirit, increasing velocity in proportion to the total Speed of racing team members mid-race.
Hard Worker	Moderately increase passing ability. (Late Surger)
Fast and Furious	Increase velocity mid-race. (Late Surger)
Turbo Sprint	Increase acceleration on a straight. (Sprint)
Staggering Lead	Increase ability to maintain the lead when leading by a large margin mid-race. (Sprint)
Burning Spirit WIT	Burn bright with team spirit, increasing strategic navigation in proportion to the total Wit of racing team members early-race.
Burning Spirit GUTS	Burn bright with team spirit, increasing vigor in proportion to the total Guts of racing team members late-race.
Burning Spirit PWR	Burn bright with team spirit, increasing acceleration in proportion to the total Power of racing team members late-race.
Blinding Flash	Increase spurting ability when positioned toward the back late-race. (Sprint)
The Bigger Picture	Widen field of view with heightened observation mid-race. (Late Surger)
Rushing Gale!	Increase acceleration on a straight.
Escape Artist	Increase ability to go to the front mid-race. (Front Runner)
Unyielding	Increase ability to fight back when passed by another runner on the final corner. (Medium)
Center Stage	Increase navigation early-race.
Plan X	Increase passing ability when positioned toward the front mid-race. (Sprint)
Beeline Burst	Increase velocity on a straight
Lightning Step	Avoid becoming surrounded when positioned toward the back mid-race. (Medium)
Encroaching Shadow	Increase acceleration on a straight in the last spurt. (End Closer)
It's On!	Increase velocity when passing another runner mid-race.
Trending in the Charts!	Increase velocity when engaged in a challenge mid-race. (Dirt)
Big-Sisterly	Increase passing ability. (Mile)
Sixth Sense	Avoid becoming surrounded early-race. (Frontrunner)
Innate Experience	Increase velocity when near the inner rail on the final corner. (Long)
Sturm und Drang	Move up in preparation to close the gap late-race. (End Closer)
Shatterproof	Moderately increase acceleration when positioned toward the back mid-race. (Pace Chaser)
Crusader	Widen field of view when positioned toward the back late-race. (End Closer)
Overwhelming Pressure	Increase velocity when passing another runner late-race. (Long)
Perfect Prep!	Prepare to make for the finish line mid-race. (Sprint)
Superstan	Increase velocity when close to many runners.
Lead the Charge!	Prepare to aim for the front late-race. (Dirt)
15,000,000 CC	Increase velocity on an uphill. (Late Surger)
Rising Dragon	Increase velocity when passing another runner on the outside on the final corner. (Late Surger)
In Body and Mind	Increase velocity in the last spurt.
Furious Feat	Increase passing ability when positioned toward the back late-race. (Mile)
Changing Gears	Increase passing ability when positioned toward the front mid-race. (Mile)
Killer Tunes	Increase positioning ability when positioned toward the front mid-race. (Medium)
Unrestrained	Increase abilty to keep the lead on the final corner. (Front Runner)
Step on the Gas!	Increase acceleration when passing another runner mid-race. (Mile)
Corner Connoisseur	Increase acceleration on a corner with masterful turning.
Mile Maven	Widen the margin when in the lead early-race. (Mile)
Concentration	Decrease time lost to slow starts.
Speed Star	Increase the ability to break out of the pack on the final corner. (Pace Chaser)
Determined Descent	Moderately improve running on a downhill. (Pace Chaser)
Taking the Lead	Increase ability to go to the front early-race. (Front Runner)
The Coast Is Clear!	Moderately widen field of view with situational awareness when moving sideways. (End Closer)
Professor of Curvature	Increase velocity on a corner with skilled turning.
On Your Left!	Increase acceleration late-race. (Late Surger)
Clairvoyance	Widen field of view with heightened observation early-race. (Medium)
Technician	Moderately increase ability to navigate smoothly. (Pace Chaser)
Vanguard Spirit	Increase ability to maintain the lead when leading by a large margin mid-race. (Long)
Lane Legerdemain	Increase navigation late-race.
No Stopping Me!	Increase maneuverability when the way ahead is blocked in the last spurt
Go-Home Specialist	Reduce fatigue on a downhill. (End Closer)
Relax	Recover endurance late-race. (Late Surger)
Calm and Collected	Decrease fatigue early-race. (Pace Chaser)
Race Planner	Decrease fatigue mid-race. (Pace Chaser)
Breath of Fresh Air	Recover endurance on a straight
Swinging Maestro	Recover endurance on a corner with efficient turning.
Sleeping Lion	Decrease fatigue mid-race. (End Closer)
Gourmand	Recover endurance mid-race. (Pace Chaser)
Miraculous Step	Decrease fatigue when moving sideways. (Medium)
Adrenaline Rush	Regain the energy to run after exhausting strength. (Long)
Unruffled	Recover endurance when surrounded mid-race.
Keen Eye	Decrease fatigue when positioned toward the back early-race. (Mile)
Restless	Reduce fatigue on an uphill. (Front Runner)
Cooldown	Decrease fatigue by taking a breather upon entering a straight. (Long)
Burning Spirit STA	Burn bright with team spirit, recovering endurance in proportion to the total Stamina of racing team members mid-race.
Trackblazer	Decrease fatigue when in the lead mid-race. (Medium)
Indomitable	Recover endurance when passed by another runner mid-race.
Iron Will	Recover endurance when the way ahead is jammed early-race.
Lie in Wait	Recover endurance when positioned toward the back upon approaching mid-race. (Late Surger)
Runaway	Attempt to gain an especially large lead and keep it until the finish. (Front Runner)
Super Lucky Seven	Good things may happen when in bracket 7.
Tantalizing Trick	Increase fatigue for rushed runners behind when positioned toward the front mid-race.
Adored by All	Intimidate runners behind when positioned towards the front early-race. (Sprint)
All-Seeing Eyes	Startle other runners late-race. (Late Surger)
Mystifying Murmur	Disturb runners directly ahead mid-race. (Medium)
Illusionist	Narrow the field of view for runners ahead of late-race. (Long)
Dazzling Disorientation	Moderately narrow the field of view for runners behind when positioned toward the front late-race. (Pace Chaser)
Dominator	Decrease velocity of runners ahead when positioned toward the back late-race. (Medium)

Rare skills have stronger effects than normal skills but are harder to obtain. Some of them are Rare counterparts of Normal skills.

All Rare Skills

All Normal Skills

Skill	Effect
Prudent Positioning	Moderately increase navigation early-race.
Go with the Flow	Moderately increase navigation late-race.
Thunderbolt Step	Moderately avoid becoming surrounded when positioned toward the back mid-race. (Medium)
Shrewd Step	Slightly increase ability to navigate smoothly. (Pace Chaser)
Keeping the Lead	Slightly increase ability to maintain the lead when leading by a large margin mid-race. (Long)
Long Corners ◯	Slightly increase velocity on a corner. (Long)
Corner Adept ◯	Slightly increase velocity on a corner with skilled turning.
Pace Chaser Corners ◯	Slightly increase velocity on a corner. (Pace Chaser)
Pressure	Slightly increase velocity when passing another runner late-race. (Long)
I Can See Right Through You	Slightly widen field of view with situational awareness when moving sideways. (End Closer)
Uma Stan	Slightly increase velocity when close to many runners.
Focus	Slightly decrease time lost to slow starts.
Final Push	Slightly increase ability to keep the lead on the final corner. (Front Runner)
Fast-Paced	Slightly increase ability to go to the front mid-race. (Front Runner)
Up-Tempo	Slightly increase positioning ability when positioned toward the front mid-race. (Medium)
Prepared to Pass	Slightly increase ability to break out of the pack on the final corner. (Pace Chaser)
Slick Surge	Slightly increase acceleration late-race. (Late Surger)
Updrafters	Slightly increase passing ability when positioned toward the back late-race. (Mile)
Straightaway Acceleration	Slightly increase acceleration on a straight.
Mile Straightaway ◯	Slightly increase velocity on a straight. (Mile)
Homestretch Haste	Slightly increase velocity in the last spurt.
Steadfast	Slightly increase ability to fight back when passed by another runner on the final corner. (Medium)
Outer Swell	Slightly increase velocity when passing another runner on the outside on the final corner. (Late Surger)
Straightaway Adept	Slightly increase velocity on a straight.
Early Lead	Slightly increase ability to go to the front early-race. (Front Runner)
Shifting Gears	Slightly increase passing ability when positioned toward the front mid-race. (Mile)
Acceleration	Slightly increase acceleration when passing another runner mid-race. (Mile)
Corner Acceleration ◯	Slightly increase acceleration on a corner with masterful turning.
Nimble Navigator	Slightly increase maneuverability when the way ahead is blocked in the last spurt.
Productive Plan	Slightly widen the margin when in the lead early-race. (Mile)
Straight Descent	Slightly improve running on a downhill. (Pace Chaser)
Highlander	Slightly improve running on an uphill.
Front Runner Straightaways ◯	Slightly increase velocity on a straight. (Front Runner)
Front Runner Corners ◯	Slightly increase velocity on a corner. (Front Runner)
Position Pilfer	Slightly increase velocity mid-race. (Late Surger)
Pace Chaser Straightaways ◯	Slightly increase velocity on a straight. (Pace Chaser)
Hawkeye	Moderately widen field of view with heigthened observation early-race. (Medium)
Leader's Pride	Slightly avoid being passed early-race. (Front Runner)
Ramp Up	Slightly increase velocity when passing another runner mid-race.
Medium Straightaways ◯	Slightly increase velocity on a straight. (Medium)
Medium Corners ◯	Slightly increase velocity on a corner. (Medium)
Fighter	Slightly increase passing ability. (Late Surger)
Late Surger Corners ◯	Slightly increase velocity on a corner. (Late Surger)
Sprinting Gear	Slightly increase acceleration on a straight. (Sprint)
Huge Lead	Slightly increase ability to maintain the lead when leading by a large margin mid-race. (Sprint)
Countermeasure	Slightly increase passing ability when positioned toward the front mid-race. (Sprint)
1,500,000 CC	Slightly increase velocity on an uphill. (Late Surger)
Studious	Slightly widen field of view with heightened observation mid-race. (Late Surger)
Gap Closer	Slightly increase spurting ability when positioned toward the back late-race. (Sprint)
Unyielding Spirit	Slightly increase passing ability. (Mile)
Straightaway Spurt	Slightly increase acceleration on a straight in the last spurt. (End Closer)
Inside Scoop	Slightly increase velocity when near the inner rail on the final corner. (Long)
Strategist	Slightly widen field of view when positioned toward the back late-race. (End Closer)
Groundwork	Slightly increase acceleration after activating many skills early-race.
Tail Held High	Slightly increase velocity after activating many skills mid-race.
Second Wind	Slightly increase acceleration when positioned toward the back mid-race. (Front Runner)
Slipstream	Slightly decrease wind resistance when following directly behind another runner.
Playtime's Over!	Slightly increase velocity when followed by another runner directly behind for a long time.
Sprint Straightaways ◯	Slightly increase velocity on a straight. (Sprint)
Sprint Corners ◯	Slightly increase velocity on a corner. (Sprint)
Meticulous Measures	Moderately prepare to make for the finish line mid-race. (Sprint)
Mile Corners ◯	Slightly increase velocity on a corner (Mile)
End Closer Straightaways ◯	Slightly increase velocity on a straight. (End Closer)
Masterful Gambit	Slightly move up in preparation to close the gap late-race. (End Closer)
Long Straightaways ◯	Slightly increase velocity on a straight. (Long)
Late Surger Straightaways ◯	Slightly increase velocity on a straight. (Late Surger)
End Closer Corners ◯	Slightly increase velocity on a corner. (End Closer)
Tactical Tweak	Slightly increase acceleration when positioned toward the back mid-race. (Pace Chaser)
Dodging Danger	Moderately avoid becoming surrounded early-race. (Front Runner)
Top Pick	Slightly increase velocity when engaged in a challenge mid-race. (Dirt)
End Closer Corners ◎	Moderately increase velocity on a corner. (End Closer)
End Closer Straightaways ◎	Moderately increase velocity on a straight. (End Closer)
Front Runner Corners ◎	Moderately increase velocity on a corner. (Front Runner)
Front Runner Straightaways ◎	Moderately increase velocity on a straight. (Front Runner)
Late Surger Corners ◎	Moderately increase velocity on a corner. (Late Surger)
Late Surger Straightaways ◎	Moderately increase velocity on a straight. (Late Surger)
Long Corners ◎	Moderately increase velocity on a corner. (Long)
Long Straightaways ◎	Moderately increase velocity on a straight. (Long)
Medium Corners ◎	Moderately increase velocity on a corner. (Medium)
Medium Straightaways ◎	Moderately increase velocity on a straight. (Medium)
Mile Corners ◎	Moderately increase velocity on a corner (Mile)
Mile Straightaway ◎	Moderately increase velocity on a straight. (Mile)
Pace Chaser Corners ◎	Moderately increase velocity on a corner. (Pace Chaser)
Pace Chaser Straightaways ◎	Moderately increase velocity on a straight. (Pace Chaser)
Sprint Corners ◎	Moderately increase velocity on a corner. (Sprint)
Sprint Straightaways ◎	Moderately increase velocity on a straight. (Sprint)
Gatekept	Moderately increase time lost to slow starts.
Forward, March!	Moderately prepare to aim for the front late-race. (Dirt)
Ignited Spirit SPD	Burn bright with team spirit, slightly increasing velocity in proportion to the total Speed of racing team members mid-race.
Ignited Spirit PWR	Burn bright with team spirit, slightly increasing acceleration in proportion to the total Power of racing team members late-race.
Ignited Spirit GUTS	Burn bright with team spirit, very slightly increasing vigor in proportion to the total Guts of racing team members late-race.
Ignited Spirit WIT	Burn bright with team spirit, slightly increasing strategic navigation in proportion to the total Wit of racing team members early-race.
Risky Business	Moderately increase velocity in the second half of the race, but also greatly increase fatigue sometimes.
Early Start	Very slightly increase velocity for a medium duration when positioned toward the back mid-race. (End Closer)
All I've Got	Slightly increase velocity when well-positioned on a straight in the last spurt. (Medium)
Head-On	Slightly increase acceleration when positioned toward the front late-race. (Pace Chaser)
Soft Step	Slightly decrease fatigue when moving sideways. (Medium)
Stamina to Spare	Slightly decrease fatigue early-race. (Pace Chaser)
Hydrate	Slightly recover endurance mid-race. (Pace Chaser)
Preferred Position	Slightly decrease fatigue mid-race. (Pace Chaser)
After-School Stroll	Slightly reduce fatigue on a downhill. (End Closer)
Standing By	Slightly decrease fatigue mid-race. (End Closer)
Rosy Outlook	Slightly decrease fatigue when in the lead mid-race. (Medium)
Straightaway Recovery	Slightly recover endurance on a straight.
Deep Breaths	Slightly decrease fatigue by taking a breather upon entering a straight (Long)
Corner Recovery ◯	Slightly recover endurance on a corner with efficient turning.
Pace Strategy	Slightly recover endurance when passed by another runner mid-race.
Lay Low	Slightly recover endurance when the way ahead is jammed early-race.
A Small Breather	Slightly recover endurance late-race. (Late Surger)
Triple 7s	Slightly gain energy with 777m remaining.
Extra Tank	Slightly regain the energy to run after exhausting strength. (Long)
Calm in a Crowd	Slightly recover endurance when surrounded mid-race.
Moxie	Slightly reduce fatigue on an uphill. (Front Runner)
Levelheaded	Slightly regain composure by calming down when the way ahead is jammed. (End Closer)
Watchful Eye	Slightly decrease fatigue when positioned toward the back early-race. (Mile)
Wait-and-See	Slightly decrease fatigue when positioned toward the back mid-race. (Sprint)
Passing Pro	Slightly decrease fatigue when determined to pass another runner. (Long)
Shake It Out	Slightly recover endurance after activating many skills late-race.
Ignited Spirit STA	Burn bright with team spirit, slightly recovering endurance in proportion to the total Stamina of racing team members mid-race.
Be Still	Slightly recover endurance when positioned toward the back upon approaching mid-race. (Late Surger)
Spring Runner ◯	Moderately increase performance in spring.
Left-Handed ◯	Moderately increase performance on left-handed tracks.
Competitive Spirit ◯	Moderately increase performance when at least 5 other runners are using the same strategy.
Wet Conditions ◯	Moderately increase performance on good, soft, and heavy ground.
Cloudy Days ◯	Moderately increase performance in cloudy weather.
Pace Chaser Savvy ◯	Moderately increase ability to get into a good position. (Pace Chaser)
Non-Standard Distance ◯	Moderately increase performance over non-standard distances (non-multiples of 400m)
Rainy Days ◯	Moderately increase performance in rainy weather.
Standard Distance ◯	Moderately increase performance over standard distances (multiples of 400m).
Firm Conditions ◯	Moderately increase performance on firm ground.
Long Shot ◯	Moderately increase performance when 4th favorite or below.
Lucky Seven	Moderately good things may happen when in bracket 7.
Kokura Racecourse ◯	Moderately increase performance at Kokura Racecourse.
Outer Post Proficiency ◯	Moderately increase performance in brackets 6-8.
Late Surger Savvy ◯	Moderately increase ability to get into a good position. (Late Surger)
Front Runner Savvy ◯	Moderately increase ability to get into a good position. (Front Runner)
End Closer Savvy ◯	Moderately increase ability to get into a good position. (End Closer)
Sympathy	Moderately increase performance when many runner share a sympathetic heart.
Hanshin Racecourse ◯	Moderately increase performance at Hanshin Racecourse.
Tokyo Racecourse ◯	Moderately increase performance at Tokyo Racecourse.
Nakayama Racecourse ◯	Moderately increase performance at Nakayama Racecourse.
Target in Sight ◯	Moderately increase performance when the favorite is using the same strategy.
Sunny Days ◯	Moderately increase performance in sunny weather.
Inner Post Proficiency ◯	Moderately increase performance in brackets 1-3.
Right-Handed ◯	Moderately increase performance on right-handed tracks.
Fall Runner ◯	Moderately increase performance in fall.
Sapporo Racecourse ◯	Moderately increase performance at Sapporo Racecourse.
Oi Racecourse ◯	Moderately increase performance at Oi Racecourse.
Summer Runner ◯	Moderately increase performance in summer.
Snowy Days ◯	Moderately increase performance in snowy weather.
Winter Runner ◯	Moderately increase performance in winter.
Lone Wolf	Moderately increase performance when no other runners have the heart of a lone wolf.
Maverick ◯	Moderately increase performance when no other runners are using the same strategy.
Hakodate Racecourse ◯	Moderately increase performance at Hakodate Racecourse.
Kyoto Racecourse ◯	Moderately increase performance at Kyoto Racecourse.
Cloudy Days ◎	Increase performance in cloudy weather.
Competitive Spirit ◎	Increase performance when at least 5 other runners are using the same strategy.
End Closer Savvy ◎	Increase ability to get into a good position. (End Closer)
Fall Runner ◎	Increase performance in fall.
Firm Conditions ◎	Increase performance on firm ground.
Front Runner Savvy ◎	Increase ability to get into a good position. (Front Runner)
Hakodate Racecourse ◎	Increase performance at Hakodate Racecourse.
Hanshin Racecourse ◎	Increase performance at Hanshin Racecourse.
Inner Post Proficiency ◎	Increase performance in brackets 1-3.
Kokura Racecourse ◎	Increase performance at Kokura Racecourse.
Kyoto Racecourse ◎	Increase performance at Kyoto Racecourse.
Late Surger Savvy ◎	Increase ability to get into a good position. (Late Surger)
Left-Handed ◎	Increase performance on left-handed tracks.
Long Shot ◎	Increase performance when 4th favorite or below.
Maverick ◎	Increase performance when no other runners are using the same strategy.
Nakayama Racecourse ◎	Increase performance at Nakayama Racecourse.
Non-Standard Distance ◎	Increase performance over non-standard distances (non-multiples of 400m)
Oi Racecourse ◎	Increase performance at Oi Racecourse.
Outer Post Proficiency ◎	Increase performance in brackets 6-8.
Pace Chaser Savvy ◎	Increase ability to get into a good position. (Pace Chaser)
Rainy Days ◎	Increase performance in rainy weather.
Right-Handed ◎	Increase performance on right-handed tracks.
Sapporo Racecourse ◎	Increase performance at Sapporo Racecourse.
Snowy Days ◎	Increase performance in snowy weather.
Spring Runner ◎	Moderatey increase performance in spring.
Standard Distance ◎	Increase performance over standard distances (multiples of 400m).
Summer Runner ◎	Increase performance in summer.
Sunny Days ◎	Increase performance in sunny weather.
Target in Sight ◎	Increase performance when the favorite is using the same strategy.
Tokyo Racecourse ◎	Increase performance at Tokyo Racecourse.
Wet Conditions ◎	Increase performance on good, soft, and heavy ground.
Winter Runner ◎	Increase performance in winter.
Paddock Fright	Moderately decrease performance when the favorite.
Outer Post Averseness	Moderately decrease performance in brackets 6-8
G1 Averseness	Moderately decrease performance G1 or otherwise important races
Inner Post Averseness	Moderately decrease performance in brackets 1-3
Non-Standard Distance x	Moderately decrease performance over standard distances (multiples of 400)
Standard Distance x	Moderately decrease performance over non-standard distances (non-multiples of 400m)
Hanshin Racecourse x	Decrease performance at Hanshi Racecourse.
Kokura Racecourse x	Decrease performance at Kokura Racecourse.
Kyoto Racecourse x	Decrease performance at Kyoto Racecourse.
Nakayama Racecourse x	Decrease performance at Nakayama Racecourse.
Oi Racecourse x	Decrease performance at Oi Racecourse.
Sapporo Racecourse x	Decrease performance at Sapporo Racecourse.
Tokyo Racecourse x	Decrease performance at Tokyo Racecourse.
Winter Runner x	Moderately decrease performance in winter.
Summer Runner x	Moderately decrease performance in summer.
Fall Runner x	Moderately decrease performance in fall.
Spring Runner x	Moderately decrease performance in spring.
Running Idle	Moderately increase fatigue when in the lead by too large of a margin.
Tether	Slightly decrease velocity of runners ahead when positioned toward the back late-race. (Medium)
Subdued Late Surgers	Slightly increase fatigue for late surgers early-race.
Subdued Pace Chasers	Slightly increase fatigue for pace chasers early-race.
Flustered Pace Chasers	Slightly increase fatigue for pace chasers mid-race.
Disorient	Slighty narrow the field of view for runners behind when positioned toward the front late-race. (Pace Chaser)
Hesitant End Closers	Slightly decrease velocity of end closers late-race.
Flustered End Closers	Slightly increase fatigue for end closers mid-race.
Hesitant Pace Chasers	Slightly decrease velocity of pace chasers late-race
Flustered Front Runners	Slightly increase fatigue for front runners mid-race.
Smoke Screen	Moderately narrow the field of view for runner ahead late-race. (Long)
Trick (Rear)	Slightly increase fatigue for rushed runners ahead when positioned toward the back mid-race.
Sharp Gaze	Slightly startle other runners late-race. (Late Surger)
Murmur	Slightly disturb runners directly ahead mid-race. (Medium)
Hesitant Late Surgers	Slightly decrease velocity of late surgers late-race.
Intense Gaze	Slightly unnerve runners in focus late-race. (End Closer)
Frenzied Pace Chasers	Increase time needed for pace chasers to calm down when they become rushed.
Trick (Front)	Slightly increase fatigue for rushed runners behind when positioned toward the front mid-race.
Frenzied Late Surgers	Increase time needed for late surgers to calm down when they become rushed.
Flustered Late Surgers	Slightly increase fatigue for late surgers mid-race.
Speed Eater	Slightly steal velocity from runners behind when in lead mid-race. (Mile)
Frenzied Front Runners	Increase time needed for front runners to calm down when they become rushed.
Intimidate	Moderately intimidate runners behind when positioned toward the front early-race. (Sprint)
Restart	Slightly startle runners ahead when failing to get a lead early-race. (Front Runner)
Stop Right There!	Slightly cause panic in runners ahead when positioned toward the back early-race. (Sprint)
Frenzied End Closers	Increase time needed for end closers to calm down when they become rushed.
Stamina Eater	Very slightly steal endurance from runners ahead when positioned toward the back mid-race. (Long)
Subdued Front Runners	Slightly increase fatigue for front runners early-race.
Hesitant Front Runners	Slightly decrease velocity of front runners late-race.
Subdued End Closers	Slightly increase fatigue for end closers early-race.
Opening Gambit	Slightly dull movement for runners ahead when positioned toward the back early-race. (Mile)

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Milligan & Higgins 4 months

Got another "Affliction Skill". Again, costs 50 SP to remove, though somehow I have 3 skill hints bringing it down to 35 SP.

Anonymous 4 months

The cost to Remove Paddock Fright is 50 SP

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