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Umamusume: Pretty Derby

How to Enhance and Uncap Support Cards

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How to Level Up Support Cards in Umamusume

Level up Support Cards in Umamusume: Pretty Derby by spending Support Points and Monies. Learn where to enchance and uncap Support Cards, why you should level cards, and what to do with extra copies by reading below!

How to Level Up Support Cards

Click Enhance, Support Card, then Level Up

1 Select Enchance then Level Up
On the menu bar in the bottom of the main menu screen, click Enchance. Then, press the Level Up button.

It will have a horseshoe-shaped notfication on its upper right corner if there are Support Cards that can be enchanced.
2 Select Support Card You Want to Level Up
Choose the Support Card you want to enchance then press Select.
3 Press the Arrows to Choose Level Ups
Press the arrows to choose how many levels you want the Support Card to gain. Pressing the double arrow button will put to the card's maximum level or the minimum level.

Press the Level Up button to spend the Support and Monies needed for the levels you want. Any skills that are highlighted yellow will be the ones unlocked or upgraded.

Spend Support Points and Monies

Spend SP and Monies to Level Up Support Cards

To level up a Support Card, you need to spend Support Points (SP) and Monies. The higher a Support Card's level and rarity are, the higher the costs will be.

Can Also Be Enchanced Before Starting Career

Level Up while in Career

You can also level them up when you choose a Support Card deck for a Career. Long click or hold tap on a Support Card, then select the Level Up button.

When you back, you will return to the deck selection screen in the Career mode.

Unlocks Unique Perk and Other Support Effects

Unlocks Unique Perk and Other Support Effects

All Support Cards have a Unique Perk and other Support Effects that are locked in higher levels. You should invest in Support Cards with strong Unique Perks or Support Effects for maximum benefts.

Best Support Cards Tier List

No Need to Max Level Immediately

If you need to save on SPs and Monies, you can focus on unlocking a Support Card's Unique Perk or some Support Effects instead of enchancing them to its max level.

Each Support Card has their own level requirements for their effects. Use your resources wisely by checking if each effect is beneficial for your Career.

All Support Cards

Increases the Bonuses of Support Effects

Increases the Bonuses of Support Effects

Leveling up your Support Cards will also enchance their Support Effects. This is why Level 45 SR Support Cards can be stronger than Level 30 SSR Support Cards.

Support Card Comparison Tool

Grants Support Bonuses in Team Trials

Support Bonus Increase Team Trials
Support Card Level Support Bonus Rate
20 +0.01%
25 to 35 +0.02%
40 +0.03%
45 to 50 +0.05%

When your Support Cards reach a certain level, they can slightly increase your Team Trials score. The maximum Support Bonus is 50%.

Team Trials Guide: How to Build a Team

How to Uncap Support Card Level

Click Enhance, Support Card, then Uncap

1 Select Enchance then Uncap
On the menu bar in the bottom of the main menu screen, click Enchance. Then, press the Level Up button.

It will have a horseshoe-shaped notfication on its upper right corner if there are Support Cards that can be uncapped.
2 Select Support Card You Want to Uncap
Choose a Support Card to Uncap. Cards that can be uncapped have a horseshoe-shaped notfication on its upper right corner.
3 Spend Copies to Uncap Support Cards
Press the arrows to choose how many times you want to uncap the Support Card.

Use Copies of Support Card

Uncap Support Cards with Duplicates

To increase the maximum level of a card, you need to gain another copy of it. You need four copies to raise it to its maximum level cap, also known as MLB.

Higher Rarity Cards Have Higher Levels

Rarity Maximum Level
SSR 30 / 35 / 40 / 45
SR 25 / 30 / 35 / 40
R 20 / 25 / 30 / 35

Each Support Card Rarity has its own maximum level. SSR Support Cards have the highest level, which means they grant a high amount of Support Effects. However, they are the hardest to MLB.

Support Card Information

Support Card Info
Type Icon
Speed Speed Stamina Stamina Power Power Guts Guts Wit Wit
Unique Perk
A unique combination of two Support Effects
Support Effects
List of effects that Support Card grants to Trainee
Skills
List of skills that could be learned when the Trainee trains with this Support Card.
Career Events
List of events that could happen during a Career.
Flavor Text
Short description about the Support Card's story within the game.

Unique Perk

Unique Perk Details

Each Support Card has their own Unique Perk. Usually, these are a combination of two Support Effects. You should level up a Support Card to unlock its Unique Perk when you can.

Support Effects

Support Effects

These are a list of buffs that a Support Card can give to your Trainee. These effects can happen in different stages of the game like Initial Friendship Gauge that activate before a Career and Hint Frequency that apply during a Career.

Support Card Skills

Support Card Skills

These skills can be learned by your Trainee after they train with the Support Card. Look for the red exclamation point in the Training screen and they have a chance to earn hint levels for one of the skils in their list.

All Skills List

Career Events

Career Event Details

The last tab are Career Events that could happen during a Career. Pressing the ⓘ icon will show a skill your Trainee can learn after the event.

Umamusume Event Choice Checker

What to Do With Extra Support Cards

Convert Them to Cleats

Rarity Cleats Gained
SSR 10x Rainbow Cleats
SR 10x Gold Cleats
R 10x Silver Cleats

Extra Support Cards, that cannot be used for uncapping or those you do not need, can be converted to Cleats. Each Support Card Rarity has their own Cleats.

List of All Currencies

Exchange Cleats for Scout Tickets

Use Cleats on Scout Tickets

For each Cleat, there are useful items you can trade for. With Rainbow and Gold Cleats, you can gain Dream Glimmers that can be used to raise your character's Potential.

Notaby, you can trade 50 Silver Cleats, which are 5 R Support cards, for a SR+ Guaranteed Make Debut Ticket twice a month. This can help you get stronger Support Cards while you are scouting for a specific one.

Shop Guide: Best Items to Buy

Umamusume: Pretty Derby Related Guides

Umamusume Tips and Tricks Guides

Beginner Tips and Tricks

Tips and Tricks

Beginner Guides
Best Starter Guide How to Enhance Support Cards
How to Reroll How to Link Steam and Mobile Account
Dailies Guide TP and RP Explained
Early Game Progression How to Win Races at Any Distance
Career Guides
Veteran Umamusume Guide Legacy and Sparks Guide
Claw Machine Guide Rest Guide
Recreation and Mood Guide How to Increase Bond Levels
Condition Guide Weather Guide
Triple Crown Races Guide How to Increase Unique Skill Level
Star Unlock Guide How to Get 3 Star Sparks
How to Gain Fans Efficiently Acupuncturist Event Guide
How to Increase Aptitude Rank Affinity Bonus Guide
How to Increase Team Rank (Unity Cup) How to Win Unity Cup Team Races
Stat and Training Guides
Stats Explained Which Stats to Train?
Speed Guide Stamina Guide
Power Guide Guts Guide
Wit Guide Aptitude Guide
Potential Levels Guide Potential Unlock
Rushed Status Guide Late Start Guide
Friendship Training Guide Running Style Differences
Distance Aptitude Differences -
Race Guides
Sprint Guide Mile Guide
Medium Guide Long Guide
Front Runner Guide Pace Chaser Guide
Late Surger Guide End Closer Guide
Runaway Style Guide Spot Struggle Explained
Dueling Explained -
Other Guides
List of All Songs and How to Unlock Shop: What to Buy
Raffle Ticket Event Date and Prizes Pity Guide
Club Guide How to Unlock Racewear and Change Outfits
How to Link Steam and Mobile Account Link Data Guide
Daily Sale Guide: What to Buy First How to Level Up Archive
Japanese Oaks or Japanese Derby? Carat Pack Guide
Transfer Request Guide Training the Trainer Event Missions Guide
How to Get Uncap Crystals How to Get Book of Hints

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