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Umamusume: Pretty Derby

How to Get Uncap Crystals

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Uncap Crystals are used to uncap Support Cards in Umamusume: Pretty Derby. See how to get Uncap Crystals, how to use them, and the best Support Cards to uncap in this guide.

How to Get Uncap Crystals

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Players who started playing before December 11, 2025, at 11:59 PM UTC will automatically receive Uncap Crystals in their mail. Note that the Uncap Crystals will expire if left unclaimed within 30 days.

Story Event Rewards

Story Event Rewards

Players who participate in all future limited-time Story Events will be able to earn up to three Rainbow Crystal Shards from the Event Point Rewards, and up to three Gold Crystal Shards from the Bingo Cards.

Assuming you are able to get all available shards during the Story Events, and that there is a Story Event every month, you will be able to trade them for a full crystal every seven months.

Story Events Guide

How to Exchange Crystal Shards

How to Exchange Crystal Shards

To exchange Crystal Shards, go to the Shop from the home screen and select Crystal Shard Exchange. You can then choose whether to exchange Rainbow or Gold Crystal Shards.

Additional Shard Sources in the Future

In future updates, players will be able to get Rainbow Crystal Shards and Gold Crystal Shards from other sources, such as Legend Races, Trainer Proficiency Tests, and other limited-time events.

How to Use Uncap Crystals

Uncap Support Cards from Enhance Tab

Uncap Support Cards from Enhance Menu

Uncap Crystals can be used from the Enhance Tab at the home screen. Select Support Cards, then Uncap, and select the Support Card you wish to uncap. Uncapping to the next tier consumes one Uncap Crystal.

Best Support Cards to Uncap

Kitasan Black, Fine Motion, and Super Creek

Kitasan Black (Fire at My Heels) ImageKitasan Black (Fire at My Heels) Fine Motion (Wave of Gratitude) ImageFine Motion (Wave of Gratitude) Super Creek (Piece of Mind) ImageSuper Creek (Piece of Mind)

The best Support Cards to Uncap are Kitasan Black, Fine Motion, and Super Creek for general play.

If you're focusing on the Unity Cup and you have Riko Kashimoto or Rice Shower Support Cards, Super Creek has lower priority, unless you're aiming for Long races.

Best Support Cards Tier List

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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