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Umamusume: Pretty Derby

Best Upcoming Banners (Global 2026) and Analysis

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★ Best Characters | Best Support | Best Skills
★ 1st Anni: Kitasan Black | Matikanetannhauser
∟ Narita Top Road | Mejiro Bright | Satono Diamond
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★ Friend ID Board | March 2026 Schedule
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Best Upcoming Banners 2026

We've analyzed the upcoming banners based on the release schedule of the Japanese version of the game, to bring you the best upcoming characters and support cards for Umamusume: Pretty Derby in 2026. Learn about how the meta will shift with the new characters and support cards, and which you should pull for in our complete guide.

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Best Upcoming Trainees and Support Cards: Our 2026 Predictions

Best Upcoming Umamusume 2026
Kitasan BlackKitasan Black
Front Runner | Med/Long
March 12 		Seiun Sky (Formal)Seiun Sky (Formal)
Front Runner | Med/Long
Est. Early April 		Nishino FlowerNishino Flower
Pace ChaserLate Surger | Spr/Mile
Est. Early April 		King Halo (Cheer)King Halo (Cheer)
Late Surger | Sprint
Est. Late April
Gold Ship (Summer)Gold Ship (Summer)
End Closer | Med/Long
Est. Late June 		Copano RickeyCopano Rickey
Front RunnerPace Chaser | Dirt | Mile/Med
Est. Early July 		Aston MachanAston Machan
Front RunnerPace Chaser | Sprint
Est. Late Aug. 		Kitasan Black (New Year)Kitasan Black (New Year)
Front Runner | Med/Long
Est. Late Oct.
Daitaku HeliosDaitaku Helios
Front RunnerPace ChaserRunaway | Mile
Est. Late Nov. 		Sakura LaurelSakura Laurel
Late Surger | Med/Long
Est. Late Dec. 		Neo UniverseNeo Universe
Pace ChaserLate Surger | Medium
Est. Late Dec. 		–
Best Upcoming Support Cards 2026
Narita Top RoadNarita Top Road (SSR Speed)
March 12 		Mr. CBMr. C.B. (SSR Wit)
Est. Early May 		Icon IconSuper Creek (SSR Stamina) Rerun
Est. Late Sept. 		MaruzenskyMaruzensky (SSR Speed)
Est. Late June
Agnes TachyonAgnes Tachyon (SSR Speed)
Est. Late July 		Light HelloLight Hello (SSR Pal)
Est. Late July 		Tokai TeioTokai Teio (SSR Wit)
Est. Late July 		Symboli Kris SSymboli Kris S (SSR Stamina)
Est. Early Sept.
Mejiro RamonuMejiro Ramonu (SSR Wit)
Est. Late Nov. 		Three GoddessesThree Goddesses (SSR Group)
Est. Early Dec. 		– –
Legend
Front Runner = Front Runner
Pace Chaser = Pace Chaser
Late Surger = Late Surger
End Closer = End Closer

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This article highlights valuable Umamusume and Support Cards from our release predictions for March 2026 to December 2026, covering the expected scenarios Trackblazer, Grand Live, and Grand Masters. For the details and reviews of each card above, please check the sections below!

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Day 1 Umamusume Global server player. Consistent in TT Class 6 and CM Graded finals since Taurus Cup. Has acquired Platinum titles. Also plays in JP server. Favorite Umas: T.M. Opera O, Transcend.
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