Hello Trainers! Tamamo Cross is a small but fierce runner from Kansai at Tracen Academy. She talks fast and has a strong Kansai tone. Her background wasn’t easy; she depends on effort and stubbornness more than anything else. On the track, she keeps moving forward and doesn’t slow down once she starts. Her quick tongue and constant back-and-forth with Oguri Cap have also made the two a popular duo on and off the track.
In this Tamamo Cross (Fast as Lightning) guide, we’ll break down her core aptitudes, growth rates, unique skill behavior, and training direction to help you build her effectively for Medium to Long-distance turf races.
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Overview and Skills
| Character Overview | ||
| Name | Tamamo Cross (Fast as Lightning) | |
| Rarity | ⭐⭐⭐ | |
| Affiliation | Ritto Dormitory | |
Character Stats
| Base Stats | |||||
| Base Stats 3⭐ | 83 | 95 | 105 | 83 | 84 |
| Base Stats 5⭐ | 101 | 116 | 129 | 102 | 102 |
Aptitudes
| Surface | Turf A | Dirt F | ||
| Distance | Short G | Mile E | Medium A | Long A |
| Aptitude | Front G | Pace A | Late A | End A |
Growth Rate
| 0% | 20% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
Skills
| Unique Skill | ||||
| White Lightning Comin' Through! | Bolt down the track like lightning when well-positioned or aiming for the front from midpack on a straight in the second half of the race. (Unique) | |||
| Innate Skills | ||||
| Tail Held High | Slightly increase velocity after activating many skills mid-race. | |||
Thunderbolt Step | Tamamo moderately avoids becoming surrounded for a medium duration when positioned toward the back mid-race. (Medium) | |||
Position Pilfer | Slightly increase velocity mid-race. (Late Surger) | |||
Awakening Skills | ||||
Preferred Position | Slightly decrease fatigue mid-race. (Pace Chaser) | |||
Fast & Furious | Increase velocity mid-race. (Late Surger) | |||
Straightaway Spurt | Slightly increase the acceleration on a straight in the last spurt. (End Closer) | |||
Tail Nine | Increase velocity after activating many skills mid-race. | |||
Event Skills | ||||
Hanshin Racecourse ○ | Moderately increase performance at Hanshin Racecourse. | |||
Tail Held High | Slightly increase velocity after activating many skills mid-race. | |||
Kyoto Racecourse ○ | Moderately increase performance at Kyoto Racecourse. | |||
Updrafters | Slightly increase the passing ability when positioned toward the back late in the race. (Mile) | |||
Nakayama Racecourse ○ | Moderately increase performance at Nakayama Racecourse. | |||
| | Up-Tempo | Slightly increase Tamamo's positioning ability when she is positioned toward the front mid-race. (Medium) | ||
Tamamo Cross is best suited for Medium to Long-distance turf races, with Late Surger and End Closer as her primary running styles, while Pace Chaser is situational. Her growth rates of 20% Stamina and 10% Power support long-race builds that prioritize stamina and power.
Tamamo's skill set centers on mid-race velocity and positioning. She has access to top-tier skills. Depending on her role, Tamamo Cross can pick up Straightaway Spurt when built as an End Closer or Preferred Position when run as a Pace Chaser. Event skills and racecourse bonuses provide additional consistency on long-distance tracks such as Hanshin, Kyoto, and Nakayama.
Her unique skill, White Lightning Comin’ Through!, can activate any time after the halfway point of the race on a straight when she is either positioned near the front or in mid-pack and about to overtake another runner. The game checks nearby opponents ahead and triggers the skill as soon as an overtake is projected, granting both speed and acceleration. Because this activation naturally occurs through mid-race speed skills, Wit differences, or opponents slowing down, rather than strict stamina thresholds or corner timing. Tamamo Cross is most consistent in Medium–Long Late Surger and End Closer builds.
Career Objectives
| Objectives | ||
Participate in the Junior Make Debut Junior Class, Late June Turf – 2000m – Medium | ||
Have at least 5000 fans. Classic Class, Early March | ||
Place 3rd or better in 4 G3 or higher races Senior Class, Early January | ||
Place 3rd or better in the Hanshin Daishoten Senior Class, Late March GⅠⅠ – Turf – 3000m – Long | ||
Place 3rd or better in the Tenno Sho (Spring) Senior Class, Late April GⅠ – Turf – 3200m – Long | ||
Place 1st in the Takarazuka Kinen Senior Class, Late June GⅠ – Turf – 2200m – Medium | ||
Place 1st in the Tenno Sho (Autumn) Senior Class, Late October GⅠ – Turf – 2000m – Medium | ||
Place 1st in the Arima Kinen Senior Class, Late December GⅠ – Turf – 2500m – Long | ||
Ideal Stats, Support Cards, Deck Build, and Parent
| Recommended Stats | |||||
| Career | 1200 | 800+ | 700 | 350 | 450 |
Tamamo Cross’s career objectives are centered on Medium and Long-distance turf races, including multiple events at 2000–2200m and several Long-distance GⅠ races between 2500–3200m, with no focus on Short or Mile events. As a result, URA Finals will most often be Medium or Long, making 1200 Speed, 800+ Stamina, 700 Power, 350 Guts, and 450 Wit the most reliable stat spread for career training.
Recommended Support Cards
| Supports Card List | |||||
Support Card Build
- 3 Speed - 2 Stamina - 1 Pal
Recommended Parents
| Recommended Parent Uma | ||||
Gold Ship | Super Creek | Special Week | Mejiro McQueen | TM Opera O |
Training Strategy
Junior Years
Tamamo Cross begins with Medium-distance turf races (2000m). Early training can lean heavily on Speed, which is sufficient to place well in the required GⅢ races and build fans. Stamina and Power can be raised gradually to prepare for longer objectives later. Wit can stay moderate for basic skill activation.
Classic Years
Classic Year introduces Long-distance races (3000–3200m). Stamina becomes a priority and should be trained consistently, while maintaining Speed and Power. Speed alone is no longer enough at this stage, especially for higher-grade races. Wit remains secondary but helps ensure mid-race skill activation. Extra Medium or Long-distance turf races can be used to stabilize stats and meet fan requirements.
Senior Years
Senior Year is focused on Long-distance GⅠ races, including Tenno Sho (Spring) and Arima Kinen. Training should maintain high Stamina and Speed, with Power kept stable to support overtakes in the second half of the race. This stat distribution naturally aligns with Medium–Long URA Finals and allows her unique skill to activate consistently.
Should You Pull for Tamamo Cross (Fast as Lightning)?
Tamamo Cross performs best in Medium to Long-distance turf races, with Late Surger and End Closer as her strongest running styles. Her growth rates favor Stamina and Power, and her kit is built around mid-race velocity chaining and reliable positioning, with a unique skill that activates consistently on straights in the second half of the race when setting up an overtake.
- PULL if you value consistency and flexibility: Her unique skill is easy to activate, works on most tracks, and fits multiple roles without strict timing or stamina checks.
- PULL if you play Medium-Long races or career-focused builds: Her stat growth, skills like Tail Nine, and long-race comfort make her reliable across many race formats.
- SKIP if you only chase top-meta or top-tier uniques: She is not a dominant meta Uma and won’t outclass the current Late Surgers, but remains solid and usable long-term.
Conclusion
Tamamo Cross is built around consistent mid-race pressure and reliable overtakes. Trainers who focus on Medium–Long turf races and prefer Late Surger or End Closer playstyles will find her stable and easy to build. If you plan to invest in Tamamo Cross, Lootbar.gg provides discounted Carats through its Umamusume top-up page.
