Umamusume: Pretty Derby Summer Special Week Guide

Summer Special Week (Hopping ♪ Vitamin Heart) is the latest Medium and Long-distance racer to join Umamusume: Pretty Derby. This summer version of the beloved Uma focuses on stamina and recovery over raw speed, making her an excellent Late Surger who can also perform well as a Pace Chaser. She shines in longer races, where her unique skill Dazzl’n ♪ Diver provides reliable healing and steady pacing.

This guide provides everything you need to train Summer Special Week to her full potential. From her best race types and training priorities to the most effective Support Cards and builds that highlight her strength.

Trainer Tip: Many trainers use Lootbar to top up Carats efficiently and unlock stronger Support Cards for better training results.

Overview and Skills

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Aptitudes

Growth Rates

Skills

Unique Skill - Dazzl’n ♪ Diver

• Recover endurance by relaxing after activating two skills mid-race.

Innate Skills

• Ramp Up – Slightly increase velocity when passing another runner mid-race.
• Position Pilfer – Slightly increase velocity mid-race. (Late Surger)
• Thunderbolt Step – Moderately avoid becoming surrounded when positioned toward the back mid-race. (Medium)

Awakening Skills

• Sunny Days ○ – Moderately increase performance in sunny weather.
• Fast & Furious – Increase velocity mid-race. (Late Surger).
• Tail Held High – Slightly increase velocity after activating many skills mid-race.
• It’s On! – Increase velocity when passing another runner mid-race.

Event Skills

• Pace Strategy – Slightly recover endurance when passed by another runner mid-race.
• Homestretch Haste – Slightly increase velocity in the last spurt.
• Corner Adept ○ – Slightly increase velocity on a corner with skilled turning.
• Tokyo Racecourse ○ – Moderately increase performance at Tokyo Racecourse.
• Nakayama Racecourse ○ – Moderately increase performance at Nakayama Racecourse.
• Fighter – Slightly increase passing ability. (Late Surger)

Summer Special Week’s skill kit is simple but effective. Fast & Furious and It’s On! Offer reliable speed boosts, while Tail Held High adds extra power after multiple mid-race activations. Dazzl’n ♪ Diver provides stable recovery, ensuring she maintains pace through longer races. Combined, these make her one of the most dependable Late Surgers in the current meta.

Career Objectives

Ideal Stats & Training Builds

Medium 

Long

Focus on Power and Stamina for Late Surger runs, while Pace builds should emphasize sustained endurance. Wit training helps ensure skill consistency in longer races.

Recommended Support Cards

Best Card Types: Speed and Stamina form the foundation, with one Power or Wit card for balance.

Recommended Options:

• Kitasan Black (Speed) – Core Speed support with acceleration passives.
• Narita Brian (Speed) – Great synergy for medium and long races.
• Tokai Teio (Speed) – Excellent acceleration and useful skills for Pace builds.
• Super Creek (Stamina) – Provides top-tier recovery skill “Swinging Maestro.”
• Mejiro McQueen (Stamina) – Reliable endurance scaling for long races.
• Manhattan Cafe (Stamina) – Excellent synergy for Late Surger compositions.
• Fine Motion (Wit) – Boosts consistency and improves recovery efficiency.

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Suggested Formation:

• Late Surger Medium: 3 Speed / 2 Stamina / 1 Wit or Power
• Late Surger Long: 3 Speed / 2 Stamina / 1 Power
• Pace Chaser Medium: 3 Speed / 3 Stamina
• Pace Chaser Long: 3 Speed / 3 Stamina

If you lack key supports, strengthen your deck through Lootbar to maximize your results.

Training Strategy

• Early Phase: Build support bonds and focus on getting early rainbow trainings.
• Mid Phase: Prioritize Stamina and Power to prepare for mid-game races.
• Late Phase: Fine-tune weaker stats and ensure you meet distance-specific requirements. 

Parent Tips: Pair with Stamina or Speed spark parents to enhance inheritance bonuses.

Should You Pull for Summer Special Week (Hopping ♪ Vitamin Heart)?

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Pros:

• Reliable recovery and strong skill synergy.
• Great performance in Medium and Long races.
• Easy-to-use skill kit suitable for all player levels.

Cons:

• Not suited for Sprint or Dirt tracks.
• Some event skills offer limited impact.

Summer Special Week is a simple yet solid pick for racers seeking stability and long-run performance.

Conclusion

Summer Special Week (Hopping ♪ Vitamin Heart) stands out as a durable, easy-to-train runner built for consistency. With dependable recovery and straightforward acceleration skills, she remains one of the most balanced Medium and Long-distance characters in the game.

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