In this guide you can find strategy, support cards and other tips for Sakura Bakushin, one of the fastest characters in Umamusume Pretty Derby.
Sakura Bakushin O in Umamusume Pretty Derby
Are you new to Umamusume Pretty Derby and unsure which horse girl to train first? Look no further Sakura Bakushin O is the perfect pick for beginners! This guide will walk you through building her as a top-tier short-distance runner, covering everything from training strategy to support card setup and racing tips.
Sakura Bakushin O is a sprinter-specialist who excels at short-distance races (Sprint). Her natural position is at the Front or in Pace, where she maintains the lead and finishes strong.
Bakushin Strategy
The core idea of this build is simple: Speed, speed, and more speed.
If you’re ever unsure what stat to train the answer is always SPEED.
Her training bonuses make this even more effective. For example, a +20% bonus to Speed training means you can hit top stats faster than most other Umamusume.
This is the essence of the Bakushin Way no distractions, just pure velocity.
Your Main Goal
Your ultimate goal with Sakura Bakushin O is to:
- Win the URA Finals with dominant sprint victories.
This means smart training, effective race scheduling, and the right skills.
Best Support Card Setup for Bakushin O
Most generic builds recommend a balanced setup:
- 2x Speed
- 2x Wisdom
- 1x Stamina
- 1x Flex (your choice)
But remember: That’s NOT the Bakushin Way!
Go full SPEED deck!
Use as many Speed support cards as possible to maximize training efficiency and sprint dominance.
Example Build:
- 4–6 Speed cards
- Optionally 1–2 Wisdom or Recovery-type cards if needed
Training Flow & Priorities
Here’s how to train your Sakura Bakushin O efficiently:
- Spam the Speed Training button — your main priority every turn.
- If no friendship bonuses appear on Speed, optionally train other stats like Wisdom or Stamina.
- If you’re out of energy:
- Choose Study or Rest
- If you get a debuff from training (e.g., injury, low motivation), use the Infirmary
- Pay attention during July–August that’s Summer Camp time! Training becomes more effective, so make sure you have enough stamina saved to train hard.
Managing Mood & Motivation
Mood matters. A horse girl in a good mood gains:
- Better training results
- Increased race performance
If Sakura’s mood is down, take her on Recreation (Outing) to boost it.
Race Tips for Sakura Bakushin O
- Focus on Sprint races (1000–1200m). Occasionally, she may need to run Mile races (up to 1600m).
- Pick skills that specifically benefit short-distance and Front-runner positioning
- Avoid skills meant for long distances or Mid/Back runners they’re less effective for Bakushin.
- Check the race goals some require a certain number of fans. If you’re short, enter optional races instead of training to gain more fans.
Expert Tips & Pro Strategy
- Always set Sakura as a Front runner in races.
- Learn which skills boost Front position advantage (e.g., fast start, corner acceleration).
- Use Clocks (Alarms) if you lose an important story race. Don’t be afraid to retry — a better result might be just one retry away.
- Consider using Team Training sessions to increase friendship levels with support cards faster.
