Should You Pull For SSR Taiki Shuttle (Speed) Support Card In Umamusume Pretty Derby?
Taiki Shuttle finally obtains her first SSR support card in Umamusume since the release of the game, and it's worth the long wait. This support card is featured in a limited-time banner starting June 4, occurring alongside the debut scout banner for Sweep Tosho. Let's take a look at this card's strengths, in-game performance, and potential impact on the game's future meta.
A New Pretty Derby Scout and Support Card Scouts have arrived!
— Umamusume: Pretty Derby (@umamusume_eng) June 4, 2026
New Trainee:
3 Sweep Tosho
New Support Cards:
SSR Taiki Shuttle
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SSR Taiki Shuttle (Speed) Stats And Skills
SSR Taiki Shuttle is an excellent speed card with well-rounded stats at max uncap (MLB). While it's not the best in Trackblazer due to its paltry 5% Race Bonus, there's more than enough compensation from its high stat bonuses (+2 Speed, +1 Power, +1 SP) and its 10% Training Effectiveness. The card also grants hits at max level discount, which is great for overall SP efficiency.
| Featured Gold Skill | Effect | |
|---|---|---|
Mile Maven | Widen the margin when positioned toward the front early-race. (Mile) |
The ever elusive [Mile Maven] is finally accessible from a support card, which directly leads to stronger Front Runners and Pace Chasers on Mile tracks. Skills that activate during the early race are generally rare, and [Mile Maven] lets the front pack create a sizable lead and makes it harder for the backline to catch up.
| Event Skill | Effect | |
|---|---|---|
Mile Corners ○ | Slightly increase velocity on a corner. (Mile) | |
Prepared to Pass | Slightly increase ability to break out of the pack on the final corner. (Pace Chaser) |
| Hint Skills | Effect | |
|---|---|---|
Wet Conditions ○ | Moderately increase performance on good, soft, and heavy ground. | |
Productive Plan | Slightly widen the margin when positioned toward the front early-race. (Mile) | |
Mile Straightaways ○ | Slightly increase velocity on a straight. (Mile) | |
Shifting Gears | Slightly increase passing ability when positioned toward the front mid-race. (Mile) | |
Acceleration | Slightly increase acceleration when passing another runner mid-race. (Mile) | |
Speed Eater | Slightly steal velocity from runners behind when positioned toward the front mid-race. (Mile) |
Should You Pull Analysis
SSR Taiki Shuttle (Speed)
Strengths
- Excellent stat bonuses
- Strong hint skills for Mile races
- Access to [Mile Maven]
- Usable at 1LB (Level 35)
Weaknesses
- Low Race Bonus
- Full Training Effectiveness unlocked at MLB
- No strong skills outside of Mile races
SSR Taiki Shuttle is perhaps one of the strongest game-changers for Front Runners in Mile distance, mainly due to its gold skill, [Mile Maven]. Front Runners are strongest early in the race, essentially making the skill a force multiplier that grants several lengths of advantage. Pace Chasers can also make use of the skill, but it's not as potent due to position keep mechanics holding them at bay.
While the card's stats are also excellent for a generalist card, there are very few desirable hints to obtain for non-Mile tracks umas. Because of this, SSR Kitasan Black remains at the top of the generalist pool of cards thanks to [Professor of Curvature].
Rating
SSR Taiki Shuttle (Speed) - 4 / 5
F2P Meta Value - Low to Moderate
SSR Taiki Shuttle may look excellent in the context of Mile races, but there are more cards in the future that are stronger or more universal when it comes to usage frequency. As we approach the end of Trackblazer, newer cards suited for the next career scenario are right around the corner, and holding back on this specific banner is more likely to be a wise decision.
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This story was originally published June 12, 2026 at 4:48 AM.