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Welcome to the ultimate resource for trainers looking to master the quirks of one of the most unpredictable yet rewarding characters in the game. If you are reading this, you are likely searching for the definitive Umamusume: Matikanefukukitaru Build Guide to help you navigate the tricky waters of training this divination-obsessed horse girl. Matikanefukukitaru is a unique character in Umamusume: Pretty Derby who specializes in long-distance races and relies heavily on positioning and stamina, making her a fascinating challenge for both new and veteran trainers. While many characters rely on pure speed or raw power, “Fukukitaru” often requires a more nuanced approach that balances her inherent “guts” with the stamina necessary to outlast opponents in the grueling Tenno Sho (Spring) or the Arima Kinen. In this guide, we will break down her best support cards, priority stats, inheritance loops, and the specific skill rotations you need to turn her bad luck into a championship-winning strategy, ensuring she crosses the finish line first regardless of what the fortune slips say.
Character Overview And Racing Aptitude
Matikanefukukitaru is not your standard speedster. In Umamusume: Pretty Derby, she is classified primarily as a long-distance runner with a strong aptitude for the “Betweeners” (Betweener/Sashi) strategy. Her base stats often favor Guts and Stamina, which hints at her playstyle: surviving the pack and making a late, chaotic surge for victory.
Her default aptitudes are crucial to understand before you begin training:
- Turf: A
- Dirt: G
- Short: G
- Mile: F
- Medium: B
- Long: A
- Strategy: Betweener (A), Chaser (B)
Because she has a B rank in Medium distance, you may need to inherit some red genes to bump that up to an A if you plan on using her for Medium-distance PVP events like the Gemini Cup. However, her true shine comes in Long distances where her unique skills have time to activate.
Recommended Stat Distribution
Building a successful Matikanefukukitaru requires a departure from the typical “Speed and Power” meta used for sprinters. Because she is running long distances, Stamina is non-negotiable. If she runs out of energy, she will sink to the back of the pack and never recover.
- Speed: 1100+ (Essential for the final leg)
- Stamina: 1000+ (Required for races over 3000m)
- Power: 900+ (Needed to push through the crowd as a Betweener)
- Guts: 600+ (Helps reduce stamina consumption)
- Wisdom: 450+ (Ensures reliable skill activation)
A common mistake is ignoring Wisdom on long-distance runners. While you don’t need it maxed, having it too low will result in her failing to activate recovery skills, which spells disaster in a 3200m race.
Best Support Card Deck Composition
To achieve the stats listed above, your support card deck needs to focus heavily on Stamina and Speed, with a splash of Power or a “Friend” card for stability.
- Super Creek (SSR): This is arguably mandatory for any Long-distance build. Her gold skill, “Maestro,” is the best stamina recovery skill in Umamusume.
- Kitasan Black (SSR): The king of speed cards. Provides massive stat gains and excellent event skills.
- Satono Diamond (SSR): Great for long-distance builds and helps boost Stamina and Guts synergy.
- Rice Shower (SSR – Power): If you are lacking Power, Rice Shower offers great long-distance skills like “Mountain Climber.”
- Tazuna Hayakawa (SSR) or Riko Kashimoto (SSR): These friend cards reduce stamina consumption during training and keep Fukukitaru’s mood high, which is essential given her random events that can drop mood.
Skill Selection Strategy
Choosing the right skills is where a good build becomes a great one. Matikanefukukitaru’s unique character skill involves luck and positioning, but you cannot rely on RNG alone. You must equip her with skills that guarantee performance.
Priority Recovery Skills:
- Arc Maestro: Essential for stamina management.
- Umazumi: A reliable heal for Betweeners.
Offensive Skills:
- Betweener Tricks: Helps with positioning in the middle pack.
- Full Throttle: Increases speed during the final spurt.
- Long Distance Corner/Straight: Passive speed boosts that are cheap and effective.
Her unique skill, roughly translating to “Come Luck, Come Fortune,” activates in the final stages of the race if she isn’t boxed in. This makes positioning skills like “Non-Stop Girl” very valuable to ensure she has a clear path to the finish line.
Handling Training Events And “Bad Luck”
One of the most defining mechanics of Matikanefukukitaru in Umamusume is her “fortune-telling” gimmick. During her training run, you will encounter events where she draws a fortune.
- Great Blessing (Dai-Kichi): massive stat boosts and mood increases.
- Bad Luck (Kyou): stat drops or mood decreases.
Unlike other horse girls who have predictable runs, Fukukitaru requires you to be adaptable. If she draws bad luck and her mood drops to “Good” or “Normal,” prioritize using the Date command or a Friend support card to get her back to “Very Good” immediately. Do not race her with low mood, as the stat penalty is severe for long-distance runners.
