El Condor Pasa Build Guide for Uma Musume: Pretty Derby
El Condor Pasa is a popular and versatile runner in Uma Musume: Pretty Derby, excelling as a Pace Chaser and successfully tackling Mile and Medium races. With unique stat growth and adaptable performance, she can even handle Long distances and Dirt tracks when built correctly. This guide explores her optimal build, from stat priorities and support cards to racing strategies and best skills.
El Condor Pasa Overview
El Condor Pasa stands out with the following aptitudes and traits:
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Runner Types: Best as a Pace Chaser; can also function as a Late Surger.
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Track Aptitude: Turf A (best); Dirt B (workable as a backup).
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Distance Suitability: Mile A, Medium A, Long B, Sprint F.
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Growth Bonuses: 20% Speed, 10% Wit (Wisdom/Intelligence).
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Unique Skill: Corazón Ardiente—Gives speed and acceleration on the final stretch if Stamina is available.
Stat Priorities
Maximizing El Condor Pasa's potential means focusing on her strengths:
Mile Races
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Speed: 900+
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This is the top priority—focus all training around maximizing speed.
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Stamina: 600
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Sufficient for most mile races, ensuring endurance.
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Power: 600–700
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Aids in overtaking and navigating the pack.
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Wit (Wisdom/Intelligence): 400–500
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Ensures stable skill activation and energy management.
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Guts: 300–400
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Helps recover from tough race situations.
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Medium Races
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Speed: 800–850
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Still a primary focus, though not as crucially high as in Mile.
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Stamina: 700
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Higher than Mile due to longer distance, preventing fatigue.
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Power: 600–700
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Important for maintaining advantageous track position.
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Wit: 400–500
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Skill activation remains essential.
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Guts: 300–400
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Provides consistency and tenacity late in the race.
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Long Races
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Speed: 800–850
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Required to maintain competitive pace throughout the race.
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Stamina: 850–900
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Much higher stamina is vital to last the whole distance and trigger unique abilities.
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Power: 500
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Slightly less important, but still useful for overtaking.
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Wit: 400–500
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Skill triggers and strategic energy use are critical.
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Guts: 300–400
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For maintaining performance in demanding long events.
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Stat Notes
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Speed should always be considered the highest stat priority for El Condor Pasa, regardless of race distance.
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Stamina becomes increasingly important for longer races.
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Power is most effective in shorter to medium races for passing; less vital on long distance tracks.
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Wit ensures smart skill usage and energy conservation across all distances.
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Guts is beneficial as a backup for resilience, though not a primary stat.
This distribution helps El Condor Pasa excel in various racing scenarios, maximizing her strengths and adaptability.
Support Card Recommendations
The proper support card setup is crucial for stats and skill access:
Balanced (Mile/Medium Focus)
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3 Speed Cards
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1 Stamina Card
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1 Power Card
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1 Guest Card (preferably Wit or Utility)
Long Distance (If focusing on Long races)
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2 Speed Cards
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2 Stamina Cards
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1 Utility (usually Wisdom or Power)
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1 Guest Card
Cards like Kitasan Black, Sweep Tosho, Special Week (for Speed), Rice Shower, Mejiro Dober (for Stamina), and Oguri Cap (for Power) are strong picks.
Best Skills for El Condor Pasa
El Condor Pasa's skills should accentuate her racing style, stamina conservation, and finishing power:
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Front Pack Presence: Stabilizes early positioning; sets up for late surges.
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Second Wind/Relaxation: Provides stamina recovery mid-race or before the final stretch.
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Middle Leg: Boosts speed mid-race, helping take or maintain the lead.
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Straight Line Boosts: Enhances speed on the final straight for a winning burst.
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Nimble Navigator: Improves positioning at crucial moments.
Supporting skills that reduce fatigue, boost energy, and improve maneuvering further benefit her, especially when stacking synergistic abilities that align with her unique skill.
Racing and Training Strategy
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Year 1 (Junior): Focus on Mile races, emphasizing Speed and Power.
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Year 2 (Classic): Start boosting Stamina as you add Medium races; use skill cards for stamina as needed.
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Year 3 (Senior): Prepare for Long/Arima Kinen by raising Stamina and utilizing recovery skills. Maintain priority on Speed and Wit.
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Utilize legacy parent horses with similar running style and distances for added stat bonuses. Horses like TM Opera O, Tokai Teio, Daiwa Scarlet, and Oguri Cap are ideal.
FAQs
What is the best stat priority for El Condor Pasa?
Focus on Speed first, followed by Stamina and Power. Adjust Stamina higher for longer races.
Can El Condor Pasa run Long races effectively?
Yes, with proper Stamina investment (850+) and recovery skills, she can handle Long races well.
Which support cards work best for El Condor Pasa?
Top picks include Kitasan Black (Speed), Rice Shower (Stamina), and Oguri Cap (Power) for balanced builds.
