Symboli Rudolf is rightfully known as the emperor in Umamusume: Pretty Derby. Her racing ability is top-notch, due to her well-balanced stats and aptitudes. If you have just started playing, she is an excellent character to help you gain victories without too much investment.
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You can improve her existing skills and aptitudes using the legacies, but you should focus on her strong points the most. Building her as a Pace Chaser will easily help her gain victory. Using the right skills and support cards will also help Symboli Rudolf easily clear Ura Finale in career mode.
Updated December 28, 2025 by Zoë J. Osik: We’ve updated our guide to include a complete breakdown of the career and ambitions of the almighty Symboli Rudolf, so you can make a powerful legacy runner to inspire your future Uma campaigns.
How To Play Symboli Rudolf
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Distance |
Sprint (E) |
Mile (C) |
Medium (A) |
Long (A) |
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Style |
End (C) |
Late (A) |
Pace (A) |
Front (B) |
Symboli Rudolf has a good balance of stats, so you can quickly get her working as a beginner; you will want to primarily run her as a Pace Chaser or a Late Runner, with the latter requiring more Power. If you are new to the game, getting the right stats for Pace chasing is much easier.
She can also perform as a Front Runner and an End Closer, if you can get her to the right aptitudes using your legacies, but it’s not generally recommended. End Closing is slightly harder than Front Running.
She has good proficiency in Long and Medium races, so Symboli Rudolf will easily top these. Her stats in Mile distance are decent, but if you manage to increase your Speed greatly, she will perform better in these races as well.
We recommend completely avoiding Sprint tracks unless you have amazing Speed numbers and a better aptitude. Symboli Rudolf has a 20 percent growth rate in Stamina, and ten percent in Guts; both of these stats are crucial for Pace and Late positions, so we recommend focusing on these stats the most during your career run.
Symboli Rudolf is also weak at Dirt tracks, so go only for Turf for additional races.
Symboli Rudolf Best Stats
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Stats |
Priority Ratio |
Optimal Numbers |
|---|---|---|
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Speed |
7 |
700 |
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Stamina |
7.5 |
750-800 |
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Power |
5 |
520-550 |
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Guts |
4 |
400-450 |
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Wit |
3 |
300-400 |
Her best build, which is Pace Chaser, needs a lot of stamina, so you should get it as high as possible; this should let Symboli Rudolf stay closer to the Front Runners. Near the end of the race, when they are at their limits, Symboli Rudolf will truly shine and win the race in style. Wit helps her activate her skills, which Symboli Rudolf will rely on to recover her stamina and increase speed.
Speed is important, especially if you are running in shorter tracks, where there is little room for Front Runners to tire themselves out, and you can compromise on Power slightly if your Speed is higher. Power will help you rush through other racers, which works well with Rudolf’s unique skill, which increases her speed if you cross other racers.
For a Late build, you need about 50-100 more power to run through the crowd, and you can slightly compromise on Stamina and Speed instead.
Guts will automatically increase when you focus on Stamina during her training, so you won’t need to reserve your training days that much to increase it. For the most part, we got the best stats by training Stamina and Power mostly, and getting Speed through the Support cards, and higher Guts will sustain her in case she starts to lose her stamina in longer races.
Depending on the Support cards you own, you should focus on different training schedules.
Legacy Recommendation
Before you start her career, we recommend getting legacies to increase Power and Stamina stats. You can do that by getting inspiration from other Pace Chasers such as Rice Shower, Special Week, and Oguri Cap.
They will give you the required sparks in stats, and their unique skills also synergize well with Symboli Rudolf. Blue Rose Closer and Shooting Star help you surpass other racers by increasing your velocity.
Symboli Rudolf Best Skills
You should focus on skills that help her gain maximum speed and stamina. A lot of the skills you need will focus on recovering endurance, which she can put to good use near the end.
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Skill |
Description |
|---|---|
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Subdued Late Surgers |
This will slow down Late Surgers, so Symboli won’t fall behind them when they start catching up. |
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Hydrate |
This recovers Symboli’s stamina, so she can give it all during the final spurt. |
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Iron Will |
If there are too many Front Runners or Pace Chasers ahead of Symboli Rudolf, she will recover some Stamina. |
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Hesitant Pace Chasers |
The Pace Chasers are slowed down, which gives Rudolf an advantage, especially if you are using her as a Front Runner. |
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Shooting Star |
This is Special Week’s unique skill, which you can acquire through legacy. It helps her increase her speed to pass through other racers. |
Symboli Rudolf Best Support Cards
For Symboli Rudolf, we recommend cards that will help her increase Speed more. Power and Stamina can be increased easily through Legacy and training. However, the right cards also depend on the stat deficits that you are trying to cover.
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Support Card |
Description |
|---|---|
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Sakura Bakushin O (Speed) |
This card has some skills that can cause negative effects on Front Runners, so she can get ahead, and also helps with getting your Speed stats high. |
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Special Week (Speed) |
This card not only helps with attaining good stats through bonuses, but also has skills that can increase your velocity and restore stamina. |
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Tokai Teio (Speed) |
This card has some skills suitable for Pace Chasers and also helps with Speed stats. |
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Mejiro Mcqueen (Stamina) |
This will help Symboli Rudolf manage stamina efficiently by decreasing fatigue and recovering endurance. |
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Tamamo Cross (Stamina) |
It helps Rudolf maintain Stamina, as it includes skills that have to do with stamina management at several positions. You can also cause the Late Surgers to run slowly. |
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Haru Urara (Power) |
This card helps you gain stats through bonuses and also includes skills that help Symboli Rudolf when there is a rush of racers around her. |
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Kitasan Black (Speed) |
This is one of the best Speed cards that should be slipped into the deck if you have space, as it will drastically help increase the Speed stat and offers excellent skills. |
Symboli Rudolf Career And Events
As one of the most iconic racers, Symboli Rudolf has numerous objectives that are more challenging than the typical Uma. However, there are plenty of opportunities to train her into a powerhouse you can use in Team Trials.
Below is a breakdown of her career and events so you can be prepared:
Symboli Rudolf Career Objectives
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Turn Number |
Month |
Objective |
|---|---|---|
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Turn 12 |
Junior Year, Late June |
Participate in the Junior Make Debut 2,000m Turf – Medium |
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Turn 19 |
Junior Year, Early October |
Place in the top 5 in the Saudi Arabia Royal Cup 1,600m Turf – Mile |
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Turn 31 |
Classic Year, Early April |
Place in the top 5 in the Satsuki Sho 2,000m Turf – Medium |
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Turn 34 |
Classic Year, Late May |
Place in the top 5 in the Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) 2,400m Turf – Medium |
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Turn 44 |
Classic Year, Late October |
Place in the top 3 in the Kikuka Sho 3,000m Turf – Long |
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Turn 48 |
Senior Year, Late December |
Place in the top 3 in the Arima Kinen 2,500m Turf – Long |
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Turn 56 |
Senior Year, Late April |
Place in the top 3 in the Tenno Sho (Spring) 3,200m Turf – Medium |
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Turn 70 |
Senior Year, Late November |
Place in the top 2 in the Japan Cup 2,400m Turf – Medium |
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Turn 72 |
Senior Year, Late December |
Place 1st in the Arima Kinen 2,500m Turf – Long |
Symboli Rudolf Career Events
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Event Category |
Event Name |
Choices |
|---|---|---|
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Costume |
Midway Reflection |
Top: +20 Speed Bottom: +20 Power |
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Costume |
The Smiling Emperor’s New Clothes |
Top: +20 Wit Bottom: +20 Guts |
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Costume |
The Distant View from the End of the Road |
Top: +20 Stamina, chance to get the Hot Topic status Bottom: +20 Guts, chance to get the Hot Topic status |
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Choices |
Those Who March Forth |
Top: +5 Speed, +5 Power Bottom: +5 Stamina, +5 Guts |
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Choices |
The Emperor’s Social Studies |
Top: +10 Stamina, +10 Power, -10 Energy Bottom: +5 Wit, +15 Skill Points |
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Choices |
The Emperor’s Spare Time |
Top: +10 Wit, +15 Skill Points Bottom: +1 hint for Rainy Days |
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Choices |
At Any Time |
Top: -5 Energy, +20 Guts, +10 friendship with Yayoi Akikawa Bottom: +10 Energy |
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Choices |
Sudden Kindness |
Top: -5 Energy, +20 Stamina, +10 friendship with Yayoi Akikawa Bottom: +10 Energy |
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Choices |
As Good As My Word |
Top: -5 Energy, +20 Power, +10 friendship with Yayoi Akikawa Bottom: +10 Energy |
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Choices |
The Emperor’s Satiation |
Top: +10 Energy, +5 Skill Points Bottom: +30 Energy, +10 Skill Points OR +30 Energy, +10 Skill Points, +5 Power, -5 Speed, Slow Metabolism status |
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Date |
Birds of a Feather |
Top: +10 Speed Bottom: +10 Stamina |
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Date |
Well-Earned Respect |
Top: +10 Wit Bottom: +10 Power |
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Date |
A Clear and Beautiful Night |
Top: +10 Speed Middle: +10 Wit Bottom: +10 Stamina |
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Date |
The Emperor’s Daily Routine |
Top: +10 Power Bottom: +10 Guts |
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Date |
The Emperor’s Path |
Top: +10 Wit Bottom: +10 Power |
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Secret |
After the Kikuka Sho: Three Crowns Attained |
+3 to all stats, +15 Guts, +45 Skill Points, +2 hints for Be Still, +4 friendship with Yayoi Akikawa |
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Secret |
Challenge Met |
+10 to 2 random stats |
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Secret |
Sever Crowns Attained |
+15 Energy, +1 Mood, +10 to 2 random stats |
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Secret |
Current of Success |
+30 Energy, +3 Mood, +15 to 2 random stats |
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Special |
Bonus at the start |
+120 Skill Points |
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Special |
Failed Training (Get Well Soon!) |
Top: -1 Mood, -5 to the last trained stat, Practice Poor status (random) Bottom: Either -1 Mood, -10 to the last trained stat, Practice Poor status (random) OR Practice Perfect. |
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Special |
Failed Training (Don’t Overdo It!) |
Top: +10 Energy, -2 Mood, -10 to the last trained stat, -10 to 2 random stats, Practice Poor status (random) Bottom: Either -3 Mood, -10 to the last trained stat, -10 to 2 random stats, Practice Poor Status OR +10 Energy and Practice Perfect status. |
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Special |
Extra Training |
Top: +5 to the last trained stat, -5 Energy, heal a negative status effect (random), Yayoi Akikawa bond +5 Bottom: +5 Energy |
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Special |
At Summer Camp (Year 2) |
Top: +10 Power Bottom: +10 Guts |
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Special |
Fan Letter |
+1 Mood and +30 Skill Points |
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Special |
Dance Lesson |
Top: +10 Power Bottom: +10 Guts |
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Special |
New Year’s Resolutions |
Top: +10 Stamina Middle: +20 Energy Bottom: +20 Skill Points |
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Special |
New Year’s Shrine Visit |
Top: +20 Wit Middle: All stats +5 Bottom: +30 Skill Points |
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Special |
Acupuncture (Just an Acupuncturist, No Worries!) |
Option 1: 30 percent chance to get +20 to all stats OR 70 percent chance for -2 Mood, -15 to all stats, and Night Owl Status. Option 2: 45 percent chance to get Corner Recovery and Straightaway Recovery skill hints OR 55 percent chance for -20 Energy and -2 Mood. Option 3: 70 percent chance to get +12 to Max Energy, +40 Energy, and heal all negative status effects OR 30 percent chance to -20 Energy, -2 Mood, and get Practice Poor Status. Option 4: 85 percent chance to get +20 Energy, +1 Mood, and Charming status OR 15 percent chance to get -10 or -20 Energy, -1 Mood, and Practice Poor status (random). Bottom: +10 Energy |
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Post Race |
Victory! (G1) |
Top: -15 Energy, +10 to a random stat, +45 Skill Points Bottom: -5 or -20 Energy, +10 to a random stat, +45 Skill Points |
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Post Race |
Victory! (G2 and G3) |
Top: -15 Energy, +8 to a random stat, +35 Skill Points Bottom: -5 or -20 Energy, +8 to a random stat, +35 Skill Points |
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Post Race |
Victory! (Pre Op and Op) |
Top: -15 Energy, +5 to a random stat, +30 Skill Points Bottom: -5 or -20 Energy, +5 to a random stat, +30 Skill Points |
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Post Race |
Solid Showing (G1) |
Top: -20 Energy, +8 to a random stat, +45 Skill Points Bottom: -10 or -30 Energy, +8 to a random stat, +45 Skill Points |
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Post Race |
Solid Showing (G2 and G3) |
Top: -20 Energy, +5 to a random stat, +35 Skill Points Bottom: -10 or -30 Energy, +5 to a random stat, +35 Skill Points |
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Post Race |
Solid Showing (Pre Op and Op) |
Top: -20 Energy, +3 to a random stat, +30 Skill Points Bottom: -10 or -30 Energy, +3 to a random stat, +30 Skill Points |
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Post Race |
Defeat (G1) |
Top: -25 Energy, +4 to a random stat, +25 Skill Points Bottom: -15 or -35 Energy, +4 to a random stat, +25 Skill Points |
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Post Race |
Defeat (G2 and G3) |
Top: -25 Energy, +3 to a random stat, +20 Skill Points Bottom: -15 or -35 Energy, +3 to a random stat, +20 Skill Points |
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Post Race |
Defeat (Pre Op and Op) |
Top: -25 Energy, +10 Skill Points Bottom: -15 or -35 Energy, +10 Skill Points |
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Post Race |
Etsuko’s Elated Coverage (G1) |
+15 energy, +1 Mood, +10 to a random stat, +45 Skill Points, +500 Fans, and Etsuko Otonashi bond +15 |
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Post Race |
Etsuko’s Elated Coverage (G2 and G3) |
+15 energy, +1 Mood, +8 to a random stat, +35 Skill Points, +500 Fans, and Etsuko Otonashi bond +15 |
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Post Race |
Etsuko’s Elated Coverage (Pre Op and Op) |
+15 energy, +1 Mood, +5 to a random stat, +30 Skill Points, +500 Fans, and Etsuko Otonashi bond +15 |
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Post Race |
Etsuko’s Exhaustive Coverage (G1) |
Top: Either -25 Energy, -1 Mood, +4 to a random stat, +25 Skill Points, and +10 to Etsuko Otonashi bond OR +15 Energy, +1 Mood, +4 to a random stat, +25 Skill Points, and +15 to Etsuko Otonashi Bottom: -20 Energy, +4 to a random stat, +25 Skill Points, +10 Etsuko Otonashi bond. |
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Post Race |
Etsuko’s Exhaustive Coverage (G2 and G3) |
Top: Either -25 Energy, -1 Mood, +3 to a random stat, +20 Skill Points, and +10 to Etsuko Otonashi bond OR +15 Energy, +1 Mood, +3 to a random stat, +20 Skill Points, and +15 to Etsuko Otonashi Bottom: -20 Energy, +3 to a random stat, +20 Skill Points, +10 Etsuko Otonashi bond. |
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Post Race |
Etsuko’s Exhaustive Coverage (Pre Op and Op) |
Top: Either -25 Energy, -1 Mood, +10 Skill Points, and +10 to Etsuko Otonashi bond OR +15 Energy, +1 Mood, +10 Skill Points, and +15 to Etsuko Otonashi Bottom: -20 Energy, +10 Skill Points, +10 Etsuko Otonashi bond. |
Umamusume: Pretty Derby – 8 Beginner Tips
With so many skills and options it feels like you’ll ned a spreadsheet, here’s everything you need to know to get started and win races.
