Mejiro McQueen Build Guide | Uma Musume Pretty Derby
Written by Priya Kapoor
Mejiro McQueen is a Long-distance Leader with 20% Stamina and 20% Guts growth in Umamusume: Pretty Derby. She shines in endurance races and is built to survive the toughest tracks with powerful recovery and final-stretch skills.
Best Stats for Mejiro McQueen
Stamina
Stamina is her most important stat. Push it to 1200+ for long-distance events.
Guts
Guts helps her recover late in the race. Aim for 1000+ if you want her to finish strong.
Speed
Keep Speed around 800+ to maintain a stable pace across the race.
Power
Raise Power to 600+ It helps with cornering and pushing through tight packs.
Wit
Wit is helpful but not required. If possible, get it to 500+ for more consistent skill triggers.
Best Support Cards
3 Stamina Cards
Use Stamina cards with recovery or long-distance skills. Focus on early bond gain and stamina-saving events.
2 Speed Cards
Helps maintain race pacing. Choose a card with Leader-type or mid-race acceleration skills.
1 Guts Card
Pick a Guts card that boost late-race survivability. Look for ones with good synergy and high bond reliability.
Race Type and Tactic
Distance
Long-distance only. She struggles in Medium or Short races.
Track
Turf only. Avoid Dirt courses entirely.
Tactic
Leader is best. She runs strongest when keeping a steady pace near the front.
Skill Priorities
Long-distance recovery or stamina-saving skills
Final-stretch speed boosts
Skills that trigger while leading or mid-pack
Avoid Chaser, Sprint, or Dirt-only skills. They won’t help her at all.
Tips for Winning with Mejiro McQueen
Start by building up Stamina and Guts. Focus Speed later once her base is solid.
Inherit extra Power or Speed from legacy runners if needed.
Try unlocking her unique skill, Mejiro Elegance, as early as possible for strong end-game races.
Pair Mejiro Legacy with Noble Charge for a reliable final push in long-distance tracks.
Train with support cards that boost bond early and provide recovery or Leader-based triggers.
Final Blurb
Mejiro McQueen is built for long fights. She doesn’t win with speed alone but stays consistent with stamina and guts.
Stack her strengths, avoid short races, and she’ll carry your team through the longest tracks with style.
TL;DR
Best for Long-distance Leader builds
Focus on 1200+ Stamina, 1000+ Guts, and 800+ Speed
Use 3 Stamina, 2 Speed, and 1 Guts support cards
Stick to Turf tracks only, avoid Dirt completely
Only run her as a Leader
Key skills: Recovery, final-stretch speed boosts, and Leader-position triggers
Use outfits like Winning Live for extra Guts scaling
Inherit Speed or Power if you’re falling behind on those stats
Avoid Chaser or Sprint skills, they won’t help her build
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