Support Cards power up your training runs. They:<\/p>\n
You bring five<\/strong> Support Cards + (optionally) a Friend\/Helper<\/strong> card. Quality beats quantity\u2014five good, synergized picks outperform a random pile of rares.<\/p>\n (If you only remember one thing: pair Kitasan Black<\/strong> with Super Creek<\/strong> or Fine Motion<\/strong>, then fill around it.)<\/em><\/p>\n Examples: Tokai Teio (Dream Big!)<\/strong>, El Condor Pasa (Champion\u2019s Passion)<\/strong>, Special Week (Brightest Star in Japan)<\/strong>, Grass Wonder (Fairest Fleur)<\/strong>, Smart Falcon (My Umadol Way)<\/strong>, Gold City (Run My Way)<\/strong>, Mejiro McQueen (Your Team Ace)<\/strong>, Ines Fujin (Watch My Star Fly)<\/strong>, Sakura Bakushin O (Eat Fast! Yum Fast!)<\/strong>, Haru Urara (Urara\u2019s Day Off!)<\/strong>, King Halo (Tonight, We Waltz)<\/strong>, Seiun Sky (other print)<\/strong>, Gold Ship (That Time I Became the Strongest)<\/strong>, Mejiro Ryan (Winning Pitch)<\/strong>. Examples: Tamamo Cross (Split the Sky, White Lightning)<\/strong>, Gold Ship (Breakaway Battleship)<\/strong>, Rice Shower (Showered in Joy)<\/strong>, Air Shakur (7 More Centimeters)<\/strong>, Mejiro Palmer (Go Ahead and Laugh)<\/strong>, Winning Ticket (BNWinner!)<\/strong>, Yukino Bijin (Hometown Cheers)<\/strong>, Hishi Akebono (First Bite?)<\/strong>, Bamboo Memory (Head-on Fight)<\/strong>, Daiwa Scarlet (Mini Vacation)<\/strong>, etc. SRs are the backbone<\/strong> for most players early on. Fully uncapped (MLB) SRs can rival or beat weak SSRs.<\/p>\n (MLB any of the above and they\u2019ll carry you surprisingly far.)<\/em><\/p>\n R cards have the lowest ceilings, but they:<\/p>\n Use them to fill a missing stat or unlock a key skill, especially early on. Prioritize Speed<\/strong>, then Power\/Stamina<\/strong>, then Wit\/Guts<\/strong> as needed for your runner and distance.<\/p>\n Front Runner (Short\/Mile):<\/strong><\/p>\n Pace Chaser (Medium):<\/strong><\/p>\n Late Surger \/ End Closer (Long):<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019re early, Kitasan Black<\/strong>, Super Creek<\/strong>, or Fine Motion<\/strong> are worth chasing. They make every run easier.<\/p>\n Yes\u2014Wit boosts skill uptime, energy economy, and event quality. Fine Motion<\/strong> is the gold standard.<\/p>\n A maxed SR with strong bonuses can beat a base SSR with poor bonuses. Check Race Bonus<\/strong>, Specialty Priority<\/strong>, and Training Effectiveness<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Always borrow your highest-impact missing piece<\/strong> (often Kitasan Black, Super Creek, or Fine Motion).<\/p>\n Build around your Uma\u2019s race plan, keep Speed anchored, and use bonuses (Race\/Spec Priority\/Friendship) to snowball training. That\u2019s the whole game.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What Support Cards actually do Support Cards power up your training runs. They: add training stats (Speed, Stamina, Power, Guts, Wit), trigger events and…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4707,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4706","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-games"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/toolswift.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4706","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/toolswift.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/toolswift.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/toolswift.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/toolswift.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4706"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/toolswift.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4706\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4708,"href":"https:\/\/toolswift.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4706\/revisions\/4708"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/toolswift.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4707"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/toolswift.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4706"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/toolswift.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4706"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/toolswift.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4706"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}How to build a good deck (quick rules)<\/h2>\n
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Global Tier Philosophy (read this once)<\/h2>\n
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SSR Support Cards \u2014 Simple Tier List & Why<\/h2>\n
S+ (must-haves if you can get them)<\/h3>\n
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\nAbsurd Speed station presence, big friendship value, smooths early and late training. Works on almost every runner.<\/li>\n
\nRecovery engine + stamina gains; enables greedy Speed stacking elsewhere.<\/li>\n
\nGreat early gauges, consistent training value; Wit here actually feels like core fuel, not filler.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nS (excellent, a touch more situational)<\/h3>\n
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\nSafer training (lower failure), energy savings, strong utility events\u2014stabilizes scuffed runs.<\/li>\n
\nVery solid once leveled; dependable Speed anchor.<\/li>\n
\nShows up where you need her; pure Speed tempo.<\/li>\n
\nMood and hint support; helps consistency.<\/li>\n
\nHigh Specialty Priority for Power; great for closers and late push lines.<\/li>\n
\nReliable early Power and hint economy.<\/li>\n
\nMood + front-running package; shines on leaders.<\/li>\n
\nSmart events and positional control; strong on suitable runners.<\/li>\n
\nSpeed + hint power; pairs well with other Speed anchors.<\/li>\n
\nPower push with helpful events for skill coverage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nA (very good with the right Uma\/course)<\/h3>\n
\nWhy A: They deliver strong stats or great skills but want specific race styles, distances, or higher levels to feel \u201cS\u201d.<\/p>\nB (playable, often niche)<\/h3>\n
\nWhy B: Useful if it matches your Uma\u2019s plan (late surge, specific course\/weather, etc.), but generally outclassed.<\/p>\nQuick SSR Power-Card Notes (popular question)<\/h3>\n
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SR Support Cards \u2014 What to Use When You Lack SSRs<\/h2>\n
SR S-Tier (grab these if you can MLB them)<\/h3>\n
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\nRace gains + frequent high-level hints = fast, cheap skill progression.<\/li>\n
\nStamina for long tracks + steady hint value. Great for distance races.<\/li>\n
\nRecovery\/navigation tools for End Closers + shows up in Speed often.<\/li>\n
\nPower presence, race\/fan gains, solid kit for Closers\/Pace Chasers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nSR A-Tier (very solid fillers)<\/h3>\n
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\nPick based on what you lack: Speed presence, wet-track skills, Wit energy, or fan\/race bonuses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nSR B-Tier (still good when they fit your plan)<\/h3>\n
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\nNice Nature<\/strong> (two prints\u2014mood\/debuffs), Daiwa Scarlet<\/strong> (Wit with Medium focus),
\nAgnes Tachyon<\/strong> (Medium race tech\/debuffs), Daitaku Helios<\/strong> (mile tools + fan\/race bonus),
\nBiwa Hayahide<\/strong> (more hints), Mihono Bourbon<\/strong> (Front Runner power kit),
\nAir Groove<\/strong> (balanced buffs\/debuffs), Aoi Kiryuin<\/strong> (friendship recreation utility).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nR Support Cards \u2014 When you\u2019re in a pinch<\/h2>\n
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Simple starter templates (swap as needed)<\/h2>\n
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FAQ<\/h2>\n
1. Should I reroll for a top SSR?<\/h3>\n
2. Is Wit actually worth a slot?<\/h3>\n
3. SR vs un-uncapped SSR?<\/h3>\n
4. What about borrowing?<\/h3>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n
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