Kitasan Black Banner Guide - Essential Pull Strategy for Global Launch
Umamusume.run Team
Updated: July 8, 2025 5 min read
Intermediate
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Banner Schedule (Global Server, UTC)
| Phase | Start | End | Pickup SSRs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 3 | 16 Jul 2025 22:00 | 1 Aug 2025 21:59 | Kitasan Black (Speed) & Satono Diamond |
Why Kitasan Black Is a Priority
- Top‑tier Speed gains + powerful team race bond.
- Remains meta‑relevant for over 2 years on JP server.
New to Umamusume? Start with our Beginner’s Guide to understand training basics before diving into banner strategy.
Carat Saving Roadmap
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Calculate free sources
- Main story clear (chap. 1–6) ≈ 9k.
- Character episodes (x 5) ≈ 5k.
- Launch campaigns & missions ≈ 12k.
- Daily & event Carats before July 17 ≈ 4k.
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Top‑up gap
- If you reach ≥ 30k, you’re spark‑ready.
- Short? Consider starter packs, monthly pass or wait for the banner event Carats.
Reaching 1 LB – Three Paths
Not familiar with the spark system? Read our Spark Guide for detailed mechanics and probability calculations.
| Path | Total Pulls | Guaranteed? | Cost Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Spark | 200 | 78% chance (natural dupe) | 30k Carats |
| Spark + Rainbow Crystal | 200 | 100% | 30k Carats + 1 Rainbow Crystal |
| Double Spark | 400 | 100% | 60k Carats (whale) |
Post‑Banner Options
- Black becomes standard‑rate SSR (~0.042%), so future off‑banner dupes are rare.
- Expect a rerun banner 5–7 months later based on JP pacing.
Quick FAQ
- Should I pull Satono Diamond? Only if you need stamina support; Black is priority.
- Will there be free pulls? Likely a 10‑day free single during the story event – good for a few extra spark points.
- Is it worth whaling to MLB? If you PvP (Champions Meeting) seriously, yes; otherwise 1–3 LB is sufficient.
- Haven’t started yet? Check our Reroll Guide to set up a strong account before the banner.
More questions? Visit our FAQ for additional banner and gacha tips.
TL;DR
- Banner drops at 22:00 UTC, 16 July 2025.
- Save 30k Carats for one spark; expect ~78% to reach 1 LB.
- Use Rainbow Crystal or a second spark if you need 100% certainty.
Related Resources
- Planning your start? Our Reroll Guide helps you begin with the best foundation
- Understanding sparks? The Spark System Guide explains all mechanics in detail
- Need card rankings? Check our Support Card Tier List to see why Kitasan Black dominates
- Want to see all Speed cards? Browse the Support Card Database with filters