Air Groove’s Quercus Civilis version, also known as the Wedding variant, is one of the most elegant and powerful forms you can raise in Umamusume: Pretty Derby. Unlike her base form, this version emphasizes speed and overtaking power, making her an excellent choice for medium-distance races. To help you get the most out of her, here’s a complete build guide covering her stats, aptitudes, skills, support cards, and training priorities.
Character Overview
- Track Aptitude: Turf A / Dirt G
- Distance Aptitude: Sprint C | Mile B | Medium A | Long E
- Pace Aptitude: Front D | Pace A | Late A | End G
- Stat Growth: SPD +10% | POW +10% | GUT +10% | STA 0% | WIT 0%
- Unique Skill – Eternal Moments: Increases velocity when starting to make a move from a position toward the front mid-race.
Her growth distribution makes her a natural Pace Chaser with strong speed and power scaling. She can also function as a Late Surger, but this makes her Unique harder to activate and removes access to some of her best Pace Chaser skills.
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Recommended Stats
Since Air Groove excels in medium-distance Pace Chaser races, her stat priorities should reflect both speed and staying power:
| Stat | Priority Ratio | Target Range |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 9 | 900–1000 |
| Stamina | 5 | 700–800 |
| Power | 4 | 500–600 |
| Wits | 1 | 400–500 |
| Guts | 1 | 200–300 |
Focus first on Speed to ensure she consistently contests the lead pack. Stamina keeps her from burning out in the second half, while Power helps her break through dense groups on the final stretch.
Legacy and Sparks
- Best Compatibility: Daiwa Scarlet (high synergy)
- Other Good Partners: Tokai Teio, TM Opera O, Vodka
- Recommended Sparks:
- 9★ Stamina
- 9★ Power
- 3★ Pace Chaser
- 3★ Medium
- 3★ Mile (optional, improves early career races)
These sparks improve her adaptability and ensure she can handle career-defining races like the Oka Sho and Japanese Oaks.
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Best Skills
Air Groove thrives with a mix of stamina recovery and overtaking acceleration. Prioritize the following:
- Swinging Maestro (Gold) – Recovers endurance on turns; a must-have.
- Professor of Curvature – Prevents loss of speed when cornering.
- Homestretch Haste – Boosts acceleration in the final straight.
- Gourmand – Recovers endurance mid-race, crucial for pace maintenance.
- Speed Star – Helps her surge out of the final corner.
- It’s On! – Boosts speed when passing another runner mid-race.
If possible, max out her Potential early to unlock Corner Connoisseur and Big-Sisterly, both of which add consistency to her race performance.
Support Card Setup
An optimized support deck is essential for Air Groove’s training efficiency:
Recommended Deck Composition:
- 3 Speed
- 1 Stamina
- 1 Power
- 1 Wits (optional; can swap for Stamina or Power if preferred)
Top Picks:
- Kitasan Black (Speed) – Friendship and skill powerhouse.
- Special Week (Speed) – Reliable for maxing Speed.
- Nishino Flower (Speed) – Boosts racer’s condition and morale.
- Super Creek (Stamina) – Ensures access to Swinging Maestro.
- Yaeno Muteki (Power) – Adds strength and diverse skills.
- Fine Motion (Wits) – Covers Air Groove’s natural 0% Wit growth.
If you don’t have the SSR cards, the same 3/1/1/1 setup works with SR substitutes. Focus on cards that provide recovery or cornering skills, even if their rarity is lower.
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Career Race Plan & Goals
Air Groove’s training path has several mandatory checks. Here’s a quick breakdown:
| Phase | Goal (Distance) | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | Hanshin Juvenile Fillies – Mile 1600m (Top 5) | Early Dec |
| Classic | Oka Sho – Mile 1600m (Top 5) | Early Apr |
| Classic | Japanese Oaks – Medium 2400m (Top 5) | Late May |
| Classic | Shuka Sho – Medium 2000m (Top 3) | Late Oct |
| Senior | Osaka Hai – Medium 2000m (Top 3) | Late Mar |
| Senior | Takarazuka Kinen – Medium 2200m (Top 3) | Late Jun |
| Senior | Sapporo Kinen – Medium 2000m (1st) | Late Aug |
| Senior | Tenno Sho (Autumn) – Medium 2000m (1st) | Late Oct |
Push Stamina higher before Oaks (2400m) and Takarazuka (2200m), and make sure Mile is A rank before Hanshin and Oka Sho for consistency.
Event Tips (Quick Picks)
Some event choices give major advantages:
- Empress and Emperor – Choice 1: Homestretch Haste hint.
- Operation: Flowerbed – “Striking yet difficult.”: Speed +10 / Power +10.
- Dance Lesson – pick Speed or Power depending on deficit.
- Never-Ending Road – choose between Up-Tempo hint or +20 Power.
- New Year’s Shrine Visit – All Stats +5, Energy, or Skill Pts—all strong options.
These are worth memorizing to smooth out key runs where resources get tight.
Team Trials & Alternate Styles
- Primary Role: Pace Chaser (maximizes Unique Skill).
- Secondary Option: Late Surger (viable, but weaker synergy with Unique).
- With Mile sparks and access to skills like Big-Sisterly and Unyielding Spirit, Air Groove can also perform as a strong Mile runner for Team Trials, expanding her roster value.
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Quercus Civilis Air Groove shines as a speed-driven Pace Chaser, best suited for medium-distance races. Her Wedding-themed form combines elegance with competitive strength, rewarding players who build her with balanced Speed, Stamina, and Power. By carefully managing career milestones, leveraging Mile sparks, and targeting must-have skills like Swinging Maestro and Homestretch Haste, she becomes one of the most reliable Medium specialists in the roster.
