So, you pulled Super Creek. Lucky you. Seriously, if you’re trying to clear high-tier CM (Champions Meeting) or just want to stop your girls from face-planting in the final corner because they ran out of juice, you need to understand how this character works. She’s not just a "mommy" archetype for the memes. She is the literal backbone of the stamina meta in Uma Musume Pretty Derby.
But here is the thing. Most players mess up her build because they treat her like a generic stayer. She isn't.
Super Creek is a puzzle. She has one of the most powerful unique skills in the game, but her awakening path and her compatibility with certain support cards make her tricky to optimize if you’re just clicking "auto" or following a generic template from a year ago. We're going to break down exactly how to navigate her training, which stats actually matter for her specific kit, and why her "Maestro" obsession is both a blessing and a curse.
The Stamina Queen Paradox
Why do people obsess over an Uma Musume Super Creek guide? It’s simple: Pure Corner Maestro. For the uninitiated, Maestro is the gold standard of recovery skills. It triggers on a corner, it’s remarkably consistent, and it doesn't have the weird "downhill" or "tight space" requirements that screw over other heals.
Creek gets this naturally. That saves you from having to run her own SSR Power card—which, frankly, you can't do anyway because you can't use a support card of the same character you're training.
This creates a weird dynamic. When you train Creek, you lose access to the best stamina support card in the early-to-mid game meta. You have to compensate. Most people fail because they don't realize that while Creek is a stamina powerhouse, her growth rates actually favor Stamina (10%) and INT (20%). That 20% INT boost is massive. It means you should be playing her as a high-IQ tactical runner, not just a meathead who runs fast.
Decoding the Unique: Pure Heart
Her Unique Skill, Pure Heart (Gokuraku Joushu), is a mid-race recovery skill. It triggers when you’re in the middle of the pack during the middle leg of the race.
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It sounds simple. It’s not.
If you run her as a Runner (逃げ - Nige), you might get too far ahead, and the skill won't trigger. If you run her as a Chaser (追込 - Oikomi), she’s too far back. Creek is designed for Leader (先行 - Senkou). That is her sweet spot. You want her hovering between 2nd and 5th place. If she stays there, Pure Heart triggers, her stamina bar refills, and she can blast through the final straight while everyone else is gasping for air.
I’ve seen players try to force her into a Betweener (差し - Sashi) role to take advantage of certain power-based speed buffs. Don't do it unless you have a very specific inheritance setup. You're fighting against her natural AI logic.
Training Priorities: More Than Just Blue Stats
Stop overvaluing the Power stat on Creek. Yes, she needs it to accelerate, but look at her distance. She is a Long Distance specialist. In a 3000m or 3200m race (like the Tenno Sho Spring), stamina is king, but Guts (Root) is the secret sauce that keeps her from losing "HP" too quickly during position fights.
The Stat Thresholds You Actually Need
Honestly, if you're hitting the URA Finals or MRA/L'Arc scenarios, your targets should look something like this for a solid A+ or S-rank Creek:
- Speed: 1000+. You can't win without it.
- Stamina: 800 + at least two Gold heals (Maestro + her Unique). If you're going for the 3200m races, push this to 1000.
- Power: 700-800. Leader units need enough kick to get out of the block.
- Guts: 400-500. Don't ignore this. It affects how much stamina you consume while "fighting" other girls for lane position.
- Intelligence: 600+. Remember that 20% growth rate? Use it. High INT means her heals trigger more reliably. A heal that doesn't trigger is wasted stats.
The Support Card Problem
Since you can't use SSR Super Creek (Stamina), who do you bring?
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You need a substitute for that stamina sustain. SSR Rice Shower (Power) is a popular pick because she gives "Cool Down," another gold heal. Or, if you’re playing the newer scenarios, you’re looking at SSR Manhattan Cafe or SSR Sound's of Earth.
You also want to stack Speed cards that give Leader-specific buffs. SSR Kita-san Black is the obvious choice for raw stats, but don't overlook SSR Fine Motion for that Intelligence boost. Since Creek gets a bonus to INT training, one high-level Fine Motion card can often carry your entire INT stat to 800+ on its own. It's efficient. It’s smart.
Inheriting the Right Traits
Don't just pick your strongest friends. Look at the red factors. Creek has an A in Long Distance and an A in Middle Distance. If you want her to dominate the Arima Kinen or the Kyoto tracks, you must try to get that Long Distance rating to S.
The "S" rank in distance provides a hidden modifier to your speed during the race. A 1200 Speed girl with an A rank will lose to a 1100 Speed girl with an S rank almost every time on a long track. It’s the math. It’s annoying to roll for, but it’s the truth.
Also, look for Power inheritance. Since she doesn't have a Power growth bonus, getting 9 or 12 stars of Power from your parents makes the training process much smoother. It allows you to focus your actual training turns on Speed and Stamina without ending up with a "weak" girl who gets boxed in at the start.
The "Small Glitch" and Why It Matters
Newer players often get confused by Creek’s unique training event: "The Small Glitch." Early in her career, she gets a debuff that makes her fail training more often. It’s flavor text turned into a gameplay mechanic—her being a bit clumsy or over-mothering.
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You have to clear this by participating in a specific race or just waiting for the event to tick over. Don't panic. Don't restart your run. Use that time to hit the Rest button or go to the Shrine. It’s a temporary hurdle. If you play around it, she actually gets a significant stat boost once the "glitch" is cured. It's basically a rubber-band mechanic that catapults her stats in the Senior year.
Why She’s the Ultimate "Entry" Long Distance Unit
If you are struggling with the harder Legend Races, Super Creek is your solution. She is incredibly forgiving. Because she comes with her own Gold heal, you aren't at the mercy of the gacha for your first few wins.
Compare her to someone like Gold Ship. Gold Ship is amazing, but she’s a Chaser. Chasers are volatile. They get stuck in traffic. They rely on specific late-game triggers. Creek is steady. She sits in the front-mid pack, heals herself, and just outlasts everyone. She is the "marathon runner" of the game while everyone else is trying to sprint a mile.
Actionable Strategy for Your Next Run
Ready to actually build her? Here is the sequence you should follow to stop wasting your TP.
- Prioritize Power Inheritance: Get at least 6-9 stars of Power from your parents. This compensates for her lack of growth bonus there.
- Focus on Speed/Stamina Tapping: In the early game (Junior year), just follow the crowds to build your bond gauges. You want those rainbow lights as fast as possible.
- The "Maestro" Timing: Don't buy Pure Corner Maestro immediately. Wait until you hit the Middle Distance races in your second year. Use your skill points on "Cornering" or "Leader" hints first, as they might reduce the cost of the Gold skill later.
- The Summer Camp Pivot: Use your Summer Camps (July/August) to fix your weakest stats—usually Power or Guts. Don't waste camp turns on Stamina if you're already hitting your targets.
- Distance S is Mandatory: If you are building for competitive PVP (Champions Meeting), keep resetting until you get that Long Distance S inherit in the second or third year. It sounds harsh, but it's the difference between 1st and 5th.
- The Final Push: In the Senior year, stop training Stamina once you hit 850 (with heals). Pour everything else into Speed and Intelligence. You need that "Expert" activation rate for your skills to fire in the final 400 meters.
Super Creek isn't just a comfort pick; she's a tactical powerhouse that defines how long-distance racing works in Uma Musume. Respect the 20% INT growth, manage the "Small Glitch" with patience, and stop trying to make her a Runner. Do that, and you'll actually see the results you're looking for.