1. Support Card Situation Before 4th Anniversary
After uploading a video related to the 4th anniversary recently, the evaluation of Almond Eye at the time of its release was uncertain, but now the conclusion is that it is better to save up until the 4th anniversary.
After Almond Eye, there were pickups such as Bright, Vodka, and Daring Tact, but Almond Eye showed a singularity by bringing 4 skills (2 gold skills can be selected).
2. Generational Change of Support Cards at the 4th Anniversary
Bright has no continuous events, and Vodka and Transition can acquire 2 gold skills. Tact also provides 2 skills.
Based on the 4th anniversary, previous cards should be classified as 1st generation and subsequent cards as 2nd generation. The existing generation classification method needs to be revised.
3. Performance Change and Spending Strategy of Support Cards After 4th Anniversary
In addition to providing one more gold skill, 2nd generation cards have generally improved performance.
The 4th anniversary step-up gacha, etc., are like a February clearance sale, and cards before the 4th anniversary are meaningless after the 4th anniversary.
With criticism of Kibra's betrayal, it is emphasized that spending on cards before the 4th anniversary should be avoided.
4. Strategic Changes for Support Cards After 4th Anniversary
Almond Eye was considered a special case, but subsequent cards also tend to provide 2 gold skills.
Bright was a bluff, and the factor that makes users pull cards is whether or not they provide 2 gold skills.
There is a big difference between 1 and 2 gold skills.
5. Pitfalls of the 4th Anniversary Gacha and Selection Ticket
The 4th anniversary step-up gacha and selection ticket are similar to selling products nearing their expiration date.
It's like buying an old model when a full change is expected in 1 year and 3 months.
6. Reconsidering Spending Strategy Based on Foresight
There is no need to buy an old model when a full change model is expected.
Spending on cards before the 4th anniversary is like buying a Switch 1 when the Switch 2 is coming out.
It's better to save up than to spend excessively for the Champion's Meeting.
It is difficult to recommend pulling cards before the 4th anniversary even in strategy videos.
7. Explanation of Support Card Inflation Through Stock Market Analogy
Explains support card inflation by comparing it to the steady upward/downward trend of the stock market.
It feels like it suddenly shot up sharply with the 4th anniversary, which may be a good situation for new users, but it feels like a betrayal for existing users.
8. Comparison of Existing Card Utilization Value and New Card Performance
Existing cards are still useful, but the rule of providing 2 gold skills has been broken.
New speed cards such as Dramente and Biblos provide 2 gold skills without being inferior in specs compared to existing cards.
Compared to the existing intelligence card Rudolph, Dia is superior in all aspects such as skill points, hint level, and specialty rate.
9. Final Conclusion and Request
It may be good for your mental health to save up until the 4th anniversary and doomsday prep.
The 4th anniversary is the grand opening of Uma Musume, and the 1st and 2nd generations are clearly divided.
You should distinguish support cards before and after Almond Eye.