NIKKE Persona Collab Banner Schedule: Queen and Yukiko Release Dates, End Date and Pull Plan

Limited collab banners do not wait — and Gem reserves decide how many you get. A NIKKE Gem recharge at Topuplist puts discounted currency in your account fast, so you hit pity on Queen and Yukiko through Topuplist without waiting on daily income.

Introduction: Two Limited SSRs, One Pull Window

The NIKKE x Persona collaboration "PERSONA ON FRONTLINE" features two limited SSR characters on separate Pick-Up banners: Queen (Makoto Niijima) from Persona 5 Royal, and Yukiko Amagi from Persona 4 Golden. Neither enters the standard pool. Neither appears in the Mileage Shop after the event ends.

Queen drops first. Yukiko arrives one week later. Both close on the same day — September 10, 2026. That 21-day overlap between August 20 and September 10 is your strategic window: you can pull Queen, wait for Yukiko, evaluate both, and commit Gold Mileage to whichever banner needs the pity push.

This article is a pure pull planning guide. It covers banner timing, exact Gem costs, Gold Mileage strategy, and three clear pull plans so you know exactly how to budget before August 13.

Banner 1: Queen (Makoto Niijima) — Full Details

Queen — Makoto Niijima, the Phantom Thieves' strategist from Persona 5 Royal — is the first limited SSR banner. She goes live immediately after the August 13 maintenance.

In Persona 5 Royal, Makoto's combat style revolves around revolvers and her Persona, Johanna — an all-rounder kit with nuclear damage, party healing, defensive buffs, and debuffs. Shift Up has not published her NIKKE weapon type or skill kit as of writing. Skill details will be available in the maintenance patch notes on August 13.

The history of collab SSR banners in NIKKE suggests that the first banner — in this case, Queen — tends to receive higher pull volume simply because it is live first. Impatient players, content creators racing for early impressions, and anyone sitting on a large Gem pile will pull Queen on Day 1 regardless of her kit. This means Queen's community evaluation data will be abundant and available faster than Yukiko's. If you are patient enough to wait, you can let the community do the testing for you and make a fully informed decision by August 20.

Banner 2: Yukiko Amagi — Full Details

Yukiko Amagi from Persona 4 Golden is the second limited SSR. Her banner opens exactly one week after Queen's.

In Persona 4 Golden, Yukiko's Persona is Konohana Sakuya, and she is considered one of the strongest magic-focused party members — specializing in fire attacks and single-target healing. As with Queen, her NIKKE kit has not been revealed yet.

Banner Overlap and Timeline

The timeline visualized:

The full 28-day Queen banner and the 21-day Yukiko banner overlap for 21 days — that is three full weeks where both characters can be pulled simultaneously. This is the key window for strategic decision-making.

Phase 1 strategy: Pull Queen during the first week if you are confident she is your priority. Evaluate her early performance data from the community.

Phase 2 strategy: If you are undecided or want both, wait until August 20. Once both banners are live and Queen's first week of community testing is complete, allocate Gold Mileage to whichever banner you did not naturally pull.

Pull Costs: How Many Gems You Need

NIKKE's collab banners use the standard rates: 300 Gems per single pull, 3,000 Gems per 10-pull. Advanced Recruit Vouchers substitute for Gems at a 1:1 ratio.

Worst-Case, Best-Case, and Average

At a 2% featured rate, the expected number of pulls to hit the featured SSR is approximately 50 (one in 50 pulls). But variance is real — some players pull the featured unit in 10 pulls; others go to the full 200-pull pity. The most common experience falls between 60 and 140 pulls per SSR.

For both characters:

• Best case: ~20,000–30,000 Gems total (lucky on both banners)

• Average case: ~60,000–80,000 Gems (one near pity, one average)

• Worst case: 120,000 Gems (hard pity on both)

The gap between average and worst case is why Gold Mileage strategy matters. You should assume you will need pity for at least one character.

Gold Mileage Strategy: How to Use Pity

Gold Mileage Tickets accumulate at one ticket per pull across all limited banners. At 200 tickets, you can purchase one copy of the featured character directly from the Mileage Shop — but only while her banner is active.

Critical rules:

• Gold Mileage carries over between banners. Tickets earned pulling for Queen can be spent on Yukiko.

• But collab characters leave the Mileage Shop when their banners end. You cannot save Gold Mileage and buy Queen or Yukiko after September 10.

• Gold Mileage not spent on this collab can be saved for future limited banners.

The optimal strategy:

1. Pull on Queen's banner until you get her or reach 200 Gold Mileage.

1. If you hit 200 tickets without pulling Queen, buy her from the shop.

1. Switch to Yukiko's banner. Pull until you get her or reach 200 Gold Mileage (cumulative).

1. If you hit 200 cumulative tickets without pulling Yukiko, buy her from the shop.

1. If you got both without hitting 200 on either, save your tickets for the next limited banner.

This strategy minimizes wasted pulls and ensures Gold Mileage is always directed at the character you have not yet obtained.

Pull Plan: Queen First, Yukiko Second, or Wait?

Three plans, depending on your goals and Gem reserves.

Plan A: Pull Queen on Day 1

Best for: Players who want Queen first regardless of Yukiko's kit, or who have enough Gems for both.

• Pull Queen on August 13.

• If you get her early, bank remaining Gems for Yukiko.

• If you go near or hit pity, evaluate Gem reserves before Yukiko's banner opens.

Plan B: Wait Until August 20

Best for: Players with limited Gems who need to compare both before committing.

• Do not pull anything on August 13.

• Wait for Yukiko's banner to open on August 20.

• At that point, both banners are live and Queen has one week of community performance data.

• Evaluate kits, team fit, and community consensus. Then pull the priority unit first.

This plan is the safest approach for anyone under 30,000 Gems at the start of the event. The first week of Queen's banner doubles as a data-gathering phase. Community testers, content creators, and dedicated players will publish performance breakdowns within 24 to 48 hours — covering Solo Raid damage benchmarks, Special Interception clear times, PvP viability, and synergy with existing meta teams like Liter-Centti and the Crown-Naga core.

By August 20, you will have concrete answers to the most important questions: Does Queen outperform existing Burst III options in your roster? Is her utility strong enough to justify pulling over Yukiko's expected pure damage? Can both characters function together in the same team, making the decision "both" rather than "either-or"? Waiting costs you nothing except the immediate gratification of pulling on Day 1 — and that patience is exactly what separates players who regret their pulls from those who walk away with the right character.

Plan C: Skip One, Guarantee the Other

Best for: Players with ~60,000 Gems who want one guaranteed SSR.

• Pick your priority based on kit and roster fit.

• Commit all pulls to one banner.

• Use Gold Mileage as the pity safety net.

• Accept that the other character is a miss.

The right plan depends entirely on your Gem count and roster needs. If you need to top off your reserves before the banners open, NIKKE Gems at Topuplist provide instant delivery with discounted pricing — letting you hit your target pull count without waiting on daily mission income from Topuplist.

Gem Sources: How to Build Your Reserve Before September 10

Between August 13 and September 10, Gem income sources include:

• Daily missions: 100 Gems per day (~2,800 Gems over 28 days)

• Weekly missions: 300 Gems per week (~1,200 Gems)

• Event rewards: PERSONA ON FRONTLINE event stages, missions, and login bonuses

• Event shop: Typically includes Advanced Recruit Vouchers

• 14-Day Login Event: Includes rewards alongside Aigis acquisition

• Arena and Special Arena: Weekly rank rewards

• Tribe Tower and Lost Sector: One-time Gem rewards from progression

Realistically, a dedicated player can earn 5,000–8,000 Gems during the full event window from in-game sources alone. Combined with pre-saved currency, this can bridge the gap to one pity — but two pities require either substantial saving or topping up.

To maximize this income, prioritize activities that deliver the highest Gem-to-time ratio. Daily missions (100 Gems per day) and weekly missions (300 Gems per week) require minimal effort and should be treated as non-negotiable. Special Arena rank rewards pay out every two weeks — even a modest Silver or Gold tier placement contributes a meaningful amount over the four-week event window. Lost Sector floors that you have not yet cleared offer one-time Gem rewards that are not dependent on dailies or weeklies; completing a few untouched floors during the event window can add hundreds of Gems to your total with relatively little time investment.

Event-specific Gem sources should not be overlooked. The PERSONA ON FRONTLINE event shop typically includes Advanced Recruit Vouchers — each equivalent to 300 Gems — and event mission chains often reward Gems directly. Combined with the maintenance compensation (typically 300–500 Gems) distributed when servers reopen on August 13, these event-specific sources alone can provide the equivalent of 5–10 extra pulls.

Even with optimal farming, the math is clear: two characters at a 2% rate mean the average player needs about 30,000 Gems per SSR, and bad luck can push that to 60,000. If your pre-collab reserves are below 20,000 Gems, external top-ups close the gap faster than any in-game farming method. A NIKKE Gem purchase through Topuplist delivers instantly, letting you skip the grind and focus on pulling at Topuplist.

Conclusion: Budget Before You Pull

Queen and Yukiko are limited. Their banners run August 13 to September 10. The cost for both averages 60,000–80,000 Gems, with a worst case of 120,000. Gold Mileage is your insurance — pull smart, spend pity only on the character you did not naturally pull, and do not leave unused Gold Mileage on the table when the banners close.

Decide your pull plan before August 13. Read the kits when they drop. Wait for August 20 if you are undecided. And if your reserves need a boost, Topuplist has your NIKKE Gem top-up covered at every pack size.

FAQ

When does Queen's banner start and end?

Queen's banner runs from August 13 (after maintenance) to September 10, 2026, 04:59 UTC+9 — 28 days total.

When does Yukiko's banner start and end?

Yukiko's banner runs from August 20, 05:00 UTC+9 to September 10, 04:59 UTC+9 — 21 days total.

How long do the two banners overlap?

21 days — from August 20 through September 10, both banners are active simultaneously.

How many Gems to guarantee Queen or Yukiko?

60,000 Gems (200 pulls) guarantees one via Gold Mileage. For both, worst case is 120,000 Gems. Most players will need 60,000–80,000 total for both.

Can I use Gold Mileage on collab characters after their banners end?

No. Queen and Yukiko leave the Mileage Shop when their banners close on September 10. Use Gold Mileage before the deadline.

Does Gold Mileage carry over between Queen and Yukiko banners?

Yes. Gold Mileage is shared across all limited banners. Tickets earned pulling Queen can be spent on Yukiko or saved for future banners.

Should I pull Queen on Day 1 or wait for Yukiko?

If you have enough Gems for both, pull Queen Day 1. If you are Gem-limited, wait until August 20 when both banners are live, evaluate community feedback on Queen's first week, then decide.