The most talked-about SBC in FC 25 this week is Victor Ibarbo. Despite not having the most elite stats, nostalgia, five-star skills, and traits like Trivela Plus and Power Shot Plus make this a fun, craftable card. At 451k coins, it might seem steep, but with duplicate fodder, it’s an efficient option. Ibarbo lacks Technical and Trickster playstyles but brings Quickstep, Finesse Shot, and Press Proven to the table—decent for casual gameplay.
Mariona’s SBC offers a five-star weak foot, Trivela Plus, and strong base playstyles like Technical and Incisive Pass. However, it’s priced higher with six squads and less urgency unless focused on Spain-themed squads. Spain’s recent Women’s Euros loss makes the release timing awkward, but the stats still justify consideration.
The 94+ Encore Icon Player Pick has refreshed with no changes to content or requirements. It’s now repeatable three times and costs five squads. While it’s fun, it’s not as appealing as the one-of-five version. Fodder is rising slightly due to this SBC—87s and 88s especially. Expect this fluctuation to continue with global-limit lightning-round packs like the 86×11 entering rotation and reducing prices temporarily.
Fodder Market, TOTW SBC, and Best Crafting Tips (FC 25 SBC Guide)
Fodder is climbing again, especially due to repeatable player picks and refreshed SBCs. However, buying Team of the Week (TOTW) cards on the market is unnecessary. The untradeable 84+ TOTW upgrade SBC and duplicate Team of the Season (TOTS) cards offer better crafting routes.
TOTS items are around 17k while TOTW sits at 19k, making investments risky. For investors holding TOTW cards, the ideal exit point is 20k before Wednesday’s SBC refresh. Meanwhile, players should use fodder from pack openings or recycle through repeatable upgrade loops rather than spending coins directly.
Daily Knockout Cup and Objective Rewards Breakdown
The new Daily Cup Knockout mode brings fresh engagement. Each day, players can enter a four-match tournament. Restrictions are minimal—96-rated squads with a max of four nations and no bronze bench players. Even if all matches are lost, rewards like the 83×20 pack make it worthwhile.
The format recalls PTG Cups from earlier promos. Over seven days, players must complete four games per day. Completing five days is enough for the final rewards. Those who manage to win four out of four matches twice will unlock Orsolini, L. Mate, and high-tier packs including 87×3 and 83×10.
Additionally, each day features new objective rewards. Monday’s included a Base PlayStyle Evolution with a +4 weak foot bonus. This evolution applies to players rated 95 or under and adds three more playstyles on top of 10 base ones, potentially creating meta-breaking cards.
Doomia is the final reward for full completion and delivers 99 Pace, 97 Shooting, 93 Passing, and 96 Dribbling, plus five-star skills and weak foot. While the format limits attempts to four games daily, the structure rewards participation regardless of skill level.
Women’s Euros Upgrades, Market Fluctuations, and FC 26 Hype
England’s victory in the Women’s Euros means upgrades for cards like Leah Williamson, Georgia Stanway, Niamh Charles, and Lauren Hemp. Some are currently extinct due to capped price ranges and are expected to hit 99 ratings with five PlayStyle Pluses.
Investors should consider selling when price ranges are adjusted. For example, Stanway was capped at 950k but could exceed that if made tradable again. Players like Salma Paralluelo and Patri Guijarro dropped drastically after Spain’s loss, creating short-term flipping opportunities.
Many Futties Team 3 cards have dropped in value. Carlos Alberto is down to 660k, Musiala sits under 300k, and Garrincha’s price has also fallen. These fluctuations make them viable short-term flips but high-risk for long-term holds.
Finally, players should keep an eye on EA’s announcements for FC 26. Archetypes and Pro Clubs deep dives are expected this week. There’s no news yet on an open beta, but players can opt-in for the closed beta by enabling promotional emails in their EA accounts. Beta codes usually drop in early August.
