Shapeshifters are on the horizon in FC 25, and leaks have already started surfacing. One of the biggest names mentioned? Maradona. According to early leaks, he’s set to receive a Fc 25 Shapeshifter Icon card, which could be rated as high as 98. His current top-rated card is a 96, so a +2 jump seems likely. Another tease involves a 93-rated evolution set, with speculation that a Shapeshifter-compatible Cristiano Ronaldo could feature. While this specific leaker isn’t the most trustworthy, the signs are clear—Shapeshifter season is heating up.
EA is also reportedly preparing a third version of the 82×20 upgrade SBC. Both previous versions expire tomorrow, and if a V3 drops with a Team of the Season or Team of the Week requirement, expect those cards to spike. If you’re holding 86-rated TOTWs bought under 13K, you’re sitting on potential profit.
Monday Content Review: SBCs and Evolutions
Today’s content drop included a player SBC for Le Sommer, coming in at just over 200K. She’s got 5-star skills and weak foot, but with Tikitaka as her main playstyle plus, she’s arguably better at left wing than striker. It’s a decent card, but not groundbreaking.
In terms of upgrades, players were left underwhelmed. Instead of premium league SBCs, EA released a 1 of 4 82+ player pick. While it only requires five players, it doesn’t provide a great outlet for excess gold rares, which many players hoped for.
The evolution SBC dropped today costs 50K and provides “Dead Ball” and “Long Ball” playstyle pluses—not ideal. If you’re planning to use it, make sure your player already has three better playstyle pluses, otherwise the final upgrade might feel wasted.
Massive Profits from 85s and 86s
One of the easiest ways to make coins right now is by flipping 85- and 86-rated golds. The Serie A TOTS SBC today required an exact 85-rated squad, which sent those cards soaring past 4,000 coins—nearly double what many investors paid.
The formula has become incredibly consistent: buy 85s at 2,200–2,500 coins, and sell during content drops. The same goes for 86s, which can sell for 9.5K if you snipe them below 8K. This method remains the fastest way to rack up coins in the game right now.
If prices dip later tonight, especially post-content and before Wednesday, it’s another solid opportunity to buy. Thursday’s rival rewards could cause a short-term dip—one worth capitalizing on.
Trading Tips and Market Outlook
If you’re still trading manually, set filters to find older special cards or icons with bids. Many promos are still in packs, so it’s harder to find deals on those. Instead, target cards from previous events or go with icons to catch underbid deals. Some snipes can net you up to 500K profit per card if done right.
As for TOTS cards, they continue to rise. Prices now hover around 22,500, and many expect them to reach 23K–24K in the next couple of days. Once out of packs, expect an even sharper increase. But if you haven’t bought in yet, you might want to wait until Thursday’s rewards to catch a potential dip.
