FC 25 Shapeshifters Team 2 has landed with a mix of top-tier stars and creative position swaps. This week’s selection features Rodri, Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, McTominay, and Putellas. Rodri now plays as a center-back and looks elite. Ronaldo and Ronaldinho come with five PlayStyle+ upgrades, pushing them straight into endgame status.
McTominay is a standout with 99 shooting and 99 physical. His PlayStyle+ set includes low driven, finesse, aerial, and acrobatic. Though unusual, this blend could make him surprisingly strong. Meanwhile, Putellas looks solid, though some still prefer her Team of the Season version.
Lower-tier cards like Nico Williams, Steven Gerrard, and Wesley Sneijder offer interesting options. Gerrard’s right-mid version, with low driven and rapid traits, could fit well in budget squads. However, this team includes just one goalkeeper: Zawadski from Columbus Crew. His limited presence has already driven up the price of Konaté’s GK card from Team 1 by 20,000 coins.
Nostalgic Icons and Position-Swap SBCs
Two leaked SBCs have generated serious interest. First is Petr Čech, returning in a surprising CAM version. Fans remember his striker card from FIFA 23. This time, Čech might evolve back into a forward with a specific season pass evolution. His drop as an SBC would tap directly into community nostalgia.
The other is Yashin. His leaked 94-rated outfield card features finesse and aerial traits, but he’s less exciting than Čech. Despite decent traits, he may be overshadowed due to low rating and stat spread.
One of the biggest content pieces is a leaked two-stage SBC + evolution setup for Brauoeno. The base version comes via SBC, while the upgraded version requires a 300,000-coin evolution. The final stats look excellent: 98 pace, 98 passing, 95 dribbling, and incisive PlayStyle+ traits. If priced correctly, this could be one of the best value upgrades of the promo.
Evolutions and Futties Design Clues
EA teased storyline evolutions this week, and several signs suggest we’re seeing them now. A pink card design—matching last year’s Futties—was added to the code. This design looks like it may signal a new Futties-themed evolution, possibly through a training camp event. This setup mirrors the timing of Shapeshifters into Futties last year.
Another leaked upgrade path includes Berbatov. He may start as a CB with two PlayStyle+ traits, then evolve into a CDM with boosted stats and additional PlayStyle+ slots. If accurate, he might arrive later in the week, while Brauoeno headlines the Friday drop.
Players should also watch out for expiring evolutions like Misery in Company and Koons Legacy. These wrap up today, so it’s the final chance to complete them before new options arrive.
Exchange SBCs, Market Tips, and Trading Plans (FC 25 Shapeshifters News)
Today’s big question revolves around the exchange SBCs. Several are set to expire. Players want to know if EA will refresh them, tweak requirements, or remove them altogether. Many hope the 89-rated requirement will shift to minimum 89, making the grind smoother. Lowering player requirements from four to three would also improve the system.
These exchanges allow players to generate packs like the 81×20 for very little cost. For example, four 86-rated cards can complete it for just over 7,000 coins. Many have built 20+ packs this week using that route. With Shapeshifters Team 2 now in packs, this method offers decent returns.
From a market perspective, prices may move quickly. Team 1 cards surged on Friday before crashing over the weekend. A similar pattern could repeat, depending on pack weight and card supply. Weekend rewards will contain both Team 1 and Team 2 cards, possibly making high-end drops less common.
For traders, Friday night usually offers profitable windows. Low-budget players should target bids on 86s, 87s, and 88s, especially if exchanges return. Others should focus on flipping Shapeshifters or Ultimate TOTS cards with good links or in-demand stats.
