The first week of Shapeshifters in FC 25 is already turning heads thanks to a major leak. A new evolution is reportedly on the way that will let certain high-rated cards evolve, including the 93-rated Cristiano Ronaldo SBC card. This is a massive surprise, as most previous evolutions had a hard limit of 92 overall.
This evolution has the potential to change the striker meta completely. Four playstyle plus upgrades including finesse, incisive, aerial, and quickstep will be added to eligible players. Combined with stat boosts and 5-star upgrades, this is expected to be one of the most valuable evolutions all year.
New evolution requirements explained
Thanks to a deep dive from FUT leakers and careful analysis of tweet replies, the community has pieced together the likely requirements for this game-changing evolution.
These are the most probable stat limits:
- Max 95 pace
- Max 93 shooting
- Max 94 dribbling
- Max three total positions
What makes this leak so exciting is that the 93-rated SBC Ronaldo fits perfectly. His stats sit right under the maximum thresholds, and his position count doesn’t exceed the limit.
The upgrade reportedly includes:
- +5 overall boost
- 5-star weak foot and skill moves
- 95 dribbling
- Four playstyle plus upgrades: finesse, aerial, quickstep, and incisive
This would turn SBC Ronaldo into one of the most dominant attackers in FC 25 and all it takes is an EVO slot and coins.
Customizing the new EVO even further
If you’re not a fan of one of the included playstyle pluses, there’s a workaround. You can first apply a different playstyle plus using one of the free evolutions from the season pass.
So if you don’t want aerial on Ronaldo, you can use another evolution like 
Technical+ or 
Pinged Pass+ before applying the new Shapeshifters EVO. That gives players more control and flexibility when upgrading their card.
The leaker also noted that cards with existing playstyle plus upgrades like the 93-rated SBC Ronaldo are still eligible for this new evolution.
Why Ronaldo SBC is spiking in popularity
The community is scrambling to get their hands on the 93-rated SBC Ronaldo, which was already a fan-favorite card. With this evolution, the card becomes not only usable but potentially top-tier again in June.
If the evolution costs 500,000 coins as expected, it’s still seen as worthwhile by many. That’s because:
- Ronaldo already has excellent physicals and positioning
- The upgrade will give him maxed-out traits
- Users won’t need to buy a new expensive striker
- Evolutions like this one are a long-term boost, not a temporary form
Because this SBC card was already completed by many players during its release window, it’s now a perfect candidate for this EVO without needing to buy off the market.
Other cards that fit the new evolution
According to the same leak, other players that fit the requirements include:
- Endrick TOTS
- Thierry Henry Trophy Titans
- Luis Suarez FUT Birthday
- Alex Morgan with 4 playstyle pluses
Be cautious though. Not every hyped-up striker fits. Cards like Kenny Dalglish with too much shooting and Ronaldinho with too many positions are being incorrectly inflated.
How this evolution could shake the market
This evolution is expected to send shockwaves through the striker market. Once it’s live, many players will likely bench or sell their newly bought Team of the Season strikers in favor of evolved options from their club.
For example:
- Ronaldo SBC with the new EVO may rival or surpass 97-rated TOTS strikers
- FUT Birthday Suarez, also fitting, could become meta again
- Endrick and Henry are cheaper alternatives now rising in demand
This leads to one major tip: be careful holding high-tier strikers unless they are compatible with the new evolution. Market watchers have already seen drops in players like Ian Wright and Victor Osimhen.
What’s next for Shapeshifters content?
Aside from the EVO, today’s content also includes:
- Right back David Beckham ICON SBC
- Midfielder Robert Lewandowski SBC
- Weekend League objective featuring 96-rated Savinho
- Flashback Timo Werner SBC
- Shapeshifters 1 team in packs including 98-rated Maradona, Vieira, Kane, and Rashford
With these new cards, many players will be tempted to pack or complete SBCs. But for anyone who has already completed the Ronaldo SBC, the best upgrade is already sitting in their club.
FC 25 Shapeshifters Ronaldo EVO FAQ
Can I evolve the 93-rated SBC Ronaldo card?
Yes, he fits the stat and position requirements for this leaked evolution.
How many playstyle plus upgrades will he get?
Four: finesse, incisive, aerial, and quickstep.
Is this a free evolution?
No, it’s expected to cost around 500,000 coins.
Can I change one of the playstyle pluses before using the EVO?
Yes, using the season pass playstyle+ evolutions first.
Will this make Ronaldo one of the best strikers again?
Yes, with 5-star skills, 5-star weak foot, and 95 dribbling, he becomes elite.
Make sure to search your club before this EVO goes live. It might be the key to unlocking your next favorite striker.
