The best way to grind packs during TOTS in FC 25 is through a consistent, repeatable silver-to-premium upgrade loop that lets you farm Team of the Season cards without spending coins. Whether you’re aiming to hit Ligue 1 or Eredivisie TOTS cards, or simply stock up high-rated fodder for SBCs, this grind is by far the most effective right now.
Start with super daily silver SBC
Begin every day by completing the super daily silver and daily silver SBCs. These give you a steady stream of silver cards, which are essential for starting the grind. From there, you turn your silvers into golds using the TOTS grinding upgrade.
This is the first core step:
- Super daily silver → TOTS grinding upgrade → TOTS crafting upgrade
Each step transitions you closer to gold cards, with the TOTS crafting upgrade being the most valuable because it provides a large number of gold rares and commons, which are the backbone of everything else.
How to use your gold rares: Go premium
Once you have a stash of gold rares, the next move is to build premium Ligue 1 and D1 Arkema upgrade packs. These require 11 rare golds and are the highest-yielding upgrade packs for TOTS cards available.
Many players are reporting extremely high success rates with these. In one example, opening 18 premium packs resulted in 5 blue cards, which shows that the TOTS weight here is currently very generous.
This is the full grind path:
- Super daily silver
- TOTS grinding upgrade
- TOTS crafting upgrade
- Premium Ligue 1 or D1 Arkema upgrades
- Repeat
The loop becomes nearly endless if you keep feeding back the commons from premium packs into the TOTS crafting SBC, which then gives you more rares to use again in premiums. It’s a recycling method that builds momentum.
Where to spend coins if you run out of rares
If you hit a wall with rares, the best coin investment is to bid on rare golds on the transfer market for 550 to 600 coins. This is cheaper than most store packs and allows you to stretch your coins far while staying in the grind.
Alternatively, open the provision pack from the store if you want a fast injection of rares, but most players will get better value bidding and grinding.
Don’t forget the 81+ player pick
Alongside the premium packs, the 81+ player pick (1 of 4) is another grindable upgrade that fits perfectly into the loop. It costs three rares and two commons and is a solid way to hit off-league blues or fill in fodder gaps.
Use it when you have some leftovers from crafting or are aiming for Eredivisie cards.
Why this grind work so well right now
This grind is the best TOTS method in FC 25 for a few reasons:
- No coin cost unless you choose to speed up by buying rares
- Repeatable, with packs constantly feeding into new SBCs
- Great pack weight, especially in the premium Ligue 1 packs
- Fodder production, helping you craft player SBCs or ICONs for free
It’s also perfect for casual players. Even if you only have 30 minutes per day, you can build 4–6 premium packs and take your shot at a blue card. For heavy grinders, this loop can give you dozens of packs per session.
Additional SBCs to watch while grinding
With the 83×14 SBC expiring, a replacement is expected soon. Keep an eye out for:
- Guaranteed Ligue 1 TOTS pack
- New 84+ x10 upgrades
- Refreshes to 83×10 or 85+ packs
Also, make sure to complete the daily login SBC each day to earn packs and help complete milestones that offer even more packs.
Bonus: Objectives to stack more packs
There’s a new TOTS Ligue 1 Cup in objectives which rewards an 83×10 pack plus smaller packs at each stage. Requirements are:
- Max 86 rated squad
- One French and one Dutch player
- No offside or foul rules
Though it’s not golden goal mode, it’s worth playing a couple matches a day to claim those free packs over time.
What not to do while grinding
Avoid spending coins on:
- Store packs that cost FIFA Points or coins
- Market-panic buys during EVO leaks
- SBCs requiring too many informs unless you craft them via the 84+ upgrade
Focus on staying inside the grind loop. This system is designed to be self-sustaining as long as you’re feeding your club with silvers and commons and using your rares wisely.
FAQ about the best TOTS grind in FC 25
What is the best pack to hit a blue card in FC 25?
The premium Ligue 1 or D1 Arkema upgrade pack.
What do I do if I run out of rare golds?
Bid 550–600 coins on the transfer market or use the store’s provision pack.
How many packs should I open to get a TOTS?
On average, 1 blue in every 10 to 15 premium packs.
Are the 81+ player picks worth it?
Yes, especially for chasing non-Ligue 1 blues or stocking fodder.