Team of the Season (TOTS) is finally here in FC 25 and honestly, it is pure fun. What makes it so exciting is the noticeable pack weight. EA Sports really made these TOTS cards feel special by making them more accessible. You can now pack promo cards much easier and the market clearly shows it. Some absolutely crazy cards are being listed at 18,000 to 30,000 coins, with even top-tier Division 1 Arkema players selling around 250k.
This easy availability means players are enjoying the menus more too. Crafting and grinding SBCs feels rewarding again because you are constantly packing high-rated TOTS cards. This is the type of content FC players have been asking for and it completely revitalizes the game for the next seven weeks.
Désiré Doué SBC is expensive but worth it
One of the big drops yesterday was the highly anticipated Désiré Doué SBC. Initially, the community was shocked at its 900,000-coin price tag. But when you realize how easy it is to pack 91, 92, and 93-rated TOTS cards now, the SBC becomes very reasonable.
Opening packs and rinsing the club with saved-up fodder makes completing high-rated squads surprisingly easy. Doué feels like a mini-version of Cruyff on the pitch, with five-star skills and a crazy quick, agile style of play.
The new upgrades and SBCs are a game-changer
One of the biggest talking points is the player picks and upgrade packs. The 85+ 2 of 3 player pick is absolutely cracked. Many players are pulling multiple TOTS cards from a single pick. If you have spare fodder, doing this upgrade daily is a must.
EA also dropped League 1 specific 77+ doubles, along with the 77×5 crafting upgrades. While the 77×5 gives you more rares and better fodder opportunities, mixing both upgrade routes is the way to go, especially if you want to complete the crafting objectives.
The high-rated fodder crash is another massive W for players. Cards like 91-rated Erling Haaland have plummeted from 26k to just 16k. It makes crafting big SBCs like Doué or even the legendary Hullet Icon SBC much more achievable.
Boosted chemistry makes TOTS cards insane
One under-the-radar but game-changing update is the boosted chemistry on all TOTS cards. FC 25 has made it incredibly easy to link TOTS cards now.
Just like last year’s TOTS Plus cards, every TOTS card gives one club link, one nation link, and double league links. That means you can drop them into squads without the usual headaches. All you need is one manager link and maybe an icon, and your TOTS players will be full chemistry.
Squad-building during TOTS has never been easier or more fun, and that’s exactly why players are loving the game right now.
Store packs, market moves and what to watch out for
EA dropped new lightning rounds yesterday including tradable 87×4 and 85×10 packs. These packs supply the market heavily, causing prices to dip in real-time.
For example, Vitinha dropped from 370k to 340k within an hour of new packs hitting the store. Investing is risky right now, but if you are smart and quick, some TOTS cards like Matéo and Douré have wild demand spikes because players are eager to use them in FUT Champs.
Speaking of FUT Champs, EA is offering extra rewards this weekend including evolution tokens and red picks, boosting the gameplay demand heavily.
Massive leaks incoming: Lilian Thuram Icon SBC
One of the most hyped leaks right now is the upcoming Lilian Thuram Icon SBC. If EA prices him similarly to Désiré Doué, expect a craftable, beast-level center back to drop this weekend.
Thuram is a legend of the game and in FC 25, he will surely be one of the top defensive icons. If his SBC comes out at a reasonable price, he could be a must-craft item.
Make sure your club is stocked with high-rated fodder just in case this Icon drops soon.
Objectives, evolutions and how to maximize rewards
New objectives are also boosting excitement, especially the weekly play ones that grant a 93×5 pack later on.
There is also a new free evolution giving three PlayStyle Plus upgrades. A free left-back evolution and a new dribbling-based evolution dropped yesterday, making it even easier to keep your team fresh without spending coins.
Some evolutions can even turn average cards into five-star skillers with elite passing and dribbling, like the Dribbling in the Shadows evo for players such as Heung-Min Son and Willian.
FAQ about FC 25 Team of the Season
What is the easiest upgrade SBC to do during TOTS?
The 85+ 2 of 3 player pick is the easiest and best value upgrade daily.
Why are high-rated fodder cards so cheap now?
They are very packable in TOTS packs and lightning rounds supply the market heavily.
Is the Désiré Doué SBC in FC 25 worth completing?
Yes, especially with the easy TOTS pack weight making high-rated squads cheap.
How does boosted chemistry work on TOTS cards?
TOTS cards give one club link, one nation link and double league links, making them super easy to fit in squads.
