According to FUT Police on Twitter, 86-rated Evolutions are set to arrive in FC 26 Ultimate Team, a change that could significantly refresh the current Evolution system.
Until now, most Evolutions have been capped at 85 overall, which has left many popular cards unable to fit into new upgrade paths. With large parts of the player base already running 86-rated cards across their squads, that threshold has increasingly felt outdated.
If the report proves accurate, EA will open the door for a much wider pool of players to receive Evolutions, both special items and gold cards.
Why 86-rated Evolutions matter
The jump from 85 to 86 is bigger than it sounds. Many cards that were evolved early in the cycle are now stuck at 86 overall, making them ineligible for newer content. Raising the requirement instantly:
- Revives older Evolutions
- Expands the usable player pool
- Increases demand for high-end 86-rated cards
Community discussion has already begun, with Claudia Pina’s 86-rated gold card frequently mentioned as one of the most interesting potential Evolution targets due to her PlayStyle combination and strong attacking stats.
Most valuable 86-rated special cards after the news
These are the most hyped 86-rated special cards, ranked by current market value, that could be strong candidates for Evolutions.
| Player | Item | Position | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Burn | Star Performer | CB | 383K |
| Ramires | Base Hero | CDM | 345K |
| Rafael Leão | Ultimate Scream | ST | 343K |
| Jérémy Doku | Joga Bonito | LW | 325K |
| Alejandro Balde | Cornerstones | LB | 309K |
| Sol Campbell | Icon | CB | 240K |
| Aurélien Tchouaméni | FoF Captains | CDM | 220K |
| Blaise Matuidi | Base Hero | CDM | 209K |
| Gianluca Zambrotta | Icon | RB | 208K |
| Karim Adeyemi | Cornerstones | RM | 195K |
These cards already sit at premium prices, and an Evolution path could push their value even higher if requirements remain flexible.
Most hyped 86-rated gold cards in Ultimate Team
Gold cards are where this change could have the biggest gameplay impact. Several cheap but meta relevant golds are already trending in the community.
| Player | Position | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nuno Mendes | LB | 17.5K |
| Nico Williams | LM | 15K |
| Tijjani Reijnders | CM | 11.75K |
| Claudia Pina | LW | 10.25K |
| Lionel Messi | RW | 9.1K |
| Antonio Rüdiger | CB | 4.5K |
| Willian Pacho | CB | 4.5K |
| Melchie Dumornay | ST | 4.2K |
| Grace Geyoro | CM | 3.8K |
Among these, Claudia Pina stands out as a potential Evolution favorite thanks to her attacking PlayStyles, five star weak foot, and flexibility across forward positions.
What happens next
EA has not officially confirmed the Evolution rating increase yet, but FUT Police has been reliable throughout FC 26 so far. If 86-rated Evolutions arrive, expect:
- Market movement on high end 86s
- Renewed interest in gold cards
- Older Evolutions becoming relevant again
Ultimate Team players will now be watching closely to see how strict the requirements are, and whether EA allows already evolved players to enter new upgrade paths.
Which 86-rated player would you evolve first 👀
