EA Sports has launched a brand-new Evolution in FC 25 Ultimate Team called Picasso Mode, designed for creative playmakers who excel in dribbling and passing. This EVO upgrade transforms eligible cards into 98-rated masters of control and distribution while providing a huge array of PlayStyle and stat boosts.

Picasso Mode is a limited-time EVO that costs 150,000 coins or 600 FC Points to unlock. It will be available for 2 weeks, but players have 1 week to unlock the requirements once activated.

Picasso mode evo requirements

To start Picasso Mode, your selected player must meet these conditions:

Overall rating maximum: 96
Maximum PlayStyle+ count: 4
Maximum PlayStyle count: 10

This makes it a high-tier upgrade path for elite-level playmakers who are already close to end-game quality.

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Picasso mode evo rewards

Upgrading a player through Picasso Mode grants huge boosts across key technical and physical stats. It also provides several PlayStyle+ upgrades and new standard PlayStyles, turning the card into a creative weapon.

New PlayStyles (PS):

Technical
Rapid
Dead Ball

New PlayStyle+ (PS+):

Technical+
Tiki Taka+
Pinged Pass+
Incisive Pass+

Stat upgrades include:

Overall rating: +10 (up to 98)
Pace: +4 (up to 96)
Vision: +24 (up to 97)
Crossing: +24 (up to 95)
FK Accuracy: +16
Short Pass: +24
Long Pass: +24 (up to 97)
Curve: +12 (up to 97)
Skill Moves: +4
Balance: +12 (up to 97)
Ball Control: +6 (up to 97)
Dribbling: +24 (up to 96)
Composure: +12 (up to 96)
Stamina: +16 (up to 95)
Reactions: +12 (up to 97)
Agility: +24 (up to 97)
Weak Foot: +4
Cosmetic upgrade

Example card for picasso mode

The promo showcases a 98-rated Shaqiri as an example of what Picasso Mode can create. With enhanced dribbling, pinpoint passing and a 5-star weak foot, this version becomes a dangerous CAM or RW who can unlock defenses with flair and precision.

Shaqiri’s Roles traits after evolution are RM Wide Playmaker+, CAM Playmaker+, CAM Shadow Striker+, CAM Half Winger+, RW Wide Playmaker+, RM Wide Playmaker+, making him versatile across attacking roles.

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Why this evo is special

Picasso Mode stands out because it targets technical excellence rather than raw pace or power. The boosts to passing, vision and ball control make it perfect for players who want a midfield creator to orchestrate attacks. It also adds a cosmetic upgrade to help your evolved card look unique in the squad.