Packing a 99-rated card in FC 25 might sound like a dream, but players have discovered a method that’s turning it into a regular thing. Inspired by a recent viral guide, this strategy combines a low-cost coin-making method with smart Squad Building Challenge (SBC) grinding, giving players the tools to earn unlimited top-tier cards without spending a cent on FIFA Points.
At the heart of it all is a method that has been around for years but is now more effective than ever: the bronze pack method. Here’s exactly how it works, why it’s so profitable, and how you can use it to get your own 99-rated players in FC 25 Ultimate Team.
The bronze pack method is completely broken right now
The bronze pack method (BPM) involves opening the lowest-cost packs in the store, 750 coin bronze packs, and selling the contents for profit. It’s simple in theory, but the current state of the market is what makes it so powerful in FC 25.
With EA regularly dropping high-value SBCs like 99-rated Ronaldo, Blanc and others, many of these challenges now include segments that require full bronze rare squads. Because of this, the demand for bronze rare players has exploded. Many rare bronzes are selling for over 1,000 coins each, sometimes even more thanks to lazy buyers picking them up instantly.
So how do you take advantage? You go to the store, open the 750 coin bronze pack under “Classic Packs,” and look for rare cards. List any rare bronze for at least 1,000 coins, and you’ll likely double or even triple your coins per pack. Even some non-rares are selling for a few hundred coins. Rinse and repeat, and suddenly you’re making between 75,000 and 100,000 coins per hour just flipping bronze cards.
How to turn bronze coins into 99-rated players
Of course, the end goal is to get those 99-rated players. Once you’ve built up your coin balance from the bronze pack method, you can start using SBCs to stack high-rated fodder and unlock insane rewards.
There’s a pack grind rotation that players are using right now to maximise their chances of packing 99s:
- 85+ x10 Upgrade Pack: One of the most effective SBCs in the game. Players are consistently pulling multiple 99s per hour by grinding this.
- 89-rated Squad Shifter Exchange: This SBC helps fund the 85+ x10 and provides huge value in itself.
- 84+ Team of the Week Upgrade: Great for grabbing untradeable TOTWs for further use in SBCs.
- 96+ Icon Player Pick: Once you start getting duplicate high-rated cards, this is where they should go.
By grinding these daily, it’s very possible to pull elite-level cards like 99-rated Messi, Salah, Nuno Mendes, or even Pelé. Some players are getting multiple 99s within the same hour by following this method and sticking to the right pack order.
Watch the video guide that inspired this method here from MattHDGamer.
Why morning pack luck might actually exist
There’s also an interesting pattern players have started noticing. Pack luck might be better in the mornings. While this isn’t confirmed by EA, multiple users report pulling better cards earlier in the day. It could be less competition on the servers or simply coincidence, but the results are convincing. In the guide above, multiple 99-rated cards were packed within the first hour of logging in.
Even if it’s just superstition, it might be worth giving it a try if your usual pack times aren’t giving you anything.
Don’t waste your fodder, turn it into more 99s
Once the packs start flowing and you’ve got duplicate 83s, 84s and 85s piling up, don’t discard them. Put them back into the grind. The full cycle looks like this:
- BPM for coins
- Use coins to complete SBCs like 89 Squad Shifter and 85+ x10
- Use duplicates from those SBCs in Icon Picks or 84+ upgrades
- Rinse and repeat
Eventually, you’ll be pulling enough high-rated cards to complete massive SBCs like 99-rated Williamson (436k coins) or Alex Scott, just from using this cycle. According to estimates, four hours of BPM is enough to afford the Williamson SBC. Three and a half hours gets you Alex Scott.
This method essentially lets you unlock top-tier endgame players without ever needing to spend money or buy coins.
What SBCs should you complete daily to pack 99-rated players?
Here’s the best daily SBC routine players are using to maximise pack efficiency and unlock 99-rated cards fast:
- Open bronze packs for 1 hour per day
- Sell rares for max coin profit
- Use coins for the 89-rated Squad Shifter SBC
- Complete 85+ x10 upgrades daily
- Use spare fodder for 96+ Icon Picks or TOTW upgrades
With this setup, you can keep the grind going endlessly. As more 99-rated SBCs are released each week, this method becomes more valuable. There are simply too many insane cards available right now not to give this a go.
FAQ about the bronze pack method in FC 25
What is the bronze pack method in FC 25?
A coin-making trick using 750 coin bronze packs to sell rare cards for profit.
How many coins can you make per hour?
Anywhere from 75,000 to 100,000 coins per hour if done efficiently.
What packs are best for packing 99-rated players?
The 85+ x10 and 89 Squad Shifter packs are the most rewarding.
What time is best to open packs?
Many players report better luck in the morning hours.
Can you still use this method late in the game cycle?
Yes, especially with EA releasing new 99-rated SBCs weekly.
The bronze pack method, combined with the right SBC grind, is currently the most effective way to pack 99-rated players in FC 25. It’s efficient, repeatable and completely free to use. If you’re serious about getting endgame players without spending real money, this method should be your daily go-to.
