As the FC 25 Ultimate Team cycle enters its final stretch, one of the most eagerly anticipated promos looms on the horizon—FUTTIES. Known for bringing back fan-favorite cards, overpowered upgrades, and some of the most demanding SBCs in the game, FUTTIES is not just about flashy pink cards—it’s a test of how well you’ve prepared all year. To capitalize on FUTTIES and secure the endgame players your team deserves, a disciplined and strategic approach to fodder management, SBC grinding, and coin generation is essential.

This guide will break down everything you need to do ahead of FUTTIES in FC 25, from stacking packs and hoarding coins to mastering the upgrade grind and completing high-value SBCs without draining your club.

Why FUTTIES Is the Ultimate SBC Grind Event

FUTTIES usually marks the final wave of high-tier, customizable, and meta-changing content in Ultimate Team. EA tends to release:

Repeatable 85+ x10 packs

Icon and Hero Player Picks

Premium SBCs for re-released meta cards (TOTY, TOTS, etc.)

Pink FUTTIES-themed player SBCs with vote-based releases

These SBCs come with steep requirements, often needing squads rated 88+, 89+, or even 90+, pushing fodder prices through the roof and causing a massive spike in demand.

So, how do you stay ahead?

1. Build and Maintain a Pack Backlog

The first rule of FUTTIES prep: start saving packs early. This doesn't mean every single pack, but prioritize high-fodder potential packs:

82+ x10, 83+ x10, and 85+ x5 packs

Team of the Week, Team of the Season, or special promo packs with guaranteed ratings

Squad Battles, Division Rivals, Champions, and Objectives rewards

Use SBCs like League SBCs, daily login upgrade packs, or any token-related objectives to accumulate packs over time. By the time FUTTIES hits, having 50–100+ packs to open during the promo will give you a huge fodder buffer.

Pro Tip: Save packs with guaranteed minimums (e.g., 84+ x5) for FUTTIES Team 1 so you can restock immediately with high-rated cards.

2. Master the Upgrade SBC Grind

Once FUTTIES drops, expect the return of grindable repeatable SBCs—especially:

Gold Upgrade → 75+ ×5 → 81+ ×11

82+ Player Picks

FUTTIES Premium Upgrade Packs

These SBCs will be your primary fodder generators. The loop is simple: open a saved pack, recycle the duplicates into upgrade SBCs, and repeat. During FUTTIES, EA often boosts the pack weight, meaning it’s easier to pull high-rated cards or duplicates, which fuels the grind even more.

Key Tip: Always start with your untradable packs to ensure nothing goes to waste. Recycle into upgrades before moving on to tradable packs.

3. Track SBC Releases and Plan Accordingly

FUTTIES SBCs don’t just drop once a week—they’re daily, sometimes multiple per day. Some are:

Limited-time, expiring within 24–72 hours

Vote-based, where the winning FUTTIES card becomes an SBC

Flash SBCs, offering bonus packs or fodder

To stay ahead:

Use tools like FUTBIN or FC.GG to get instant alerts

Follow FUT communities on Twitter or Discord

Identify what you want—e.g., a 99 FUTTIES Ronaldo—and stockpile specific fodder types (like 89-rated squads or In Forms)

4. Use Every Avenue to Generate Fodder

Don’t limit yourself to packs or market purchases. The game offers plenty of ways to passively earn fodder:

Daily Objectives

Log in daily for rewards like:

80+ player packs

FUTTIES Tokens (often redeemable for 84x20s)

Season Progress

By simply playing matches, you’ll unlock XP-based rewards including:

High-rated players

Rare Gold Packs

Loan cards that save you from using players in friendlies

Squad Building Challenges (SBCs)

Many SBCs offer packs that return more value than the input, especially:

Puzzle SBCs

Marquee Matchups

Hybrid Leagues/Nations

Completing these weekly ensures you have a constant fodder inflow.

Weekend League and Rivals Rewards

Even if you're not a hardcore competitor, hitting just Rank 6 or higher in Champs gives solid packs and red picks. Use these untradable rewards to feed your SBC engine.

5. Coin Management: The Fodder Safety Net

No matter how well you grind, you’ll hit walls. That’s when your FC 25 Coins  balance becomes crucial. Here’s how to maintain liquidity:

Sell high during fodder spikes: Invest in 83–88 rated fodder a week before FUTTIES, then offload when demand soars.

Avoid flashy transfers unless they’ll help with gameplay-related objectives. At this stage, your real "signings" come from SBCs.

Flip fodder or position modifiers daily for low-effort profit.

If needed, look into third-party coin top-ups (with caution and legitimacy) from vendors like MMOEXP—but only if you're comfortable and aware of potential risks.

Final Thoughts: Discipline Wins FUTTIES

FUTTIES is all about volume. Volume of SBCs, packs, player choices, upgrades, and rerolling. Those who thrive during the event are those who took the time to:

Prepare early

Grind consistently

Use every in-game feature

Manage their club assets wisely

If you’ve been stacking packs, accumulating coins, and keeping a pulse on the market and objectives, you’ll be ready to complete even the most demanding FUTTIES SBCs—giving you access to 99-rated cards that define the endgame.

Start now, stay focused, and when the pink cards drop in FC 25, you’ll be one step ahead of everyone else.