There’s a new patch, the meta has completely shifted, and to add even more chaos, EA has dropped its biggest promo yet. Ultimate Scream is here, and boy, if you’ve been sleeping on Ultimate Team these past couple of days, you really need to wake up and pay attention.
Let today’s newsletter serve as an official wake-up call. From a Promo team that’ll make you drool, to a community favorite SBC that will drain your coin stash, there’s so much happening in FUT today. Grab some coffee and kick back; we’re balling again.
Promo & Event Updates
Ultimate Scream Team 1
Vini Jr (90 ST) | Jorge Campos (88 ST) – Hero | Juan Cabal (85 CB) |
Joshua Kimmich (89 RB) | Bryan Mbeumo (87 ST) | Alex Berenguer (85 CAM) |
Debinha (89 RW) | Peter Crouch (87 CAM) – Hero | Pablo Fornals (85 CM) |
Antonio Di Natale (89 LW) – Hero | Rafael Leão (86 ST) | Madison Haley (85 RW) |
Javier Mascherano (89 CDM) – Hero | Thomas Müller (86 ST) | Danny Da Costa (84 RB) |
Sakina Karchaoui (88 LB) | Nathan Tella (86 CAM) | Guela Doué (84 CB) |
Marek Hamsik (88 CM) – Hero | Saeed Al Owairan (86 ST) – Hero |
Promo takeaways
Frighteningly good: Vini Jr leads the charge with blistering pace. Debinha offers a female alternative for those building NWSL hybrids.
Solid but situational: Joshua Kimmich’s conversion to right‑back is intriguing — but his 81 pace may be a turn‑off. Sakina Karchaoui is an outstanding LB option for Ligue 1 or French hybrids, though her attacking output is lower than TOTY-level full‑backs.
Overhyped screamers: The hero “gimmick” cards feel like fodder. Peter Crouch (87 CAM) has fun links, but his 78 pace and giant frame won’t keep up. Similarly, low‑end cards like Juan Cabal, Alex Berenguer, or Madison Haley offer little beyond chemistry; treat them as SBC fodder when their prices inevitably crash.
Pack Value Alerts
Ultimate BOO‑ster Player Pack (150k coins / 1,500 FC Points)
Contents: 50 Rare Gold players (5 guaranteed 84+), plus a loan Ultimate Scream Campaign or Hero player pick (1 of 5). Probabilities show an 18 % chance of hitting any Ultimate Scream player and 3.4 % for a Scream Hero.
Verdict: With 50 rares, you’re essentially opening five 10×83+ packs at once, but everything is untradeable. If you’re desperate for fodder to grind upcoming SBCs or have FC Points to burn, one pack might make sense. Spending 150k coins, however, is far too risky — you’re banking on a Scream pull that has roughly a 1‑in‑5 chance.
SB Scream Pack (70k coins / 700 FC Points)
Contents: 20 Rare Gold players rated 80+ (two guaranteed 84+), plus a loan Ultimate Scream player pick. Pull rates are lower – only a 9.6 % chance at an Ultimate Scream card and 1.7 % for a Scream Hero.
Verdict: At half the price, this pack is a slightly better value for fodder, but your odds of packing a big Scream card are slim. Consider completing upgrade SBCs or saving for future promos instead of gambling 70k.
Overall, these packs are untradeable fodder dumps. Use FC Points if you have them; avoid burning hard‑earned coins.
SBC Spotlight
Ultimate Scream isn’t just about packs. EA has given equal attention to the SBCs, dropping one of the coolest SBCs yet. As always, here’s what to cop, and what to ignore:
Ultimate Scream Paul Pogba (87 CAM or CDM, ~200K) — Expensive, but very cool. While I only recommend completing these high-end SBCs if you have unlimited fodder, this is one SBC I’d spend my coins on, and the community feels the same way.
81+ TOTW Upgrade (~14K) — Average. With TOTW cards currently cheap and most rewards being mid‑tier, this upgrade is marginal. Only complete if you enjoy TOTW gambling or need a shot at current high‑end cards like Saka or Foden.
85–87 Upgrade (~7k) — Worth it for fodder. This SBC costs around 6–8k coins and requires an 83‑rated squad. It gives an untradeable 85–87 rare gold player, ideal for stocking fodder.
Cheapest Solution for Pogba
Task | Requirements | Recommended players (rating) |
Task 1: Ligue 1 | Ligue 1 players: Minimum one TOTW players: Minimum one Team overall rating: Minimum 85 | Alexandra Popp: 85 Foord: 85 Girelli: 85 Granit Xhaka: 85 Giugliano: 85 Svenja Huth: 85 Vivianne Miedema: 85 Kim Little: 85 Caroline Weir: 85 Pavard: 84 Schrader (TOTW): 84 |
Task 2: France | France players: Minimum one Team overall rating: Minimum 86 | Marie Katoto: 88 Irene Paredes: 88 Ada Hegerberg: 87 Millie Bright: 87 Ruben Neves: 84 Maanum: 84 Isco: 84 Sergej Milinkovic-Savic: 84 Manuel Locatelli: 84 Pedro Goncalves: 83 Gimenez: 83 |
Task 3: 87-rated squad | Team overall rating: Minimum 87 | Endler: 88 Irene Paredes: 88 Robert Lewandowski: 88 Marie Katoto: 88 Gabriel: 88 Ella Toone: 85 Giugliano: 85 Girelli: 85 Milinkovic-Savic: 84 Maanum: 84 Manuel Locatelli: 84 |
Market Watch
Last 24 Hours: 84‑rated cards nosedived over −12 % in the last 24 hours, a result of people ripping packs and completing SBCs. 85‑rated cards slipped around −3 %, while 86‑rated fodder dropped −2 %.
Ultimate Scream Impact: With Ultimate Scream dropping, the market has reacted quickly. Currently, the market index is rising, as players start to stockpile fodder for the Pogba SBC. Expect fodder prices to start increasing.
Specific Card Demand: French players, Ligue 1 players, and any Team of the Week (TOTW) cards are seeing a price premium due to specific requirements in the Pogba SBC.
Takeaway: There’s still some time to buy fodder. Pick up 84/85 rated cards before the price increases. If you’re already holding fodder, sell this weekend before Team 2 drops and prices cool off.
Evolution: The Big Fella
EA dropped a brand‑new Evolution that turns a defensive midfielder into an all‑action box crasher. The Big Fella costs 25k coins or 300 FC points and spans four levels with six challenges. Eligible players must be a CDM with an 84 OVR or lower and have a maximum PlayStyle+ limit.
At 25k, the Big Fella provides great value if you have an underused CDM lying around. Avoid using expensive golds (e.g., Declan Rice) because once evolved, they’re untradeable.
Quick Hits
Team 1 meta cards: Vini Jr, Debinha, and Saeed Al Owairan are the chase pulls. Expect them to remain expensive until Team 2 drops.
Watch for moon-cycle boosts on Nov 5 and Dec 4 (temporary 99 stat buffs).
Pack advice: The Ultimate BOO‑ster and SB Scream packs are fodder heaven, but coin sinks. Open only with FC Points or if you’re desperate to stock the club.
SBC priorities: Grind the cheap 85–87 Upgrade for fodder. Complete Paul Pogba if you can afford it.
Market moves: Stock up on 84/85 fodder while prices are down
Team 2 arrives next Friday — expect new Heroes and Evolutions.
Catch you next week — and may your luck actually show up for once,
Shahmeer