EA FC 25 Shapeshifter Strike Force Evolution: Best players to use, all upgrades, requirements, and more

EA Sports has released the EA FC 25 Shapeshifter Strike Force Evolution in Ultimate Team, allowing gamers to upgrade their strikers on the virtual pitch. This is undoubtedly one of the best EVOs released so far in the game cycle, as it can be used for 94-rated players as well. However, it comes at a hefty price of 500,000 FC Coins or 1000 FC Points.

This is the first EVO released as part of the new Shapeshifters promo in Ultimate Team. Previous EVOs had a max Overall rating cap of 92, so the EA FC 25 Shapeshifter Strike Force Evolution has drastically boosted the power curve of the meta.

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All requirements of the EA FC 25 Shapeshifter Strike Force Evolution

The requirements (Image via EA Sports)

A player must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the EA FC 25 Shapeshifter Strike Force Evolution:

• Overall: Max 94
• Shooting: Max 93
• Pace: Max 95
• Dribbling: Max 94
• PlayStyles: Max 10
• PlayStyles+: Max four
• Position: ST

These stipulations will allow gamers to use some top-tier strikers in this EVO.

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Best players to use in the EA FC 25 Shapeshifter Strike Force Evolution

These are some of the most overpowered options:

• Marcus Thuram: 94
• Charles De Ketelaere: 94
• Kaka: 94
• Sam Kerr: 94
• Jonathan David: 93
• Cristiano Ronaldo: 93
• Thierry Henry: 93

All these players will become elite-tier strikers under the FC IQ system via the boosts offered by the EVO.

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All upgrades and challenges of the EA FC 25 Shapeshifter Strike Force Evolution

The EVO has four levels (Image via EA Sports)

Similar to the recently released Freekick Master EVO, the EA FC 25 Shapeshifter Strike Force Evolution also has four levels. These are the boosts offered by each:

Level 1 upgrades:

• Pace +2 (Max 96)
• Skills +4 star
• Trickster PlayStyle
• Incisive Pass+ PlayStyle
• Advanced Forward++

Level 2 upgrades:

• Passing +5 (Max 90)
• Shooting +3 (Max 94)
• Relentless and Rapid PlayStyles
• Finesse Shot PlayStyle+
• False 9++

Level 3 upgrades:

• Physical +4 (Max 90)
• Dribbling +5 (Max 95)
• Weak Foot +2 star
• Power Shot PlayStyle
• Aerial+ PlayStyle
• Poacher++

Level 4 upgrades:

• Shooting +3 (Max 94)
• Pace +2 (Max 96)
• Weak Foot +2 star
• Quickstep+ PlayStyle
• Target Forward++

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These are the challenges gamers will have to complete in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles:

Level 1 challenges:

• Play one match in any mode using your active EVO player.

Level 2 challenges:

• Play two matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on minimum Semi-Pro difficulty using your active EVO player.

Level 3 challenges:

• Win two matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on minimum Semi-Pro difficulty using your active EVO player.

Level 4 challenges:

• Play two matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on minimum Semi-Pro difficulty using your active EVO player.
• Win one match in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on minimum Semi-Pro difficulty using your active EVO player.

Overall, the EVO is worth completing.