The Hybrid Core evolution is now live in EA FC 25, and you have yet another chance to upgrade a lower-rated item for free.
The evolution lets you increase any item rated up to 95, and offers stat upgrades, new playstyles, roles, and more. With so many fantastic options, let’s take a look at which card you should pick to include.
Table of contents
EA FC 25 Hybrid Core evolution requirements
Here are the requirements of the Hybrid Core evolution in EA FC 25.
- Overall: Max 95
- PlayStyles: Max 10
- PlayStyles+: Max 4
EA FC 25 Hybrid Core evolution upgrades
There are five levels of upgrades, and here are the requirements.
Level 1 upgrades
- Overall: +4|97
- Acceleration: +4|94
- Crossing: +8|95
- Sprint Speed: +4|94
- Vision: +4|94
- PlayStyles: Slide Tackle|8
Level 2 upgrades
- Agility: +4|92
- Balance: +8|91
- Curve: +8|94
- Long Passing: +4|97
- Short Passing: +4|97
- PlayStyles: Technical|8
Level 3 upgrades
- Dribbling: +4|90
- Interceptions: +8|94
- Def. Aware: +6|94
- Stand Tackle: +6|95
- Composure: +8|91
- PlayStyles+: Quick Step|4
Level 4 upgrades
- Aggression: +8|92
- Jumping: +8|90
- Slide Tackle: +12|96
- Stamina: +10|92
- Strength: +4|90
- PlayStyles: Dead Ball|8
Level 5 upgrades
- Overall: +2|97
- Def. Aware: +6|94
- Stand Tackle: +6|95
- PlayStyles+: Intercept|4
- PlayStyles: Pinged Pass|8
Level 1 upgrade conditions
- Play 1 match in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
Level 2 upgrade conditions
- Win 1 match in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
Level 3 upgrade conditions
- Play 1 match in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
Level 4 upgrade conditions
- Win 1 match in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
Level 5 upgrade conditions
- Play 2 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
Best players to use in Hybrid Core evolution
Here are some of the best players to use in this evolution.
- Ciro Immobile Shapeshifters
- Sergej Milinkovic-Savic TOTS
- Vanja Milinkovic-Savic Flashback
- Alvero FUTTIES
- Mapi Leon Shapeshifters
- Fermin Lopez Fantasy FC
- Adam Wharton Showdown
- Sam Kerr FUTTIES
- Hato FUTTIES
- Walsh Fantasy FC
- Fred TOTS
Your club’s evo chain candidates can provide unique solutions exclusive to your Ultimate Team squad.
Published: Aug 6, 2025 12:44 pm