FC 26: First Hero SBC Imminent - Which Cards to Invest in Now?

Time: 2025-09-30

Today's FC 26 Ultimate Team content is relatively light, featuring the new Nico Paz SBC and the previously leaked Mohammed Kudus as the "Crucial Challenge" reward.

Kudus appears to be a classic pacey winger. While his height is intriguing for a central attacking role, his low balance might be an issue. With a limited set of PlayStyles, he looks like a pure speed merchant on the flank. We'll test him out if we can get the card later.

The market movement we called yesterday played out, with many low-cost meta cards rising in value. This shows these cup competitions still significantly impact the market. I casually flipped some cards on a secondary account and made around 60-70k coins. If you have the energy for this kind of trading, the next 48 hours remain a viable window for such operations.

The big news today is the leak of two upcoming Hero SBCs. The first is the typical early-game Hero Pick SBC with an 86 squad rating cap.

This SBC should be relatively cheap to complete early on, likely costing around 60-70k coins with high completion probability. The code was leaked shortly after content drop but hasn't gone live. It could arrive tomorrow or next week; based on EA's usual patterns, a release next week seems more likely. This SBC will likely cause a market dip followed by a rebound. The best buy targets will be powerful Hero cards, as many players will sell their teams to complete the SBC, hoping for a big pull, only to buy back later.

We've already seen significant rises in fodder cards. I've highlighted buying opportunities over the past week, with two or three clear entry windows. This SBC will primarily impact 85 and 86-rated cards, potentially 87s. The strategy is to sell into the hype before the SBC launches and monitor the leaks closely. Once it's live, prices may dip slightly due to the low completion cost and high fodder supply since launch.

The second leak is a fixed Hero 3-choose-1 SBC, possibly tied to a new campaign or introducing new Heroes. Its release could massively disrupt the market.

Another major trend is the sudden explosion in prices for specific Women's cards. The standout is Pina, who has been a top search item after a price range adjustment. As more players discover the power of Women's "Dynasties," her price has fluctuated wildly, peaking at around 90k coins.

This is a classic meta-driven surge, similar to when the Finesse Shot PlayStyle first became popular last year, causing all cards possessing it to skyrocket.

The hype around Pina is immense. I personally bought 5 cards at 21k and sold at 32k, albeit nervously. After a slight dip, her price surged again and now seems stable around 40k. This reminds me of the TOTW Renato Sanches from a few years back, which I flipped from 50k to 90k, only to watch it hit 300k shortly after. While theoretical opportunities remain—like buying during pre-content lows and selling during the Asian morning hours—the risk is extremely high. This becomes a game of "hot potato," similar to what happened with Giraldo last year, where the market suddenly collapsed.

Pina is also a strong contender for the Liga F Player of the Month, which would guaranteed boost demand for Barcelona links.

Another card experiencing a massive surge is Aitana Bonmatí, up by over 100k coins.

In comparison, the price increase for Alexia Putellas has been more modest:

The reason appears to be a tournament hosted by a top German streamer, where many professional players were seen using Bonmatí. Combined with the prevailing "Women's Dynasty" meta, her price has climbed steadily. Long-term trends are uncertain, but for this week's Division Rivals, many Women's cards are viable short-term investments.

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