FC 26 Ultimate Team: Flashback Goretzka SBC Released & First "Tough Test" Cup Incoming!

Time: 2025-09-29

The week's most anticipated SBC – the Flashback Leon Goretzka – is finally here, costing just over 70,000 coins to complete.

His key chemistry links have seen a price increase on top of previous gains. Notably, the previously highlighted Rúben Dias (who is now out of packs) and Jamal Musiala, recommended in last week's squad building guide, have jumped. Musiala rose from under 120,000 on Friday to 150,000 today. Meanwhile, Alphonso Davies and Dayot Upamecano have only seen minor bumps. This illustrates a key market principle: cheaper cards with high supply struggle to rise significantly.

Dias's base card alone has climbed by nearly 20,000 coins.

Analyzing the three popular SBCs released – Edin Džeko, Carney Chukwuemeka, and Goretzka – all are highly sought-after. However, their market impact differs. Džeko's only usable link, David De Gea, has nearly doubled in price. For Goretzka, the more expensive links (like the mentioned Musiala) saw the biggest gains, while cheaper options, including the non-in-form Manuel Neuer, remained stable. Chukwuemeka's three direct links hardly moved or even dipped. The lesson? Even early in the game cycle, targeting more expensive cards for investments is wiser, as the massive supply of cheap cards stifles their growth potential.

EA has also released tradeable "Mini Bombs" packs today, applying renewed pressure on the low-tier card market. As with previous promotions, if you are holding gold cards valued under 50,000 coins, it's best to sell them before new content drops. You can always buy back later if needed, as the long-term trend for these cards is downward.

Founders (previously 'Foundations') cards also experienced a brief dip but quickly rebounded, mirroring the pattern from last week's "Big Bombs" promotion. The rule of thumb holds: the more expensive the card, the stronger the rebound. If these promotional packs become a regular fixture from EA, we now have a weekly buying window for in-promo special cards, Icons, and Heroes.

Below is the price graph for Founder Nico Williams today, showing the classic dip and recovery:

Founders cards should be on a slow upward trend this week, with no Weekend League supply increasing their scarcity. However, if you need one for the long run (e.g., to use for an entire Weekend League), the best time to buy is still after Division Rivals rewards are distributed. This price pattern holds for the vast majority of promo cards.

This week also introduces the first "Tough Test" Cup, a new game mode requiring 3 unique squads (54 total players) to complete 3 rounds of matches. For patient investors, stocking up on usable, near-minimum-priced gold cards from the top five leagues—preferably with some chemistry styles—could be profitable. You can use them or sell for a small profit. Even if massive supply prevents a major spike, there's little risk, as these cards can often be sold at a slight premium.

It's also a good time to start buying certain cards for future SBCs, such as min-priced MLS special cards with chemistry links.

With the first Weekend League of the cycle starting this week, more investment opportunities will emerge. For players looking to get a head start, MMOMAX offers a secure platform to buy FC 26 coins and player items, ensuring you can build your ultimate team without the grind.