Iconic Rise Evolution Guide for EAFC 25: All You Need To Know

Upgrade your Base Icons with the Iconic Rise Evolution in EAFC 25! Unlock powerful boosts and dominate Ultimate Team today.

Gareth Bale
Gareth Bale (Source: EA Sports)

Raise your EAFC 25 Ultimate Team game up a notch with a sprinkle of iconic magic! That’s right, the Iconic Rise Evolution is here, and it’s the facelift your base Icon cards desperately need. Locked behind an intriguing Squad Building Challenge, this evolution offers more than just a power boost; it’s a chance to redefine your squad’s legacy.

With upgrades that touch everything from shooting to dribbling, your old icons won’t just keep up; they’ll stand out. Whether it’s boosting Vieira or revamping Bale, each card comes out swinging harder than before.

Iconic Rise Evolution in EAFC 25

The Iconic Rise Evolution is different from other Evolutions in EAFC 25. You can’t just activate it for free. First, you must complete an SBC. Once that’s done, you can start upgrading your Base Icon.

To unlock the Evolution, you need to complete one squad-building challenge (SBC):

Iconic Rise Evolution Guide for EAFC 25
Iconic Rise Evolution (Source: EA Sports)
  • Team of the Week (TOTW) Players: Minimum 1
  • Team Overall Rating: Minimum 85
  • Squad Size: 11 players
  • Estimated Cost: Around 42,000 EA FC Coins

This SBC isn’t too expensive. However, the TOTW requirement could push prices up if demand increases.

Cheapest SBC Solution

Here’s a cost-effective way to complete it:

  • Andrew Robertson (85)
  • Teun Koopmeiners (83)
  • Gabriel (86)
  • Trent Alexander-Arnold (86)
  • Josko Gvardiol (83)
  • Granit Xhaka (86)
  • Lorenzo Pellegrini (83)
  • Alvaro Morata (83)
  • Mauro Icardi (83)
  • Ella Toone (86) TOTW
  • Robin Le Normand (83)

Once you submit the SBC, the Evolution will be available. Now, it’s time to upgrade your Icon.

Best Players

These players will thrive with the upgrades:

  • Frank Rijkaard (87) 
  • Patrick Vieira (88)
  • Laurent Blanc (88) 
  • Gareth Bale (88) 
  • Michael Essien (86)
  • Lilian Thuram (88)
  • Rio Ferdinand (88)
  • Franck Ribery (88)
  • David Beckham (88)
  • Bastian Schweinsteiger (88)
  • Wayne Rooney (88) 
  • Fernando Torres (87)
  • Steven Gerrard (88)
  • Ronald Koeman (88)

Iconic Rise Evolution Upgrades

Iconic Rise Evolution Guide for EAFC 25
Who are you upgrading? (Source: EA Sports)

The Evolution progresses in two levels. Both levels bring major stat boosts.

Level 1 Upgrades

  • +4 Overall (Max 90)
  • +5 Pace (Max 86)
  • +6 Shooting (Max 90)
  • +4 Passing (Max 86)
  • +5 Dribbling (Max 89)
  • +2 Defending (Max 89)

Level 2 Upgrades

  • +5 Pace (Max 86)
  • +4 Passing (Max 86)
  • +2 Physical (Max 85)
  • +1 Weak Foot (Max 4)
  • +1 Skills (Max 4)

Challenges to Complete the Evolution

Once you pick your Icon, you need to complete two sets of challenges to unlock all upgrades.

Level 1 Challenges

  • Play three matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles (minimum Semi-Pro difficulty).
  • Win two matches in any of these modes while using your EVO player.

Level 2 Challenges

  • Play three matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles (minimum Semi-Pro difficulty).
  • Win two matches while conceding no more than one goal.

The Iconic Rise Evolution is a great way to bring Base Icons back into Ultimate Team. With two upgrade levels and major stat boosts, it turns old Icons into meta-relevant players again.

The SBC requirement is a small hurdle, but the rewards make it worthwhile. If you already own a top-tier Icon, this Evolution is a must-complete. Just don’t wait too long — you need to activate it before February 8 and complete it within seven days.


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