FC 26 SBCs

EA FC 26's Black Friday sale not only brought numerous powerful special cards, but also many SBCs and evolutions that can significantly boost player performance.

The newly released evolution is Magician of the Right, which can greatly improve the strength of right-wing players. This evolution is also a chain evolution with a total of 5 levels. Let's take a look at the details of this evolution and popular choices.

Magician Of The Right Evolution

Magician of the Right is an evolution limited to right-wing players. The player's OVR cannot be higher than 85, and you must complete it within one week of unlocking this evolution. Furthermore, this evolution is not free; it requires 700 FC 26 points or 60,000 FC 26 coins to unlock, and cannot be repeated.

Magician of the Right Requirements:

• Overall: Max 85
• Playstyle: Max 10
• Playstyle+: Max 1
• Not Rarity: World Tour Silver Stars
• Position: RW

Magician of the Right Total Upgrades

• Overall: +15 | Max 87
• Shooting: +15 | Max 83
• Acceleration: +20 | Max 91
• Agility: +20 | Max 88
• Balance: +20 | Max 89
• Ball control: +20 | Max 90
• Crossing: +20 | Max 86
• Curve: +20 | Max 87
• Dribbling: +20 | Max 88
• Long Passing: +30 | Max 88
• Reactions: +20 | Max 85
• Short Passing: +30 | Max 90
• Free Kick: +20 | Max 87
• Sprint Speed: +20 | Max 91
• Stamina: +20 | Max 80
• Vision: +20 | Max 89
• Composure: +20 | Max 87
• Weak Foot: +2 | Max 4
• Skills: +2 | Max 4
• Playstyles+: Rapid+ | Max 1
• Playstyles: Finesse Shot | Max 6
• Roles: Winger++/Inside Forward++/Wide Playmaker+

This evolution makes many players who were previously not a good fit for the current game meta much more useful by adding key player styles and improving attributes. This evolution also adds Finesse Shot Playstyle to left-footed players on the right wing, completely changing their attacking threat and allowing them to cut inside and finish with high-quality shots.

Furthermore, this evolution not only increases Playstyles, but also significantly enhances basic speed, dribbling, and shooting attributes, all of which can drastically change a player's performance.

How To Choose Players?

Magician of the Right evolution is quite practical, so you can't just choose players randomly. Instead, you should choose players who, after evolving, are closer to the meta Playstyle. Evaluate these players comprehensively, considering whether there are more cost-effective alternatives.

You need to pay attention to changes in players' base stats such as speed, dribbling, and shooting. Secondly, you need to consider chemistry style pairings. For example, how can you further optimize players like Hunter, Engine, Finisher, and Marksman?

The addition and variation of player styles is the core of the evolution. Focus on players with key Playstyles such as Finesse Shot, First Touch, Quick Step, and Rapid. These players, combined with Rapid+, will have stronger attacking capabilities.

Additionally, you need to evaluate the suitability of players on the right flank RW, RM and even CAM positions, especially whether they have received key positional instructions such as Inside Forward. Additionally, a player's weakest foot star rating is also an important factor to consider.

If you're unsure which player to choose, it's highly recommended to select players with their strong foot on the opposite side. This means using left-footed players on the right wing and right-footed players on the left wing, making their shots after cutting inside more threatening.

Popular Players

80 OVR Marcus Rashford

While Marcus Rashford has always been popular, to include him in this evolution, you need to ensure he has earned a RW position through previous evolutions. He's not suitable for players who only have the basic card. After evolution, consider using Engine chemistry style.

84 OVR Salma Paralluelo

This evolution makes her more compatible with the current meta. Crucially, she gains Finesse Shot Playstyle and is better suited to the right flank thanks to Inside Forward++, allowing this left-footed player to cut inside from the right and execute Finesse Shots, greatly increasing her versatility.

84 OVR Jérémy Doku TOTW

This card has excellent stats after the evolution, with dribbling improving to over 90 and gaining Playstyles like First Touch. However, his weakness is that as a left-footed player, Evolution primarily strengthens the right flank, while he is better suited to the left.

81 OVR Rayan Cherki

81 OVR Rayan Cherki looks quite good after this evolution, especially in the attacking midfielder position. However, if you already own his previous free Evolution version, this upgrade isn't necessary.

85 OVR Désiré Doué

Désiré Doué's base gold card already has advantages in RW position such as Inside Forward+ and Wide Playmaker++, and he also has a 4-star weak foot. While he gains stat improvements, it doesn't create a significant change.

78 OVR Estêvão

This evolution grants Estêvão a significant boost to his base stats, making him fast and giving him Quick Step+ and Rapid Playstyles, making him an excellent card. The downside is that as a left-footed player, he lacks ideal player roles on left wing. If you want to build a Chelsea team, this is a pretty good choice.

81 OVR Amaiur Sarriegi

Amaiur Sarriegi is a powerful female footballer. After evolution, her stats are extremely high, and she possesses a large number of useful Playstyles, such as Finesse Shot, First Touch, and Technical Dribbling. She is very threatening whether playing on the wing or as a striker.

85 OVR Marco Asensio

This evolution adds the crucial Finesse Shot Playstyle to him, compensating for his previous weaknesses. Possessing both Tiki Taka and other Playstyles makes him an excellent choice for left-footed players on the right wing.

The above is a general player recommendation for Magician of the Right. This evolution isn't free, so choose carefully.

In EA FC 26, your through balls are frequently intercepted because of defensive positioning, opponents' high pressing, and the game's AI sometimes being set to force interceptions.

Fortunately, in the developers' recent November update feedback, they explicitly stated that CPU AI will be reworked in FC 26 v1.1.3, improving its ability to track off-the-ball runs, make quick decisions, and maintain formation, while reducing the previous tendency to aggressively push forward to intercept offside players.

So, for now, external AI factors are being eliminated. To improve your through ball success rate and dominate Weekend League, you must change your passing style, especially against strong opponents. But don't worry, here we share three through ball techniques to quickly break through the opponent's defense and accurately pass to the target position. Let's take a look!

Add Curve To Your Passes

First, the technique we'll discuss is adding a curve to your through balls. This is highly effective when the opponent anticipates the through ball opportunity and intercepts the pass.

Simply put, to execute this technique, hold down L2/LT button before charging the pass. This instructs your player to add a curve to the pass, making the ball go around defenders, much like a curved shot goes around the goalkeeper.

Therefore, instead of passing a predictable straight ball, aim to get the ball around obstacles, i.e., moving attacking players. This technique is even more effective if your player has Incisive Pass Playstyle.

Furthermore, this technique works when there are defenders between the passer and the target player, as a straight pass is too risky. Curved through balls can also be very effective when attacking players are making diagonal runs into the backline, allowing you to send the ball along their running path instead of forcing it through the wall, reducing the risk of interception.

In crowded central areas, a curved pass to the flanks can create excellent opportunities that standard through balls cannot reach - a point many players overlook.

Dinked Pass

Next, we'll introduce Dinked Pass, feared by all defenders today. Simply double-click the through ball button.

At first glance, it seems no different from a regular through ball, but you won't realize the enormous difference until the very last moment when your player gently lifts the ball.

Instead of skimming across the grass like a typical through ball, giving defenders a chance to slide or intercept, the ball bounces off their legs, creating a fantastic opportunity for your attacking players to chase it down.

This Dinked Pass is especially important when the defense pushes forward aggressively, leaving space. The curved trajectory allows the ball to easily bypass sliding tackles and tackles. This pass is perfect for lobbing the ball behind full-backs or center-backs, allowing your running players to make runs.

The reason Dinked Pass is so efficient is that it doesn't fly high like a lob; it just bounces gently, which is why it reaches the attacking player's feet faster and avoids interception.

This type of pass is very effective at close range, especially inside or near the box. If you can use Dinked Pass correctly inside the box, you can create volley opportunities.

In FIFA 26, the success rate of this type of pass is extremely high, but it requires relatively high reaction and ball control stats from the player executing the pass. Therefore, if you want your through balls to be more effective, you can buy FC 26 coins to invest in suitable players. More importantly, coinciding with the Thanksgiving and Black Friday double celebration, IGGM is offering a limited-time lucky draw to reward users, giving you a 100% chance to win a large coupon and save money when buying coins!

First Time Through Balls

Finally, let's talk about the most underrated method in the through ball mechanic: First Time Through Balls. This is an excellent way to quickly break through the opponent's defense, especially effective in a three-man backline.

For this tactic to work, you need three players: one in the center, one running down the flank, and ideally a striker in the attacking third who will act as your link-up.

When you have your central player dribbling the ball, point the left stick at the winger and tap L1/LB button. This will trigger his run, and he will begin exploring the space ahead.

At this point, you need to pass the ball to your striker while observing the winger's run. However, be careful not to try to control the ball with the striker.

While the ball is still in flight, accelerate and deliver a regular pass or a lobbed pass to the winger. Before the opponent can react, you've completed the breakthrough. Timing is crucial when executing this tactic.

Additional Tips

Finally, I'd like to remind you that for these three types of through balls to work, you need to keep the receiving player actively running, because the ball will travel along their running path, not their current position. If they remain stationary, these techniques will not work.

At the same time, you can still control the ball with the player currently dribbling, but the key is to observe the runs. If the running player can safely break through the defense, you can try a through ball.

In short, successfully executing these through ball tactics requires a lot of practice in matches. You must also understand which shooting method will lead to a goal in crucial moments, which is very important in one-on-one situations with the goalkeeper.