Black Friday: Thunderstruck in FC 25 – All You Need to Know

The Black Friday: Thunderstruck event has struck the world of FC 25 Ultimate Team, delivering a storm of new content, including live upgrades, flash Squad Building Challenges (SBCs), Mode Mastery, and re-released fan-favorite cards. Here’s a full breakdown of what this promo brings to the pitch.

Thunderstruck Promo Highlights

This year’s Thunderstruck promo introduces two squads: Thunderstruck Players and Thunderstruck Icons. What makes this event special is the dynamic upgrade system, where players’ performance in real-life matches directly impacts their in-game stats.

Men’s Leagues & Icons Upgrade Path:

• Win 2 of the next 5 domestic league matches: +2 PlayStyles and +1 Role.
• Score 6 goals in the next 5 matches: +1 Overall Rating (OVR) and +1 Role.

Women’s Leagues & Icons Upgrade Path:

• Win 1 of the next 5 domestic league matches: +2 PlayStyles and +1 Role.
• Score 4 goals in the next 5 matches: +1 OVR and +1 Role.

These upgrades apply to both current players and Icons, ensuring there’s a mix of modern stars and footballing legends eligible for boosts.

Full Thunderstruck Squads

The Thunderstruck event features some of the most exciting names in football, ensuring you have plenty of options for your Ultimate Team lineup.

Thunderstruck Squad

• ST: Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) – 93 OVR
• CM: Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) – 92 OVR
• LM: Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) – 91 OVR
• ST: Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting CP) – 90 OVR
• LM: Guro Reiten (Chelsea Women) – 90 OVR
• LB: Sakina Karchaoui (Paris Saint-Germain Women) – 89 OVR
• CB: William Saliba (Arsenal) – 89 OVR
• RM: Michael Olise (Bayern Munich) – 88 OVR
• RB: Jules Koundé (Barcelona) – 88 OVR
• CDM: Robert Andrich (Bayer Leverkusen) – 87 OVR
• CB: Alex Greenwood (Manchester City Women) – 87 OVR
• GK: Unai Simon (Athletic Club) – 87 OVR
• CM: Brais Mendez (Real Sociedad) – 86 OVR
• RM: Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna) – 86 OVR
• CM: Conor Gallagher (Atletico Madrid) – 86 OVR
• CB: Nemanja Gudelj (Sevilla) – 86 OVR
• CAM: Charles De Ketelaere (Atalanta) – 86 OVR
• ST: Evanilson (Bournemouth) – 85 OVR
• RB: Julian Ryerson (Borussia Dortmund) – 85 OVR
• CAM: Christoph Baumgartner (RB Leipzig) – 85 OVR
• RM: Edon Zhegrova (Lille) – 85 OVR

Thunderstruck Icons

• CAM: Zinedine Zidane – 95 OVR
• CAM: Ruud Gullit – 92 OVR
• CM: Lothar Matthäus – 91 OVR
• RW: Jairzinho – 90 OVR
• ST: Kelly Smith – 90 OVR
• CM: Patrick Vieira – 89 OVR
• RB: Lilian Thuram – 89 OVR
• CAM: Riquelme – 89 OVR
• CB: Fernando Hierro – 89 OVR
• LW: John Barnes – 88 OVR
• ST: Ian Rush – 88 OVR
• CB: Marcel Desailly
• CM: Roy Keane – 87 OVR
• CDM: Gennaro Gattuso – 87 OVR

Flash SBCs: Time-Sensitive Challenges

The return of flash SBCs is a hallmark of Black Friday in Ultimate Team, offering limited-time challenges with high-value rewards. This year, players can expect:

• Flashback SBCs: Featuring special versions of past favorites for just 24 hours.
• Daily Login SBCs: Complete these daily challenges to earn progression rewards and additional packs.

For those building squads or gathering fodder, the 82×14 SBC is a standout, offering a large batch of high-rated players for a relatively low cost.

For players who enjoy maximizing their rewards, it’s worth exploring opportunities like Free Promo Codes for Funzpoints, which offer bonuses and additional incentives for online gaming. Similarly, engaging with daily login rewards in Ultimate Team can unlock significant progress toward completionist rewards.

Best-of Campaign Players and TOTW Re-Releases

From November 27 to December 6, the Best-of Team of the Week (TOTW) players and campaign cards return to packs. Highlights include:

• TOTW Mbappé, Rashford, and De Bruyne
• Popular re-releases like Centurions, Evolutions, and FC Pro cards

This provides an excellent chance to pick up top-rated players you may have missed earlier in the season.

Prime Hero Upgrades

On November 28, Origin Club Hero items received their Prime upgrades, featuring:

• Increased OVR and stats.
• Enhanced PlayStyles.
• Unique illustrated action shots.

These Heroes are automatically updated, making them even more impactful in squads.

Unleash the power for your club: Ultimate Edition Pre-Order Origin Heroes automatically upgrade to Prime today in #FC25 Ultimate Team. Prime Heroes arrive in packs 30 November. pic.twitter.com/eJdbUm3tYk

— EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) November 28, 2024

Black Friday Mode Mastery

A new feature this year, Mode Mastery, rewards players for consistent performance across Champions, Rivals, and Squad Battles.
Here’s what you can earn:

• Champs Mastery, Rivals Mastery, and Squad Battles Mastery player items.
• Exchange these items for rewards like:
  • 88+ Base ICON Picks (16 Mastery players).
  • 85+ x30 Packs (6 Mastery players).

In total, 28 Mastery items are available in Season 3, with extras in the FUT Store during the final week.

Market Trends and Tips

The Black Friday promo often causes wild fluctuations in the Ultimate Team market. Here’s how to navigate it:

1. Invest in SBC fodder: Cards rated 83-89 will be in high demand for crafting.
2. Target out-of-pack specials: Players like Centurions and FC Pro cards tend to rise in value.
3. Monitor Evolutions opportunities: Specific cards like Adama Traoré may spike if included in new upgrades.

Black Friday: Thunderstruck is an unmissable event in FC 25 Ultimate Team, offering live upgrades, flash SBCs, and returning stars from previous promos. With standout players like Mbappé, Zidane, and De Bruyne, and fresh additions like Mode Mastery, this promo delivers a wealth of content to keep players engaged.