The Instant Magnet Evolution in EA Sports FC 26 turns an eligible card into an endgame-level attacker without spending coins. You unlock it for free by finishing the FUTTIES Evo Fun! objective set, then apply it to a card that fits the entry rules. Because the boosts land almost entirely on attacking stats, forwards and attacking midfielders squeeze the most value out of it.
Quick answer: Slot a high-rated attacker such as Salah End of an Era, Vini Jr. PTG, or Fernando Torres FUTTIES Icon into the Evolution, then play two matches with the active EVO card to trigger both upgrade levels.
Instant Magnet Evolution entry requirements
A card only qualifies if it stays inside both limits below. These caps are generous, so most high-rated attackers are eligible.
| Requirement | Limit |
|---|---|
| Overall | Max 97 |
| PlayStyle+ | Max 4 |
Upgrades across both levels
The Evolution has two upgrade levels. Each one applies a set of stat and trait boosts once you meet its condition.
| Level | Upgrades |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | +1 OVR (98), +1 PAC (98), +1 SHO (98), +2 PAS (98), +2 DRI (98) |
| Level 2 | +1 DEF (98), +1 PHY (98), +4 Skill Moves (5), +4 Weak Foot (5), First Touch PlayStyle+ (5) |
Together the two levels lift the card to a 98 overall, max out both Skill Moves and Weak Foot, and add the First Touch PlayStyle+. That combination is what pushes a strong attacker into endgame territory.
How to complete each level
You know it worked when the card’s rating shows 98 overall and the First Touch PlayStyle+ badge appears on the item after the second match. If the boosts do not apply, check that the EVO card was actually in your starting lineup, since benched or unused cards do not count toward the play condition.
Best players for Instant Magnet Evolution
Attacking cards benefit most because the pace, shooting, passing, and dribbling boosts all feed the front line. These are the strongest picks to feed into the Evolution.
| Player | Card version |
|---|---|
| Salah | End of an Era |
| Vini Jr. | PTG |
| Isak | PTG |
| Gakpo | PTG |
| Inaki Williams | PTG |
| Odegaard | PTG |
| Frenkie de Jong | PTG |
| Xhaka | PTG |
| Fernando Torres | FUTTIES Icon |
| Al Owairan | FUTTIES Hero |
| Vicky Lopez | UWCL Winners |
| Rahimi | Showdown |
| Manzambi | Summer Stars |
| Zizo | TG |
Tip: You can also feed an existing Evolution chain into this one. Stacking it on top of a card that has already been upgraded produces stronger returns and lifts the result to an endgame level. To get the most out of the stat spread, prioritize a card in an attacking position.
